Posts tagged Queens

Finally made the very worthwhile trip to Ridgewood to taste this Pho Ga at Bun-ker Vietnamese.  The smoked shallot broth with Bo Bo chicken takes almost eight hours to prepare, and I would find it hard to believe there is a better ‘chicken noodle soup’ anywhere else around.  The banh mi (with 5 spice house smoked pate), banh xeo (crispy egg crepe with bacon and veggies), crab spring rolls, creamed taro leaves, tomato garlic fried rice… well, everything was beyond exceptional.  Even the artichoke iced tea. But this noodle soup I will dream about. www.bunkervietnamese.com

Finally made the very worthwhile trip to Ridgewood to taste this Pho Ga at Bun-ker Vietnamese.  The smoked shallot broth with Bo Bo chicken takes almost eight hours to prepare, and I would find it hard to believe there is a better ‘chicken noodle soup’ anywhere else around.  The banh mi (with 5 spice house smoked pate), banh xeo (crispy egg crepe with bacon and veggies), crab spring rolls, creamed taro leaves, tomato garlic fried rice… well, everything was beyond exceptional.  Even the artichoke iced tea. But this noodle soup I will dream about. www.bunkervietnamese.com

Jackson heights at dusk #QueensLove

Jackson heights at dusk #QueensLove

Why do I love Queens? Among the many reasons are our elevated trains. To emerge from the tunnels of Manhattan into a deluge of sunshine is the best Welcome Home greeting after a long day at work.

Why do I love Queens? Among the many reasons are our elevated trains. To emerge from the tunnels of Manhattan into a deluge of sunshine is the best Welcome Home greeting after a long day at work.

The Knockdown Center in Maspeth, Queens, is like DIA:Beacon + Roberta’s + The Foundry + post-apocalyptic landscape. Gallery here on papermag.com. It’s a 3-acre complex that used to serve as a glass factory but now hosts events and happenings and projects.

The Knockdown Center in Maspeth, Queens, is like DIA:Beacon + Roberta’s + The Foundry + post-apocalyptic landscape. Gallery here on papermag.com. It’s a 3-acre complex that used to serve as a glass factory but now hosts events and happenings and projects.

Preview of Mamak House, the new halal Malaysian restaurant opening in Flushing. #QueensLove

Preview of Mamak House, the new halal Malaysian restaurant opening in Flushing. #QueensLove

Ecuadorean ceviche on 111th St in Corona #QueensLove

Ecuadorean ceviche on 111th St in Corona #QueensLove

44th Drive, facing Citigroup Building, Long Island City

44th Drive, facing Citigroup Building, Long Island City

Millionaire Realty on Astoria Boulevard (near Crescent) still sports the old alphanumeric telephone exchange. Here, AS for Astoria — AStoria4-5500. Millionaire has been here for a long time—but then again, you can tell that simply by looking at it.

Millionaire Realty on Astoria Boulevard (near Crescent) still sports the old alphanumeric telephone exchange. Here, AS for Astoria — AStoria4-5500. Millionaire has been here for a long time—but then again, you can tell that simply by looking at it.

44th Drive, facing southwest, Long Island City

44th Drive, facing southwest, Long Island City

Sushi at Takesushi in Sunnyside #Queenslove http://bit.ly/Z9XwPF

Sushi at Takesushi in Sunnyside #Queenslove http://bit.ly/Z9XwPF

This is a great shot of Forest Park, very ethereal. bene86: Foggy Morning by Tim Drivas on Flickr.

This is a great shot of Forest Park, very ethereal. bene86: Foggy Morning by Tim Drivas on Flickr.

I love these trees and am captivated by them each time I walk by. I couldn’t resist on such a beautiful day to take a photo of them. It’s one of my favorite spots in Queens.

I love these trees and am captivated by them each time I walk by. I couldn’t resist on such a beautiful day to take a photo of them. It’s one of my favorite spots in Queens.

My favorite part of Spring arriving in Queens, making impromptu trips to Gantry State Park. Located a couple of blocks away from the Vernon Boulevard stop on the 7, the park is a great place to sit and reflect or bring a date to in the warmer months.

Gantry State Park:

4-09 47th Rd  Long Island City, NY 11101

This is a Colombian hot dog ordered “Full” from Perros de Nico. Inside, a hot dog, bacon, mayo, ketchup, mustard, pink sauce, pineapple salsa, and chips. Perros de Nico, 40-09 81st St, Elmhurst

This is a Colombian hot dog ordered “Full” from Perros de Nico. Inside, a hot dog, bacon, mayo, ketchup, mustard, pink sauce, pineapple salsa, and chips.

Perros de Nico, 40-09 81st St, Elmhurst

I’m in the Flushing subway tunnel.


I’m in the Flushing subway tunnel.