Rockaway Beach feels more like a tiny beach town then a part of the sprawling New York City landscape. Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, the area is “Stronger Then The Storm,” completely rebuilt and attracting huge crowds. One of the most luring attractions in Queens is Rockaway Taco, a small shake serving ridiculously good tacos, fruit drinks and traditional sides. Sunburnt crowds wrap around the block … Continue reading Rockaway Taco
The quest for adventurous eats curated by the ever fabulous, Gastronauts, took me into the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens to a small Tibetan restaurant located above a Himalayan Salon. Phayul inhabits an extremely small space, with few tables lining the walls adjacent to the exposed kitchen. The sizzle of dishes being prepared and the intoxicating scent of spices fills the air. We gathered around … Continue reading Phayul
There are very few reasons for me to ever venture into Queens. If I’m feeling super adventurous, it’s usually a trip to the Golden Mall or for a game at Shea Stadium (I refuse to call it Citi Field). On my beautiful sister’s 21st birthday, she had just a few short hours in New York between flying from Los Angeles to Dublin. My entire family … Continue reading Il Bambino
New York City is a treasure trove of good eats. Like many Manhattan-ites, it feels ‘adventurous’ to escape to Williamsburg, Brooklyn for Smorgasburg or even taking the L train to Bushwick for a sceney block party. In order to legitimately call oneself a foodie, you need to explore, be willing to try everything and sit on the subway for a very long time. Very few … Continue reading Golden Mall
“Good-bye Rooooosie, the Queen of Corona, see you, me and Julio down by the school yard,” played on repeat in my head as I walked down 104th Street in Queens on a quest for the best tacos in New York City. My culinary adventure began with a simple gchat conversation with my friend, Steve. “Challenge, I would like to find the best, cheap Mexican place … Continue reading Tortilleria Nixtamal
The Political Foodie 