I’ve lived in Astoria since I moved to New York. It was always a bustling neighborhood with all the convenience of the city but a little more low […]
FOOD: Astoria’s Arepas Cafe – The Best Arepas in NYC?
In my extensive list of favorite foods, arepas definitely get a high ranking. What’s not to like about a pocket (a wheat-free one, I might add) filled with […]
FOOD: Dining in the Basement of a Temple at Flushing’s Ganesh Temple Canteen
The Flushing – Main Street stop at the end of the 7 line is normally associated with Chinatown, but walk past the malls, noodle shops, and food stalls […]
RECIPE: Taqueria Del Sol’s Oyster Taco
I used to live in Atlanta. It was alright. Winters were short and kind. Spring on the calendar meant spring in real life and that was always great. […]
ART: Summer Street Gems – Vol 1
My favorite thing to do is wander the streets and find unexpected treasure. I think it’s knowing I don’t have a plan and everything is a surprise. The […]
FOOD: One More Chance…Astoria’s Brick Café
When an eating establishment lets me down I can be pretty harsh. I belong to the school of ‘fool me once shame on you…’ If asked in the […]
FOOD: SriPraPhai Thai Restaurant
Admittedly, I am a Thai food snob. I recently moved from California where the Thai food is amazing (just like in Thailand), but have constantly been disappointed by […]