Category: bar-restaurants

Asian-inspired LIC Food Hall to open near Queensboro Plaza this May

Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new Asian-themed food hall is set to open in Long Island City this May, bringing a wide selection of eateries inspired by the night markets of Asia. LIC Food Hall, located at 27-17 42nd Rd. in Star Tower LIC near Queensboro Plaza,…

Spice up your dining: Prof Chan’s brings authentic Hunan cuisine to Long Island City

Mar. 12, 2025 By jmilitello March 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spice lovers, rejoice! Long Island City just got a fiery new addition with the arrival of Prof Chan’s, a Michelin-rated, Hong Kong favorite. Prof Chan’s, a Michelin-recognized restaurant for 12 consecutive years, has officially expanded to New York, bringing its authentic Hunan cuisine…

Eat your way around the world on Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria’s ‘Restaurant Row’

Mar. 11, 2025 By jmilitello March 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Western Queens is a foodie’s paradise, where every corner offers a taste of something new. Nowhere is this more evident than Ditmars Boulevard —Astoria’s own “Restaurant Row.” This vibrant stretch is a melting pot of flavors, reflecting the many cultures that call the…

Little Manila’s newest addition: Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop to open at former Saints and Sinners in Woodside

Feb. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Filipino bakery Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop is set to open in the former location of beloved, long-standing Irish bar Saints and Sinners, which shuttered permanently in August 2022. Valerio’s, which operates several locations across the West Coast, as well as in Hawaii, Chicago, and Canada, is currently renovating the… Read more »

Iconic sushi spot Takesushi in Sunnyside serves up special menu for ‘Restaurant Week of the Sides’

Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Sunnyside’s sushi lovers have something to celebrate—Takesushi, a beloved Japanese restaurant with roots dating back to 1974, is rolling out a special three-course menu as part of the inaugural “Restaurant Week of the Sides.” Located inside Bon Café at 41-31 Queens Blvd., Takesushi has been a staple in the… Read more »

Sunnyside Shines and Woodside on the Move launch ‘Restaurant Week of the Sides’ to support local eateries

Feb. 11, 2025 by Shane O’Brien Sunnyside Shines and Woodside on the Move will host the inaugural “Restaurant Week of the Sides” starting this Sunday, celebrating a diverse range of culinary options in both neighborhoods situated along the 7 line. The new Restaurant Week concept, which runs from Feb. 16 through March 2, features over… Read more »

QEDC hosts inaugural 30th Avenue Winter Food Crawl to boost small businesses in Astoria

Participants sample wine at Grand Wine & Liquor. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Over 100 people attended the first 30th Avenue Winter Food Crawl Thursday night, a Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) initiative designed to increase foot traffic and exposure to businesses along 30th Avenue in Astoria. The food crawl, organized by QEDC Astoria project manager Victor… Read more »