Oct. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hamido Seafood, a viral Egyptian seafood restaurant on Ditmars Boulevard, will open a new location almost directly across the street. The new restaurant is set to open next month at 31-29 Ditmars Blvd., the former location of Burgerology, which closed down during the summer. Staff at Hamido said the… Read more »
Category: bar/restaurants
JP Morgan Chase CEO and Jackson Heights native Jamie Dimon returns to neighborhood to support small businesses
Oct. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who grew up in Jackson Heights, met with small business owners on 82nd Street on Wednesday to discuss the challenges small businesses face and how Chase can better support them. Dimon visited staff at the Chase branch at 37-15 82nd St. on Oct. 2… Read more »
Pumpkin season is here: Where to find the best pumpkin flavored treats in Western Queens
Sept. 27, 2024 By Allison Kridle Pumpkin season is here! And it’s not just for those racing to grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte at the first hint of fall. From cozy coffees to boozy beverages and delectable desserts, we’ve rounded up the best pumpkin treats in western Queens that will have you savoring every moment… Read more »
Taste of Sunnyside returns Oct. 13 with over 60 participating businesses for a day of food and festivities
Sept. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Food lovers, mark your calendars. The Taste of Sunnyside returns for its 14th annual event on Sunday, Oct. 13. This festival, organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID), will feature 60 local restaurants offering diverse flavors from around the world. “Attendees will be treated to various tastes… Read more »
Pokeworks to celebrate Astoria grand opening this Sunday, joining Spot Dessert Bar
Sept. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Pokeworks, a Hawaiian-inspired fast-casual chain specializing in healthy poke bowls and poke burritos, will hold a grand opening celebration at its new 30th Avenue location this Sunday. The store opened its doors at 31-16 30th Ave. on Aug. 5 alongside Spot Dessert Bar, which offers Western-style desserts influenced by… Read more »
7th Street Burger chain lands in Astoria for its first Queens location
Sept. 12, 2024, By Iryna Shkurhan A popular burger chain made its Queens debut last month, opening a spacious location in Astoria with ample seating to accommodate local diners. On Monday, Aug. 5, 7th Street Burger opened at the corner of 30th Avenue and 35th Street in Astoria. The spot previously housed Jujube Tree, a… Read more »
Escape to Greece: Ambrosia Garden brings mythical flavors to Astoria
Sept. 11, 2024 By Jessica Militello Ambrosia Garden is the latest addition to Astoria’s lively Greek dining scene, offering more than the typical seafood and blue-and-white décor. Located at 29-11 23rd Ave., where Chez Olivia stood before closing in the spring of this year, Ambrosia Garden takes its name from the mythical food and drink… Read more »
Annual Momo Crawl returns to Jackson Heights this Sunday
Sept. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien An annual food crawl celebrating the Tibetan and Nepalese dumpling, called “the momo,” will return to Jackson Heights this Sunday. The 12th Annual Momo Crawl will run from 12-5 p.m. at Diversity Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 15. Around 1,100 tickets have already been sold for the event, with organizers… Read more »
Korean fried chicken and street food franchise to open in Long Island City next month
Sept. 6, 2024 by Shane O’Brien A new restaurant specializing in Korean fried chicken and Korean street food is set to open its doors in Long Island City next month. bb.q Chicken, which operates more than 250 locations in North America and more than 3,500 locations worldwide, has already opened two Queens-based locations at 35-21… Read more »
Italian American-inspired speakeasy opens in Long Island City
Sept. 6, 2024 By Jessica Militello Bar Enzo, a speakeasy inspired by the Italian American upbringing of owner Joe Schinco, officially opened in Long Island City on Thursday, Sept. 5, following an exclusive pre-opening event the previous evening. Located at 10-15 43rd Ave., the intimate venue is hidden above the Greats of Craft bar and… Read more »