Elmhurst

Play Me, I’m Yours Public Art Project Places Pianos in Queens Parks

Posted on June 22, 2010. Filed under: Art, Astoria, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Free, Jackson Heights, LIC, Music & Dance, Off the beaten path, Outdoor Recreation, Woodside/Sunnyside | Tags: , , |

This summer, Play Me, I’m Yours is touring the New York City streets. The public art project is an artwork installation by British artist Luke Jerram and presented by Sing for Hope. From 9am-10pm 60 pianos will be dispersed around the city parks from June 21-July 5. Take a walk through your neighborhood and show off your talent in these [...]

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Read it and Weep- Save Queens Libraries!

Posted on June 18, 2010. Filed under: Astoria, Elmhurst, Flushing/Corona, Forest Hills, Free, Jackson Heights, LIC, Rego Park, Ridgewood, Volunteer, Woodside/Sunnyside |

The sad little boy on the sidewalk looked up at me as he held his clipboard. He asked me if I wanted to help save the library by signing his petition. Indeed I do, and I did. The Queens Library is not just a place to check-out a book; it’s a place where your neighbors [...]

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Mexican Food Trucks

Posted on November 7, 2009. Filed under: Cheap Dining, Elmhurst, Flushing/Corona, Mexican/South American |

Eating in Translation guy has been lurking around Queens and here is what  he found in the way of trucks toting tasty food… Tia Julia Parked on Benham St. just south of Roosevelt Ave., Elmhurst, Queens 917-757-1633 11:00-10:00; closed Thursday tlacoyo, which resembles an unsealed, pan-fried turnover stuffed with beans (first two photos below; $2.50), [...]

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Queens Restaurant Week 2009 Oct 5th -Oct 15th

Posted on September 23, 2009. Filed under: Astoria, Elmhurst, Flushing/Corona, LIC, Restaurant Week, Woodside/Sunnyside |

Here is a comprehensive list of restaurants from Edible Queens.com thanks edible! Local718 recommends- Seva, Ponticello (Astoria) Q Thai Bistro (Forest Hills) and Donovans Pub (Woodside) La Vuelta (LIC) “Enjoy special menus at more than 75 borough spots for just $25.” ASTORIA Aegean Cove, 20-01 Steinway St., Astoria, 718-274-9800 Balu Café, 37-11 30th Ave., Astoria, [...]

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A Cold Wintour in Queens

Posted on September 11, 2009. Filed under: Elmhurst, Entertainment, Fashion |

Here is the Gothamist recap of Anna Wintour’s visit to the Queens Center Mall on September 1oth

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Anna Wintour in Queens Sept 10th

Posted on September 4, 2009. Filed under: Elmhurst, Fashion, Free |

In an effort to boost the NYC economy and encourage people to open their wallets in the name of fashion and Fashion’s Night Out, Anna Wintour Editor-in-Chief for American Vogue will be offering t-shirts to the first 50 customers at the Macy’s in Elmhurst on September 10th at 5pm, according to NYMag- Michael Kors will [...]

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