Monthly Archives: April 2011
A Celebration of Food, Family and Fun at Rincon Criollo
The story of Rincon Criollo, the venerable 35- year-old Cuban restaurant, located steps from the Junction Boulevard stop on the 7 Train, is one of courage and endurance. It’s a one-room establishment with a dining area that feels welcoming and … Continue reading
Filed under Corona, Local Characters, Neighborhoods, Restaurants
Hosting at Home, Queens-Style
It’s not always easy for New Yorkers to host at home. The exchange we make for living in this exciting city is that our apartments tend to be a tad smaller than what one finds in the rest of the … Continue reading
Filed under Forest Hills, Neighborhoods
In From the Damp with Ramps
-Across the Footbridge Having a great meal does not always necessitate going out. As the French are perfectly aware, a great meal can be had by staying home and making it yourself. A rainy Saturday night in Queens was the … Continue reading
The Last Fish Monger in Forest Hills
We all know that Queens is chock full of culinary treasures and resources and it’s a place where professional and amateur chefs alike can gain knowledge and ideas, thus rejuvenating their œuvres. There’s one gem that I’m particularly fond of … Continue reading
Filed under Forest Hills, Markets, Uncategorized
Fine weather and fine wine: A tasting at The Wine Room of Forest Hills
-Across the Footbridge A beautiful Saturday afternoon in early spring is the perfect time to take a walk in the neighborhood. But, let us not kid ourselves; when my husband and I went out for this walk over the weekend, … Continue reading
Filed under Forest Hills, Markets
Cairo Steakhouse: Huge Potential
Steinway Street has a score of old-world restaurants where the kitchens are smaller than shoe boxes and the chefs have the trials and tribulations of their former homelands weathered on their faces. Enter the fresh-faced, new kid on the block: … Continue reading
Filed under Astoria, Restaurants
