Nov. 17, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi Ramen is trending. These days, there seems to be a “cool factor” associated with the cheap and quick comfort fare that has kept thousands of college students on a tight budget from going hungry. Last summer, a hip Long Island City couple took the ordinary to a whole new… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2023 By Jessica Militello November is the perfect time to indulge in fall flavors and Western Queens is filled with plenty of delicious choices to satisfy your cravings. While pumpkin-flavored everything is definitely in full effect, there’s even more fall flavors to enjoy right now. From food to drink and even dessert, here’s… Read more »
Oct. 27, 2023 By Czarinna Andres It used to be that after a certain hour, the lights would dim at the Brookside Market in Sunnyside and the aroma of fresh coffee would begin to fade. That has all changed now. As of August, the cafe’s hours of operation have been extended into the evening and… Read more »
Oct. 20, 2023 By Jessica Militello Off The Hook, a seafood restaurant located at 28-08 34th St. in Astoria, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month having been the go-to venue for oysters, fish and an array of dishes in Astoria since opening its doors in 2013. The restaurant continues to offer a range of… Read more »
Oct. 19, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Prepare your taste buds and gear up for a whole new level of pub culture in Long Island City. Stella Hospitality Group, which already operates three establishments in Long Island City — Italian restaurant Levante, pizza parlor Juliet’s and wine store Enoteca LIC — has recently opened its fourth… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2023 By Amanda Salazar Hong Kong style oxtail stew with garlic bread, crispy chicken and ube mochi waffles, pork belly bao buns and a ginger mojito — this is just a small sampling of what’s on the menu at Knock Knock, a 5-month-old East Asian restaurant that opened in Long Island City in… Read more »
Oct. 18, 2023 By Czarinna Andres The vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens, was ablaze with flavor and festivity on Oct. 15, as the 13th annual “Taste of Sunnyside Restaurant Crawl” took center stage. The restaurant crawl format was introduced in 2021 and has been a big hit ever since. Sunnyside Shines, the… Read more »
Oct. 16, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Korean fried chicken enthusiasts in Queens have a delicious reason to rejoice as Bonchon, the renowned Korean fried chicken chain, is set to make its mark in the borough with two new locations by the end of the year. With a strong presence across 125 locations in the United… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2023 By Jessica Militello Murphy’s Bar, located at 45-01 23rd Ave., has been the place to be for sports fans in Astoria since it opened last month, just in time for the start of football season. The venue is the perfect place, not just for watching sports, but also to participate in community… Read more »
May 8, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The grand opening of 929, a cocktail and vinyl record bar, was held May 6 at 42-45 27th St. in Long Island City. The bar aims to bring nostalgic flavors and retro Asian pop to the neighborhood. In addition to the bar’s cocktails tapping into familial flavors, the music… Read more »