Weekend Events in Queens — February 29 - March 2, 2008
Thursday February 28, 2008
Top Pick of the Weekend
St. Pat's in Queens - St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Rockaways. More bagpipe bands than you can shake; big local crowds; lots of Irish ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - February 28, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria
Thursday February 28, 2008
Oleput (31-13 Ditmars Blvd), the former sweet shop in the Ditmars neighborhood, just revamped its menu. They offer lots of savory small plates, panini, desserts (like Ronnybrook ice cream), ... Read More
Elmhurst
Thursday February 28, 2008
It's old hat to hear that Queens is the most diverse borough, home to more immigrants from more countries than anywhere else in the U.S. (and maybe the world). ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restuarant Roundup - Samarkand, Tierra Sana, Pio Pio on Woodhaven Blvd, Windies in Ozone Park
Wednesday February 27, 2008
New on About.com Elmhurst Ethnic Eats
Dave Cook from Eating in Translation on favorite Thai, Argentinian, and Indonesian restaurants in Elmhurst, Queens.
An Uzbeki Tea Parlor on the Boulevard of Death [Village ... Read More
Elmhurst Photos
Sunday February 24, 2008
Get off Broadway, way off Broadway, when you visit Elmhurst, Queens. The outer borough's Broadway runs between Roosevelt Avenue and Queens Boulevard, the heart of Elmhurst. The neighborhood ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens — February 22-24, 2008
Thursday February 21, 2008
Friday
Open Poetry Reading at Afrikan Poetry Theatre
The Mousetrap at St. Gregory’s Theatre Group - all weekend in Bellerose - dinner/brunch
Saturday
How Green Was My Valley at MMI - The film ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - February 21, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria
Thursday February 21, 2008
Thursday, spend the evening (6:30-8 p.m.) learning the ins-and-outs of getting the Queens greenway going with a speaker from the Brooklyn Greenway Initiatives. Strategize your move at the Greater Astoria ... Read More
Foreclosure Troubles in South Jamaica, But a Ghost Town?
Wednesday February 20, 2008
Last Sunday the Daily News painted a pretty bleak picture of the mortgage crisis in South Jamaica. It's hit a bad stretch where homes are going empty. ... Read More
The Secrets of Eating in Elmhurst
Wednesday February 20, 2008
Is it any surprise that the single-most diverse corner of the most diverse borough (and county) is home to a true stew of ethnic restaurants? Tastes of Indonesia, ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Quaint, Sabry's, Ploy Thai, Vietnamese Pho, Dollar Dining, WTB Holidays
Wednesday February 20, 2008
Quaint [Eatery Row]
A little "those-in-the-know" love for Quaint (46-10 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, 917-779-9220), but cold drafty seating and service almost ruined the night.
Sabry's - can i get a yum ... Read More
What's Happening in Jamaica, Queens
Monday February 18, 2008
Downtown Jamaica's growing arts scene has a new home on the web. JamaicaFunk.org hosts a calendar of events for the organizations that belong to the Downtown Jamaica Cultural District. ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens — February 15-17, 2008
Thursday February 14, 2008
Happy Presidents Day! Did you know that George Washington spent time in Flushing? And there's an NYC Park Ranger talk about Presidents and NYC Parks meeting at Unisphere.
Friday
Make-Out ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - February 14, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria
Thursday February 14, 2008
Well, this week brings us Valentine's Day! What a great excuse to go have a fancy meal. Astoria has a lot of great restaurants, and here are our ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Valentine's Day Picks, Astoria's Foodista, Sugar Bun Bake Shop, Bonfire Grill, Upi Jaya
Wednesday February 13, 2008
Valentine's Day in Queens [About.com]
Our top picks for romantic dinners and fun things to do with your sweetie (top 7). Plus, the Daily News recommends wine bar Domaine Bar ... Read More
Playing Tennis at Flushing Meadows, Queens
Monday February 11, 2008
How are those New Year's resolutions working out? February is do-or-die time for mine.
If you need a little inspiration with tennis, try Flushing Meadows. You can ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens — February 8-10, 2008
Thursday February 7, 2008
Top Pick of the Weekend
Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing - Dragons, fireworks, dumplings, what's not to love? The only bummer is the forecast for a wet, cold Saturday ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - February 7, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria
Thursday February 7, 2008
I'm back! Thanks to flooz for covering last week - I learned this week that a tree knocked out my internet: 7 days without internet is like an eternity! ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Panera in Astoria, Ali El Sayed, Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House, Titan Foods
Wednesday February 6, 2008
Panera Comes to Astoria [Roving Gasntronome]
Zora comes to terms with chain restaurants, and falls for the sourdough bread at the newly opened Panera (3801 35th Ave, Long Island ... Read More
Happy Year of the Rat! Celebrate in Queens, New York
Monday February 4, 2008
The Chinese New Year comes a day late to Queens this year with the annual Flushing Main Street parade scheduled for February 9. (The official Chinese or Lunar New ... Read More