This week, I set out to try one dish from each restaurant in the great strip mall on Broadway in Elmhurst; it houses a Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, and two Vietnamese restaurants, an Asian grocery store, and Singa's Pizza. (Where... More
Looking for something great to eat at the US Open this year? While you could partake in the concession stands, the stadium is right in the middle of one of the most culinarily exciting regions of New York. You can travel the world on your way to (or from) the stadium, just by following the 7 Train—a direct line to the stadium from Manhattan. From 40th Street to Flushing, there are great international eats at every stop, from full meals to snack stops. Here are some of our favorites. More
Spending the summer on a quest to keep as cool as possible here in Queens, I've tried cholados, I've done raspados, paletas and nieves—but never tire of refreshing summer treats, which brings us to this week's post: Es Teler.... More
Momos. There are suddenly so many places to find these delicious dumplings in Queens. In my research I came across more than a dozen restaurants, cafes and shops that sell this Tibetan and Nepalese treat. I would have liked... More
More Intel All Queens Roundups » I was in the mood for something sweet, thanks to the heat, as I wandered around Queens this week. And finding myself in Jackson Heights, I sought out one of my favorite desserts... More
"Have you seen this cemita? Please help." More Intel All Queens Roundups » A cemita is a sandwich, and a very good one, when done well; it's from the state of Puebla, Mexico. I have eaten great cemitas in my... More
More Intel All Queens Roundups » It all started with a picture of grilled corn on the cob at the grand opening of Tropika, a new restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue. I had no idea what kind of restaurant it... More
[Photos: Sara Markel-Gonzalez] Want More? View more Queens roundups » Pandebono is a sweet, salty, cheesy, irregularly shaped ball of warm doughy goodness. A bread made from corn flour, yuca flour, sugar, and cheese, these Colombian snacks are quite... More
Photos: Sara Markel-Gonzales Want More? View more Queens roundups » This week, to celebrate spring, I went on a search for something sweet. A cookie seemed like a good idea—and a South American cookie sounded even better. Alfajores are... More
[Photos: Sara Markel-Gonzalez] Want More? View more Queens roundups » Tonight is the first night of Passover, and there is no better way to start the holiday than with a Matzoh Ball Soup round-up, Queens style. Although Jewish-style delicatessens... More
