Aug. 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan *This article contains several video interviews below* Corona is one of the most diverse areas in Queens that has gained a reputation for being a food hub offering cuisine from all around the world, but an explosion of unauthorized street vending — and its knock-on effects — appears to… Read more »
Aug. 9, 2023 By Aidan Graham The US Open’s renowned food event is returning to Queens on Aug. 24, bringing together a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs and marquee restaurants for the second year in a row. “Flavors of the Open” will take over the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center again this year…
July 21, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new restaurant that specializes in Mexican fast-casual food has opened on Jackson Avenue after much delay. Hot Peppers, a company that offers traditional Mexican fare such as tacos, quesadillas, nachos and burritos, opened on Tuesday, July 18, at 27-35 Jackson Ave., a five-story office building that has recently… Read more »
Apr. 12, 2023 By Emily Davenport Time to fire up the smoker, Pig Beach BBQ’s Third Annual Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit is back this month and better than ever. On April 29, Pig Beach BBQ’s Queens location (35-37 36th St. in Astoria) becomes the home to this massive benefit that celebrates all things barbecue.…
April 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A stylish new bar/restaurant that specializes in Asian-inspired small dishes is set to open in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City on Wednesday. The new establishment, called Knock Knock, will open on April 12 on the ground floor of 42-44 Crescent St., an 8-story mixed-use building. Knock… Read more »
March 29, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A restaurant that offers healthy meals at affordable prices will open in Astoria Friday, March 31, and and its first 200 guests will be able to grab a free meal. Everytable, a Los Angeles-based company with more than 50 locations spread across New York City and California, is opening… Read more »
![[caption id="attachment_34549" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] Feb. 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A new family-operated deli/grocery store has opened on a busy street in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City. The new store, called Green Valley, opened Monday at 25-12 Queens Plaza S. The store faces the steps to the Queensboro Plaza subway station and is adjacent to a Starbucks coffee shop. It has replaced Yoyoso, a global discount store chain that closed last year. Green Valley is owned by brotehrd . who also owns a deli called Plaza Express Deli, which is located on the next block on the corner of Queens Plaza South and Crescent Street. The store has no affiliation with the Green Valley supermarket on Greenpoint Avenue in Sunnyside. It will offer a range of quick hot food items, cold sandwiches, salads, smoothies and typical grocery items such as XXX. The store has undergone a complete overhaul with a fresh and bright new look. The floors have been replaced, while new shelves, light fixtures, refrigerators and check-out counters have been installed. A new sign has gone up outside along with green and yellow colored balloons. A new deli area has been built on the right side of the store that offers hot food items, cold sandwiches and salads. Green Valley sells a host of grocery items including dry food options, canned goods, frozen foods, snacks, as well as personal care items. There are no seats inside. Opening hours are from [caption id="attachment_34565" align="aligncenter" width="874"] The store faces the steps to the Queensboro Plaza subway station and is adjacent to a Starbucks coffee shop (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34551" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34564" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34563" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34562" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34560" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34558" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34556" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34555" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34553" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34552" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Green Valley in Queens Plaza (Photo by Michael Dorgan)](https://queenspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Green-Valley-in-Queens-Plaza-Photo-by-Michael-Dorgan.jpg?w=680)
Feb. 10, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A family that has operated grocery stores in the Queens Plaza section of Long Island City for more than 30 years has opened a new location near the Queensboro Plaza subway station. The new store, called Green Valley, opened Monday, Feb. 6, at 25-12 Queens Plaza South and offers… Read more »