Thali Plate at Tawa Foods Defined
A thali plate is the staple method of meal at any Nepalese restaurant. Here is the thali plate from one of my favorite places to eat, Tawa Foods (3738 72nd St, Jackson Heights, Queens). Seen here is a...
View ArticleMomo Crawl, Dream Accomplished
When June in Jackson Heights approached me to do ‘something‘ for their yearly series of events, I looked into my bag of tricks (which I’ve been delving into a lot lately (World Record Crawl, Taco Bell...
View Article1st Queens Love event: Burger Party at F. Ottomanelli’s
The idea of Queens Love has been to use a network of storytelling Queensites to give attention to some of great things in our home borough. With the pooling of our group’s resources we can do great...
View ArticleNY Cares Kid’s Take: Taqueria Coatzingo v. Taco Bell
Taco Bell versus Taqueria Coatzingo: Kids’ Take This was my dream tour. An unbiased comparison between fast food Mexican and real Mexican food – by a group that is supposed to love the fast food...
View ArticleNepalese Ambassador with Sahadev Poudel at Malingo
Our group of 13 listened to whatever Sahadev had to say. It was so interesting to hear his story about coming to America, getting a job through a connected person in a supermarket and working every...
View ArticleHalalathon 2012: Jackson Heights
You can find the winner of the 2012 Halalathon – The TD Bank Cart – at 73rd St, just south of 37th St. It doesn’t actually have this name, but we are just calling it this because it is located in front...
View ArticleThe Momo Crawl 2013 – Announcement
Momo Crawl on Sunday, May 19th. 1:30pm. This must be done. With the opening of Friends Cafe last week, there are now 19 places serving momos in the Little India vicinity of Jackson Heights. These...
View ArticleIftar Box Rundown
This has been a dream of mine for years – A rundown of every Iftar box in Jackson Heights. These boxes have been an item of intrigue — the to-go box of food, set up for sale outside the food...
View ArticleThe Conclusion of the 2nd Annual Momo Crawl
The 2013 Momo Crawl was awesome! Everything came together just right. From the $1 momo price, to the mandala map, to the trophy and the trophy presentation. Great format this year – only the weather...
View ArticleShould Outer Borough Local Restaurants Participate in Choice Eats? Or Yelp...
Should businesses that serve a local clientele, specifically ones in the outer boroughs catering to a singular immigrant community, participate in large food festivals – who request they give their...
View ArticleMomo Crawl Construction: Mandala Map and the Momo Trophy – 2013 Year in Review
A lot went into the Momo Crawl of 2013. Budded from 2012’s humble beginnings, 2013 had everything much tighter and resolute. The rainy weather gave us a challenge, but otherwise it was 98%....
View ArticleTamale Vendors Equipment Confiscated (Video)
In case you’ve never seen it, here it is: It was my first time. For myself, I’ve only heard about it. Yesterday on 82nd Street just south of Roosevelt Avenue, two tamale ladies had their equipment...
View ArticleViva La Comida 2014 – The Food!
This is turning out to be a good one. The process for Viva La Comida is much more than necessary. I spend a lot of time traveling to vendors, many times with ambassadors, to find the perfect fits for...
View ArticleAndrea Lynn’s Queens: A Culinary Landscape – Interview
I just got in Andrea Lynn’s book Queens: A Culinary Passport: Exploring Ethnic Cuisine in New York City’s Most Diverse Borough the other night, and I’ve already gone through it all. The 224 pages in...
View ArticleJust for you, Tourists: A Day In Queens
I highly value tourists. You are open-eyed and willing to bring monetary compensation to the great destination you have chosen to visit. Your time is limited, though, and I don’t want you to be steered...
View Article37th Road Jackson Heights Diversity Plaza Visioning Session
Last Saturday I went to the visioning session for the plaza on 37th Road in Jackson Heights. Commonly referred to as Diversity Plaza, this spot has been a place of contention, first the placement of...
View ArticleAnnouncing: Momo Crawl 2014
Momo Crawl 2014 will take place on Saturday, November 22nd from 2pm-5pm. The third annual Momo Crawl – All restaurants and street vendors who sell momos in the half-mile around the Jackson Heights...
View ArticleMomo Crawl 2014 Update
Things are looking up for the Momo Crawl. Saturday, Nov 22nd, 2-5pm – Jackson Heights Food Court marquee (73-07 37th Road) Invite on Facebook #MomoCrawl -$1 momos from at least 15 momo places in...
View ArticleViva La Comida 2014 wrap-up
Thanks for all your support of Viva La Comida. For the past 3 years, this event was designed as a showcase for local businesses, small businesses, local flavor, and the people of Queens. The dream was...
View ArticleNew Job: Little Tibet’s Beverage Director
I got a new job! I’m very happy to announce that I am helping out one of my favorite restaurants, Little Tibet, becoming their beverage director. This is a dream come true. I think I can do it. Beer...
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