Western section of Queens, NY. Huge area, covered by two train tracks. N/W on one, and E/M/R on another. I explored areas around 36th Ave (N/W) Station, and Steinway St (E/M/R) station. High density of very good bars and restaurants. Photo Album Gastroteca Astoria bar. Mama’s Empanadas: small bites and great mango milk shake (batidos … Continue reading Astoria, Queens
Greenpoint is in Brooklyn, New York. It is the northwest section of Brooklyn. It is south of Long Island City, Queens. I explored Manhattan Ave, around Nassua Ave and Greenpoint Ave stations on the G train. Photo Album Russ Pizza: crispy crust pizza, lot of cheese so with greasy goodness! Tomato garlic mozarella white pizza … Continue reading Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Xi’an Famous Foods is worth the long trek down to Flushing, Queens. And one of their best items travel well too – the cumin lamb burgers – though be aware that the appetizing, hot, spicy smell of the food pervades the subway, the bus, and car, so make sure it is wrapped well! The best … Continue reading Xi’an Famous Foods
Best way to eat Brazilian food. They have the famous grilled meats, churrascaria style. And a buffet of hot food and cold salads. Rice, beans, and a sample of the meats, and it is a wonderful dinner. Place is self-service for both takeout and dining-in. ood is great. Especially the grilled beef sirloin sliced on … Continue reading Copacabana Brazilian Grill and Buffet
These bagels are the best in New York City and therefore in all of the US. 🙂 Perfect combination of chewy bagels with crusty exterior and light-airy interior. And they taste great too. Chewy and airy-light at the same time. Not dense. My second choice bagel place in NYC is Russ & Daughters at 179 … Continue reading Absolute Bagels
