Rosemarie | March 24, 2015
It’s a common thought by Manhattanites if you get the edge of the city you’ll fall off. Often people turn up their nose to the outer boroughs because they think that you can’t find great restaurants if you cross the border. Well Cheapeats disputes that. If you hop on the N or Q train to […]
Category: Italian, Pizza, Queens |
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Tags: Astoria, cheapeats, Gnocchi, Meatballs, Pizza, Spaghetti
Rosemarie | September 30, 2014
One of the great things about New York is it’s cultural diversity. The term “Melting Pot” has been used for years, because we’re a melting pot of numerous nationalities. This is expressed through art, language, music, customs and of course food. Recently, Cheapeats got to sample the foods from Puerto Rico. Let me tell you….it […]
Category: Latin, Queens |
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Tags: Astoria, cheapeats, Paella, Plantains, Puerto Rico, Red Snapper, Ropa Vieja
Rosemarie | April 14, 2014
Fortunato Brothers the Italian Bakery in Williamburg that has been serving up cakes, pastries and gelato for 38 years, is hosting a special raffle Easter Sunday April 20th. FIRST PRIZE – Two tickets to Florida. SECOND PRIZE – Is our chocolate 200 lb egg. THIRD PRIZE is a $100 gift certificate to our bakery and […]
Category: Bakery, Dessert, Events, Greek, London, Queens |
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Tags: Afternoon Tea, Astoria, Cannoli, cheapeats, Easter, Lamb, Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Rosemarie | May 1, 2013
Astoria Queens is all the craze these days. The secret is out. Many hipsters have migrated there, for cheap living and cheap eating. A bit of a walk from the train. but close to the water, is the most charming cafe and bake shop that only the locals know about….until now. What is this charmer? […]
Category: American/Comfort, Bakery, Brunch, Coffee Shop, Dessert, Queens |
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Tags: Astor Bake Shop, Astoria, Astoria Boulevard, Cheap Date, cheapeats, Cheapeats Queens
Rosemarie | September 24, 2009
I am not a snob. I’ll get down with the peeps. Dine outside of NYC. That’s right folks. I do leave the island to meet friends for dinner. And as usual, I pick the restaurant. So on a venture to Astoria my pick was Benjamas. Boy did I choose right. This spot is steps from […]
Category: Asian, Queens, Thai |
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Tags: Asian, Astoria, Queens, Thai