Entries tagged with 'Elmhurst'
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I've long heard that for authentic Indonesian I should head up to Elmhurst and check out
Upi Jaya, so on a recent January night I headed up to Queens, with Carey's exhortations to beware of shrimp paste and other hidden non-vegetarian ingredients ringing in my ears.
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We're big fans of
Real Cheap Eats, a database of awesome cheap foods all over the five boroughs. So every day this week, we'll be featuring a different entry from the site.
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Anyone seeking a South American grill experience or to revive the memories of a trip to the
Rio de la Plata should go to
La Fusta, the cheerful and well-priced Argentine restaurant in Elmhurst, Queens (with a second location in North Bergen, NJ). La Fusta ("the whip") is decorated in an equine motif, a reference to the country's love for horses. On a recent Saturday night visit, the clientele ranged from large to small families, from old to young couples. We were all greeted by a maitre d' full of cheer, and tended to by attentive,
muy simpatico waiters.
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Volcano ice cream—frame of creamy Thai ice cream—$5.00.
That's what it says on the dessert menu at Spicy Shallot, a Thai/Japanese restaurant in Elmhurst. What's a frame of ice cream? I don't know. Why is it a
volcano? Because they light the whole thing on fire.
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Maybe not the best ice cream in all of Queens, but definitely one of the cheapest, and certainly the most amusing, is
Randy's Ice Cream, in front of Boon Chu Thai in Elmhurst.
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While I wouldn't've minded it heated a little more, and a little cheesier on top, for $3.50 I have no complaints.
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Ask around for the best, most authentic Thai food in New York, and depending on who you ask, you'll likely be pointed towards two locations in Queens:
SriPraPhai in Woodside, and
Chao Thai a few blocks away in Elmhurst. Both are admirable options, but which one is the best?
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Taco carts abound in Queens, and there are many to choose on Roosevelt Avenue alone, particularly on the 10 blocks between 74th and 84th Streets on Roosevelt Avenue. Conveniently, most carts are located close to subway exits, perfect for a late-night bite on the way home.
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Tender pork ribs, the meat nearly falling off the bone, swimming in a spicy tomatillo salsa, complemented by the slightly sour, fresh, green flavor of purslane. It's the kind of dish a grandmother would make—simple, hearty, and comforting.
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Every day, at many Mexican restaurants that cater to a mostly Mexican clientele (particularly in the outer boroughs), there is
a rotating list of off-the-menu specials. The specials are generally closer to home-cooked fare—meats braised in rich sauces, hearty soups, stewed vegetables. Mostly messy, not always beautiful, sometimes unfamiliar; but flavorful and satisfying food.
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