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Where to find Koushari: an Egyptian National Dish
I had some at Cherry Cafe in Astoria on Broadway.
Cholado, Las Americas Bakery
I guess it really depends not just on the place but the person who is preparing the cholado. When I went to pecas, it was prepared much much sweeter than at las americas, but perhaps another day it would be the opposite. Either way, I liked them both.
Roosevelt Ave Drinks and ice cream
the red one is jamaica (hibiscus) and the cream is crema, not sure how many natural ingredients are in it because it's out all day and doesn't melt or change.
Seeking Gorditas in Jackson Heights/Corona/Elmhurst/Woodside/Sunnyside
I finally did a gordita tour http://bit.ly/9nXqPJ
but I'm sure there are more great carts out there that I missed for some reason or other and would appreciate any suggestions to round out the bunch. The search for the best of Queens continues...
Sunnyside Lunch
I finally made it to Chong Sol for lunch and had a really good experience. Lots of food for $8. I got #7 beef soup with rice cake and man doo, which was a huge serving, and everything tasted fresh and good. I wish I could have tried the fried rice but I was so full. I would definitely go back for bbq, though not as cheap as lunch special!
More details here: http://bit.ly/beDnbc
Sunnyside Lunch
very hungry person, I am going to chung sol in the next 2 weeks, what's your favorite lunch special item? Thanks!
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
I know! That's the worst part about it, and the best part about it.
How's the Pho @ Natural Tofu in Sunnyside?
"Vietnamese Rice Noodle: Rice noodle, Bean Sprout, Cilantro, Meat Ball, Lemon, Mexican Pepper $7.00"
How's the Pho @ Natural Tofu in Sunnyside?
I tried it last month. It is a huge bowl (really) full of soup with all of the condiments and garnishes for $7.00. The broth would fall in the good category, not better or best. There are much more noodles and much less meat than a regular bowl at any of the Vietnamese places.
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
Thanks for more recs, I appreciate it! Here is where I've been so far, and I am still in Sunnyside. I think it will take me about two months in each neighborhood. The list:
Halal Kabab & Grill, Tangra Asian Fusion, Ra Cafe & Lounge, Pete's Grill, Turkish Grill, Yeti of Hieizan, Natural Tofu, El Buen Sabor, Sonali Cuisine, and Mangal . I've also skipped a few blocks and been to V & V Italian Bakery, Fritzie's, and Coatzingo.
For more info and addresses, here's the blog: http://underthe7train.blogspot.com/
Seeking Gorditas in Jackson Heights/Corona/Elmhurst/Woodside/Sunnyside
Tortas Neza truck on 111th and roosevelt has the best gorditas. Crispy bits of chicharron throughout, and the masa is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I haven't been there in a while since I moved down to Elmhurst, but it was always consistently good. The truck owner's wife usually made them.
Yeti of Hieizan help, please!
So not good at all? I know I'm not going to get sushi, though. We'll see how it goes.
Yeti of Hieizan help, please!
Can anyone tell me about their experiences there? I'm going tomorrow and would love some sort of rec or hear about any recent experiences. Thanks!
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
Tropical sounds good, not sure how to work it in but I can try! I used to go to Rincon Criollo when I lived off of Junction Blvd, haven't been there in a very long time. Would love to do it again...
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
I understand what you are saying: I know that there may be an amazing Thai restaurant a few blocks away from a mediocre one directly on Roosevelt Ave. What I am trying to do is explore one specific route, under the train tracks, and what it offers, as an experiment. It doesn't mean that I don't or won't go and eat at all of the great places off of the route, I live here in Queens and can go out whenever. It just means that I am setting some rules in order to have a project with a start and finish: systematically working my way down one avenue, neighborhood by neighborhood, until I reach the end. I wanted to give myself a structured challenge, even if it sounds stupid. I am not trying to be a critic, it is more about a food journey, in which I will taste and experience things that I wouldn't have necessarily if I just stuck to the same places. I appreciate all of the feedback.
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
WOW E Eto!!! Such a great list! I will add to the one that I am slowly making. So many places that it's overwhelming but I would love to try them all. Even the stuff off the ave, I might have to make exceptions for. It's going to take a while to make it up to Flushing anyway....
Thanks for all of your info, I love it, and I would love to get comments on the blog too.
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
I love getting new posts! I am forming my list and Donovan's is on it, once I hit Woodside, I hope the burger is good. Even if it isn't the best burger in Queens, I'm more in it for the experience.
I'm glad that Zabb is on Roosevelt so I can do some Thai. And Sri is so close to Roosevelt it might as well be on it, right?
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
Thanks for the welcome! Of course I would love to credit anyone who gave me a great rec. So far I've been wandering around Sunnyside, and here's where I'm at so far in the blog: went to Mangal for lunch before I read 2slices faves, tried an empanada at Fritzie's bakery in Woodside, and had lunch at Tangra Asian Fusion in Sunnyside. These choices have been made purely by location, I'm trying to start at the 40th st stop and work my way to Flushing. Fritzie's was just because I walked by it on the way home.
Here's the blog so far: http://underthe7train.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-year-new-challenge-new-blog.html
and I am so appreciative of everyone for posting!
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Fritzie's Bake Shop
69-10 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11377
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
Thanks for the recs! Yes, I am including Queens Blvd in Sunnyside because my project is following the 7 train so while most of it is roosevelt, I didn't want to miss out on QB.
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
Thanks! Let me know how the fish market is. I'm not necessarily only looking for destination-y places, I want to try places that I haven't been to and get recommendations from regulars about what sorts of things they like to order. Do you have any favorite dishes at the places you mentioned?
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
Thanks, I have read that and I will definitely use the info there.
Roosevelt Ave from Sunnyside to Flushing
Dear All
I have read many posts and am sure that I will be pointed towards old threads, so please forgive me if this topic is somewhat old, but I am starting a project that requires eating out specifically on Roosevelt ave, in many different neighborhoods, even though there are amazing places off of the avenue as well. If there are any of you out there that are extra passionate about any one place, whether it be restaurant or vendor, even if it's been said many times before, would you be willing to share it with me? Thank you so much!
