Woodside/Sunnyside
LIC Notes Launches June 3rd
There is some exciting news in the LIC music scene. LIC Notes is ”… a brand new website dedicating to promoting and supporting the live music scene in Long Island City, Queens, with slight overlap into the neighborhoods of Astoria and Sunnyside.”
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Vote in the Battle of the Boroughs!
Figuring out what to do after all of the Memorial Day mayhem has disappeared? WNYC is hosting first Fridays performances in their new Jerome L. Greene Space. Friday June 4th is a salute to the musicians of Queens! Support your neighborhood music scene by attending this event, participation is encouraged! The Battle of the Boroughs: Queens Throwdown [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Avocado Shakes Things Up at Tito Rads Filipino Restaurant in Woodside
The crispy pieces of pork belly were still sizzling when they arrived on our table at Tito Rads. The golden brown chunks were like a heart attack on a plate, but who cares about blood pressure when you’re chompin’ on a juicy piece of deep fried fat? Not the diners at the modest Woodside restaurant, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Stray Vintage Found in Sunnyside
Some neighborhoods have stray dogs, Sunnyside has Stray Vintage. Similar to small furry animals, you will want to scoop these cute and unusual vintage items up in your arms and whisk them away to a good home. Sure they can’t take the place of man’s best friend, but you will want to go out on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Shin Chon Kalbi Korean BBQ in Sunnyside
The Shin Chon Kalbi Korean restaurant in Sunnyside looked safe enough. It had a clean though drab atmosphere and a kind but somewhat disengaged staff. The menu appeared affordable and palatable, featuring many traditional entrees, casseroles and lunch specials. Brillo pad wire wasn’t listed on the menu, but unfortunately made its way into our dish. The [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Mexican Pizza at La Flor Cafe in Sunnyside/Woodside
La Flor Cafe in Woodside, Queens is one of my favorite places to go for brunch off the 7 train (see my original La Flor review). Below the bustling subway line is a quaint Mexican inspired cafe that seems to frequently reinvent itself. Flowers are painted on the window panes and tabletops are made from [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Neighborhood Update-Local718 on Facebook & LIC’s Gotta Brand New School
I witnessed the first sign of spring while walking around 48th Street in Sunnyside. Just like the rain drenched ground, Queens is sprouting with a bunch of colorful projects this month. Local718 is now on Facebook. Please join us and become a fan! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Long Island City has a new school for children called the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )$5 Doner Sandwich at the Turkish Grill in Sunnyside
Turkish for “rotating meat” this sandwich sure gets around. Spiced lamb served on a huge toasted sesame seed pita, it is filling enough to please the emptiest of stomachs. The meat is fresh, roasted just enough to get the juices flowing and topped with lettuce and tomato. Similar to the make-up of the Bosnian burger, [...]
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