Queens residents always scream for ice cream! Perhaps the most delicious member of the dairy family, you can never go wrong with a banana split or a hot fudge sundae, even on a Tuesday. Ice cream just seems to bring smiles to people’s faces, more the reason to eat it as often as possible. So…
What makes sushi so good? Is it the different kinds of fish or vegetable fillings you can get? Or the rice tightly encircling it? What about the nori its wrapped in? And the condiments? Ah, it sounds like everything about sushi makes it so good, and luckily for Queens residents, there are plenty of restaurants…
Tacos always seem to be deemed as a Mexican dish, and maybe that’s where they originated, but here in American and in Queens we’ve certainly made them our own. Sure, you can get the basic kind: ground beef with lettuce, tomato and cheese. But the world of tacos has expanded beyond what you can find…
Queens may not be part of the South, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some good fried chicken. Enjoyed best with a side of mashed potatoes, a biscuit and corn on the cob, this golden and crispy poultry is the pinnacle of feel-good food. When your tastebuds need some southern comfort, and it’s too…
There’s nothing better on a chilly fall or winter Queens afternoon than a hot cup or bowl of soup. Tasty and satisfying, soup is great paired with salad and a piece of bread for dipping, or just on its own. From chicken noodle, to black bean, to Italian Wedding, there are so many different kinds…
2024: Queens Voted Mario’s Meat Market and Deli Best Caterer! (Tie) Mario’s Meat Market and Deli 7553 Metropolitan Ave , Middle Village (718) 326-7973 – mariosmeatsanddeli.com Mario’s Meat Market and Deli, crowned as Queens’ Best Caterer, is not only renowned for its “Italian Style Veal Cutlets & Homemade Sausage” but also for its rich heritage…
The meatball… sweet, heavenly meatball. This meaty delight has graced plates for generations but recently it has become more than just a dish included with spaghetti and drenched in mouth-watering sauce. Whether it’s part of a hero or included with a pasta, this venerable ball of beef, pork, veal, or whatever meat you prefer, never…
Pastrami on rye is perhaps one of the most famous sandwiches found in any New York deli, and in Queens it’s the same way. Brisket cured in brine and coated with seasonings such as garlic, black pepper, mustard seed, coriander, paprika and more, the meat is smoked, then steamed. Afterwards it’s put on your sandwich…
Like bagels, everyone knows that New York is home to the best pizza in the country. Maybe it’s something in the water, or maybe it’s just the magical touch of the local pizza makers, but regardless, Queens take pride in their pies. Pizza is just one of those foods that can be paired with almost…
Candy. Just the word alone sounds sugary-sweet. Chocolate, lollipops, jawbreakers, gumdrops, caramel, licorice…the list goes on. No region to live in is complete without a candy store, and Queens is no exception. Because at some point, everyone, even a dentist, gets a sweet tooth. So this year, if you feel like letting out your inner…