It’s that time of year again when more than 50 of Queens’ best restaurants, makers of sweet treats, and brewers of fine libations converge upon the New York Hall of Science for the annual Queens Taste. The gala tasting, which takes place Tuesday night, May 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., features an international roster of cuisine from all over the borough. Astoria and India will be represented by Kurry Qulture while Flushing and Taiwan will be take part as OK Canaan serves up that country’s treats. Old school confections will be provided by Jamaica’s very own Schmidt’s Candy and pub grub will be served up Neir’s Tavern of Woodhaven, a watering hole that dates back to the 1800s.
I’m honored to be a sponsor of this year’s event and want to give you dear reader the chance to win a pair of tickets. Here’s the deal: write a haiku in the comments about why you love food in Queens. The best one wins. Contest ends Monday, May 6 at noon.
So many cuisines
Eating foods from the whole world
All within my hood
worth the hour-long ride
for some food from ’round the world
eat up, you earned it
Queens-
Food is the best yet!
Try anything at least once.
You will not be sad.
Dim sum in Flushing,
Samosas in Jackson heights,
Momos in Woodside
Momo, papadam
Arepas, ma po brain, chai
Queens knows how to feed
Queens, where queens are made,
Nom-ing on delicious foods.
Queens, it’s where it’s @!
worth the hour-long wait
for some food from ’round the world
eat up, you earned it
Queens brings together
the Best of the World like a
Curry of Culture.
the borough of queens
is a snapshot of the world
so let’s have a taste!
Queens foods nourish us
and feed the hungry souls of
New York’s mosaic
I Knew Pierogi
Then I took the Seven Train
Now I eat Momo
From A to Xian
Inifinite flavors whirl here
In Queens, ALL eat well
Memories of home
Linger in the air of Queens
Never forgotten.
Which haiku ended up winning??
Michael Byc was the winner! Congrats again Mike!