So, I wrote a book and it was published earlier this month. It's called Food Lovers' Guide to Queens and is published by Globe Pequot Press. It covers neighborhoods all over Queens, from Astoria/LIC to Forest Hills, Woodhaven to Flushing, and…

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Looks like we have a new celeb in the 'hood.  Chef Pete over at Ovelia on 30th avenue / 34th street was recently interviewed by E! for a show and…

Today, The Queens Kickshaw will begin satisfying bigger appetites with a new, expanded menu that features large plates. The increased offerings include dishes like Wild Mushroom Shepherd's Pie, Roasted Ravioli, and of course, their signature fancy grilled cheeses. Take a look at their full menu.

From…

One of our first writers, Bradley Hawks has again been recognized for his mouth-watering food journalism. This time, Bradley took home first prize in Urbanspoon's Island Hopping contest.

Thanks to your support (thanks to all who voted), he'll be headed for an all-expenses paid food tour of the Hawaiian Islands.

Huge congrats, Bradley! You deserve it.

Check out some…

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Tamara Reynolds, star of Unique Eats, Sunday Night Dinner parties in Astoria, co-author of Forking Fantastic, and all-around amazing person, kicks off a new Cooking Channel show tonight called Married with Dishes. Tamara co-stars with her husband, Karl Wasserman as they travel across the country throwing their signature dinner parties. Tonight's…

The Louisiana-themed Astoria hotspot, SugarFreak made CNN's food blog, Eatocracy's list of the top places to celebrate Mardi Gras. Stop by tomorrow, Fat Tuesday, for their all-you-can-eat Mardi Gras buffet.

Photo from SugarFreak's …

The next Queens Swap is scheduled for Sunday, February 19, from 4-6:30pm. We'll be at Sweet Afton this time, which as you know has a beautiful space and delicious food. It should be a really fun time here in Astoria, swapping food, socializing, networking, and…

After years of the cold shoulder from (the awesome food blog) Eater, they just just released a list of 20 must-try restaurants in Queens. By no surprise, 6 of the top 20 are in LIC/Astoria. However, we only got one in the top five.

#5 Kabab Cafe

#6 LIC Market

#7 Taverna Kyclades

#10 Queens Kickshaw

#13 Ornella Trattoria

#20…

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Located in the old Philoxenia storefront, Thymari will try to "span centuries of classic Greek cooking".

From Gothamist:

Astoria needs another Greek restaurant like the…

This food drive not only helps the hungry, but highlights the power of independent community action.  The food recipient will be City Harvest New York, and they will be picking up the food on Dec 23. 

Central collection location is on 28th Ave in Astoria.  Need local Astoria people or businesses to donate & host dropboxes, drop off food to me, publicize the event or just donate any food they can!  Let's make Astoria, Queens the #1 city in the Ron Paul Food Drive. …

Frank DePaola was born in Calabria, Italy and moved to the US when he was eight years old.  His family first lived in Long Island before coming to Astoria.  Thirty three years ago he opened Sorriso Salumeria, an Italian delicatessen at 44-16 30^th Ave.  “Sorriso” means smile in Italian.

“We specialize in hard-to-get items,” Frank says.  “Cheese,…

Just saw over on WeHeartAstoria that tonight's episode of Unique Eats will explore Queens. Astoria's Tamara Reynolds hosts the weekly show that explores America's most exciting modern cuisines from five star to hole-in-the-wall.

The episode airs at 10p on the Cooking Channel. 

Time Warner: 51 (HD = 751)

Dish Network: 113

RCN:…

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I like it better than Christmas, New Years, Valentine’s Day, Independence Day, and Halloween. For me, it’s the feel-good holiday of the year and is meaningful to both secular and religious people alike. Of course, it’s the time for gratitude and taking stock in what I’m grateful for, despite all the extreme ups and downs this past year has provided.

I also like it because it is a food-centric holiday, full of delicious…

If you plan to spend Thanksgiving Day in the Big City, a Grecian inspired meal at Molyvos may be the go-to place for Thanksgiving dinner this year. Chef partner, Jim Botsacos has created a detectible menu for this year’s feast.

A rich butternut squash soup prepared with thyme, honey and whipped yogurt will be served with rice sausage and chestnut stuffing. A slow roasted Turkey a La Grecque, followed by a slice of galaktoboureko (semolina custard wrapped in phyllo,…

Spanakopita is a Greek savory pastry filled with fresh spinach and feta cheese. It’s believed that the pastry originated 400 years ago during the Turkish occupation in Greece. Epirus, a northwestern city in the mainland occupied by Albanians and Greeks is known to be the “spanakopita capital of Greece.” The tasty layers of phyllo dough slathered in…

A small coffee shop nestled in the heart of Bayside, Queens offers an old-fashioned diner feel, with waiters and waitresses that have been with the establishment since it first opened in the early 1980s. 

Two generous renovations and an extention of the establishment have taken place over the last several years to accommodate loyal customers and great successes. 

A typical Sunday morning at Omega consists of the…

Great produce and more at the Socrates sculpture park green market. 

Saturdays from 8am to 4pm till November 19th.

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I t's been a lonely month in Long Island City, what with the closure of the area's most popular restuarant, M. Wells.

But have no fear, Foodies. According to reports, it seems that M. Wells is coming…

Next week, 5 Napkin Burger will host Kelly and Sonya Taylor of the Kelso brewing company for a beer and food pairing. You've probably seen their beers more and more over the last couple of years in bars like Sweet Afton and…