Flushing/Corona
Arirang Korean Restaurant Rings in the New Year
Perhaps one of the greatest things about Flushing, despite all of the “Hello Kitties” waving at you through the storefront windows, is the food. I recently came across Arirang (137-38 Northern Blvd 718-661-5454) while cycling through the neighborhood. Arirang is a tiny, inexpensive noodle shop set slightly off the Main Street strip. In this no-frills [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Film Festival Kick-off at the Ravel
Remember the days when film was art and not an antique? Well the Queens International Film Festival is keeping it reel this month with films from all over the world. November 12th will kick off the festival with an opening night showing of Cars of the Revolution with an after party at the Ravel Hotel [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Mexican Food Trucks
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), [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Queens in TONY- Own This City
Once again our favorite borough has conquered all. This time in TONY ‘s Own This City with a great Walk Through Flushing and Essential New York-Queens Museum of Art And here is my own essential New York moment- capturing the 7 train platform:
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Eating Events in Queens
Oktoberfest and Queens Restaurant Week create a feeding frenzy this month. To add to the gourmet adventures, here are some more events I picked up from Eating in Translation a wonderful blog about food from in and around NYC and the rest of the world… St. Nicholas Greek Festival Continues Friday, October 9, 6:00 p.m.-midnight; [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Citizen Kane at Moving Image Masterpieces October 1st
Here is an email I received from the Museum of the Moving Image. While they are reconstructing the theater in Astoria- films have been dispersed citywide throughout various theaters in Manahttan and Queens. Here is an event series you won’t want to miss! The first screening is Citizen Kane Thursday, October 1, 7:30 p.m.- click [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Queens Restaurant Week 2009 Oct 5th -Oct 15th
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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