Dukes? A New Name for Queens
Wednesday April 30, 2008
The fourth installment of the popular video game Grand Theft Auto (GTA4) came out this week, and it's set in Liberty City, a fictionalized New York City, a more ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Bonfire Grill, Grand Theft Auto 4 in Queens, Flushing's Ganesha Temple
Wednesday April 30, 2008
The Joeys - 5 Questions [Joey in Astoria]
The Joeys spill their guts about themselves and where they eat. Shocks of mighty! The fourth Joey -- their "Charlie" ... Read More
Cinco de Mayo at Flushing Meadows
Sunday April 27, 2008
This weekend kicks off the start of the summer festival season in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park with a Cinco de Mayo party. Expect Mexican dance and song, and ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens April 25-27, 2008
Thursday April 24, 2008
Friday
3rd Annual Asian Cultural Festival at Queens Theatre in the Park - April 23 - 27
Seriously (Rock / Alternative / Pop Asian American Band) at Queens Theatre in the ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - April 24 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria
Thursday April 24, 2008
Green is so the new black! Well, for this weekend at least. There are so many Earth Day events happening this week, just check with the Astoria/LIC Waterfront Community group ... Read More
May Showers And?
Wednesday April 23, 2008
Here comes delightful May of warm weather, but not disgusting summer sticky weather. May all but rivals September (which these days still sticks in our throats).
May is a great month ... Read More
If Brooklyn Is Fugheddaboudit, What's Queens?
Wednesday April 23, 2008
You've seen the slogans on the signs as you enter or leave Brooklyn: "Fugheddaboudit!" and "How Sweet It Is" and a couple others. But in Queens, the highway ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Golden Shopping Mall, Il Bambino, Akti
Wednesday April 23, 2008
Regional Chinese Fare Hits Flushing Like a Ton of Bricks [Village Voice]
Regional Chinese tastes in the food stalls at Golden Shopping Mall (41-28 Main St, Flushing), where the food ... Read More
Sushi Central (Queens)
Monday April 21, 2008
Guest writer Sarah Kiino of Avenue Food answers the question: Is there sushi worth eating in central Queens since Mickey's pulled up stakes for Bayside?
Her answer is a big. ... Read More
Willets Point Contention
Sunday April 20, 2008
The slowing economy hasn't slowed Mayor Bloomberg's ambitions to transform Willets Point -- the 61-acres of car repair shops and salvage yards next to Shea Stadium (soon Citifield) -- into ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens April 18-20, 2008
Thursday April 17, 2008
Friday
Earth Day at Socrates Sculpture Park
Opening - PICASSO FLAMENCOnde de Orgaz at Thalai Theatre - Through May 25
Willy & Friends III at Queens Theatre in the Park
De Novo - ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - April 17, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria
Thursday April 17, 2008
Join Bistro 33 (19-33 Ditmars) for a fabulous wine and food pairing on Thursday (4/17); seatings at 7 and 9 p.m. Call 718-721-1933 for reservations.
Flux Factory (38-38 43rd ... Read More
Steinway Restaurant Steals the Judges' Tastebuds at Queens: A Taste of the World - by the Foodista
Wednesday April 16, 2008
Monday's event, Queens: A Taste of the World didn't disappoint in delivering excitement, drama and, of course, exquisite food and drink. This annual tasting soiree, organized by the Queens ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Shauna Eats Sunnyside, Deshi Biryani, and Dolce Italia
Wednesday April 16, 2008
Shauna Eats Sunnyside
I love most of all the title of this new omnivore's blog: Shauna Eats Sunnyside. At last there's someone who's dedicated to sharing with us ... Read More
3 Common Myths About Queens, New York
Monday April 14, 2008
It never ceases to amaze me what people think they know about Queens. Admittedly, it is a confusing place -- home to a hundred languages, a mix of ... Read More
Looking for a Passover Seder in Queens, New York?
Sunday April 13, 2008
Passover starts in less than a week. Several Jewish congregations in Queens host communal Seders. Find out where in this article on Passover in Queens.
Does your synagogue ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens April 11-13, 2008
Thursday April 10, 2008
Friday
Earth Day at Socrates Sculpture Park
Opening - PICASSO FLAMENCOnde de Orgaz at Thalai Theatre - Through May 25
Willy & Friends III at Queens Theatre in the Park
De Novo - ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - April 10, 2008 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria
Thursday April 10, 2008
Need a distraction from doing your taxes? Or some fun suggestions on how to spend your tax return? Check out what's happening in Astoria this weekend.
Tonight at 8 p.m., Flux ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Sunnyside, Red Velvet, Philoxenia
Wednesday April 9, 2008
Eating in Translation - the Sunnyside Edition [Eating in Translation]
Dave made his way to Sunnyside for round of Eastern European noshing. He gives the thumbs up for Romanian-Armenian bakery ... Read More
A Special Night Out in Astoria?
Monday April 7, 2008
Mortgage meltdown, inflation, recession fears....but still there are some milestones you can't ignore and just have to celebrate with a fine dinner. Guest writer Judith Klein gives her take ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens April 4-6, 2008
Thursday April 3, 2008
Friday
Indie Hindi Rock with Falu at JCAL - with Carnegie Hall, free with RSVP
Buglisi Dance Theatre at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
The Phoenix Players Do Tea at Poppenhusen Institute in College ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - April 3 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria
Thursday April 3, 2008
Tonight SITE's (35-11 34th Ave) having a party. Come out and celebrate this adorable shops 1 year anniversary with DJ's, wine, artists and specials. Festivities are going on from 7pm ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Arcos, Darren Lawless, Ihawan, Bar 36
Wednesday April 2, 2008
Arcos in Astoria: Portuguese Barbecue and Seafood [Village Voice]
Lot of love for the roast suckling pig and octopus at Arcos (33-05 Broadway
Astoria, 718-204-2142).
Reopening - Angelo & Sons - New ... Read More