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The di Maria at Tufino in Astoria #queenslove

The di Maria at Tufino in Astoria #queenslove

From the Queens Mayoral Election Forum held this Thursday at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.  Candidates were given 90 seconds to response to a series of questions, including their views on preserving city parks in Queens.

From the Queens Mayoral Election Forum held this Thursday at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.  Candidates were given 90 seconds to response to a series of questions, including their views on preserving city parks in Queens.

Canyon of Lego heads at the Queens Center Mall

Canyon of Lego heads at the Queens Center Mall

“Astoria Skyline,” June 2, 2013. Various buildings as photographed from a Ditmars Boulevard–bound N train.

This is one of my favorite Arts for Transit pieces. The mural is at once sort of 8-bit but also remarkably realistic and detailed. I love Queens even more each time I walk by it.

artsfortransit:

…At the Queens Plaza station on the E, M and R lines, artist Ellen Harvey asks riders to imagine that they are gazing skyward at the 360 degree view that surrounds the station. In her series of mosaic murals, entitled Look Up, Not Down (2005), Harvey celebrates the romance and nostalgia of the skyline as seen from this Queens neighborhood. Harvey’s work here demonstrates shows hope and resilience, with the shining sun marking the former location of the World Trade Center. In years to come, as the city continues to reinvent itself, the mosaics will serve as a view of a past moment in time.

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