Category Archives: Local Characters
Better than burfis – the contemporary confections of Sweet Silk
What happens when, in launching a new product line, you tap into the culinary heritage of your family while adding your own contemporary sensibilities to the equation? If you create something truly original and delightful, you can hit the zeitgeist, … Continue reading
Filed under Events, Jackson Heights, Local Characters, Long Island City
Teaching Kids the ABC’s (Apples, Beets and Carrots)
In the kitchen of Allergic to Salad, a new Queens-based series of kids’ cooking classes We all know that kids are quite often picky eaters. Their perfect world is a reverse food pyramid. Anyone who has argued in favor of … Continue reading
Filed under Astoria, Classes, Local Characters
Gardenfreude: Local Salts from the Block
I recently stopped into SITE NYC in Astoria to check out a new line of artisanal salts made with fresh herbs that are being grown with love right up the block. The salts are under the Gardenfreude brand, part of … Continue reading
Filed under Astoria, Farms, Local Characters, Markets
Astorian Vera Tong to Compete on Food Network’s Sweet Genius
It’s not particularly surprising that there are star chefs living among us in Queens – a borough of tremendous culinary diversity and innovation – but it’s especially exciting to showcase someone making waves in the dessert category who not only … Continue reading
Filed under Local Characters
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
