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John's Queens, NY Blog June 2008 Archive

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

The 4th and 6 More: July in Queens

Sunday June 29, 2008
July is most certainly the borough's best month for outdoor excitement -- fireworks and dancing -- but there's also a couple tranquil happenings for cooler evenings. Here are ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — June 27-29, 2008

Thursday June 26, 2008
Upcoming - July 4 Fireworks in Queens - and June 30 Fireworks in Astoria Park Friday Guatemalan Cultural Festival and Bazaar - June 27-29 - at York College NYC Outdoor Public Pools Open ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - June 26, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Thursday June 26, 2008
Tonight at Waltz (23-14 Ditmars), enjoy A Night With The Whiskey Dregs. 8 to 11 p.m. come enjoy the free event, full of music, poetry, and storytelling. There will ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Rosetta Wines, Ridgewood Pork Store, Bistro 33

Wednesday June 25, 2008
Rosetta Wines at Atlas Park [Avenue Food] "They’re hosting a elderflower liqueur tasting today for heavens sake" -- a big thumbs up for the selection and knowledgeable staff at Rosetta Wines ... Read More

Astoria's Ditmars-Steinway

Sunday June 22, 2008
Ditmars-Steinway -- aka the northern stretch of Astoria -- got its moment in the real estate spotlight this weekend with a profile in the New York Times. It's a ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — June 20-22, 2008

Thursday June 19, 2008
Saturday Summer Solstice Celebration 2008 at Socrates Sculpture Park - Top-Event in June Walking Tour - Ravenswood Waterfront Make Music NY at Various Venues Make Music New York – Free Live Performances by ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - June 19, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Thursday June 19, 2008
Happy Solstice Weekend! According to my sources, the summer solstice officially occurs on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. EDT. One of the best solstice events I've been ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Outdoor Eats, Panaderia Aconcagua, and Lost Taco

Wednesday June 18, 2008
Warming up to dining al fresco in the nabes [daily News] Lots of good outdoor spots to nosh in Queens get mentioned, including Orange Café at Atlas Park and Sala ... Read More

3rd Annual Taste of LIC by the Foodista

Sunday June 15, 2008
Delectable Cuisine in a Luxurious Setting Last Wednesday, June 11, marked the third annual Taste of LIC event, a gathering of more than 30 of the best LIC eateries and ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — June 13-15, 2008

Thursday June 12, 2008
Top Pick of the Weekend Rockstock and Barrels - Surf Festival at Rockaway Beach - Surf contests, five bands, a comedian, food, drink, and the beach. What could be finer? ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - June 12 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria

Thursday June 12, 2008
The heat wave is finally over and we're psyched to be up and about this weekend. Don't forget Father's Day this Sunday: Astoria has plenty of fun things to ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Golden Shopping Mall, Simply Fondue, Lava Cafe

Wednesday June 11, 2008
Off the Beaten Path: Golden Shopping Mall in Flushing [Serious Eats] Excellent details on the Chinese food stalls at the hole-in-the-wall mall of the moment: Golden Shopping Mall (41-28 Main ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — June 6-8, 2008

Thursday June 5, 2008
Friday Boogie Woogie Weight Loss at Rockaway Beach Intimate Jazz Series: Jeb Patton Trio at Flushing Town Hall Tara O'Con - Walk It Once at Chocolate Factory Saturday Walking Tour - The World of ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - June 5, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Thursday June 5, 2008
Start off the weekend this Thursday with a party at Bistro 33 (19-33 Ditmars). Enjoy some free food and you'll find yourself coming back to try more of their goods. If you ... Read More

Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Star Struck Catering, Cheeburger Opens in Forest Hills, Pita Pan

Wednesday June 4, 2008
Chef Jonathan Forgash - 5 Questions [Joey in Astoria] Jonathan Forgash, owner and chef of Long Island City's Star Struck Catering answers the Joey's questions about food and ... Read More

Best Thai Restaurants in Queens

Monday June 2, 2008
Summertime heat is quickly approaching, and that always puts me in the mood for Thai food. Light, but full of flavors -- sweet, spicy, sour, and salty -- it's ... Read More

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