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John's Queens, NY Blog March 2007 Archive

By John Roleke, About.com Guide to Queens, NY since 2003

Weekend Events in Queens — March 30 - April 1

Friday March 30, 2007
Top Picks of the Weekend The Four Tango Seasons - It's your last chance this year to experience the tango at Thalia Theatre. With all the mentions of new ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - March 30 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Friday March 30, 2007
Recently I discovered the joy of delicious fresh juices in our neighborhood. I can vouch for the tasty carrot-apple juice at Igloo (22-26 31st St), and the carrot-apple-ginger (detoxolicious!) ... Read More

Seders in Queens, New York

Friday March 30, 2007
Celebrating Passover? A few of the Jewish congregations in Queens host communal Seders. Find out where in this article on Passover in Queens.

Mets Spring Training Report: Time to Worry - From Joe's Dugout

Thursday March 29, 2007
As I sat and watched the Mets get pounded by the Braves 8-3 yesterday, I started to think, It's time to worry. The loss was the team's 20th of the ... Read More

Queens Eats - Thursday Restaurant Roundup

Thursday March 29, 2007
Mystery Mall - Food court revels in a variety of regional Chinese styles [Village Voice] Robert Sietsema explores the humble and delicious food stalls at the J & L ... Read More

Taste the World in Flushing Meadows

Wednesday March 28, 2007
The annual gathering of Queens restaurants comes to Flushing Meadows this April. Queens, A Taste of the World will bring 40+ restaurants and food and drink vendors to the ... Read More

Dirty Sock Funtime Band Rocks Queens

Tuesday March 27, 2007
Your kids young enough to watch Noggin? Then you may already have heard the Dirty Sock Funtime Band play its version of rock 'n' roll -- with a big ska ... Read More

Howard Beach, Queens

Monday March 26, 2007
Howard Beach got its NY Times spotlight last weekend with a profile in the real estate section. It covers four things Howard Beach is well known for: (1) ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — March 23-25

Friday March 23, 2007
Top Picks of the Weekend Korean Comics - A Society Through Small Frames - At Flushing Library's gallery it's not Korean stand-up, but the work of cartoonists from both halves ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - March 23 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Friday March 23, 2007
Friday night stop at the ATM and try out the new Island Cafe & Lounge (35-15 36th St). It's brand new and helmed by Top Chef contestant Josie Smith-Malave. It's ... Read More

Rebuild Queens Plaza

Thursday March 22, 2007
File this one under funny because unfortunately it's true. The Queens Gazette ran a letter to the editor by a Long Island City resident who's sick and tired of ... Read More

Mets Spring Training Report: Pitching Injuries Trouble Start of 2007 Season - From Joe's Dugout

Thursday March 22, 2007
And so the injury bug has taken hold of the Mets pitchers. Juan Padilla was shut down yesterday and sent for an MRI to reexamine his Tommy John surgery. ... Read More

Queens Eats - Thursday Restaurant Roundup

Thursday March 22, 2007
Recently on About.com - Eat Your Way Along the 7 Our favorite restaurants along the "International Express" #7 subway, listed by subway stop. New Astoria CSA - Bringing Local, Organic Produce ... Read More

Eat Your Way Along the 7

Wednesday March 21, 2007
The 7 subway rolls close to the some of the best ethnic eateries in Queens, everything from French to Thai, Irish to Mexican. They don't call the #7 the ... Read More

Outdoor Weddings in Queens

Monday March 19, 2007
Spring Winter is still in the air, but wedding season is almost upon us. If you're thinking about a wedding in the great outdoors, here are five great venues ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — March 16-18

Friday March 16, 2007
Top Picks of the Weekend Fashion in Film Festival - Love Grace Kelly in Rear Window? Hear all about her role based on an actual pioneering ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - March 16 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Friday March 16, 2007
It looks like we're back to winter again, with snow, sleet, and cold weather. Yech. These are the kinds of days that make you just want to stay inside ... Read More

Mets Spring Training Report: Jose Reyes Bulks Up for 2007 - From Joe's Dugout

Thursday March 15, 2007
Have you seen Jose Reyes in a Spring Training game yet? He obviously worked hard in the off season to add 20 pounds of muscle which is translating into added ... Read More

Queens Eats - Thursday Restaurant Roundup

Thursday March 15, 2007
Diners get a facelift [AMNY] The menu at Pop Diner (80-26 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, 718-226-2229) covers all you want in a diner like the breakfast specials and ... Read More

Who Will Be the Next Poet Laureate of Queens?

Tuesday March 13, 2007
Once again the borough is looking to crown a new poet laureate. Ishle Yi Park who currently holds the honored title was selected in 2004, beating Reverend Run of ... Read More

101-Year-Old Woman Mugged in Jamaica Estates

Sunday March 11, 2007
Though NYC is rated the safest big city in the U.S., New Yorkers can be a little jaded about mugging where no one is killed. Still it boils ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — March 9-11

Friday March 9, 2007
Top Picks of the Weekend Grizzly Proof at Flux Factory - It's hard to guess what art collective Flux Factory has spawned in its latest exhibit with a Grizzly bear ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - March 9 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Friday March 9, 2007
Friday March 9th, help set the record straight... or just set it anyway. Go out to La Vuelta Bistro (10-43 44th Dr, Long Island City) anytime after 6 p.m. and ... Read More

Mets Spring Training Report: A Kid to Watch - From Joe's Dugout

Thursday March 8, 2007
Every spring, I like to watch the young kids wearing those football numbers to see who stands out enough for me to root for them to make the big team. ... Read More

Queens Eats - Thursday Restaurant Roundup

Thursday March 8, 2007
Winter Warmers - Good Eating | Sunnyside [NY Times] Rundown of the best eats in Sunnyside with new Romanian joint Acasa (48-06 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, 718-651-1364) sounding ... Read More

Richmond Hill's Victorian Houses

Wednesday March 7, 2007
Forgotten NY has up a great page on the Victorian houses of North Richmond Hill. The photos are great and the local history is deep. If the article ... Read More

Photos of Middle Village

Tuesday March 6, 2007

Did You Miss St. Pat's in Queens?

Monday March 5, 2007
The two St. Patrick's Day Parades in Queens always go a week or two earlier than the big parade in Manhattan. They were March 3 in the Rockaways and ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — March 2-4

Friday March 2, 2007
Top Picks of the Weekend St. Patrick's Day Parades This Weekend - St. Patrick's Day always comes early to Queens, and we're fortunate to have two neighborhood parades this weekend, ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - March 2 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Friday March 2, 2007
Get ready for warmer weather! Slowly we are inching toward spring, complete with rain showers on Friday and Saturday. Sounds like an opportunity to stay indoors (and maybe ... Read More

Spring Training Report: Mets Grapefruit Opener in February From Joe's Dugout

Friday March 2, 2007
The Mets lost to the Tigers 5-4 on Wednesday's Grapefruit Opener, but it was still great to hear the sounds of the bat hitting the ball, and of Keith ... Read More

Queens Eats - Thursday Restaurant Roundup

Thursday March 1, 2007
Deep Sea Dining - Peruvian seafood restaurant casts a wide net in Queens [Village Voice] Restaurants in humble Woodhaven don't get much press, but El Anzuelo Fino ... Read More

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