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At Biang, the trendier and more formal version of Xi’an Famous Foods, you can have quail two ways. The quail eggs on sausage & toasted Mantou slices are sweet and creamy with a little spice. The spicy quail with tiger vegetables is sure to tingle your tastebuds with cumin and then cool them down with celery and cilantro. Get it spicy in Flushing. 

Biang, 41-10 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355

Whether it is a traditional Chinese fruit cake or the infamous egg tart, new bakery Starry in Elmhurst has a variety of pastries and cakes to suit your sweet tooth. 

Starry, 83-09 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373

One of the best deals in Elmhurst is a snack at Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House. $5 will get you far. Whether it is fried pork and chive dumplings, pork hand drawn noodles, or a bowl of soup, the dishes can be filling enough to suffice for a meal and are plenty enough to share.

Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House, 83-05 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY, 11373 

Did you know that the famous Tiffany lamps are created at the Tiffany Furnace studio in Corona? From dragonflies to flowers and swirly patterns, the designs are unique and the glass technique is innovative. A collection of lamps and glass samples are currently on exhibition at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.  Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368

Did you know that the famous Tiffany lamps are created at the Tiffany Furnace studio in Corona? From dragonflies to flowers and swirly patterns, the designs are unique and the glass technique is innovative. A collection of lamps and glass samples are currently on exhibition at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 

Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368

A meal at Lao Dong Bei in Flushing will leave you with a sweet dessert. The chef’s version of mat tang is caramelized taro, banana, and apples. It arrives piping hot and sticky. Dip a piece in the ice water bath and the sugary coating crystalizes and becomes a crunchy candy shell. Bet you can’t stop at just one piece!

Lao Dong Bei, 44-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11355 

Momos for beginners, that’s how I like to refer to the momos at Namaste Tashi Delek Momo Dumpling Palace in Jackson Heights. These tasty Tibetan dumplings are filled with beef, chicken, or veggies. You can dip them in a buttery, sweet Tamarind sauce or a spicy tomato chutney one. Stall is located in the back of Merit Kebab and Dumpling Palace. 37-67 74th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Momos for beginners, that’s how I like to refer to the momos at Namaste Tashi Delek Momo Dumpling Palace in Jackson Heights. These tasty Tibetan dumplings are filled with beef, chicken, or veggies. You can dip them in a buttery, sweet Tamarind sauce or a spicy tomato chutney one. Stall is located in the back of Merit Kebab and Dumpling Palace.

37-67 74th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

At the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, there are plenty of interactive displays. Give this one a whirl and see an optical illusion. 47-01 111th Street, New York, NY 11368

At the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, there are plenty of interactive displays. Give this one a whirl and see an optical illusion.

47-01 111th Street, New York, NY 11368

There’s always room for dessert! At the Georgia Diner in Elmhurst there is plenty of it. From Tiramisu to Strawberry Shortcake and Black Forest Cake, there is something for everyone. Even a giant cupcake! Georgia Diner, 86-55 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373 

There’s always room for dessert! At the Georgia Diner in Elmhurst there is plenty of it. From Tiramisu to Strawberry Shortcake and Black Forest Cake, there is something for everyone. Even a giant cupcake!

Georgia Diner, 86-55 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, NY 11373 

Is it Halloween already? The recent Maker Faire held at the New York Hall of Science at Flushing Meadow-Corona Park had us fooled. This is a an electronic powered cupcake! It moved like a car. 47-01 111th Street, New York, NY 11368 

Is it Halloween already?

The recent Maker Faire held at the New York Hall of Science at Flushing Meadow-Corona Park had us fooled. This is a an electronic powered cupcake! It moved like a car.

47-01 111th Street, New York, NY 11368 

Just a few blocks away from the 7 train on 111th Street on the way to Flushing Meadows Corona Park are a few street vendors. If you get hungry, try a stick of barbecued chicken. It’s simply seasoned and for an extra kick throw some hot sauce on it. If that’s not enough, add a side of salchipapas (hot dogs and french fries) and wash it down with some horchata.

Just a few blocks away from the 7 train on 111th Street on the way to Flushing Meadows Corona Park are a few street vendors. If you get hungry, try a stick of barbecued chicken. It’s simply seasoned and for an extra kick throw some hot sauce on it. If that’s not enough, add a side of salchipapas (hot dogs and french fries) and wash it down with some horchata.

This one time famous hamburger from Donovan’s Pub in Woodside comes with sweet potato fries or regular french fries. If you get it with cheese, they give you two slices! Donovan’s Pub is up for sale. Come by for a drink, to watch the game, and that juicy burger before the famous landmark becomes a thing of the past. 57-24 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377

This one time famous hamburger from Donovan’s Pub in Woodside comes with sweet potato fries or regular french fries. If you get it with cheese, they give you two slices! Donovan’s Pub is up for sale. Come by for a drink, to watch the game, and that juicy burger before the famous landmark becomes a thing of the past.

57-24 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377

It’s the eyes in this mural that get me. It’s not often a piece of art stares back at you. Corner of 43rd Street and Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY, 11104

It’s the eyes in this mural that get me. It’s not often a piece of art stares back at you.

Corner of 43rd Street and Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY, 11104

Just a few iconic images about, in, and seen from Queens are encompassed in this mural done by NY Graffiti Artists For Hire. Welcome to Sunnyside, NY. Corner of 40th Street and 47th Avenue

Just a few iconic images about, in, and seen from Queens are encompassed in this mural done by NY Graffiti Artists For Hire. Welcome to Sunnyside, NY.

Corner of 40th Street and 47th Avenue

For all your Turkish imports from Nestle Chokella and coffee to other sweet treats like Turkish delights head to Orchard Farmers Market in Sunnyside. This corner store sells organic fruit, health food favorites, an array of beverages, coffee beans, and lots of items from Turkey. 

Orchard Farmers Market, 4224 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY 11104

Queens Archery in Flushing is your ticket to discovering your inner Robin Hood, Legolas, and Katniss. At the indoor archery center, you can take a beginner’s lesson and learn to shoot a bow and arrow. Stand up straight! Good posture is key in hitting your target. Queens Archery, 170-20 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11358

Queens Archery in Flushing is your ticket to discovering your inner Robin Hood, Legolas, and Katniss. At the indoor archery center, you can take a beginner’s lesson and learn to shoot a bow and arrow. Stand up straight! Good posture is key in hitting your target.

Queens Archery, 170-20 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11358