Rooftop Dining In Queens

| June 25, 2013

Now that Summer is OFFICIALLY here, dining al fresco is the name of the game. Where in Queens can you find rooftop dining, that won’t break the bank? Il Bacco. Il Bacco is located at 253-24 Northern Boulevard in Little Neck, a hop skip and a jump from Manhattan and Long Island.       To […]

Food Expansion To Support Health

| June 29, 2010

We all at one time or another complain about our elected officials. Tax increases, reduced services, layoffs. The usual suspects. But once in a while we do have to acknowledge the good they do. The Mayor’s Food Policy Taskforce is one of them. The New York City Department of Health, City Planning and Economic Development […]

A Blend Of Latin Flavors

| March 17, 2010

Long Island City is known for it’s waterfront, galleries, easy commute to NYC and now restaurants. This area is full of quaint bistros, cafes and restaurants. My choice for today. Blend. Blend is a Latin fusion restaurant featuring dishes from the Latin American culture. This spot has a modern decor with dim lighting, cool music in […]

Taste of Thailand in Queens

| 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 […]