https://foodstrolls.com/strolls daily 0.75 2024-10-30 https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/an-afternoon-in-lic monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602553374881-7LD75U3XS16MCRRW0WK2/things+to+do+Long+Island+City Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621012355535-X210WXILRVTGRXZX0YM5/ride+NYC+Ferry+to+Long+Island+City Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC LIC has two separate NYC Ferry terminals, Long Island City Gantry Plaza serviced by the Astoria Route, and Hunter’s Point South serviced by the East River Route. Bringing a bike costs an extra dollar, and the Ferry/Bike combo is our favorite way to visit the neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620149320460-IIRH8WTL4X3NX47XB8QL/best+things+to+do+LIC+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC The Long Island City waterfront is an expansive collection of outdoor spaces, parks and playgrounds along the East River. It has plenty of open spaces with great views of Midtown Manhattan, including the Empire State Building, United Nations, and Chrysler Building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633108532902-LQ87WJVK0J26EAXGYR85/best+things+to+do+Long+Island+City+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC The famous Pepsi Cola sign is at the north end of the waterfront, near the Gantry Plaza ferry terminal. It was built in 1940 on the site of a former PepsiCola plant, and is a designated NYC Landmark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620148765365-AP9DF2V83ZSXX66ZZIAT/Food+trucks+Long+Island+City+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC The entire area is connected by several large paths, perfect for walking, biking, strolling and scooting. There’s a big dog park, public volleyball courts, basketball courts, four separate playgrounds, and an outdoor gym. If you get tired and can’t wait to eat, food trucks like the one pictured are always perched nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633108390860-4CR2PWWKZ6AYWUO1TCLK/historic+areas+of+Long+Island+City Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC On your way to the food spots you’ll pass by the tiny Hunters point Historic District. Constructed between 1870-1890 in predominantly the Italianate style, the homes are every bit as illustrious as you’ll find in more well known parts of NYC. The district is reminiscent of a prosperous past, when the the Long Island Railroad terminus was moved from Brooklyn to LIC in the 1860s, and the neighborhood became the Queens County Seat. The railroad terminus still exists today, beneath the busy I-495 Expressway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633108564964-4KWW7VKWA3ZD54LTEEFA/historic+buildings+in+LIC+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC Just blocks away from the HPHD is Court Square and the Long Island City Courthouse. The English Renaissance structure was built in 1876 (remodeled 1908) and has been the location of several famous NYC trials, including the convictions of bank robber Willie “the actor” Sutton, and murderers Ruth Snyder and her lover Henry Judd Gray. Several films have also been shot here, including Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Wrong Man”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621015373863-MCE2H640RMHL3FRAX2K9/best+bike+paths+Queens+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC - Make it stand out There are loads of bike paths in LIC, and biking around is a great way to explore the neighborhood. The scenic path up Vernon Blvd connects to another path that runs directly from Queensbridge Park to Queens Plaza near the food spots. There’s some great street art along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620149736253-MQ7S45QIHH2LUZT4YYBN/best+things+to+do+near+Long+Island+City Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC Speaking of Queensbridge Park, it’s a picturesque small green space beneath the historic Queensborough Bridge (1909) with views of Roosevelt Island and Midtown Manhattan. It makes for a nice detour if you have the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621454331444-8F1ED8W50OGXBURO9X7F/best+food+near+Queens+Plaza Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC - Make it stand out JACX & CO is Queens’ answer to the popular food halls of Manhattan and Brooklyn, like Chelsea, Dekalb, and Time Out Markets. Similarly, JACX hosts a bunch of well known, HQ vendors all in one place. We usually start with a Chihuahua Dog from Crif Dogs, which come bacon wrapped, with avocado and sour cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621453760495-2NYHLGIY89IH9ODTNT9Z/best+food+Long+Island+City+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC - Make it stand out Taim makes some of NYC’s best falafel, which you can order green, harissa, or both. We like their bowls equally for the falafel, and the pickled veggies, fried onions, and excellent sticky rice that come with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633110329470-JNRNTJ5HJD7ONXTQPF4N/where+to+eat+near+Queens+Plaza Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC - Make it stand out Lotus & Cleaver prepares Cantonese BBQ and serves it in bowls or a la carte. We love the bowls, especially with crispy pork belly over glass noodles. But if you want all available stomach real estate devoted to just BBQ, they also sell Char Siu by the pound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621454366312-E0ZO5FNHGM8SNTDORK67/best+food+court+Queens+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC - Make it stand out Beebe’s prepares old school thin crust pizza with contemporary ingredients, like pickled chilis, hot honey, and stracciatella. The Frankie comes with meatballs, ricotta, and our favorite - vodka sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621453927201-MP5WDBL6JXJEJ8GUO0T6/best+food+in+Long+Island+City+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC - Make it stand out Chef Ivy Stark’s Mexology now holds real estate in two of NYC’s best food halls, Time Out Market and JACX. You can mix and match tacos in their 3 Tacos with Rice & Beans. We love the fried mahi mahi, skirt steak, and al pastor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621454418114-NPILOAN0GGGO1WE9G0UJ/best+food+court+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC - Make it stand out In a close race, our kids voted the Crif Dogs to be their favorite food item, narrowly edging out pizza and char siu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621014825933-NRZJV97FLW7Q10LZQZVR/Best+KC+Style+BBQ+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC John Brown is our favorite Kansas City style barbecue in NYC. Their recently upgraded space now has a full bar, and lots of outdoor seating perfect for large groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621014936348-NZQ1TT0CEE8Y3JAL0NBI/best+BBQ+restaurants+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC Think sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, and a multitude of options you might not find at your typical smokehouse, like excellent pork belly, pastrami, rib tips, and of course burnt ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621014057403-SOPMYTC1QTL9JH51MHZT/where+to+find+burnt+ends+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC Burnt Ends, aka Kansas City Candy, or Kansas City Crack, are the most popular things on the menu. They sell out often, so if they’re your main concern, don’t wait all day to show up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621014298089-TZJR91FC8WGLFI0TCP7T/Best+Kansas+City+BBQ+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC Despite all the attention brisket gets at John Brown, our favorite menu items are pork, ribs, rib tips, and pork belly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621014364935-JT6UMJCN5YEQVWFIA68P/where+to+eat+Long+Island+City+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC They bone out whole chickens to order so quickly you’ll think Jacque Pepin is in the back with a set of butcher’s knives. It’s delicious, but if your kids won’t tolerate spiciness levels beyond detectable, they may pass on the chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621014141141-6WC2AEJBS5G9KOCPDK4L/where+to+eat+LIC+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC Sides like Corn Bread, Mac ‘n Cheese, Chili, and Fries are safe bets with most kids, but BBQ usually works for families no matter what. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633111402261-DDMPZG79FO5HVP6EXFZD/things+to+do+with+kids+Queens+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633110704494-V2UKUCPA2ZRIUEINXBAE/Best+family+friendly+BBQ+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in LIC https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/an-afternoon-in-little-senegal monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1600119422345-2LO9D5SFM7BQUVT3CDPC/Little+Senegal+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/74b88494-12d6-4851-9d4f-2dbf11c27946/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+row+of+colored+homes Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal - Make it stand out The Mount Morris Historic District comprise the blocks along the western edge of Marcus Garvey Park. The eclectic Gilded Age townhomes feature a variety of styles popular in the late 19th century, including Romanesque Revival, neo-Grec, and Queen Anne. The park itself is cool to visit, with NYC’s lone remaining cast iron fire watchtower in the dead center. From there you can gaze nearly 90 blocks south down 5th Avenue from 120th Street to The Empire State Building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620064365947-599YM9KBKFEJFOGARWMB/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+West+African+market Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market is an outdoor bazaar selling all kinds of West African goods, from textiles and djembe drums to clothing and jewelry. Prices are negotiable. We give our kids a $3 budget and it’s the highlight of their day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/7422d885-157e-4ca6-96b9-b60130e2bc8a/Little+Senegal+New+York+-+Central+Park+North Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal - Make it stand out Unless you’re from Mars, you don’t need us to tell you about Central Park. Just know that the northern end in Harlem is our favorite section by far. There are statues of Frederick Douglass and Duke Ellington at either end of 110th Street, and the Harlem Meer is full of colorful fish, turtles, and ducks. In the Summer you can catch and release fish if that’s your thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1599706028030-C0FOG4DS2SHETOAAUP6T/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+War+Memorials Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Harlem is full of Revolutionary era monuments and memorials. The Continental Army retreated through Harlem in 1776, and rode back through the village upon its return in 1783. In the meantime, McGown’s Pass, a high ground just south of the Harlem Meer, was occupied by Hessian and British forces. After the War it became Fort Clinton, an American fortress built in preparation for future conflicts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602105061919-XGXF0NAV5I7VMJMZQ2AH/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+War+Memorial Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal If your kids love Hamilton, they’ll be tickled to death by the Lafayette and Washington Monument on the southeast corner of Morningside Park. It was dedicated in 1900 and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the architect who designed the Statue of Liberty! It is a slightly smaller commemoration of Franco American relations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620064025653-V541JM26IP9TLNCH3URE/Little+Senegal+New+York+-+Morningside+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Morningside Park is one of our favorite small parks in NYC. It rests on a hillside dividing Harlem from the more elevated Morningside Heights and Columbia University. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the famous landscape architects responsible for Central and Prospect Parks. They built it with the eastern views in mind, and scaling the mini-mountain is a good way to work up an appetite. From the top you get nice views of the flat Harlem Plain below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620499267961-T1HXFOP733U4CURKSSML/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+Reclining+Liberty Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Just recently @zaqlandsberg’s “Reclining Liberty” statue was set up at the 120th St entrance to Morningside Park. It gave us a chance to tell our kids about the significance of the reclining Buddha in Buddhist art, and how the imagery represents the Buddha lying at peace before death, about to enter Nirvana. That begs the question, is the statue in Harlem portending a NYC at peace, about to die, or both!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1600211367620-QL02VEIQ78X1RI0TP5L9/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+beautiful+mural Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal For more, less contemplative points of interest, again just walk the neighborhood. South Harlem has street art, markets, and playgrounds everywhere. The more you explore, the more you’ll find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611526090385-TY0VMZOKN8VCZZU2TM7V/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+best+Senegalese+food+NYC+-+Yassa+Poulet Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Des Ambassades is a French African bakery and an excellent Senegalese brunch and dinner spot. It’s a bit more formal but just as family friendly as other African places in the neighborhood, and the bakery comes in handy should a child go into carb-only mode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1599706179126-QFCMYXLNHUTM2F6VRQRQ/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+best+Senegalese+food+NYC+-+Thiebu+Djen Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Thiebu Djen, or “The Rice of Fish”, is Senegal’s national dish. It’s typically a one pot meal consisting of veggies and fish stewed with rice and tomatoes. Jollof Rice, the byproduct of many Senegalese stews, is popular across Western and Sub-Saharan Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1599706443005-J7UERNGIXGX48CMB6I48/Little+Senegal+New+York+-+best+Senegalese+food+NYC+-+Chicken+Yassa Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Yassa Poulet, or Chicken Yassa, is a famous Senegalese dish. The chicken is stewed with onions, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, creating an intensely tangy sauce which you pour over the chicken and white rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1599706386444-2NK8LPB2M0C01HH54XA8/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+best+Senegalese+food+NYC+-+Thiebu+Yapp Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Thiebu Yapp, or “The Rice of Meat”, is prepared similarly to Thiebu Djen, only mustard is added later in the process. Des Ambassades uses lamb, and it’s a good choice if you want to experience both yassa style onion sauce and Jollof Rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620499932745-UVKUI59EPZC7UKNTSGGQ/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+best+Senegalese+food+NYC+-+Baked+Tilapia+and+Plantain Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Pikine is a traditional West African spot right in the heart of Little Senegal. Their Baked Tilapia comes with a fiery red pepper sauce, so careful when ordering for kids. All main dishes come with a side of choice. Alloco, or fried plantains, and Attiéké, or grated cassava, are two of the most traditional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1653329074218-50RBGIDY13H4LM98Z4F3/Little+Senegal+New+York+-+best+Senegalese+food+NYC+-+Maffe Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal - Make it stand out Maffe is a classic dish consisting of meat, usually lamb, simmered in a stew of peanut butter and tomatoes. It’s our favorite dish in the neighborhood, and you really can’t eat West African food without trying it. FYI, unlike many things at Pikine, it isn’t spicy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620500528595-CPMMYVBPQA11R5366I8O/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+best+Senegalese+restaurant+Harlem+-+Pintade Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal The Pintade is a whole guinea fowl which we assume they poach before deep frying. Guinea Fowls are indigenous to West Africa and in some cases preferred to chicken. In any case, it’s very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620500010596-GAEFDI1D668CHZGYCOI9/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+best+Senegalese+restaurant+Harlem+-+Pikine Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Eating with your hands is typical in West Africa, and while they give you silverware at Pikine, it’s clear to our kids the easiest way is to just dive right in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620065970941-1JWKT8801GG2LLK6HK20/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+Levain+Bakery Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Levain Bakery, as featured in countless books and TV shows, has locations all over the city. Their South Harlem branch happens to be smack in the middle of Little Senegal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620065996158-I9ZRM7I55L56YXK2Y1NX/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+Levain+Bakery+cookies Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Any of their now famous signature cookies, like the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip, make a perfect end to any Foodstroll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1599706517813-EWFI87JMI2B2QNEM0H87/Little+Senegal+New+York+-+African+Market+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Adja Khady is our favorite West African grocer in NYC. They offer fresh produce, traditional ingredients like dried shrimp, fresh baked French African baguettes, and a butcher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1600191434054-X4EVIQVTK4VK5QS7M8FC/Little+Senegal+Harlem+-+African+Market+Harlem Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal 95% of Senegalese are Muslim, and as such alcohol isn’t much of a thing there. Sweet juices made from bouye, bissap, and ginger are popular, and Adja Khady carries them all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1599706496510-VC4OLADYX1CM8968BW1I/Little+Senegal+New+York+-+African+market+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal Many African and Caribbean recipes call for ultra hot Scotch Bonnet Peppers, but they’re difficult to find outside of certain neighborhoods. Adja Khady sells them 24/7/365. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1600191003875-SOXXGZN860AC0T1DY2TV/best+African+market+Harlem+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal On a recent trip to Adja Khady we picked up pepper sauce, palm oil, scotch bonnets, fonio, maggi, and spiced coffee. Fonio, West Africa’s supremely healthy alternative to quinoa and couscous, is a favorite of ours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1599706696883-PV40Q68CEYIMMEBKSC0S/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+Central+Park+North Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604602760983-D2FMW99KSKEMBGUV3340/Little+Senegal+NYC+-+Thiebu+Yapp Strolls - An Afternoon in Little Senegal https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/governors-island-food-crawl monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/5d55a870-4c8e-4a61-a1c9-7ea7f8cdfa48/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Taco+Vista Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/68444c8c-c93d-469e-915c-e13497fac660/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+ride+the+ferry Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Governor’s Island is reachable only by ferry from Manhattan of Brooklyn. Ferry rides are just a few minutes long. On Summer weekends, you take the Governor’s Island Ferry from either 10 South Street in Manhattan, Pier 6 in Brooklyn, or Atlantic Basin in Brooklyn. All other days and year round you can take the NYC Ferry. Governor’s Island is on the South Brooklyn route. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/eee6c1d6-b38a-4a63-bc57-428e6525bc4d/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Soissons+Landing Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out The entire island from end to end is barely a mile long. It is easily explorable on foot, and navigable several times over on a bike. The northern end has all the historic military barracks and forts, whereas the southern end has a ton of open space, views of the Statue of Liberty, and things to do with kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/ea6af0e7-abbb-4466-a6e0-534fa7c1725c/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Liggett+Terrace Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Although the military history of Governor’s Island dates back to the American Revolution, most of the barracks you’ll find were built in the 1930s. If they appear to be very upscale versions of dormitories, that’s because the venerable architectural firm McKim, Mead, and White (Brooklyn Museum, Old Penn Station, Manhattan Municipal Building, Harvard Club) were enlisted as part of the “Island Beautification” effort of this era. Liggett Hall, conveniently located next to the Liggett Terrace Food Court, was built in 1930 and was the largest military building in the world at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/6b15fa16-fdd1-44f3-86ca-9410f3aa918c/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+The+Yard Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out The Yard is a slightly off the beaten path area great for kids. It’s an open play space where children are supervised by professionals and provided with tools to build (or destroy) random items accumulated in the area over time. It’s somewhat hidden on Barry Road around the corner from the South Battery. It is open weekends 12-4pm April through November. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/6e39d895-59b4-456b-8556-3454389435fa/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Commanding+Officer%27s+Quarters Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Although most buildings are from the 20th century, many private officer’s residences date back to the 19th century. The homes along Regimental Row are examples, as are the Post Hospital and Guard House. This 1843 Greek Revival mansion very obviously belonged to an important person, and indeed was the Commanding Officer’s quarters from 1843 until 1966, when the Island stopped hosting a US Military Division. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/d424fe24-1376-4466-9627-efe7a89e9cb7/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+rent+bikes Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out This road runs along the perimeter of the island, and has several names depending on where you are. A full circle is exactly two miles, and each section offers a different view. Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Jersey City, the Verrazano Bridge, Downtown Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Bridge are all visible at different times. The Staten Island Ferry (pictured) and several cruise ships regularly pass the Western shoreline. You can rent bikes at Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals, although we always bring our own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/3d56d80f-dcf9-44a8-89b7-3cdbbf7da376/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Fort+Jay Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out The oldest fortification on Governor’s Island is Fort Jay (1809), which itself succeeded a previous fort build in the 1790s. Set on the high point of the Island with five bastions (multi-sided projections meant to offer better range for cannon fire), it could mount 104 large guns with range that could reach Manhattan and Brooklyn. The dry moat along the perimeter reminds you of a medieval castle. Occasionally you can go inside to see the officer’s barracks, but last we visited it was closed for restoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/a26ac388-3f93-4bc8-a7bf-7e3bad2d6b2b/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+War+Memorials Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out If you’ve followed food strolls for a while, you know we love a good war memorial. This one is dedicated to American soldiers in the very deadly and decisive WW1 Meuse–Argonne offensive. It occupies some prime real estate, just steps away from Taco Vista and with great views of lower Manhattan. If we were to die and be reincarnated as a war memorial, being placed here wouldn’t be so bad! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1662068023627-BP3SEO4BJGV6OM9JM2WL/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Castle+Williams Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Castle Williams (1811) is one of three fortifications constructed on Governor’s Island in anticipation of the War of 1812. It is a quintessential example of a seaside fort, with holes allowing a wide range of cannon fire to rain all over New York Harbor. These cannons had a range that could reach Manhattan at the time, and if you gaze across the Harbor to Battery Park, you’ll notice a similar fort, Castle Clinton, staring right back at you. With the waterway so heavily defended, it’s no wonder New York was never again invaded after the Revolution. P.S. if you’d like to see some cannons, two are perched outside the South Battery, another of the three fortification built prior to 1812. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/20c365f9-2c0c-4e54-b04c-3495459e0ee6/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Slide+Hill+Playground Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out The southern half of Governor’s Island was entirely created from landfill dug up during the construction of NYC’s subway system from 1902-1912. There are few historic structures at this end, but more open spaces. There are several man made hills, including Governor’s Island Outlook Hill, which are great places to hike up and take pictures. Slide Hill Playground rests on the south side of one of these hills, and has some of the longest and fastest slides in NYC. Pro tip: they are fastest during rain storms! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/0eeab52b-d7bc-40b1-ba7e-9515b22374e0/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Little+Eva%27s Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Our single favorite food item on GI is probably the Fish Taco at Little Eva’s. If you tend to scoff at $16 tacos, we sympathize, but this one really is a full meal. It comes with two large beer battered cod fillets over mangos, slaw, salsa, and guac. Little Eva’s is also open daily, although they tend to close earlier than advertised during the week (3:30pm ish versus 5pm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/71e29cc9-c96e-4fb8-af7b-b3f0d094b1e7/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Tokyo+Drumstick Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Tokyo Drumstick, which misleadingly sells Korean Corn Dogs, is a family favorite. If you give our kids the choice between a corn dog and anything else on the Island, they will reliably choose a corn dog. The Korean menu makes more sense considering the owners also run the famous Kimchi Taco Truck in Brooklyn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/876b65f4-01cb-41a1-b83d-34016be94854/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Fauzia%27s+Heavenly+Delights Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Fauzia’s Heavenly Delights is a long standing Jamaican food cart preparing staples like Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, and Grilled Lamb. Their platters come with two sides, and are very economical by Governor’s Island’s standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/4008e01b-79d0-409a-8bde-f7d336aa92bd/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Threes+Brewing Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Brooklyn’s well known Threes Brewing has a spot on Liggett Terrace where it sells a variety of delicious beers by the can, as well as a few taps. You can try Public Property, a beer they only sell on GI. FYI, they’re weekends only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/b7f44dfc-e228-4522-9360-cb7b420e1382/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Meat+Hook Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Another beloved Brooklyn institution, The Meat Hook, has an outpost on Liggett Terrace. The butcher shop famous for its grass fed beef now has two burger shops, and the one on GI is open Fri-Sun. Their signature burger comes with special sauce, shredduce, and pickles. It can be ordered as a single or double, the ladder of which our 3 year old finds challenging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/5b295781-9d7a-4c51-9e21-111fd2d7b4ed/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Empire+BBQ Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out The excellent Empire BBQ truck occasionally graces Liggett Terrace with its smoked meats, fried chicken sandwiches, and baked beans. The truck travels all over the city and there’s no guarantee it will visit GI on a given day, but if it happens to be there during your visit, it’s very worth a try. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/3f97265e-f25a-40b0-9a0f-4aff77287177/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Taco+Vista+2 Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Moving on from Liggett Terrace, several bars and restaurants line the northern banks of GI near Soissons Landing along Carder Road, and range from taco stands to upscale cocktail lounges. We tend to stick to the low key places like Taco Vista, where $15 can get you a massive Carnitas Burrito. Also the views aren’t bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/c1539d85-a090-4ff7-8bc6-a9748e764694/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Island+Oyster Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Dropping $27 on a sandwich is very out of character for us, but occasionally we’ll make an exception. The Lobster BLT at Island Oyster is worth a splurge if you’re feeling festive, and the location is top notch. But you don’t have to swing for the fences here. They have pitchers of beer and a nice kids menu if all you want to do is relax and enjoy the views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/6e5d05c3-f12a-409d-a0ab-6f4e7e163b63/things+to+do+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Outlook+Hill Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/2f5f3d62-c771-4c18-8005-622b588149f8/where+to+eat+on+Governor%27s+Island+-+Liggett+Terrace Strolls - Governor’s Island Food Crawl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/coney-island-bike-trip monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622051537105-WF6721JQ7YKJ3CR8MXAM/best+NYC+bike+rides Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622051974342-7E6UAEWU8E8EW2INPDM0/Best+NYC+bike+rides Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip - Make it stand out The Ocean Parkway Bike Path originates at the southwest corner of Prospect Park. It’s entirely protected from traffic and safe for kids, although you do need to wait for lights at intersections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622052030680-9UJ80N3FNA8ROF66ACVV/bike+to+Coney+Island+boardwalk Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip The path ends at the Riegelmann Boardwalk and you can bike up and down between Brighton Beach and Coney Island. We recommend locking your bikes up prior to hitting the food spots and strolling around Little Odessa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621890882157-W66QKTXZD7E7LPZKZSXV/where+to+eat+near+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip - Make it stand out The Wonder Wheel inside Deno’s Amusement Park opened in 1920 and is a NYC Landmark. It’s part ferris wheel, part gondola, and you have to see it. Deno’s, along with Luna Park, operate several other iconic rides, including the famous Coney Island Cyclone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621888313114-2SJWT05Y028YQ932SCD2/what+to+eat+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip - Make it stand out We recommend you resist the temptation of filling up on Nathan’s before you make it to the Turkish spots. But if you can’t, we understand. Their hot dogs are pretty great. Nathan’s has been around since 1916, and today hosts the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621891452225-DZ1DXVYCCNF10IPHOC2V/where+to+eat+near+the+New+York+Aquarium Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip - Make it stand out The New York Aquarium is right next to the amusements parks. Opened in 1896 and moved to its current location in 1957, it’s the oldest continually operated Aquarium in the USA, and they have sharks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621896581930-W309HY45RHQ5VCIMASOB/things+to+do+in+Brighton+Beach Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip The 2.7 mile Boardwalk was constructed in 1923, and you shouldn’t take this foodstroll without visiting it. It gets crowded in Summer, but even off season you’ll always find an eclectic cast of characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605565797412-O00PY9G5JEFV9IVA663J/Best+Turkish+food+Brooklyn+New+York Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip Beyti Turkish Kebab prepares the best Turkish food in Brighton Beach. It’s very casual, and you won’t feel uncomfortable arriving a sweaty mess after your bike ride. Expect reliably great appetizers, like hummus and baba ganoush, which you can order as part of a sampler platter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605565884566-RSCNJEYSD58C1P1QG2M4/Best+Turkish+food+Brooklyn Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip Their grill is what sets them apart from the pack, and kebabs are the main event. Everything is Halal, and Turkish staples like falafel and baklava also feature. Pictures aside, vegetarians have lots of options here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605566135982-HVUUADC02D3ZYQYLG6EV/where+to+eat+near+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip If you order only one thing at Beyti, make it the Iskender Kebab. Iskender is a very traditional dish from northwest Turkey which includes lamb doner kekab, tomato sauce, butter, and yogurt served over chunks of soft croutons. We consider it a perfect plate of food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605566338001-7OUIBP4HIDXYWJ0LFZYB/Best+food+Brighton+Beach+Brooklyn Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip You can’t go wrong with any kebab, but our favorites are the Chicken and Lamb Adana. Indoor dining is fun at Beyti, but it also makes for great takeout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603147420259-YYU196RD4WYAAFH7ELA3/Best+Turkish+supermarket+New+York Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip Vintage Gourmet is a Turkish market with a huge selection of imported goods. The fresh Mediterranean cheeses, olives, and marinated peppers are great take home treats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1593550802018-T9RGFFLVZ5WYE0EI5GM9/Best+Turkish+market+NYC Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip They sell Turkish treats in bulk, like Turkish Delight and Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans, along with loads of traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern condiments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605566447096-RFTSW6VGWD3KOB0PAK84/Best+restaurants+near+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip Güllüoglu is a Turkish bakery that imports baklava vacuum sealed directly from Istanbul. Aside from Baklava, many of our favorite things are savory, like their Borek, or Turkish cheese pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605567036073-OYLIG7MX8E8DOVONJNIC/Best+food+near+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip Other fresh baked savory items include Pide Ground Beef, or what our kids call meat bread. Patatesli Gül Böreği, which is crispy bread stuffed with some sort of Turkish mashed potatoes, also make for ideal snacks on the go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605570172800-UAGZ5I9D8BHFTZE475VV/best+restaurants+Brighton+Beach+NYC Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip You can order snacks to go, or dine in. They also make a mean cup of Turkish Coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605566209097-R9H6T177YKK7PFIBNUOQ/Family+friendly+restaurants+near+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip Baklava from Gulluoglu are a great way to end any adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616366489259-VXE5JM2IOU4FZQ9KTZCJ/family+friendly+restaurants+near+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622059673696-3BGKFJ1DRBBRYK2VMHXA/things+to+do+near+the+New+York+Aquarium Strolls - Coney Island Bike Trip https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/beirut-in-bay-ridge monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630535657114-N4TH14JAF3SCV18SCRWJ/where+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+best+Lebanese+food Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601429094908-VEYHSKKEOB65F2L8XJZP/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+NYC+Ferry Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge If you follow Foodstrolls, you’ll know we’re huge fans of all NYC Ferry routes. The South Brooklyn route, which ends in Bay Ridge, plays second fiddle to none. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was completed in 1964, is visible nearly the whole time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630695820752-ZVHQMJ49JCQP01EFK0I3/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Shore+Road+Promenade Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out The ferry drops you off at the American Veterans Memorial Pier, right at the northern end of Shore Road Promenade, a 4.5 mile long path that stretches from Bay Ridge to Bensonhurst. It’s one of our favorite places in NYC for a little exercise, with views of the Verrazano on one end and Lower Manhattan on the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630695633279-2KP64JL1J0E15XJAI2JX/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Old+Glory+Lookout Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge The promenade has several access points, like this footbridge at the Old Glory Lookout, which allow you to cross above the Belt Parkway back into Bay Ridge. Don’t forget to bring love locks, if that’s something you do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630696258202-35CSOT0WS9LITCOUUXST/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Shore+Road Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge Shore Road south of Old Glory Lookout is full of homes reminiscent of the 19th century when Bay Ridge was a summer resort for wealthy Manhattanites. Once full of Greek, Italianate, and Gothic Revival residences, most have since been torn down and replaced by contemporary mansions like this one, in a more Mediterranean Villa style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631554302071-IY4NMWOOG6KCVGYFFF2P/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Gingerbread+House Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out One of the few homes remaining from the late 19th and early 20th Century is the famous “Gingerbread House” at 8200 Narrows Avenue. It was built in 1917 by James Sarsfield Kennedy in the English Arts and Crafts architectural style, and is a NYC Landmark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601490664271-JXI507BR4OJMGDUHCGSC/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Narrows+Botanical+Garden Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge If you want to double back north, you can walk on the other side of the Parkway through Shore Road Park, the Narrows Botanical Garden, and up to Owl’s Head Park. Owl’s Head is a 24-acre park with a children's playground, dog run, and skate park. In the Winter it’s also home to Bay Ridge’s best hill for sledding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631554766302-0FIJBKWECTAT7GZ5R4O0/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Millennium+Skate+park Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out Millennium Skate Park inside Owl’s Head Park is NYC’s oldest concrete skate park, dating back to 2001. It’s also one of the best, albeit for relatively advanced skaters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631555879920-FETCV5TGJFGZUOZBDBYS/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Senator+Street+Historic+District Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out Heading inland, you can look for clusters of townhomes dating back to the early 1900s, when speculators developed housing ahead of the 4th Avenue subway line’s opening in 1915. Two such blocks are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, namely Senator Street between 3rd and 4th Aves (pictured), and Ovington Ave between 3rd Ave and Ridge Blvd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631556428479-YRD16RHYHIDNPEQU67G8/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Doctor%27s+Row Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out Nevertheless, there are relatively few landmarks in Bay Ridge, especially compared to Brooklyn neighborhoods further north. In fact, the only NYC Landmarked Historic District is “Doctor’s Row”, a stretch of early 20th Century Renaissance Revival townhomes on Bay Ridge Parkway between 4th and 5th Aves. The name derives from the high concentration of doctor’s offices found on the ground floors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601570189356-4BYONG3DXMMPJL3TQ3LC/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Arab+district Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge If all you do is concentrate your stroll to the Arab enclave along 5th Ave, there is still plenty to see. There are Middle Eastern markets of all shapes and sizes. We give our kids a couple of bucks and they always seem to find something they like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601054714635-EC2DULDG7CDDAAI47X1J/where+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Lebanese+cheese+rolls Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge Le Sajj is our favorite Lebanese restaurant in NYC. They have a large menu full of traditional Mediterranean dishes, and we always start with some cheese. We know most people go with fried Halloumi at Middle Eastern restaurants, but our favorite here are the Sajj Cheese Rolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631559107759-8WQGD8911KM5H31CTJWC/what+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Lebanese+mezze+platter Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge No visit to a Lebanese restaurant would be complete without sampling their Mezze, or small plates. The Lebanese Garden comes with Baba Ghanouj, Hummus, Grape Leaves, Falafel, and Tabbouleh. Alternatively, the Majdalona Garden has Garlic Labneh, Fattoosh, Spinach Pie, and Muhammara. Both give you ample opportunity to dip the Khubz, or bread, that accompanies any meal at Le Sajj. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601055133668-ADRYOKBKL8P1A93XCCRT/where+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Lebanese+kebabs Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge The Sajj Combination let’s you try Shish, Chicken, and Kafta Kebabs all at once. Our favorite is the Shish. All kebabs come with an intensely garlicy Labneh, and you can swap out rice for French fries on all entrées. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631559536035-F04ETEQW3R9FCMAW6YHI/what+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Fried+Sultan+Ibrahim Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge Fried whole fish dishes are typical in Mediterranean cuisine, and Le Sajj has several. Our favorite is the Fried Sultan Ibrahim, which are fried Barbounia, or Red Mullet. The Tahini served with them is just as important as the fish, and we dip everything in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631563114073-CW3OXNVRFT4DJBW0UGM0/where+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Tanoreen Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out Tanoreen is arguably the most famous restaurant in Bay Ridge, and the best Palestinian place we know of. In business since 1998, the owners have also published several highly regarded cookbooks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631563154509-ASLZCRVC56U3J43LFRZ9/what+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Fried+Halloumi+Cheese Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out As mentioned earlier, when eating Middle Eastern food, we like to start with cheese. At Tanoreen that means the Crispy Fried Halloumi Cheese, which thanks to its high melting point, really lives up to its name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631566272318-OGI89ZJXISE8QZPBO0F8/where+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+meze+platter+with+fried+cauliflower Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out As per protocol, you have to sample the meze. Tanoreen has an option where you can choose any four, and there is no bad combination. Bear in mind though that their Cauliflower, which comes fried and doused in Tahini, helped make them famous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631568436323-SJRLZSW26S65FM53RR43/what+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Palestinian+braised+chicken Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge - Make it stand out A recent Daily Special featured a half chicken, braised in garlic, lemon juice, and onions, along with potatoes and cabbage. The chicken was great, but mixing the Rice Pilaf in the sauce is the real reason you should order this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601063695446-1HZS9FVGE7GZ4864XYP1/best+Halal+market+Brooklyn+-+Balady+Market Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge Balady is the best Middle Eastern supermarket in NYC that we know of. They carry a huge variety of Middle Eastern products, both fresh and imported. The butcher is excellent, with dozens of Halal lambs hanging rom the ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631561902976-8BNFI99LJBBCWH6CRY5S/best+Halal+market+Brooklyn+-+Middle+eastern+spices Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge There are bulk bins full of Middle Eastern necessities, like traditional Lebanese Seven Spice. They also carry Chicken Spice and Meat Spice. We didn’t see a “Fish Spice”, but are pretty sure one exists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631562562703-QYF6KYD6PIK653IH9FRQ/best+Halal+market+Brooklyn+-+Lebanese+pickles Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge It’s also a good place to stock up on Mezze. They import all manner of pickled veggies, including tons of different types of Mediterranean olives. They also have a fresh section where you can mix and match things like pickled Jalapeno peppers and radish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601570546235-Z2FXZTPC1M0DILTOWA4P/best+Halal+market+Brooklyn+-+Lebanese+sweets Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge The bakery churns out fresh Lebanese desserts like Baklava, Halawet el Jibn, and Znoud al-sit. They also have fresh baked bread, cakes, and other Middle Eastern treats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631573457891-D1PYLFMY364SYTYOYJNQ/where+to+eat+Bay+Ridge+-+Le+Sajj+Brooklyn Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601576037700-K729US5EF4A0SW7I7A2J/things+to+do+Bay+Ridge+-+Statue+of+Liberty Strolls - Beirut in Bay Ridge https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/arthur-avenue-and-the-bronx-zoo monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630197520878-KO5TSMIAAPOO0APAAZBP/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Tra+Di+Noi Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629056654495-9KS9FW8VS9GJZIBVM9E5/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+historic+train+station Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out If arriving by subway, we recommend you stop at the East 180th Street station. Not only is it closest to the Zoo, but it’s entrance also happens to be a Designated New York City Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building dates back to 1912, when it housed the administrative offices of the New York, Westchester, and Boston Railway. The NYW&B went bankrupt in 1937, but the administrative building has been continually used as the main entrance to the subway station since its opening in 1917. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620059378289-8CTO1EADNZ1GLHHKAN3W/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Giraffes Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo We probably don’t need to tell you about The Bronx Zoo. They have over 650 different species, including Lions, Tigers, Rhinoceroses, and our family favorite - Giraffes. Allow for several hours to fully explore all 6,000 animals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603221705037-XLN8G089MWSP2GA9U92C/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+walk+Arthur+Ave Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo Founded in 1899, it’s the biggest metropolitan zoo in the United States, and one of the best in the world. Over the years it has played pivital role in animal conservation, saving many species from extinction. The Zoo’s Belmont Entrance (pictured) is a 5 minute walk from Arthur Avenue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620059263245-2J7NTYXJWX5XOABSMUTJ/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Arthur+Avenue+mural Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo Just a few blocks west of the Zoo is Arthur Avenue, “One of the Great Streets of America”, and not just according to this mural. It was voted one of "America's Greatest Streets" by the American Planning Association in 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603224428006-FM8JWIPIDO7T1JW7XLEB/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Bronx+Little+Italy Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo In the 1890’s Italian immigrants began arriving as laborers for construction of the Bronx Zoo. They settled along Arthur Avenue in what is now known as the Bronx Little Italy. It’s far less touristy than Manhattan’s Little Italy, with lots of generations old family run businesses. You won’t find as many t-shirt and coffee mugs for sale, but the food is way better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616463603326-U8KA5DDKTZ4BG5NSV8UI/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+visit+Arthur+Avenue Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo The street is closed to vehicle traffic on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, and your kids can scoot up and down all afternoon long on Sundays. The quiet neighborhood has long been a favorite getaway for celebrities, like Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, Liza Minelli, and Cher. Joe Pesci was a maître’d on Arthur Ave before his acting career took off in 1980. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603224458292-S1JB4CC3YWHEMAEE2BQN/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+New+York+Botanical+Garden Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo The New York Botanical Garden is the largest of NYC’s four botanic gardens. When we say largest, we mean fives times larger than the next biggest, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It’s also a major center for academia and global plant research. They have several seasonal pumpkin arrangements throughout the grounds, and fall is definitely a nice time to visit, but with 250 acres to explore, the NYBG is great to visit year round. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1967. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620059999141-HMJRCN7ZDDUE4A57RVTY/things+to+do+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+A+Bronx+Tale+mural Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo Chazz Palminteri was raised in Belmont, and his famous gangster story A Bronx Tale (1993) takes place here. Filming locations were all over NYC, but the one and only commemorative mural is right here in the neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626188686936-ADRSQJD6COEHYGMLKS51/best+food+Arthur+Avenue+-+Joe%27s+Italian+Deli Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out Joe’s Italian Deli is the quintessential NYC Deli. You’ll find staples like Soppressata and Aged Parmesan, trays full of Baked Ziti and Lasagna, and the best sandwiches in the neighborhood. Our go to orders are the DSNY sandwich and Uncle Frank (pictured). Also don’t visit without trying their famous homemade Fresh Mozzarella. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626214298997-L1N470DUE0YAN35Q59EO/where+to+eat+Arthur+Ave+-+Artuso+Pastry Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out Artuso Pastry is a generations old Italian shop famous for classic desserts like cannoli and tri color cake. It’s our favorite spot in the neighborhood for Lobster Tails, cream stuffed croissants dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with powdered sugar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626214884052-YCKORC4HP84VK59ALQKW/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Tra+Di+Noi Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out Tra Di Noi is a relatively small, quiet, family run restaurant on 187th, just off the hustle and bustle of Arthur Ave. For our money, it prepares the best Calamari Fritti in the neighborhood, no small task given the abundance of fried calamari in Belmont! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626214973644-BNF6NXNOIEFBZ5PPQF5C/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+best+Lasagna Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out They also serve our favorite Lasagna in Little Italy, due in large part to the secret Bolognese sauce used in many of their dishes. Tra Di Noi translates to “between us”, which we’re pretty sure refers to the family recipe. Portions here are on the elegant side, so if endless mountains of family style pasta are what you had in mind, read on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626215722312-GV7QDVGC0P40O9EODHYX/best+food+Arthur+Avenue+-+Casa+Della+Mozzarella Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out Casa Della Mozzarella is an Italian supermarket widely considered to prepare some of NYC’s best Fresh Mozzarella. You can stock up by the pound, or just stop in to taste a few of the bite sized Bocconcini. FYI we recommend ordering them unsalted and salting them yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603153730651-659EK6JMEEVP5SBRNH4G/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Zero+Otto+Nove Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo Zero Otto Nove is the best all around restaurant in Bronx Little Italy. They specialize in Southern Italian fare, with a few “Italian American” classics. But instead of Chicken or Veal Parm, think Chicken Scarpariello. Zero Otto Nove’s comes with both light and dark meat, and though we’re far from Chicken Scarpariello experts, it’s the best we’ve ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603153608253-WBXLAUOOOQNGMR1W44R6/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Best+pizza Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo If you're looking for a place with pizza options, this should absolutely be your choice. The La Riccardo comes with Butternut Squash, Smoked Mozzarella, Pancetta and Basil. Although the vibe at Zero Otto Nove is a tad more done up, like all restaurants in the neighborhood, it is very family friendly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603153499651-49LGJN7XJ9T2LYNC2DYP/where+to+eat+Arthur+Ave+-+Madonia+Brothers+Bakery Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo You can’t go wrong with any bakeries in the neighborhood, but our overall favorite is Madonia Brothers Bakery, a Sicilian operation dating back 100 years. Everything, like their Ciabatta and Olive Bread, is fresh baked on premise. We never visit without taking home some Cannoli, which they fill by hand to order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603215301520-DDD3CB2CKTQU2AZJPRYH/best+food+Arthur+Avenue+-+Calabria+Pork+Store Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo It’s all in the name. If you want anything pork related, Southern Italy’s protein of choice, Calabria Pork Store is where you should go. If it isn’t obvious from the 10,000 pieces of pork hanging from the ceiling, their specialty is cured meat. Think Prosciutto, Mortadella, Capicola, Pepperoni, ‘nduja, and Soppressata, which is available sweet, spicy, or very spicy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603153354469-TD3GKBJRBSJ7OAEEHXMY/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Dominick%27s Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo If looking at a table with mountains of pasta and eating family style is what you had in mind, Dominick’s is for you. They're cash only and open Thur-Sun. Considering how much food they bring, starting with a salad, like the Cold Seafood Salad, is a good choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626189244830-O2NIQJZLYE5T18XGC9L4/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+Dominick%27s+Manicotti Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo Things like Manicotti and Lasagna are on their Sundays Only menu, but we’ve eaten their Manicotti (pictured) on a Saturday, so the rules seem flexible. Of the main menu item, we like their Pork Chops with Hot Cherry Peppers. If hot cherry peppers are not your thing, Dominick’s signature Pork Chops Pizzaiola are a great alternative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603154343702-9N4O787W6TALK6HB7F3R/best+food+Arthur+Avenue+-+Calandra+Cheese Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo Calandra Cheese sells its namesake and other Italian products like cured meat and marinated peppers. They offer unlimited free samples, and when we say free samples, we don’t just mean tiny pieces of cheese on a toothpick. Stand there long enough and the incredibly friendly guys behind the counter will give you practically a full meal! No matter what, don’t leave without trying their Fresh Dry Mozzarella. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626276019604-SNM7KOSKS92XI6REVFIA/where+to+eat+Arthur+Ave+-+Arthur+Avenue+Retail+Market Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out Given the staggering number of vendors inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, you could theoretically experience all of the above under a single roof. Built in 1940 by NYC’s first Italian American mayor, the beloved Fiorello LaGuardia, the market has some of everything, including historical memorabilia, and one of NYC’s best artisan cigar shops, La Casa Grande Cigars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626275973652-HB52N2J49PAV3HOB2YST/best+food+Arthur+Avenue+-+Mike%27s+Deli Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo - Make it stand out Mike’s Deli defeated Bobby Flay in a 2010 Eggplant Parmigiana throwdown, and if you’re looking for a vegetarian experience along Arthur Ave, we recommend it. Aside from that, our favorite part of the retail market is the produce section, reminiscent of produce stands the earliest Italian immigrants operated in NYC during the 1880s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603153646002-RD266U588HYW7F4VBVGA/restaurants+near+the+Bronx+Zoo+-+family+friendly+pizza Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603156257454-TWS6M027DBILBMTZ1YQG/best+food+Arthur+Avenue+-+Italian+Heroes Strolls - Arthur Avenue and The Bronx Zoo https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/staten-island-day-trip monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1643241052273-XQR7IPR1LFSXA77Q47TF/best+things+to+do+Staten+Island+-+Snug+Harbor Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630451726197-6TPOE23X3OTR6EPEEMFM/things+to+do+Snug+Harbor+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out The Snug Harbor Cultural Center is an 83 acre campus that dates back to the 1830s when it was a collection of hospitals and dormitories for “aged, decrepit, and worn out sailors”. Today it is home to several cultural institutions, many of which reside in meticulously maintained Greek Revival structures, like the Noble Maritime Collection’s building which dates back to 1844. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630450805307-9O6HL2OA8BL2G524BJ31/fun+things+to+do+with+kids+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out Other points of interest include The Staten Island Museum, The Staten Island Children’s Museum, and the Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden surrounds several “international” gardens, like the Chinese Scholar’s Garden, modeled after gardens from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and made famous in a more recent Katy Perry Harper’s Bazaar fashion shoot (2014). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611178167522-6X3ZBB57HX9Y37CM102R/things+to+do+with+kids+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip The Staten Island Zoo is the best bang for your buck zoo in NYC. It’s small and walkable in under an hour, and the variety of reptiles and animals is impressive, including their Amur Leopard. Other species include Lemurs, Bald Eagles, Ostriches, and Alligators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630459141614-0NUM75HBTVRE9ZX1TLSM/family+friendly+activities+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out Opened in 1936 on the estate grounds of several Staten Island War heroes, technically the zoo is still called Barret Park, named for Civil War Major Clarence Barrett. These days it houses one of the largest Rattlesnake collections in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631641652935-M57U513ERBU725BHQ8XP/things+to+do+Clove+Lakes+Park+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip A walk across Clove Lakes Park connects the zoo and ice rink. It’s not too far, and we recommend it as a good way to work up an appetite. There are creeks, bridges, and the wooded paths are home to Staten Island’s tallest tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611687320187-9GOG93DVWDNCFSMFXCPA/things+to+do+near+Staten+Island+Zoo Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip Despite it’s small size, you’ll find many of the amenities of other larger, better known NYC green spaces. In addition to the zoo and ice rink, there is a boathouse where you can rent paddleboats in warmer months. It’s currently under renovations and will be back operational for the 2022 Summer season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611687357107-DX2RPUI4O0IQYFCLOR13/oldest+Roman+Catholic+cemetery+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip St. Peter’s Cemetery is across the street from the zoo, right before the entrance to Clove Lakes Park. It’s the oldest Roman Catholic cemetery in Staten Island (1848), with a heavy Irish and Italian presence, and lots of WWII era gravestones. Several famous Staten Islanders are buried here, and if you’re one of those people (like us) who enjoy walking through cemeteries, it’s a good one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611178505725-T5NP2PFGB211VPMG9M1F/best+ice+rink+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip The WWII Veterans War Memorial Ice Skating Rink inside Clove Lakes Park is a great open outdoor rink. It’s a far cry from the famous ice rinks of Manhattan, where patrons resemble bumper cars more than they do ice skaters. This picture is not photoshopped. It really can be that empty late in the afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611439261925-Y2LQ2L97ZNBNANGNBT2C/where+to+eat+with+kids+near+Snug+Harbor Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip Joe and Pat’s is an old school pizza joint in Staten Island. We never state clichés like "best pizza in NYC"… but our kids do, and they consider Joe and Pat’s the best restaurant in the world. Food hesitant children stand no chance of holding out amidst all the carbs, cheese, and sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611178255309-PX9ZROHEYY71N2M2S1Q3/where+to+eat+near+Clove+Lakes+Park+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip Buffalo Calamari is quintessential Italian American food. It’s made at most Italian restaurants in NYC, but most certainly does not exist in Italy. Joe and Pat’s version nails it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611602719901-6PUYOC2LF9IN3DEA1MHQ/best+NYC+style+thin+crust+pizza+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip If they’re known for one thing other than thin crust pizza, it would be vodka sauce. Order the Vodka Pizza and you can say you tried both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611602768592-32SDX2RJ9D44D1NWJ0DD/best+pizza+on+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip The Tri-Pie is our favorite. It has enough vodka sauce on it to give us our fix, but also comes covered in pesto, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611187450038-Z7D38NCRM94JZYLKFJXM/best+New+York+style+pizza+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip The Royal Pizza has a lot going on. It’s basically an everything pie, and we usually order half of it with the optional anchovies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1635276541757-866QNTA7OI2J1LSSPF5N/best+Italian+American+food+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out The non-pizza section of the menu is long and distinguished, with many more distinctly Italian American incarnations like Veal and Chicken Parmigiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611187275421-G0M744BCGVLU2QKG98TE/best+Italian+pastry+shop+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip Alfonso’s is a 50+ year old Italian Bakery in Staten Island just a few blocks from Joe and Pat’s. When you visit the area, don’t forget to “take the cannoli”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611438764533-VSEGTQXVFGNT7RU1C2M6/best+Italian+bakery+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip We don’t tend to leave Joe and Pat’s hungry, but always stop by Alfonso’s to bring home dessert. The Rainbow Cookie Donuts, which naturally contain the colors of an Italian flag, are a family favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631642295324-GMKNYTF6IJAM3UI5BAL3/where+to+eat+with+kids+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out Denino’s Pizzeria and Tavern is the eighth oldest pizzeria in NYC. It has been in the same location since 1937, and the walls are adorned with Staten Island memorabilia they’ve accumulated over the years. A visit feels almost like a trip to the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631642270599-D90FQ7H3TKZ0QD4H2E7I/best+Italian+food+Port+Richmond+Ave Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out Zucchini Sticks are our favorite starter, and unlike Buffalo Calamari (also really good here), you do actually find fried zucchini in Italy, and it’s very popular there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631642483206-632DAEBV48WXM7FPEDIV/best+NYC+style+pizza+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out The pizza is regularly included in many Best Of Lists in NYC. Again, we avoid cliches, but it is really, really good. You can divide toppings half and half if you want to try different combinations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631642428745-689XW8ALTS8H69VUMC2J/best+pizza+shop+Port+Richmond Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out It is impossible to go wrong in the pizza section of the menu, but we’re giving a special shout out to Denino’s M.O.R Pie, or Meatball, Onion, and Ricotta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631644082887-H4WOK9RZCO9NX1AXLBPA/where+to+take+kids+Staten+Island Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out Ralph’s Italian Ice dates back to 1928, and its Port Richmond location has been in it’s current building since 1949. More recently, scenes from Wu-Tang: An American Saga, and The King of Staten Island, featuring Marisa Tomei were filmed here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631644209295-WASAWGBM51R53M63L098/best+Italian+Ice+New+York Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip - Make it stand out Today there are 84 locations across three states, and you can barely drive a mile on Staten Island without passing one. They all serve the same reliable ices in a bunch of interesting flavors, like Cherry Cola, Honeydew, and Passion Fruit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611621909899-4SJNFWVY82KR3YYA9K2E/places+to+eat+near+Snug+Harbor Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611602189684-1IPR8LNS6QY7YVWSX1Q7/Family+friendly+restaurants+near+Snug+Harbor Strolls - Staten Island Day Trip https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/victorian-flatbush-and-little-pakistan monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1665157584837-6KNAPE78ZZDND6KNEO7I/Victorian+Flatbush+-+beautiful+porch Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/44c376b3-75b9-4172-8542-56c073f21810/Victorian+Flatbush+-+Flatbush+Dutch+Reformed+Church Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Any visit to Flatbush with history in mind must start at the Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church at the corner of Church and Flatbush Aves. It is the oldest continually used site of worship in NYC, first chartered in 1654 by Pieter Stuyvesant, the final governor of colonial New Netherlands. It is also the third oldest church building in NYC, with the current structure completed in 1797. Many prominent Dutch colonists of early Flatbush are buried in the adjacent cemetery, as are several American Patriot soldiers who died in the Battle of Brooklyn, during the early days of the American Revolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/856cebe6-9854-4567-a623-28f999a4f862/Victorian+Flatbush+-+Erasmus+Hall Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan - Make it stand out Across the street is Erasmus Hall, the first public secondary school (high school) in the State of New York (1896). If you peek inside the courtyard, you’ll notice an older building that was once a private school established by Dutch settlers in 1786. That building now operates as a museum in the middle of campus. The current Erasmus Hall was built between 1905-1940 on a block that includes the old Flatbush Town Hall, US Post Office, and aforementioned church. Famous Erasmus Hall alums include actress Barbra Streisand, singer Neil Diamond, and chess champion Bobby Fischer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620069525203-0XK0G0GQ0W2GNGIKUUHK/Victorian+homes+Brooklyn+-+Beautiful+mansion Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan “Victorian Flatbush” is a neighborhood full of serene blocks, tulip gardens, and mansions in a variety of styles not that common in NYC, including Victorian, Queen Anne, and Tudor. It developed from farmland in the late 19th century, after the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and establishment of railcar operators made the area accessible. Designed to resemble country living, it was marketed as “The Village in the City”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1634079651818-D1WK3NPB313CS7DI8OKN/Victorian+homes+Brooklyn+-+Haunted+House Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan In October, the Colonial Revival home from the prior picture transforms into the best Halloween Haunted House in NYC. Autumn also happens to be a great time to visit the neighborhood. Located at 1306 Albemarle Road, come enjoy the decorations, and remember to be respectful (people do live there). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620069309706-OZQ3VKMZBZGOTLLE5ZDZ/Victorian+homes+Brooklyn+-+flowers+in+bloom Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Today the streets and homes resemble the Old South more than they do New York. No two homes are the same, and visiting it you’ll feel like you’ve left the city entirely. The neighborhood is Landmarked as the Prospect Park South Historic District, but despite this it’s little known to most New Yorkers. For our money, we can’t think of a better place to experience a changing of the seasons in NYC. No ticket required! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620073988993-WISOM92M30DWPODC30D8/things+to+do+near+Prospect+Park+-+Boat+rentals Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Although not officially part of Ditmas Park, you could elect to start or end your stroll inside Prospect Park. One of our kids’ favorite activities near Ditmas Park is Boat Rentals on Prospect Park Lake. It’s a completely disproportionate amount of exercise for the adult in the boat, but anything for the kids… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1634061767177-YLIJVLYSLH8QPWV7N5DF/things+to+do+near+Prospect+Park+-+ride+bikes Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan - Make it stand out For a more equitable form of exercise, you could simply bike through the park and along the plentiful bike lanes in Ditmas Park. Favorite stops include the Boathouse on the Lullwater of the Lake. The Italian Renaissance structure was built in 1904, and designed to resemble the original Pennsylvania Station (1910). The station was demolished in 1968, but the boathouse should stick around for a while, being on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620071739174-33FQ4BUIER4B4XIRQN1K/things+to+do+near+Prospect+Park+-+Prospect+Park+Peristyle Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Grecian Shelter, aka the Prospect Park Peristyle, is a Renaissance style structure at the southern edge of the park, nearest Victorian Flatbush. Built in 1905 by NYC mega architectural firm McKim, Mead, and White, it was originally intended as a refuge from the elements. Today it is a National and New York City designated landmark, and nice place to relax year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/2927bb0b-e45d-477b-acb7-29334c7bad25/Little+Pakistan+-+Dunya+Kabab+House Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan The best restaurant in Little Pakistan from a sit down perspective is actually not Pakistani, but Afghan. Dunya Kabab House is making a name for itself with its food, and its décor, with beautiful murals of the Afghan countryside adorning the walls. This mural of the famous 1984 photographic portrait Afghan Girl, which depicts an Afghan refugee in Pakistan during the Afghan-Soviet War, also keeps you company while you dine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/016254b1-2ee7-4838-89ec-ef7398cd9e2e/Little+Pakistan+NYC+-+Mantu+Dumplings Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Afghan food has some overlap with Pakistani and South Asian food, but reminds us more of Central Asian cuisine from places like Uzbekistan. For example, these Afghan Mantu Dumplings are essentially Uzbek Manti Dumplings; main difference being the Afghan versions are typically topped with a meat gravy, whereas in other Central Asian cuisines they’re served naked (most of the time). Either way the Afghan beef stuffed version is a must order. Also pictured are the Bolani Gandana, or traditional vegetable pancakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/32c27655-cd61-45f9-b299-31b48b26d55e/Little+Pakistan+NYC+-+mixed+grill+Kababs Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Kababs feature prominently in Afghan cuisine and Dunya prepares a variety. Our favorite are the Chapli Kababs, which are native to both Afghanistan and Pakistan. If you want to try several, consider the Mixed Grill (pictured), which will run you about $20. Bear in mind Dunya provides a more upscale experience in comparison to the average curry shop in Little Pakistan, and the prices reflect that… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/e06eeb90-6115-46ef-81da-15c38541172a/Little+Pakistan+NYC+-+Uzbek+Kabuli+Palaw Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Our favorite dish at Dunya is the Uzbek Qabuli Palao, and if you’re deciding between kababs or an entrée, this is what you should order. Kabuli Palaw (spelling not important) is the national dish of Afghanistan and is sometimes called Uzbek Kabuli Palaw, owing to its similarities to Uzbek Plov, which we’ve adulated about many times on the blog. The Afghan version is noticeable for its dried raisins and unmistakable use of cinnamon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1634089285589-OO63QS9MV0U76392CW89/Victorian+Brooklyn+-+best+Pakistani+food Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Few people know the largest concentration of Pakistanis in NYC is not in Queens, but along Coney Island Avenue in Ditmas Park/Kensington. There are many places to buy some South Asian sweets and curries in the area, but Mashallah is our favorite. There’s no table service and it’s very casual, but if you can’t have a great meal here for under $20, you’re doing something wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/847c2669-4e39-4b8a-b25f-a094be89a54c/Little+Pakistan+NYC+-+best+Butter+Chicken Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan It’s nothing fancy; just reliable Pakistani classics like Chicken Jalfarezi, Haleem, and Butter Chicken. In fact, we’re going to call it the best Butter Chicken in Brooklyn, and we travel for good Butter Chicken. Other specialties include baked items like Spicy and Garlic Naan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1634089144981-1SFH4M84QS0C8YH0R679/Victorian+Brooklyn+-+best+Pakistani+kabobs Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan We eat a lot of South Asian food throughout Brooklyn and Queens, and the Kabobs at Mashalla stand up to anything we’ve had. They range from traditional minced beef and lamb kabobs (pictured), to more exotic mint yogurt marinated Chicken Tikka. Expect to pay around $5 per order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/3eec659c-51bb-4b0d-9c37-58cf17bc2eec/Little+Pakistan+NYC+-+best+Biryani+Rice Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan Mashallah is an Arabic phrase that is used to express contentment, joy, praise, and thankfulness. It’s an appropriate word to use when tasting the Biryani here, Pakistan’s national dish. If you’re like us, you’ll feel praise and joy knowing you just experienced authentic Pakistani food without breaking the bank! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/2d81af29-335e-4d03-8c3b-dc1136b39391/Little+Pakistan+NYC+-+Dunya+Kabab+House Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620078416324-FGL6QX6S7UT52EU8W97Q/things+to+do+near+Prospect+Park+-+paddle+boats Strolls - Victorian Flatbush and Little Pakistan https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/an-afternoon-in-corona-park monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603757484751-36VKNGV8QSU0FY1RSA06/things+to+do+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602382554701-7XA9MUBDASFM0339S09J/things+to+do+with+kids+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Corona Park is the fourth largest park in NYC, but still doable in an afternoon. The Unisphere, built to represent the theme of global interdependence for the 1964 New York World’s Fair, is a good place to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618862577748-HBTDL3YBCWXS2QVWDMBV/kids+activities+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park The Queens Zoo is small and can be walked in less than an hour, and they have some really cool animals such as American Bison, Pumas, Andean Bears, and a Bald Eagle. The Botanical Garden on the East side of the park is another small but interesting attraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618768118320-4ZD84KCM9G7BKTGSL85C/activities+for+kids+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park The Queens Museum makes for a great addition to any other Corona Park adventure. It houses the Panorama of The City of New York, which must be the only one of its kind. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594491607503-1VE0VZYXZSOVJ70S6E9I/things+to+do+near+New+York+Hall+of+Science Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park The New York Hall of Science is a classic kids’ destination with plenty to keep them busy. Like the Unisphere, it was originally built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616720210321-ZMN0RZIKQOT62SK9BCA9/things+to+do+Corona+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Corona Plaza is the beating heart of Corona, and there is always plenty of action on the street - music, food, and street commerce all day and night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618854276382-TJINB2O2N6AWTN699J84/food+trucks+Corona+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park There are lots of outdoor food vendors and food trucks near the plaza, so if you can’t make it all the way to a formal restaurant, these are great waystations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633564373497-SENX8ND0SE3TYTY2VB6Z/best+things+to+do+Corona+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park The Edward E. Sanford House, built 1871, is one of the few remaining 19th century houses from the Village of Newtown, one of the earliest settlements on Western Long Island (present day Queens). According to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, the simple Italianate structure “evokes a time and place in our history” that marked the transformation of the landscape from a rural, agrarian countryside, to what would become one of the most densely populated urban areas in the Nation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618767996332-57UHIUYRV10YWTPSFM82/things+to+do+near+Corona+Park+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park We’re nominating Queens for street art capital of the world. Our kids haven’t gotten into the Sex Pistols yet, but we appreciated this one. Wall Art by #khannyc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616618344464-O1BNNBMRS6GKJVJNYRPK/Best+restaurant+near+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park El Gauchito is our favorite steak house in Queens. In a borough full of Latin American diaspora, this is one of the relatively few traditional Argentinian restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616721159142-LMPNFK7OOE017YU9GIGF/where+to+eat+Corona+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park The mural wrapping around the entire restaurant is full of more recognizable Argentine faces, and the complimentary Caprese Salad (pictured) is a nice start to your meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632155599126-6SZB7LRATVWB6ETUINOH/best+food+near+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Regardless of what you order, it should be De La Parilla, or From The Grill. This is the Parrillada Completa, or mixed grill for one. It has Morcilla, Chorizo, Salchichas, Sweetbread, Short Rib, Kidney, and Skirt Steak. It comes with one side, and Fried Yuca is our favorite. Despite the name, it feeds many more than one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632155805735-LHX10PMYM83DYNJILXP3/best+Argentinian+Butcher+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park El Gauchito actually began as an Italian/Argentinian butcher in 1978. Over the years they began grilling their meat on on the sidewalk in front of the shop, which proved so popular they decided to open a restaurant. Today the butcher shop and restaurant share space, and the meat on your table comes directly from the butcher next door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618411297934-Y2VRKW7R3HH087IGFH6J/Best+Argentinian+steakhouse+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Beef consumption in Argentina peaked in the 1800s at nearly 400lbs annually per adult. It has since declined, but good God that’s a lot off beef. The De Solo Carne includes flap, shell, skirt, and short ribs, along with two sides and chimichurri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632157294744-X008R3MC9H2IYV5GRUHF/places+to+eat+near+Corona+Park+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Next to beef, Empanadas are as ubiquitous as Argentinian food gets. We always order one de Pollo and one de Carne. If you’re still hungry after all the meat, they also have great Argentinian desserts, like Alfajores. We don’t typically make it that far… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618448575590-W94RITZXEVNV08E4Q5C9/Best+bakery+Corona+Queens Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Primos Bakery is the best bakery we know of in Corona. They specialize in all kinds of Mexican cakes and pastries, including the famous Pan de Muerto, or Bread of the Dead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618448594183-62RA8ZO34V34LPRBATEC/best+Mexican+bakery+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park They have no website, and their Facebook page is all in Spanish, but kids require no translation when it comes to sweets this delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618857175229-U3FYV2QDYGK3M5P0W51Y/fun+places+to+eat+near+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Benfaremo - The Lemon Ice King of Corona, has been serving the best Italian Ice in Queens for over 60 years. Be prepared to wait while your kids try and choose between the 35 different flavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618857464384-FSTKD845P4AAMBSQOO9T/where+to+eat+near+New+York+Hall+of+Science Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park Be prepared to wait even longer during warm weather months. You can avoid lines if you’re willing to go off-season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616720426020-6BJMBG0F3K23GDJRPFIH/places+to+eat+near+New+York+Hall+of+Science Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616719941424-DFHT3E8P5PZ866YH7QUO/where+to+eat+near+Queens+Zoo Strolls - An Afternoon in Corona Park https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/roosevelt-island-day-trip monthly 0.5 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1651601232371-RIWR3R8THJVZJULAVJ39/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+Queensborough+Bridge Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597509224474-BO9NY8868SM49CVU2U1M/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+Roosevelt+Island+Tram Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip The Tram opened in 1976 and used to be the primary means of transportation to and from the Island. A subway station opened in 1989, and NYC Ferries now stop along the eastern shore, but Tram rides are still the most fun. Rides take about 5 minutes and depart every 7.5 minutes, so no need to look at a schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620851188477-HBPYDMXAJK9EBJMJFGQR/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+ride+the+NYC+Ferry Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip Aside from the Tram, our favorite mode of transportion to Roosevelt Island is the NYC Ferry. Connections from ferry to ferry are free, and there are ferry terminals throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Roosevelt Island is on the NYC Ferry Astoria route. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620849598674-T2IVNGAWYWBWWYUM79U5/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+bike+around+the+footpath Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip - Make it stand out The Island is 2 miles long, and this lovely path wraps around the perimeter. You can easily loop it on bikes, but it’s still possible on foot if you allow enough time. There are six designated NYC Landmarks on RI, and all can be visited along the path. You can read about each of them here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620849944367-QO2HXMIB3G4LZGFV2NDB/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+visit+FDR+Four+Freedoms+Park Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip The Island has changed names several times over the years, known as Hog’s Island to the Dutch, Blackwell’s Island to the British, Welfare Island to Americans, and as of 1973, Roosevelt Island in honor of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Four Freedoms Park is at the southern end of the Island, and a memorial that celebrates the “Four Freedoms” FDR talked about in his 1941 State of The Union is at the very tip. We’ll let you read them yourself during your visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620850548639-Z9XL1O8NV09M7GXJ8767/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+stand+beneath+Queensborough+Bridge Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip - Make it stand out The Queensborough/59th Street Bridge can be seen from virtually everywhere, but is not actually a way to get to or from the Island. The span, the third of four major East River crossings (Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg) was completed in 1909,and has been subject to its fair share of pop culture. The bridge famously appears in films like The Great Gatsby, Spiderman, The Dark Knight Rises, and Elf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620850394157-XZTPBM3WW6JAR64K99ZS/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+view+of+Long+Island+City+at+night Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip - Make it stand out The famous Pepsi Cola sign in Long Island City dates back to 1940, and can be seen from anywhere along the southeastern shore of Roosevelt Island. Although now surrounded by upscale apartment buildings, the sign is a reminder of the area’s industrial past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603158648308-A2Z8OKHOVTKMPAJNDNAY/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+visit+the+old+Smallpox+Hospital Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip The old Smallpox Hospital near Four Freedom’s Park dates back to 1856. The Gothic Revival ruin was designed by James Renwick Jr, famous for his other masterpieces like Grace Church and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The hospital is the only ruin in NYC officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603158110718-7NLSCA6UA25A6PO2LQZ3/things+to+do+on+Roosevelt+Island+-+visit+the+Lighthouse Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip The Roosevelt Island Lighthouse, formerly the Blackwell Island Lighthouse, is at the northern end of the Island. Another of James Renwick Jr’s Gothic structures, it dates back to 1872. Nearby is The Octagon, a former mental hospital (insane asylum) opened in 1841, although the current building only barely resembles the original structure. Both are designated NYC Landmarks and on the National Register of Historic Places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/58c33eb7-7519-488b-90c8-7680ea9f2812/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+Granny+Annie%27s Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip Granny Annie’s is an Irish pub and kitchen with a menu full of Irish staples, and a lively bar. While Irish cuisine is not esteemed like its southern European relatives, it does have a solid amount of internationally recognizable dishes, like Shepherd’s Pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/d69a7e9f-bf05-4b15-a224-68bb0d50b826/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+Irish+Curry+Cheese+Fries Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip Coincidence or not, Irish food generally goes well with alcohol, and things that go well with alcohol are usually popular with children (and picky adults). The Irish Curry Cheese Fries at Grannie’s will please any crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/34de2d04-b563-4fe7-b9dc-e41e91f44f5c/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+best+burger Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip The traditional bar food at Annie’s, like nachos, wings, and quesadillas are all very good. Annie’s Specialty Burger, which comes with caramelized onions, bacon, and BBQ sauce, is a family favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/c1cf5785-54a8-4978-88c6-be9fad4323ba/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+Fish+n%27+Chips Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip Fish n’ Chips is another delightfully simple and iconic dish from our English speaking friends across the pond. Grannys’s Irish Ale Battered Fish and Chips are worth traveling for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1d422e08-fe72-481a-8abf-cd14ef03bb0a/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+Anything+At+All Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip Anything At All is an upscale operation inside The Graduate Hotel, right next to the Tram and Ferry terminals. The menu is eclectic American, and a little fussier than we’d normally suggest on the blog. But the vibe is very low key and family friendly, so if you’re in the mood for a proper sit down experience, go for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/bd5bc262-4c97-48ed-bcb4-70ba9aff0bb3/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+best+Restaurant Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip Entrees like the shells on shells are excellent, and reasonably priced for what they are. There is also a rooftop bar inside the hotel called the Panorama Room, with 360 degree views of the surrounds. However they have a zero tolerance child policy (booo) which they enforce on persons as young as 3, so we usually stick to the ground floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/8f2500d7-feff-4911-859c-b9e1cc9de17d/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+family+friendly+restaurant Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/981a1e88-88d5-4670-9e6a-cff5f2e20397/where+to+eat+Roosevelt+Island+-+best+restaurant+for+kids Strolls - Roosevelt Island Day Trip https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/dyker-heights-christmas-lights monthly 0.5 2024-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607052295181-P658F9TEIVM5IRM3D0NF/guide+to+Dyker+Heights+Christmas+Lights Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/33d7b823-ca00-43b7-938d-d9c04c8f9bff/New+Utrecht+Dutch+Reformed+Church.jpg Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights - Make it stand out Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights lie within the borders of the former Dutch colonial town of New Utrecht (1652), one of the first 6 towns that would eventually become the City of Brooklyn. The New Utrecht Dutch Reformed Church was established in 1677 by the area’s 26 families, who were tired of traveling to the towns of Flatbush or Flatlands for services. The current Georgian-Gothic structure dates back to 1828, and is the 9th oldest church building in NYC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1638212895304-IPFNFSA9AUX549L2K8SY/things+to+do+Bensonhurst+Brooklyn Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights - Make it stand out Two blocks from the Church is its cemetery, which is actually older than the church, interring people since 1652. Most of the 18th century gravestones were ruined, having been used as target practice by the British during occupation (1776-1783). Nevertheless, the gravestones of New Utrecht’s oldest and most prominent families are still visible, like those of the Van Brunts, the Cortelyous, the Lotts, the Cowenhovens, the Cropseys, and the Bennetts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1638210879177-67ZYXRS3S78BJZZEFHAH/where+to+see+Dyker+Heights+Christmas+Lights Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights - Make it stand out Today Dyker Heights rests on a hill dividing Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst. It’s steep grade made it unfarmable, and the area was an undeveloped until the 1890s, only becoming part of the City of Brooklyn in 1894. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1638211191282-36OPPRXNT9MKYACD1TKM/best+Holiday+lights+Brooklyn Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights - Make it stand out The advent of the Nassau Electric Railroad in 1890 created huge improvements in accessibility to the previously isolated neighborhood, and developers soon began touting it as a “healthy living” alternative for the financiers of Wall Street. Unlike other neighborhoods in Brooklyn developed at the same time, almost none of the original structures still exist in Dyker Heights. You therefore find no Victorian or period architecture, and instead see many huge Mediterranean Villa style mansions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604522766237-N4T12U7WU91Q1LIE0CBS/where+are+the+Dyker+Heights+Christmas+Lights Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights You’ll find decorations throughout the neighborhood in December, but the best area is the six square blocks from 81st to 85th Streets between 11th and 13th Avenues. In recent years, the blocks between 10th and 11th Aves have gotten really fun too. Generally speaking, the homes, and the Christmas Lights, get more elaborate as you climb the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607052348040-AHWAXS10JYBDZT6XUOZ8/best+Christmas+lights+Brooklyn+New+York Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights What’s remarkable is that the entire neighborhood participates, and many hire professionals to help design and hang their lights. It’ll definitely get you in the Holiday spirit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604524376160-RYNBHHUZFK92AX4OGAEG/best+pizza+Bensonhurst+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Il Colosseo is the best Italian restaurant in Bensonhurst, and that’s no small feat considering the competition. The brick oven pizzas are our go to, and a classic Margherita is a great way to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604524439603-UH0NUOSU5OTV9MTDR12F/where+to+eat+Brooklyn+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights If you want a few more bells and whistles, the Pizza di Rucola Parmigiano e Prosciutto Crudo, which in English means arugula, shaved Parmesan and imported prosciutto di Parma, is our favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604518235624-PF55A58UL8ZCNS9I0PZH/restaurants+near+Dyker+Heights+Christmas+Lights Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights In addition to pizza, our kids unanimously agree that the Calamari Fritti is delicious. They disagree only about the importance of marinara sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604518768839-P9GG0IC2HVDUAY2HRUMP/best+Italian+food+Bensonhurst+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights If you want pasta but need something other than red sauce, the Spaghetti alle Vongole is a great option, made with baby clams and a traditional light white sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604519170568-6BWCXH2YXZ6YW3K1EHZZ/best+Italian+food+Brooklyn+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights If you haven’t made your mind up after the Margherita Pizza, Veal Marsala is the next best indicator of quality Italian food. We’re pretty sure you’ll agree if you try it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604520918636-UESAL2G0S5P0XGLONMTZ/where+to+eat+Brooklyn+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Only a baby can truly appreciate a baby clam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604362874233-NNT4IY6AD3AJENO1CTGT/places+to+eat+near+Dyker+Heights+Christmas+Lights Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Lioni Italian Heroes makes over 150 different sandwiches, and we don't know a single person who can finish one by themselves. We’re not complaining though. This #8 Bensonhurst Special has Hot Capicola, Jalapeno Cheese, and a Hot Stuffed Pepper. It’s pretty spicy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604362922895-VKENTIC5J5SB1P8JVKPX/best+Italian+deli+Brooklyn+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights #139, The Doo Wopper Hero comes with Prosciutto di Parma, Capicola, Sopressata, Lioni’s Fresh Mozzarella, Provolone, Bruschetta, and Balsamic Vinegar. Our kids love this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604362981276-EQRRVHQDGYOE1PYO6MTI/best+food+Brooklyn+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights We haven’t tried all 150 heroes, so claiming to have a “favorite” wouldn’t be fair. But we can’t imagine any sandwich actually tasting better than this Giovanni Da Verrazano, or Eggplant Parm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607050051027-0V5MB4IAIW2ZE86ACLDV/where+to+eat+in+Bensonhurst+Brooklyn Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Our kids eat 25% of a sandwich each day for four days. On day 5 they ask if there's any more sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604364680229-XO13Z8AV0B3S6ZEF57AU/best+Italian+Market+New+York Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights La Bella is the best Italian supermarket in NYC that we know of, and expats come from near and far to fulfill their Italian grocery needs. Everything is first rate, and they even carry cleaning products like soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent typically found in Italy. Perfect for times when European travel is restricted! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604364839893-JZWXZ98A9XT066R00RGR/Best+Italian+market+Brooklyn+New+York Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights The prepared foods section is an Italian paradise. There’s Octopus Salad, Veal Pizzaiola, and Eggplant Parmigiana. No matter what, don’t visit without buying at least one giant Sicilian Arancini al Ragù. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615321072099-DM2GCIWX0GPVF00D6BTQ/best+market+Brooklyn+Little+Italy Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights The seafood department has all your Italian staples, like sardines and tons of shellfish. If you’re lucky, they might even carry affordable sea urchin when you stop by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615321710810-T8UM14J70GRTLCWWWYYD/where+to+buy+Italian+products+Brooklyn Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights The bakery is huge. You can get anything from individual Cannoli and Panna Cotta to entire cakes. They also make excellent Pizza, Calzones, and Stromboli using their house made fresh Mozzarella and Caciocavallo. It’s a great way to take food home with you after an evening of Christmas lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604519847811-2J4K47FUOKHRGLU4WO6T/where+to+eat+with+kids+near+Dyker+Heights+NYC Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604520971036-3EK8BGRZ0UEEFRGU48C4/Family+friendly+restaurants+near+Dyker+Heights Strolls - Dyker Heights Christmas Lights https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/the-holidays-in-midtown monthly 0.5 2024-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1638209956611-ZIRO5FJ5ZJ3OQYVGRTH8/things+to+do+near+5th+Avenue+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606782130052-U8QAGW2DI7LS42MFOTPD/things+to+do+near+5th+Avenue+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown The southern section of Central Park is a great place to begin your stroll. If ice skating is in your plans, The Wollman Rink near the southern border of the Park is a lot less crowded than Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park. In terms of views, each has its own claim to fame, and Wollman Rink’s are magnificent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628714711516-9ZATB8IB02L2A9XCDCJ4/things+to+do+on+5th+Avenue+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown - Make it stand out The Plaza Hotel (1907), named for its location on Grand Army Plaza on the Southeast corner of Central Park, is one of NYC’s most recognizable structures. Finished in 1907 and designed in the French Renaissance “château” style, it has long been a residence for the rich and famous. The Pulitzer Fountain outside is always beautifully decorated for the holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618956032238-48NXHP1J9EAJCLWN52F8/things+to+see+5th+Avenue+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown St Patrick’s Cathedral (1878) is a prominent symbol of the Catholic Church in the United States, and center of the Archdiocese of New York. Construction took over twenty years from 1858 until its completion, with delays caused by the American Civil War. It is considered a pinnacle of Gothic Revival architecture, and is the largest Catholic Church structure of this style in the Country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/bb53da46-cab0-4a8c-9aad-c304815078b0/things+to+do+with+kids+5th+Avenue+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown We like to window shop, not actually shop down 5th Ave, and try convincing our kids to not go into every store. We always let them wander through FAO Schwarz and walk on the Tom Hanks piano though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606786268857-KS51ZK1Q09KOXAL0DTOT/where+to+eat+near+Rockefeller+Center Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown Rockefeller Center was built in the 1930s, and is home to Radio City Music Hall, NBC’s headquarters, The Today Show, NBC Studios, the Nintendo New York Store, and FAO Schwarz. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is world famous and a special place to visit during the holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606782172726-0HD9JJAD7473Q93BQ6QI/where+to+eat+near+5th+Avenue+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown Street vendors cluster on 6th Avenue around Radio City Music Hall, so if any of your kids can’t make it the extra few blocks to Koreatown, a pretzel will buy you more time. Across the street is Lilholts Pooley Pool, which is always ornamented for the Holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628715271530-V01YF4YV96WF8YUU9VLO/things+to+do+near+Grand+Central+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown - Make it stand out Although not on 5th Ave, Grand Central Terminal is very worthy of a Midtown detour. The Beaux-Arts masterpiece was completed in 1913, and has survived several attempts at destruction over the years (a fate its rival Penn Station was unable to avoid). Obviously, it is now protected at the City and Federal level, and is ranked amongst the most beloved building in the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628715379284-7MSAW2RX88PT9PRFH9NL/famous+sites+on+5th+Avenue+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown - Make it stand out Speaking of Beaux-Arts masterpieces, the New York Public Library Main Branch, finished in 1911, is regarded by some as NYC’s finest overall structure. A long and distinguished list of movies and TVs shows have been filmed here, including Breakfast at Tiffany's and Ghostbusters. The library shares the block with Bryant Park, which like Rockefeller Center, also has a huge tree and ice rink during the Holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606878536583-J1LMAUZYJQ45YQZ6XBGC/Best+Korean+BBQ+Koreatown+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown There are almost a dozen BBQ spots in Ktown, and you’ll have a fun meal at all of them. Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong is the busiest, and after dark you might mistake it for a nightclub rather than a restaurant. Your initial setup of Banchan are unlimited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606776943091-U507M7YT4Z5MZIWPHMVH/Best+Korean+BBQ+Koreatown+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown Every Korean BBQ place will tell you they’re known for their Galbi, and it is Baekjeong’s signature cut. But in a surprise win, the Pork Jowl (Hanjeongsal) is our favorite thing on the grill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628721988553-T4744GQO8NDCYSNKBEO4/where+to+eat+near+5th+Avenue+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown Baekjong is a little pricier than other spots in Ktown, but all their combos come with a choice of Soybean Paste or Kimchi Stew. The Kimchi Stew alone justifies the cost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628714018897-TUHZF6ZZEVUMHH7GB8VW/where+to+eat+with+kids+near+5th+Avenue+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown Korean BBQ is always family friendly. Meat comes pre sliced into bite sized pieces, our kids love Banchan like steamed eggs and fish cake, and the meal itself is visually appealing to everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606777887323-NLYH9UJ9LGKATD20ZL95/where+to+eat+Koreatown+Manhattan Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown For a quieter but equally delicious experience, New Wonjo offers a wide range of classic Korean fare. Galbi is the measuring stick for all Korean BBQ, and if you order it, pay the extra $4 for their Premium grade. They also prepare a huge selection of Korean stews and Bi Bim Bap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606777255562-FR7QOBQXGI2YZ39KSYP3/Best+restaurants+Koreatown+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal), is an economical cut you’ll find on every single Korean BBQ menu, and it’s our favorite indication of a Korean restaurant’s character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606874279736-UYD8S9DXN3UX4AAF828E/family+friendly+restaurants+Koreatown+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown Putting BBQ in lettuce wraps along with various Korean condiments and sticky rice is a traditional way to eat. Watching kids make their own wraps is also entertaining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606777631123-RP1VNAE4R6YJAXI7TSM6/Best+Korean+food+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown In another upset win, the Doiji Gal Bi (marinated pork rib) is our single favorite cut at New Wonjo. All BBQ comes with unlimited Banchan, and our kids love the Fish Cake and Dried Squid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628905815649-22TO5CHAZF3H5MWC3EV0/best+Asian+food+court+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown - Make it stand out Food Gallery 32 is a Pan-Asian food court right on 32nd Street, and if you’re on a budget, or simply don’t want to spend time at a sit down BBQ restaurant, it’s the perfect option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628905880413-HUOQJVCCP4JSWOC3QPGR/best+Asian+food+hall+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown - Make it stand out There’s something for everyone, from Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen, to Korean Fried Chicken, to Bubble Tea. It’s usually busy, but finding a table is not hard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1606925868245-9AH3G8NKL5Y55Y4WR8FI/Best+Korean+supermarket+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown H Mart was originally a Korean supermarket, but now it’s a national Asian chain. You’ll find not just Kimchee, but all things pickled in the refrigerated section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605834384141-O2OBSC12MJU4T3SJR6U0/best+Korean+market+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown The meat department offers pre sliced cuts, like short rib (Galbisal), brisket (Chadolbagi), and pork belly (Samgyeopsal), perfect for your next home cooked Korean BBQ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605834182939-FOMN9XANRGPY0UD4R1EB/best+Korean+market+NYC Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown We’ve been to several H Marts around the city, and the one in Ktown carries the most Korean products. If you’re one to notice the subtle differences between instant ramens, you’ll appreciate this place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605834591161-00MBTSD9ZAW93BKZKWDX/best+Korean+supermarket+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown If you’ve ever taken a Korean Air flight and wondered what they hand out instead of pretzels, it’s all this stuff. They skipped an entire generation of junk food over there and went straight to the XXTRA Flamin' Hot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605833125725-JRDEVUYFXIVVFPQUTYPZ/things+to+do+on+5th+Avenue+New+York Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1628714135169-GQ124E36UNF3LSBV6GK7/things+to+see+near+5th+Ave+Midtown+Manhattan Strolls - The Holidays in Midtown - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/an-afternoon-in-industry-city monthly 0.5 2024-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608063029060-JQ5Q74J67H3FG15Q91H4/things+to+do+Industry+City+Brooklyn Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608072764757-U0NZZOXSET2YX3OFQT8T/things+to+do+Industry+City+-+NYC+Ferry Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City There’s a NYC Ferry terminal in Sunset Park, which is 20 blocks from Industry City. It’s a bit of a hike from the terminal to campus, but the ferry is always a fun way to start an adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/6a7cb915-f399-4111-997c-c5978bd0efd0/Industry+City+things+to+do+Art+Installation Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City - Make it stand out The campus has an ever changing variety of murals and art installations, courtesy of The Collision Project. You may, or may not be able to climb on the art. Either way, it makes IC a fun place to stroll around any time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608072581227-SVO7V6ZSHMI50JCVIFQW/what+to+do+Industry+City+-+Ice+Skating Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City In the Winter, the ice rink is open. It isn’t the largest in NYC, but it definitely has the most food and drink options nearby! We love IC twelve months a year, but they really deck the place out during the holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630349010945-M6M97LNTNNGJOIZ0B2L4/things+to+do+in+Industry+City+-+cultural+events Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City - Make it stand out They host events year round, including pretty big live music concerts. In the Summer there are always activities, often culturally and family oriented. Check their events calendar for details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630951611596-TRD2DKVEBBXJDFI35PQY/things+to+do+Industry+City+-+mini+golf Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City There’s a nine hole miniature golf course with a bunch of NYC themed holes. It’s open year round and you can get your putter from Burger Joint next door, or bring your own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630950415471-F01B3IP6497NO94RIHKW/where+to+eat+near+Greenwood+Cemetery Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City If you have the time, Greenwood Cemetery is one of our favorite places to visit in all of NYC. It’s 3 blocks away from IC (12 blocks to the main gate). Established in 1838 as one of NYC’s first rural cemeteries, it is both a City and National Historic Landmark. Countless famous and infamous New Yorkers are buried here, including members of the Cooper, Schermerhorn, Roosevelt, Montague, and Pierrepont families. Other notable “residents” include DeWitt Clinton, Boss Tweed, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608060500186-MQ6T8RAPFT2Y2VH52OAZ/industry+city+food+-+Japanese+food Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City Aside from the huge food court in Industry City, there’s an entirely separate food hall inside Japan Village. Pork Katsu Don and Niku Udon are two of our dishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/9488ebf5-f2ee-4380-8f95-45dad8bdb0b8/Industry+City+food+-+Table+87+pizza Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City Table 87 is a Brooklyn based brick oven pizza specialist who has mastered the art of turning peperoni into shot glasses of yummy grease. You can’t go wrong ordering a Margherita with peperoni. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630349510220-I7OZEBEZTSUR4SJEVXUA/Industry+City+food+-+Japan+Village Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City IC is home to two of the best ethnic supermarkets in NYC. Sunrise Mart inside Japan Village is a market where Sushi enthusiasts can stock up on hard to find Uni, Hamachi, and Toro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630350355114-I8EYRNX0Q1PJSEH6FARS/Industry+City+food+-+outdoor+seating Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City Our kids used to be quite adventurous, but once they figured out there was both sushi and pizza on premises, they stopped eating anything else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608070830663-2T42OEI6PAC7S13P4GOS/Industry+City+food+-+Burger+Joint Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City A 2013 poll conducted by Eater crowned Burger Joint as the best cheeseburger in NYC, beating competitors like Minetta Tavern and Peter Luger. We don’t think there’s a right or wrong when it comes to matters of the heart, but the Bacon Cheeseburger medium rare with the works sans mustard is really, really good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608166949196-8K8U7JZ0TTX2CL0F4LG4/where+to+eat+Industry+City+Brooklyn Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City Sahadi’s has been everyone’s favorite Middle Eastern market since it opened on Atlantic Ave in 1948, but the business actually dates back to 1895, when it was a shop in the no longer extant Little Syria enclave of Lower Manhattan. The IC outpost has all the same great prepared foods and imports as the Atlantic Ave location, but also comes complete with a full bar and huge outdoor dining space where exceptional made to order Lebanese dishes and cocktails are served. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608497742564-9HCPGDFVUT5S3TW1ZINC/best+food+Industry+City+-+Candy+Cocoa Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City In our childless 20s we day drank at The Frying Pan off Manhattan’s Pier 66. Now in our 40s we order Candy Cocoa for our kids at The Frying Pan Brooklyn. But they have a full bar so we can still day drink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608148741496-PSZBDOBFON8K086N3N8L/where+to+eat+Industry+City+-+German+D%C3%B6ner+Kebab Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City There are over 1,500 Döner Kebab shops in Berlin selling the beloved German dish made famous by Turkish immigrants. To our knowledge, NYC has only one, and that’s Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab. October through December they offer Octoberfest specials, but Döner Kebabs are the best things on the menu and they’re year round. @4theinsta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608062203959-N7YEEIASQ1KCG5E55LW3/best+food+Industry+City+-+One+Girl+Cookies Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City One Girl Cookies is a Brooklyn based bakery with three locations, including their headquarters in Industry City. We always get some Whoopie Pies and Minis to take home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1608071950584-BHQ9Q2HYRO7XJFFOLY2B/best+things+to+eat+Industry+City Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City Ends Meat is a whole animal butcher and salumeria with really good house made cured meats, sausages, and affordable butcher’s cuts like pork hocks and trotters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630350597184-3YY7BQTLTUT48U7XPTGL/what+to+do+Industry+City+-+rotating+art+installations Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630350541808-T8SWVGEO1LB4Q7P705DG/things+to+do+Industry+City+-+art+exhibit Strolls - An Afternoon in Industry City https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/coney-island-to-brighton-beach monthly 0.5 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630369301574-L7OTR3GWX9EPFXUQGRI4/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Kashkar+Cafe Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630369403707-RLOF6LZJO1R6GF17CLKE/things+to+do+Brighton+Beach+-+elevated+subway Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach - Make it stand out Coney Island/Brighton Beach are certainly unique in that a top family destination and classic NYC ethnic neighborhood don’t usually cohabitate. If visiting by subway, take a moment to enjoy the Coney Island - Stillwell Ave station, one of the largest elevated train stations in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1596588705539-2H0JPYK191RFLKU69N2Y/things+to+do+Brighton+Beach+-+Brighton+Beach+Boardwalk Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach The 2.7 mile long Riegelmann Boardwalk (1923) connects Brighton Beach and Coney Island and is a perfect place to bike. We’ve extolled the virtues of the Ocean Parkway Bike Path in Coney Island Bike Trip, which makes for a memorable day trip if you have the energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619030725142-N6MB1EGT1DIW2YM64VK3/things+to+do+Brighton+Beach+-+Coney+Island Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Luna Park and Deno’s Amusement Park occupy the busiest section of the boardwalk in the heart of Coney Island. Between them they have three historic rides with either city or national landmark status, including the Wonder Wheel (pictured). The rides are open May through October, but the parks themselves, which opened in the early 20th century, are worth visiting year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619031048139-P2P0PL15Q26JAFGX9QYA/things+to+do+Brighton+Beach+-+Coney+Island+Boardwalk Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Beach lovers can set up camp anywhere on the beach itself, and the neighborhoods share the same expansive beachfront. It gets crowded with a lively cast of characters in the Summer, but that’s part of the fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602546187933-FIJLPELMABJ4RS7Z9OCL/things+to+do+Brighton+Beach+-+New+York+Aquarium Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach We’re no experts on Aquariums, but this one is awesome and the only one of its kind in NYC. If zoos and aquariums are your thing, consider a Wildlife Conservation Society Membership which includes the Aquarium. We recommend the Family Zoos plus Aquarium package that is $270 annually tax deductible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603758365972-VR66VXM9X9YCJ01352BI/things+to+do+Brighton+Beach+-+Sea+Lion+show Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach They have sharks, and you can get up close and personal with all wildlife. If possible try and catch a Sea Lion show, the schedule can be found here. The Aquarium has been in its current location since 1957, but was established in Battery Park in 1896! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603129169144-X6LUX4ZHLODGG78WCMN6/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Uyghur+food Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Kashkar Cafe is a highly respected neighborhood spot preparing traditional Uyghur cuisine. They have a variety of soups, like the Chuchvara with pelmeni dumplings, and a large selection of savory meat pies. The Pamirdin Samsa is a family favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603128727126-ZHF2WOJNN41X1VSK73DJ/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Manti+Dumplings Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Manty, or Manti, are quintessential Central Asian food, and the Uyghur versions are enormous. They’re basically spiced lamb dumplings served with sour cream. They come four to an order, fried or steamed, and don’t expect your kids to leave many for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602538306034-OCPCMIHX9AUJ3Z0QXZ4S/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Lagman+Soup Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Lagman Soup is extremely popular throughout Central Asia, but Uyghurs consider it a national dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1596763584699-I5JN3OHLIY5KBIR3B6WW/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Uyghur+Pilaf Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Pilaf is ubiquitous in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The Uyghur version, Polu, is prepared with pickled carrot, onion, and tomato. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633484341234-CG0JR1SOELNQPFU8EK57/Little+Odessa+NYC+-+Uzbek+market Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach - Make it stand out Tashkent Supermarket, as you may have guessed, is an Uzbek market selling hot and cold foods from across Central Asia and the former USSR. Their variety of Manti Dumplings is impressive, ranging from traditional beef and lamb, to seasonal pumpkin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603133497642-CCVHHHECXP31DB3SI6BG/Little+Odessa+NYC+-+Russian+salads Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach They prepare every kind of salad imaginable, like Russian Vinegret, and a half dozen versions of Olivier Salad. If you like smoked salmon, their to go containers are excellent take home souvenirs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603133428981-IBD4DOGFK7TQFS9EG7ZP/Little+Odessa+NYC+-+Chicken+Kiev Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Chicken Bekti, Chicken Kiev, and Potato Zrazy make for excellent beach snacks or reheatable lunches the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603132684528-KVD6A4XLLOFSJGG0DIHB/Little+Odessa+NYC+-+desserts+for+sale Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach They have sweets from across Europe and Central Asia, as well as more regional Soviet treats, like Blinis, cakes, and Syrniki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603130462616-X31UW921DOCEYNK5WRJ4/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Borscht Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach As the name suggests, Euroasia Cafe has a massive menu that spans two continents. Whatever language barriers you may encounter are more than made up for in family friendliness. Borscht, a classic Ukrainian beet soup, and Kompot, a type of Balkan tea made with preserved cherries, are popular with our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603131072513-92CZ47L90BHKSUG4D3V4/Where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Euroasia+Cafe Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach Everyone loves Blintzes with Cottage Cheese, chocolate, and powdered sugar. They’re in the Farinaceous Dishes section of the menu, and that’s the first time we’ve ever seen that word. It means “with starch”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603131431310-QEKTDBO9VUISRPE8NDU8/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Russian+potatoes Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach You eat french fries with utensils in this part of the world. These Fried Potatoes with Mushrooms come in a delicious heap, with a peppery red sauce on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1596765640243-1AGUC2JO8CSZKNCEMAHH/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+family+friendly+restaurant Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach The kebabs at Euroasia are generous. Lamb Ribs are nice, but Lyulya Kebabs, made of minced lamb, spices, and herbs, are a must order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603131016118-H78D9FRX5MWQLNUXVH44/Little+Odessa+NYC+-+where+to+eat Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594145979833-XECU9H8XKY2K44XIFKY7/where+to+eat+Brighton+Beach+-+Lamb+Rib Strolls - Coney Island to Brighton Beach https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/the-many-museums-of-lic monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629393385184-YVBOAFKZYNXS93GVSS44/exploring+Long+Island+City+-+Noguchi+Museum Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629073859462-NB0TEO7S4WTE7QX5F6MW/things+to+do+Long+Island+City+-+NYC+Ferry Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Our favorite mode of transportation to LIC and Astoria is the NYC Ferry. Connections from ferry to ferry are free, and there are ferry terminals throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. LIC is on the NYC Ferry Astoria route or the East River Route. Fares are $2.75, or $3.75 with a bike. Young kids are free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629074195761-XXRIP6YPWURV864R666H/exploring+Long+Island+City+-+Gantry+Plaza+State+Park Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC - Make it stand out The LIC waterfront, including the massive new Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Extension, are beautiful places to spend some time. Unobstructed views of Midtown, including the UN, Chrysler Building, and Empire State Building are all around. The bike path along Vernon Boulevard starts here and goes north all the way to Astoria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629074228083-T5DMF87UEYKAX95QC9BS/things+to+do+Long+Island+City+-+Museum+of+the+Moving+Image Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC - Make it stand out The Museum of the Moving Image is a Queens family favorite. Appropriately situated next door to Kaufman Astoria Studios, the former Paramount Pictures Studio in NYC, where dozens of notable film productions have occurred over the years. A massive expansion was completed in 2011, and they currently host several screenings daily during their Fri-Sun hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629074251667-MJJ13Q7S5DUQ8XZK9GXO/exploring+Long+Island+City+-+Museum+of+the+Moving+Image Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC They always have interesting artifacts, like facial prosthetics from Star Wars and The Mask. Other exhibits change regularly. Currently they have a huge area dedicated to the life and work of Jim Henson, and an entire floor on the production of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629077707900-366C3K9VERS144297EW1/exploring+Long+Island+City+-+Queensbridge+Park Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Queensbridge Park beneath the 59th Street/Queensboro Bridge (1909) is a lesser known but spectacularly beautiful green space just blocks away from the food spots and along the Vernon Boulevard bike path. It’s worth a detour if you have the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633047662287-3CACVRX7ZP0TOABFEAAT/things+to+do+Long+Island+City+-+Noguchi+Museum Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC - Make it stand out The Noguchi Museum opened in 1985, and received several renovations throughout the 2000s. The entire building is dedicated to preserving the work of Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. We are far from sculpture aficionados, but the works on display are pretty amazing. Our kids are really into it, but to be clear, you are not allowed to sit on the sculptures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633047079098-ETLE79M8FS1VI4REY36Z/exploring+Long+Island+City+-+Sohmer+%26+Co.+Piano+Factory Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC - Make it stand out If you make it to Noguchi with time to spare, check out the former Sohmer & Co. Piano Factory Building two blocks north on Vernon Blvd. The German Romanesque Revival Style building (1886) is one of the few remaining 19th century industrial structures in Queen’s, and a vestige of Gilded Age America. Piano consumption boomed from 1870-1910, when “civilized” young girls would play piano to entertain their family, prior to the advent of phonographs and radios. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629074529226-7F1K9I6GOUENZGTZKNE1/exploring+Long+Island+City+-+Rainey+Park Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC - Make it stand out If you need more reasons to visit Noguchi, the outdoor museum Socrates Sculpture Park is across the street. But if all you want is somewhere to park children for an hour, Rainey Park is also across the street, with a rock climbing wall, mini-mountain, and waterfront views of Manhattan. Both parks and the museum are right along the bike path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633047579623-P484NNKQMHHM5Y0CK75Y/things+to+do+Long+Island+City+-+MoMA+PS1 Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC MoMA PS1 is one of the only institutions in America dedicated solely to contemporary art. Affiliated with MoMA since 2000, it recently received some upgrades, like an indoor/outdoor restaurant and soundstage. It has rotating exhibits, and if overtly political art is your thing, you should definitely go inside. Our favorite part of the museum is its neo-classical building dating back to 1892, when it was LIC’s first and only school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633050665813-CB7BR0ZYZCBSDGTNKD86/exploring+Long+Island+City+-+Hunters+Point+Historic+District Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC - Make it stand out Don’t make the trip without visiting the tiny Hunters Point Historic District. The one block long stretch of row houses was constructed between 1870-1890, predominantly in the Italianate style. The district is reminiscent of a prosperous past, when the the Long Island Railroad terminus was moved from Brooklyn to LIC in the 1860s, and the neighborhood became the Queens County Seat. The railroad terminus still exists today, beneath the busy I-495 Expressway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603157921784-57VWU3PC5CK1KNMHA7H8/Best+Brazilian+restaurant+Queens Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Newark’s Ironbound district aside, Queens is the epicenter of Brazilian food in the NYC area, and Beija Flor is one of the best examples. It’s a top notch restaurant in Long Island City that hosts live music Fri-Sun after 6pm, and you won’t hear anything but Portuguese spoken inside, which is a good thing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604341289908-6M12W00UD6BBQ15JNVIJ/where+to+eat+Brazilian+food+NYC Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC The Picanha à Palito is a starter at Beija Flor, but it could deservedly be a main. It consists of Picanha, Brazil’s famous cut of beef, alongside fried yucca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597512260436-II802NNM61P5PXAC9T6V/where+to+eat+Brazilian+food+Queens Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Frango a Passarinho are deep fried chicken wings. Brazilians use garlic and lime instead of the American preparation of Frank’s Red Hot and butter, but the results are equally delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604342039535-ODY705QU07I29CBETRGY/Best+family+friendly+Brazilian+restaurant+NYC Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Salgadinhos, like Pastel de Queijo (cheese), Pastel de Carne de Sol (cured beef), and Coxinha de Frango (chicken) are classic snacks. Our kids can never get enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603157726466-HGCWJWPYMDIKNSM5E2KN/Where+to+eat+Brazilian+food+with+Kids+NYC Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Feijoada is a pork and beef stew typically eaten with collard greens, orange slices, and rice. Normally eaten on weekends for lunch, it’s Brazil’s national dish, and Beija Flor does it well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604341895131-TK9JP48HIYPAPITKL18E/Best+Brazilian+restaurant+Long+Island+City+Astoria Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Moqueca de Peixe is a famous Brazilian seafood stew made with coconut milk and palm oil. It’s served with Pirão, a traditional fish gravy thickened with manioc flour. This is our favorite thing on the menu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629061960735-G73QT6YAS6NFR1C9GHQW/IMG_5404.JPG Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Rio Market is the best Brazilian supermarket in NYC, and one of our favorite spots in Queens for lunch. The list of traditional products, like Pimenta Malagueta (Brazilian hot chilis), Azeite de Dendê (Brazilian palm oil), Pão de Queijo (cheese bread), and Catupiry (common in Brazilian pizza and coxinha), goes on and on. It also has a fabulous buffet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629061459777-NMGQDO59GOQKRKCA42O2/IMG_5406.JPG Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC The market sells everything from fresh Picanha and Chicken Hearts to imported frozen fish straight from the Amazon River. They even have a travel agency in the back where you can book flights to Rio or São Paulo, and a section full of Havaiana flip flops so you can travel prepared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629061686317-UCN428G8M1WF1KVGCINA/IMG_5407.JPG Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC They have rotating “kilo”, or by the pound selections, and a grill serving Picanha, Skirt Steak, and Linguiça, Brazil’s version of chorizo. From the buffet, the Salpicão de frango, or Brazilian chicken salad, is a must try. They also sell tons of Salgadinhos like Coxinha de Frango and Pastel de Queijo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629061592769-QW86NS7GKXIPCT0MVAIW/IMG_5408.jpg Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC Rio Market has an entire refrigerator full of treats like Brigadeiros (chocolate fudge balls) and Beijinhos (Brazilian coconut candy), perfect to take home and a great way to end a fun afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604342289658-WVW27WXXXEIG15MX8USO/where+to+eat+with+kids+Queens Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1629080279264-1G0WW63N86ARLREGZ7KV/things+to+do+Long+Island+City+-+museums Strolls - The Many Museums of LIC https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/founding-father-foodstroll monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611878783334-647QJCR6EMBFQYH8KYOP/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Alexander+Hamilton%27s+mansion Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611879024286-XACR2V28V07BF29Z2V9M/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Hamilton+Grange Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The Hamilton Grange sits at the northern end of St. Nicholas Park. If you and your kids have been anywhere near as addicted to Hamilton as we have, it’s a good place to start your Foodstroll. The home was the focal point of Hamilton’s estate, which at the time had river to river views of the Harlem and Hudson Rivers. He lived there from 1801 until his premature death in 1804. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611879105127-2T6VEK4MKOLE55OD4IO3/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Alexander+Hamilton%27s+home Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The museum inside is open Friday-Sunday, and you can view the fully restored interior, including Hamilton’s desk and piano. Check hours of operations before visiting. St. Nicholas Park and City College across the street are also great places to visit. City College, “the Poor Man’s Harvard”, was the first tuition free university in America, with admission based solely on academic merit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622752881478-G7WO28M9DJCUDCUG0O0A/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Royal+Tenenbaum%27s+house Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll Walking north from Hamilton Grange toward Sugar Hill you’ll stroll through the Hamilton Terrace Historic District. We’re Wes Anderson fans and enjoy walking up Convent Ave past the corner of 144th St. Recognize the house anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611879190526-21ZCL1US163N351ZOYA9/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Sugar+Hill Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The residential section of Hamilton Heights known as Sugar Hill was an enclave for prominent Black Americans in the 1920s and 30s, and the center of the Harlem Renaissance. The Bailey and Benziger Houses are two of the most ornate residences in the neighborhood, and they’re right next door to each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622755676029-7SS60HKEJ4OKATCOO69J/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Morris+Jumel+Mansion Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll - Make it stand out The Morris Jumel Mansion inside Roger Morris Park is the oldest house in Manhattan, dating back to 1765. The Georgian style home was used as George Washington’s headquarters during the Continental Army’s retreat from Manhattan in the Fall of 1776. The home is open for tours and stocked with period pieces from the 19th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623624709942-KIE6G8BENJZNKOM55CGG/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Sylvan+Terrace Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll - Make it stand out Across the street is Sylvan Terrace, once the mansion’s carriage drive and now a landmarked historic block of wooden row houses. Built in 1882 after the property had been divided and sold, the homes were considered modest at the time, intended for immigrant laborers tasked with NYC’s northward development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623624931152-OE8H7LLZBB23PVR5EHGI/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Audubon+Terrace Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll - Make it stand out Audubon Terrace is a group of structures built by Archer Milton Huntington from 1908-1930 that house several cultural institutions, including The Hispanic Society of America, The American Academy of Arts and Letters, and Boricua College. Huntington’s wife Anna Hyatt Huntington, a well known sculptor, designed several statues around the plaza like this portrayal of the famous Spanish literary icon Don Quixote. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623624036896-8P90FM9RF3KN6YHHFO9U/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Hispanic+Society+of+America Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll - Make it stand out The Hispanic Society of America just opened In the Heights: From University to Silver Screen. The exhibit uses images to document the creation and production of the new musical In The Heights. It’s a great way to explain to kids the relationship of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton character and the real life neighborhood of the actor himself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623623842289-TJ7BT0RV6J44ILK2HZGN/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Church+of+the+Intercession Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The Gothic Revival Church of the Intercession is a quintessential country church, reminiscent of upper Manhattan’s rural past. You don’t have to be a taphophile to appreciate the magnificent gravestones and mausoleums throughout the grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623625878668-5W5HQBY4HYTB7FTNEHBN/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+Trinity+Church+Cemetery+and+Mausoleum Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum was constructed in 1842 to relieve the capacity of Trinity Church Wall Street, where Alexander Hamilton is actually buried. But many other historical figures are at rest here, including famous New Yorkers like John James Audubon, Eliza Jumel, and John Jacob Astor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611794427587-WDWC0KJEPZEPLJ4D9ULM/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+Harlem+Public Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll Harlem Public serves some of the best American bar food in NYC. The Daddy Mac burger, which comes with thousand island dressing and funyuns, is one of our favorites in all of NYC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612226459974-YLFC57D6BFPX4L723I2I/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+Loaded+Grilled+Cheese Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll Their Loaded Grilled Cheese was featured on Television’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Our kids are experts on grilled cheese, and they do not disagree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611949227654-0ZB40AC5DFSMHWQEY7DD/best+restaurants+Hamilton+Heights+-+Harlem+Public Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll All their fried chicken sandwich options are fantastic. This one consisting of chicken thigh, garlic aioli, American cheese, coleslaw and pickles is so elaborate, it doesn’t even have a name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612226391702-5UPIC7ZQ63FKWQ2JZ9DN/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+family+friendly Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll They’ve always had outdoor dining, but it’s now a year round thing. The setup is perfect for families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612227000150-U45GC7RP90WRH8GTRKIA/best+restaurant+Hamilton+Heights+-+Hamilton+Hall Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll Hamilton Hall is a gastropub where the kitchen is run by a former chef at Eleven Madison Park. The menu is full of elevated pub fare, like these Confit Chicken Wings. In case you can’t tell from the picture, they’re crispy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612227143285-KCCVJTMAGGZ2EFBQMO6N/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+fried+chicken+sandwich Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll Eleven Madison Park is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the world, so when an alum starts slinging things like Fried Chicken Sandwiches from a bar, you need to try one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612227537967-NRBHNKIE9XWR7C4ATZWM/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+kid+friendly Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll Our kids swear by the Steak Sandwich, which they claim is even better than a cheeseburger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611958630530-S1RRT163LE3OYQ1SXNFZ/where+to+eat+Hamilton+Heights+-+Hamilton+Hall Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll In addition to bar food, they have full scale entrees like this Pan Seared Airline Chicken (wing attached). We don’t typically order chicken breast when it competes on a menu with things like burgers and steak sandwiches, but in this case it’s a really good decision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611957548599-XBGLB4EGPW8CC6L3EAEL/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+At+The+Wallace Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The Famous Wallace Cheeseburger is more closely related to a smash burger than its cousin at Harlem Public. This can be helpful for young children who can’t quite fit a full sized pub burger into their mouths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611957050322-MYZ1Z0P6USTRBKD3CX10/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+Baker%27s+Fries Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The Baker’s Fries are a multi course meal all on one plate. We count four major food groups - chicken, potato, cheese, and scallions. If hot sauce were a fruit, it’d have all five. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611956852487-4MSF5QRIMWTP3FJKJTHD/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+vegan+food Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll In spite of our wicked prejudices, we always enjoy good vegan food, and The Melty Vegan is right on the money. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611958067312-89E5CZZS3K8EXEJ75O3F/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+loaded+hot+dog Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The Steez Dawg is loaded with bacon and mac ‘n’ cheese. Trust us, there’s a hot dog underneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612227612364-R0WE504FH9AL6SOI7MPD/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+Sugar+Hill+Creamery Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll Sugar Hill Creamery is Harlem’s most well know ice cream shop. It has two locations, and their Hamilton Heights outpost is smack in the middle of all the action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612227674521-L7HKK5ULJRGFPN8NW74M/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+best+ice+cream Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll The concept of eating ice cream outside when it’s 28 degrees may seem unappealing, but we can assure you it appeals to kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623622664248-0WBD8FCURK75HZPEZE1M/Hamilton+Heights+restaurants+-+hungry+kids Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623622952677-GHRLWLI524J20498CG50/things+to+do+Hamilton+Heights+-+visit+the+Jumel+Mansion Strolls - Founding Father Foodstroll https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/sri-lanka-to-staten-island monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607551090253-RPQA23FDGWDYDIF5HAPM/what+to+do+in+Staten+Island+after+ferry+-+Statue+of+Liberty Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607562028539-SGCT9H37UB8FZHIU99ON/what+to+do+in+Staten+Island+after+ferry+-+explore+Tompkinsville+Staten+Island Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island We love all ferries, especially when they’re free. The Staten Island Ferry conveniently runs every thirty minutes on weekends, 24 hours a day! We can only imagine what the 4am ride from Manhattan looks like on a Saturday night. The ride itself is 20 minutes of picturesque perfection, passing the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607561981314-MKMIVT5PP2011OG2W3VQ/what+to+do+in+Staten+Island+after+ferry+-+explore+Little+Sri+Lanka Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island It’s much quicker and cheaper than visiting Liberty Island, and while you might not get the same historical immersion, just remember the highlights…. Dedicated in 1886 as a gift from the people of France to the people of The United States, the statue portrays a woman walking forward, in part to symbolize a country emerging from the Civil War. It came to be closely identified with immigration into the USA, as memorialized by the words of Emma Lazarus’ "The New Colossus" (1883) - “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607566400821-BF5KFGJUIMW7USGEE7RP/what+to+do+in+Staten+Island+after+ferry+-+visit+Fort+Wadsworth Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island Fort Wadsworth is a collection of fortifications on Staten Island which were meant to protect New York Harbor and Manhattan from attack by sea. It was occupied by the British during the Revolutionary War, untested during The War of 1812, and remained an active military installation until 1994. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607631643379-9C6VXKQ9IEYD1C1YZNO6/what+to+do+in+Staten+Island+after+ferry+-+visit+Battery+Weed Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island You can walk the area in about an hour and see everything, including Battery Weed. When operational, it had four tiers from which 116 canons could be aimed toward the sea. After the British evacuated New York in 1783, thanks to these forts, along with others in Brooklyn, Governor’s Island, and Battery Park, no navy ever attempted to attack New York City again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607562457743-V1HB56EWUEZP3SN4ZLN1/Tompkinsville+Staten+Island+-+Stapleton+Waterfront+Park Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island Stapleton Waterfront Park is a small area right outside Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor. It’s a cool place to see Manhattan and Brooklyn, and watch the ships resting in New York Harbor. The Verrazzano Bridge in the background was the longest suspension bridge in the world between 1964 and 1981. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607561703543-QSCO51AF9KF1RB2B3BXX/what+to+do+in+Staten+Island+after+ferry+-+National+Lighthouse+Museum Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island The National Lighthouse Museum is an unassuming little spot next to the ferry terminal where you can gather some interesting information about the history and importance of lighthouses. The staff, all lighthouse enthusiasts, are very knowledgeable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607561366584-PXX206RN7RDB1D95A6CL/Little+Sri+Lanka+Staten+Island+-+passion+fruit+beverage Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island Lakruwana is the best Sri Lankan restaurant in NYC that we know of. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the only thing as good as the food is the elaborately decorated interior, which looks like a museum. Traditional Sri Lankan beverages like Mango and Passion Fruit Juice are popular with our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607561304790-T98INO11W8P5NSE8KBEC/best+Sri+Lankan+food+NYC+-+fish+croquettes Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island The Assorted Sri Lankan Appetizer are a variety of fish and vegetable croquettes. They have a mild heat level, but our kids will eat them anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607560935161-ARE79TDSKFHW93BA5D1D/best+Sri+Lankan+food+NYC+-+Lakruwana Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island Most menu items at Lakruwana can be ordered mild, medium, or hot. A good thing, because when they say hot in Sri Lanka they mean business. If you order the Spicy Sizzler, we recommend medium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1612217076817-WZZETILQFY9F6ETTDI1Q/Little+Sri+Lanka+Staten+Island+-+Kottu+Roti Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island Kottu Roti is a traditional dish that kind of reminds us of Pad Thai. It’s stir fried carbs with onion, garlic, chilies, and egg, only instead of rice noodles, it’s made with shredded roti bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607561474460-X5YPW11TC56MVFLIB8RB/Little+Sri+Lanka+Staten+Island+-+family+friendly Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island If you’re introducing Sri Lankan food to your kids for the first time, Kottu Roti is a good place to start. With curry sauce on the side, it’s very mild, and our kids just assume they’re eating pasta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607714258854-HI7Q7RQH12PXK5Q10J3G/best+Sri+Lankan+food+NYC+-+Lamprais Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island Lamprais is an intricately prepared dish where ingredients are cooked separately at first and then combined in a banana leaf and cooked again. It’s our favorite thing at Lakruwana, but be careful with how spicy you order it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607714317272-22V4A5FJ04EF7VZHJW4U/best+Sri+Lankan+food+NYC+-+spicy+Lamprais Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island If you’re a risk taker, try ordering the Lamprais at full heat. You’ll make it about this far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607560774223-O9VOLIV6QRMKUB9OCPVM/Little+Sri+Lanka+Staten+Island+-+colorful+table Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island String Hopper Kottu (left) is similar to Kottu Roti, only rice noodles take the place of shredded roti. Sri Lankan Biriyani (right), not to be confused with Indian or Pakistani Biryani, tends to be spicier than it’s cousins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607551568736-XZ16VBVK6QSIDETFVYKD/Tompkinsville+Staten+Island+-+Egger%27s+Ice+Cream Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island There’s nothing Sri Lankan about ice cream that we know of, but your Foodstroll wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Egger’s, the 88 year old Staten Island only chain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607567058432-LBXP1ZBS3PYA9M5GBS32/Little+Sri+Lanka+Staten+Island+-+best+ice+cream Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island We know you may not be craving ice cream in the Winter, but we trust your kids won’t mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607567151309-PNZIE2Q7XV28Z910OE9F/best+Sri+Lankan+food+NYC+-+vegetable+croquettes Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1607567259750-3BS1WPQEZXUL7YR2HUWK/Little+Sri+Lanka+Staten+Island+-+happy+child Strolls - Sri Lanka to Staten Island https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/athens-to-astoria monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633451280834-JEACLCDWAROK9S1HAFLT/best+Greek+food+Astoria+New+York Strolls - Athens to Astoria - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633392273924-G88POF624E5UYW292VFV/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+NYC+Ferry Strolls - Athens to Astoria - Make it stand out There is a NYC Ferry terminal in Astoria, and while it’s not particularly close to any of the destinations in the Foodstroll, it’s a fun way to start an adventure. It puts you in the general vicinity but you still may want an Uber/Lyft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633392368468-PODJR3P21BUDQU1ODX13/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+Astoria+Park Strolls - Athens to Astoria Astoria Park is a 66 acre green space on the slope of Astoria that descends down to the east River from 19th Street. Dating back to 1913, it is said to be the first park in New York City to provide for organized, rather than passive, recreation. Originally it had two playgrounds, six tennis courts, three baseball diamonds, a wading pool, bandstand, and comfort station. Today it also has a skatepark and running track. Charybdis Playground (pictured) has clearly been renovated since 1913… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633393458733-9XYZOV2QZJAK9L23QELO/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+Astoria+Pool Strolls - Athens to Astoria - Make it stand out The Astoria Pool inside the park is one of eleven massive outdoor swimming pools constructed during the Summer of 1936 and funded by the Works Progress Administration, as part of FDR’s New Deal. The American Olympic Team Trials for the infamous 1936 Berlin Olympics were held here, and again in 1964. The entire pool area, including the Art Moderne ticket booth and Modern Classical pool house, is a NYC Landmark. Views from the top of the pavilion are excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633393914838-IVJP4II02J8LS7WJBONS/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+War+Memorial Strolls - Athens to Astoria - Make it stand out Those of you familiar with the Foodstrolls family, know our affection for War Memorials. This First World War commemoration from 1926 is just west of the pool and playground, and needs no further context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610488141537-PU454VUV4XXPQNWCOT4B/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+Hell+Gate+Bridge Strolls - Athens to Astoria Along the water’s edge you get great views of the RFK (Triborough) and Hell Gate bridges. Hell Gate was the longest steel arch bridge in the world when it was finished in 1916, and the Triborough (1936) was another Works Progress Administration project, overseen by the world’s most powerful Parks Commissioner of all time, Robert Moses. If you like graffiti, the columns supporting Hell Gate inside the park have some nice murals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610483025819-4JLSOLB3A9GLL0QOIEBN/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+row+houses Strolls - Athens to Astoria Typical row houses can be found throughout the neighborhood, including along the eastern side of Astoria Park. Queens developed much later than Manhattan and Brooklyn, not really urbanizing until after the arrival of the Queensborough Bridge (1909) and the IRT Flushing Line (1917), today’s 7 Train. While it doesn’t have nearly as many landmarked neighborhoods, it is easier to walk around and imagine the borough’s rural past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618863464055-55XREWBZI723CSA0796N/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+Roosevelt+Island Strolls - Athens to Astoria The aforementioned NYC Ferry connects Astoria to Roosevelt Island in a single stop, which together make for a very nice afternoon. Roosevelt Island has a history unto itself, once home to a prison, insane asylum, and smallpox hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618863685222-VZAG46KLGFF4HNH3LTJ1/things+to+do+Astoria+Queens+-+Plane+Spotting Strolls - Athens to Astoria For more things to do near Astoria, including airplane watching at LaGuardia, check out other articles like Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610657197865-ZV134ERQANFAO83X05G4/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+Agnanti+Meze Strolls - Athens to Astoria Agnanti is our favorite Greek restaurant in Astoria, and that’s no small feat considering the competition. Stuffed Calamari with feta, tomatoes and basil is a family favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610489660975-84EUYNXKNWHPWAX5IV5Y/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+family+friendly Strolls - Athens to Astoria The smaller plates at Agnanti are like Greek tapas, great for when you want to try different things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610489311895-EMYJIPXQTKG9ZZ953WDS/best+Greek+restaurant+Astoria+-+Agnanti+Meze Strolls - Athens to Astoria We make a habit of ordering Moussaka at every single Greek restaurant we visit. Agnanti’s version is the best we’ve had. Other must order small plates are Ravasaki, Spanakopita and Kolokythokeftedes Mykonos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610662767483-U3SJH49U3NRNI1KESXWY/best+Greek+restaurant+Astoria+-+Aegean+pasta Strolls - Athens to Astoria Aegean Pasta, appropriately named because it includes every living organism from the Aegean Sea, is a more substantial plate. We recommend showering it with the complimentary Graviera Cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610560573893-U0SNLH96ZKRT8LQZQ0RN/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+Telly%27s+Taverna Strolls - Athens to Astoria Telly’s is our favorite family style Greek restaurant in Astoria, and they have a lively outdoor dining setup. The Dip Combination, which comes with their incredible house pita, is the best way to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610576518040-08KOH1SJUGMSNC19CWF5/Greek+restaurant+Astoria+Ditmars+-+Telly%27s+Taverna Strolls - Athens to Astoria It doesn’t get any Greeker than Grilled Octopus served in olive oil and oregano. We have to ration it or else the adults would never get any. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610560792627-K4KBXWZK0FN1GCFGRGXD/Greek+restaurant+Astoria+Ditmars+-+authentic+Beeftekia Strolls - Athens to Astoria The Beeftekia is a serious plate of food. You get 5 to 6 nice sized “burgers” with fresh cut fried potatoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610560840831-ATJ9SW8AVWAS472EOP9X/best+Greek+restaurant+Astoria+-+Loukoum%C3%A1des Strolls - Athens to Astoria Loukoumádes are essentially Greek doughnut holes. If you want your kids to eat anything else, we recommend keeping these a secret until after the main meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610500385372-DLHD0BN8PKLCLNJHL3ZE/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+Titan+Foods Strolls - Athens to Astoria As featured in our 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC, Titan Foods is famous among Greeks in NYC, and with anyone in Queens looking for delicious takeout. They have a buffet, bakery, and deli, in addition to amazing prepared foods like Octopus straight from the mainland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610500609528-DL7E9VENTDBDPS2BTK3L/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+imported+cheeses Strolls - Athens to Astoria It is the number one spot to find aforementioned Graviera, the versatile Greek cheese used to make Saganaki. They also have a wide selection of Feta and other Greek cheeses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610500828319-WFICR4YUML9D7V95YEMM/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+Baklava+for+sale Strolls - Athens to Astoria The bakery prepares fresh sweets like Baklava, Melitinia, and Pasteli. In other words, they have lots of Greek pastries, pies, and cookies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610500582954-F8GAF8P293MH8846QPTS/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+imported+Greek+olive+oil Strolls - Athens to Astoria Other products include Olive Oils, Doulmas (grape leaves), Spanakopita, and Greek beer and wine. It’s a bit of a walk from the restaurants to Titan, but that’s a mere trifle for anyone committed to buying exceptional Greek products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610561104494-JOBJMY0HANZXC7JFW2SR/best+Greek+restaurant+Astoria+-+grilled+octopus Strolls - Athens to Astoria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610490323191-9TKDNV6KYRUWMZYOB51M/best+Greek+restaurant+Astoria+-+grilled+calamari Strolls - Athens to Astoria https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/plane-spotting-and-pakistani-food monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605293317776-993S911KHN48RC8QAHU9/best+plane+spotting+NYC Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604693765236-6Z4S0BHRF2FYM6S6BCF6/plane+spotting+LGA+-+LaGuardia+Landing+Lights Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food LaGuardia Landing Lights are a series of small parks situated directly beneath the landing path to LaGuardia. Our favorite is the patch of grass closest to the runway, which also happens to be two blocks from Starlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604694777039-7AD1EOJJC09WI6IC0T10/plane+spotting+LGA+-+Planeview+Park Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Landing Lights is ideal if you want to watch planes fly directly overhead, which is the most dramatic vantage point. It can be a bit loud and scary, so siblings hold on tight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604694639415-26U32Y2J0IEXL24ANW9I/best+plane+spotting+NYC+-+LaGuardia+Landing+Lights Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Our two year old has gotten cheated so far with regard to international travel, but she’s still seen her share of planes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604695657121-OONVTEM1O0AJQG94BTUL/best+plane+spotting+NYC+-+Planeview+Park Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Planeview Park is right next to LaGuardia’s runway #4. The park is set just east of the landing path, so you get great western views ideal for sunsets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604693481405-9C59V94A1QG7UT9RO7F5/plane+spotting+LGA+-+about+to+land Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food It’s slightly less noisy, but your kids might still want to hang onto each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604695710458-RPLZSOKV4FZ3X740DX12/where+to+watch+airplanes+New+York Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food It’s the clearest vantage point if you want to watch planes approach and touch down all the way onto the runway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605048344070-9193YV4384S6P3L49XKO/best+Pakistani+restaurant+NYC+-+8+classic+dishes Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Starlight Grill may not look like much from the outside, but it’s our favorite Pakistani restaurant in Queens. Why it’s in East Elmhurst and not closer to the South Asian enclave around 73rd Street in Jackson Heights, we don’t know. What we do know is it prepares legit food that’s so inexpensive you’ll think the bill is a mistake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597450156700-6GI46FC18X1AJXKJQ82T/best+Pakistani+restaurant+NYC+-+family+friendly Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Garlic Naan, which our kids think is pizza without that unnecessary tomato sauce, is a good way to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605044767755-17VUAAWC2RZMOWANWU8F/best+Pakistani+food+NYC+-+Shami+and+Chapli+Kababs Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Other safe orders are any of their snacks, like Shami and Chapli Kababs, or Chikken Tikka. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605044054248-L4MZTLN4X897Y2A73USJ/best+Pakistani+food+NYC+-+Butter+Chicken Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food We’ve never eaten Butter Chicken anywhere that we didn’t like, and Starlight’s version is great. It’s not spicy at all and is a good introduction to South Asian food for kids, or anyone sensitive to spicy foods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605043678718-A52Y0NZXLBCARLR11V3E/best+Pakistani+restaurant+NYC+-+Chicken+Biryani Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Chicken Biryani would be an option for kids, but the chicken itself is somewhat spicy. We always let our kids try it, but order white rice as a backup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605046097273-ZJ7CYJ218438FOF56NX0/best+Pakistani+restaurant+NYC+-+Aloo+Gobi Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food As far as vegetarian dishes go, the Aloo Gobi is our favorite. It’s basically a cauliflower and potato curry. Beware it’s pretty spicy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605046054660-2IAQHA8TFU3P7PSFAN3K/best+Pakistani+food+NYC+-+Chicken+Karahi Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Our favorite thing at Starlight is Chicken Karahi. However it is very spicy, and if your kids put it in their mouths the foodstroll might be over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605045027465-G5SGHJMAM4SSIG487MDA/good+Pakistani+food+New+York Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food Aside from the few things we mentioned, most of the food has a background level of heat, so make sure you have plenty of water handy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1585957917232-G2VA4H0JNERHCB4X4R3X/plane+spotting+nyc+-+landing+map Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food What you want to see is a steady stream of aircraft approaching LaGuardia from the southwest. Notice the 4 planes circled. That’s what you’re looking for. But to double check you should also notice planes taking off East, like the one circled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1585958322864-C7RDNSJ3B3EUE60WD14C/plane+spotting+nyc+-+bad+landing+pattern Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food The easiest mistake you can make would be to look briefly at the link, notice planes approaching from the Southwest, and assume you’re good to go. Sometimes planes approach from the Southwest and then circle around from the East and land West. Notice the 2 planes about to circle around and the 1 plane landing from the East. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1585958421428-WFXQ9W9P1VID1SAEMH3D/where+to+watch+airplanes+land+at+LaGuardia Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food This one pretty clearly doesn’t work. In this pattern planes land from the North and take off West. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597450296737-9ETSQMT64UZAVAOGA9W2/best+Pakistani+food+NYC+-+good+for+kids Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597454939699-DEYNGKBAJ0LQI519L8CJ/family+friendly+Pakistani+restaurants+NYC Strolls - Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/best-of-the-best-in-central-queens monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630198161334-S6SV8L0BVUSLVGUZKWQS/best+Peruvian+restaurant+Queens+-+Ceviche Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618859040101-HD61QKLVAHHKNR4FO6I9/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Corona+Park Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Jackson Heights is nearer the the West side of Corona Park, which includes the Zoo, Museum, and Hall of Science. The Unisphere, built to represent the theme of global interdependence for the 1964 New York World’s Fair, is a good place to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602525152797-KPWW4S1E2350KKK5GDHU/best+activities+for+kids+Queens+NYC Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens The Queens Zoo is small and can be walked in under an hour, and they have some really cool animals such as American Bison, Pumas, Andean Bears, and a Bald Eagle. If you’re willing to walk across to the east side of the park, the Botanical Garden is also a nice destination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618859556743-CKP99K6ADPI2BA0F4NFR/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Queens+Museum Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens The Queens Museum is also small and makes for a great addition to any other Queens adventure. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are welcome. The Zoo, Museum, and New York Hall of Science are all within five minutes of each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618859689856-9R2I7ULEWSIYWPCV0A67/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+street+food Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Central Queens seems to have some variation of BBQ on every block. No matter what you’re doing, you won’t go hungry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633545884767-9FU8LSOMI64MV30KEZGQ/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Jackson+Heights+Historic+District Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens - Make it stand out The Jackson Heights Historic District was developed from 1910-1950 and is one of the earliest neighborhoods to introduce “garden apartments”, six story block wide apartment complexes that focus on large interior courtyards. You can’t see the courtyards from the street, but the Georgian, Tudor, Gothic, Italian Renaissance, and Romanesque facades are on full display. For a particularly pleasant experience, stroll along 34th Avenue between 78th and 88th street, a section that is closed to traffic 7days/week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618523685232-IONYMNBYDSSE5SQEO4I2/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+street+art Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Our affection for Queen’s street art scene is no secret, and Jackson Heights has some of our favorite. Nearly all of it reflects the integration and multiculturalism the borough is famous for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633546114163-VZP3ADRRMAX15Z0VRZP2/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Louis+Armstrong+House Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens - Make it stand out The Louis Armstrong House in Corona, Queens was home to the "foremost genius of American jazz" for thirty years until his death in 1971. From outside it looks to be a normal early 20th century home, but it is also a museum, gifted to NYC in 1983 upon the death of Armstrong’s widow. You can schedule visits Thursday - Saturday in advance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618859972539-Z34P0WL209TNE5E4KN7K/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Planeview+Park Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens The best plane spotting in NYC is just a 20 minute walk from the food spots. It’s one of our favorite things to do in Central Queens. For more info check out Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604973662568-9VKGLTI6WOBMESR1SPLM/Best+family+friendly+restaurant+Queens Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Urubamba is the best traditional Peruvian restaurant in Queens. It’s family friendly and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor dining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616350539855-94DPY3C6SGKZFB7XHYJ3/best+Peruvian+restaurant+Queens Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Pulpo A La Parrilla is baby octopus alongside Choclo, or what Americans might imagine to be corn from Jack And The Beanstalk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616616670547-7HGK45XRZT7QNF5QHWMX/best%2BPeruvian%2Brestaurant%2BQueens Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Tamal Criollo (tamale) is a classic Peruvian starter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604973067986-8I47KUYDRKQI0S4L9NZA/Best+Peruvian+food+NYC Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens You can’t go wrong with anything in the Pescados Mariscos section of the menu, but the Pescado a lo Macho is our favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604972721390-J36LB4GWF4KWTIKVA5RA/where+to+eat+near+Corona+Park Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Aside from ceviche, Lomo Saltado is as Peruvian as it gets. Why more cultures don’t use french fries to soak up excess meat drippings is something we can’t understand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604973251209-K4Z6QJUL59ORITAD991Z/best+restaurant+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Seco de Cabrito con Frijoles is a goat stew with yucca, beans, and rice. Next to Lomo Saltado, it’s our second favorite non-seafood dish at Urubamba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618868960318-QI22QDFJROFHB0TBL2B5/best+Colombian+restaurant+in+Queens+-+family+friendly Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens La Boina Roja has the best traditional Colombian food in the area, and since that area is NYC’s Little Colombia, it’s some of the best in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618868991999-23VSEOOL4QUDM44ZS5HL/best+Colombian+restaurant+in+Queens+-+Colombian+Platter Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens The Bandeja Campesina, or Colombian plate, is a deal at $17. It includes pork belly, round steak, chorizo, rice, beans, avocado, a plantain, an egg, and salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618869499353-BG6R35GXRQ0UPG4GJ790/best+Colombian+restaurant+in+Queens+-+Robalo+Costablanca Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens The Filete de Robalo Costablanca is a family favorite. It’s a filet of sea bass and shrimp, smothered in white sauce, with plantains on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618869349543-KQ5VVFGFZ4593BYXMOD5/best+Colombian+restaurant+in+Queens+-+La+Boina+Roja Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens If forced to choose, our favorite dish at La Boina would be the Churrasco de Pollo al Labrador. It’s perfectly barbecued boneless chicken legs, served with the classic Colombian treat - a cheese stuffed plantain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618869788704-MBK0F5QE55S5JFRC77ZC/best+Colombian+restaurant+in+Queens+-+Lengua+a+la+Criolla Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Lengua, or tongue dishes, are popular items on the menu. The most traditional preparation is Lengua a la Criolla, or tongue served in criolla, the famous Colombian red sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618869925563-Z0L9SL0T8B81UIQSHY7U/best+Colombian+restaurant+in+Queens+-+good+for+kids Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens There isn’t much not to like at La Boina, and it always receives high praise from our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1596411504720-WM962SD8ZHKRY915IB9P/best+Latin+American+bakery+NYC Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens La Nueva Bakery specializes in Colombian and Argentinian goodies. They fresh bake Alfajores, Milhojas, and many other traditional South American pastries and confections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1596411554498-C769FMZFVEGDU1EB4G5B/best+Latin+American+bakery+Queens Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens Two of our favorites are Alfajores de Maizena, an Argentinian alfajor made with dulce de leche, and Pasta Frola de Manzana, a South American type of Apple Pie often prepared with guava paste as well as fresh apples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618523577418-73VBIX4EN2481LZAAF2R/best+Colombian+restaurant+Queens+-+happy+child Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604975042465-19I5XTZR5DY5Q5KK7999/where+to+eat+with+kids+Queens Strolls - Best of the Best in Central Queens https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/south-bronx-bonanza monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630368793800-QA3SS8EN9HMP978KZ98Q/where+to+eat+near+Yankee+Stadium Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624302840356-GRDU1JUR6FNT0XT3QTP0/things+to+do+in+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The Bronx has a long history of street art, and possibly the most well known example today is the Big Pun mural on the corner of Rodgers Place and Westchester Ave. Christopher Rios, aka Big Punisher, was a South Bronx native. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624304913779-0FC9S845IKTUOB3N07HK/best+things+to+do+in+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The old Hunt’s Point Rail Station at 910 Hunts Point Ave is a great analogue to the Bronx’s history. It was built during boom times in 1908 by Cass Gilbert, a famous proponent of skyscrapers and architect of The Woolworth Building. It closed in 1937 and was largely abandoned for long periods of time, until recently, when renovations began to convert it into an events and retail space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624305222323-KF48D50V1OL9FNFRHHJ7/things+to+do+near+Yankee+Stadium Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Yankee Stadium is one good reason to visit the South Bronx. It’s situated perfectly for this Foodstroll, near Grand Concourse and the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Yankees games are fun, of course, but NYCFC also play home matches here, and you can attend those for a fraction of the price. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626485137821-LT6PMC1LIFGVIG5BBELF/things+to+see+near+Yankee+Stadium Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Grand Concourse is the main thoroughfare in South Bronx, running 4.5 miles from the southern tip to Van Courtland Park. Completed in 1909, the boulevard quickly became home to buildings like the Concourse Plaza Hotel, one of NYC’s grandest luxury hotels from 1922 until the 1960s. It was the in-season residence for Hall of Fame Yankees players like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, and Frank Gifford of the NY Giants. JFK held a massive campaign rally here in 1960. Today it’s a municipal senior citizens home, but the structure is still reminiscent of the neighborhood’s glorious past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624304571173-OMF6S5MLP4RR3ZJK1UGS/things+to+see+in+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The Lorelei Fountain (1899) at the intersection of 161st St is a memorial of the famous German Jewish poet Heinrich Heine. It was brought to the neighborhood in part thanks to the large Jewish community formerly centered along the Concourse, which at its peak in 1930 constituted 57% of all residents in the South Bronx. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626485419505-6X2Q2DXQLZ85BJXGKAYU/things+to+do+near+Yankee+Stadium Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The Bronx Museum of the Arts is a small but very well known institution dating back to 1971. They mostly feature art and media from Latin American or African American artists, or anyone with a connection to the Bronx. Exhibitions are always changing, and you can see what’s currently on display here. The building is right on Grand Concourse, inside the Grand Concourse Historic District, which runs from 153rd to 167th Street. You need to reserve tickets in advance and they are free of charge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1626485453920-R8QNDKYP8YCCC6Q3CHQW/historical+buildings+in+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The Andrew Freedman Home on Grand Concourse was built in 1924 with funds bequeathed by the self made millionaire former owner of the New York Giants baseball franchise. Having nearly lost his wealth during the panic of 1907, he intended the home for formerly wealth persons who had fallen on hard times. Like many places in the neighborhood, it had its fair share of notable residents in the 1920s and 30s, but gradually went bankrupt in the 1960s. A New York City Designated Landmark since 1992, today it serves as an artist’s residency, event space, and day care center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624300840125-UNL2822K85CTQ8F373V9/family+friendly+activities+in+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The High Bridge is NYC’s oldest bridge (1848) and connects the Bronx to Manhattan’s Washington Heights. It was built as part of the Old Croton Aqueduct, NYC’s first sophisticated water delivery system that funneled water from the Croton River 41 miles north of NYC, to reservoirs in Manhattan. There is historical information at both ends of the bridge, and crossing it is one of our favorite activities. You get fantastic views of the Harlem River and High Bridge Water Tower, the historic site of an old NYC reservoir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/8e288b87-4ef0-4bfe-bb07-ba573e91569f/reasons+to+visit+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out On the Bronx side of the bridge are the “Joker Steps”. The now famous filming location of the stairs dance scene in Joker (2019) is a popular place to take photos. Too popular in fact, according to some locals who have complained of the transitory nature of tourists. But so long as you take time to appreciate the culture and history of South Bronx, there’s no reason you shouldn’t pay the location a visit. Pro tip: around the corner are these steps, far less crowded and more colorful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/d57dde66-e870-4039-b410-472b0d39dced/things+to+do+with+kids+near+Yankee+Stadium Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out A bit nearer the restaurant, there are several Historic Districts dating back the the 19th century. The Mott Haven Historic District (pictured) contains perhaps the oldest row of houses in all of the Bronx, dating back to 1864. The Longwood Historic District, just two blocks from Seis Vecinos, is full of 1890s neo-classical and Romanesque architecture that would not be out of place in more fancified neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The scarcity of these districts in the Bronx makes them that much more interesting, set against the far newer backdrop of high-rise apartment buildings and urban decay, leftover from the 1970s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624310461355-VEH78BMAV5E6J6MD7ZZM/best+family+friendly+restaurant+in+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Seis Vecinos is our favorite restaurant in the South Bronx. They specialize in Central American food, with traditional dishes from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua to name a few. If visiting with kids, Licuados, or smoothies, can be ordered non-alcoholic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/a3cca680-1dd9-4ede-9f92-b7a16c69cbc7/best+Central+American+food+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The Ceviche Sei Vecinos is classically Central American, loaded with corvina and shellfish, and served with plantain chips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624482056906-09AQDCETMCUW0HVNTFUW/best+Honduran+food+NYC Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Tacos Hondureños are our favorite way to start. They’re shredded chicken, rolled and deep fried, and covered in radish, queso blanco, and chimol, a Honduran pico de gallo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/afdcabb0-80e9-43d2-b3c5-816f798c7984/IMG_7131.jpg Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out The Paella Seis Vecinos is excellent, and one of our favorite things to eat, full stop. Classic Valencian Paella de Marisco is pretty standardized throughout Central America. This version gets high marks for gratuitous amounts of seafood, and we like how they serve the rice separately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624310345186-X4XIKVKCXYXH027X5K54/best+Salvadoran+food+NYC Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Yuca con Chicharrón is a popular Honduran and Salvadoran dish where crispy pork belly is served over boiled and fried cassava, topped with tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624310303193-LF1YBTTUG10SHCRL8P45/where+to+eat+near+Yankee+Stadium Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out All Cenas, or dinners, come with refried beans, cheese, crema, and avocado. Churrasco, or marinated skirt steak, is a beloved cut in Central America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624311058604-8BJL1A1UQVCD0PE6HEJA/best+Nicaraguan+food+NYC Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Tajadas, literally “slices”, are anything you can pile onto a foundation of plantains, or fried green bananas. You can’t go wrong, but Pollo Frito is always a good choice. You’ll need to dig a little to find it in there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624310946692-CR6MZZK9J6D3R0LDOJ7Z/best+restaurant+in+the+Bronx+for+families Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out We can’t forget to mention how friendly and warm the staff are. The term “Family Friendly” just means a little more in the Bronx than the other four boroughs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/d5728a32-112b-478d-bd1b-67e74acb0069/things+to+do+with+kids+in+the+Bronx Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624310209403-BKI3101LA4FNUQT9YLCD/places+to+eat+near+Yankee+Stadium+with+kids Strolls - South Bronx Bonanza - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/little-britain-in-the-big-apple monthly 0.5 2023-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630095199573-084419T036EK2XAV6G41/things+to+do+near+Little+Britain+New+York Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622335497843-56A16XOGVYS78TXRREBC/things+to+do+West+Village+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple - Make it stand out You can begin the stroll right in the heart of Greenwich Village at Washington Square Park. The park was built in the 1820s as a military parade ground, and the surrounding area has been one of NYC’s most desirable ever since. Countless contemporary movies have been filmed here. The Washington Square Arch was built in 1889 to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of George Washington taking the oath of office. It is one of three Triumphal Arches in NYC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622336458183-A5VY5XLG80TJG1IWV8JT/things+to+see+West+Village+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple - Make it stand out From there head to the corner of Waverly Pl and Gay St. Despite the neighborhood’s famous reputation as an LGBTQ Mecca, Gay St has nothing to do with it. It was named after a colonial family way back in the day. The tiny street has been used as the location for several music videos, including Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630093074168-B8Z2DPCKALP1YAKSI5K9/best+things+to+do+West+Village Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple - Make it stand out The Whitney Museum relocated downtown in 2015, and is right on the border of West Village and the Meatpacking District at 99 Gansevoort Street. Founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (of the famous Vanderbilt family), the museum has over 25,000 permanent works of art from the late 19th century to today, with an emphasis on living artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630093700072-HHYKKTVOHLT6HEUN35WW/fun+things+to+do+West+Village Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple The entrance to The High Line is right next door to The Whitney. Built in 2009, it is a 23 block (1.5 mile) long park constructed on an old elevated New York Central Railroad line. Tickets are free but reserve them in advance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603908400467-CDQM7MTQQX1P940KPC38/Family+friendly+things+to+do+West+Village Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple Walking north along the High Line from West Village, there are great places to take pictures overlooking Chelsea and The Meatpacking District, two of Manhattan’s most popular neighborhoods. Street Art is a recurring theme throughout The High Line, and several murals were created courtesy of the famous Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603909113968-4R33XH1XH42B09I2OOOE/things+to+do+with+kids+West+Village Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple The High Line ends at Hudson Yards Public Square, on 34th Street. Right at the center is Vessel, a 16 story structure with 360 degree views, open to the public. Tickets are free but reserve them in advance. Just scan the bar code on the machines outside the Vessel with your iphone. If there’s a wait, you can grab some Van Leeuwen Ice Cream from a truck right outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631638932866-M683AVGV7D87W0H9PE8K/things+to+do+near+Little+Britain+Manhattan Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple - Make it stand out Hudson River Park refers to the entire waterfront area between 59th St and Battery Park on Manhattan’s west side. It has 4.5 miles of continuous walking and biking paths, with many places to stop along the way. You could enter around 34th Street and take it all the way back to The Village, with views of lower Manhattan and The World Trade Center along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620496964243-JOY0Z43DHW7W5AKSW5IV/Carrie+Bradshaw+apartment+West+Village Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple On your way back, stop by 90 Bedford St or 66 Perry St for exterior views of the Friends apartment building or Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex and the City townhome, respectively. If you take our entire Foodstroll up through The High Line and back down through Hudson River Park, you end up about where you started in the West Village, and that makes for a great afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602098314937-J5AB8LT99VMF1N3ZZ5FI/best+British+food+New+York Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple Tea and Sympathy serves traditional British comfort food along with a first class cup of tea. Scones with cream and raspberry jam accompany their Afternoon Tea, along with other cakes and pastries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602098290229-VV61DJXY7SIFL1JTX45M/where+to+find+British+food+New+York Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple The Full Monty English Breakfast is a great way to start your day, or end it. Eggs, Bacon, Beans, and Toast are certainly hearty, and it comes with tea and OJ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602098271068-0FMFPUCPJ23WMQAJQXI8/best+British+restaurant+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple Savory meat pies are one of Great Britain’s legacies. Most of us grew up on chicken pot pie, and this Chicken and Leek Pie is like that, only much, much better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632274472013-HSH5W99HW145FSCZB96N/best+British+food+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple - Make it stand out Sussex Chicken is a British breed typically roasted whole with stuffing inside and gravy on top. Hide the peas inside mashed potatoes and there’s a good chance your kids will eat their vegetables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631638782172-RT2COD0V81BWTBEFZ7LH/best+British+fish+%27n%27+chips+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple A Salt and Battery is our favorite “Chippy” in NYC, and it’s two doors down from Tea and Sympathy. Both spots have the same owner, who also owns Carry On Tea and Sympathy next door, a British specialty goods store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602091294982-OBHU095KO9U3D7R54J7E/best+British+Fish+%27n+Chips+New+York Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple We don’t hear much complaining every time we announce Fish ‘n Chips will be our next meal. We’ve tried explaining to our kids that this is a bastion of international British dining, but all we hear back is “fish sticks”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602098215161-A2841ZSW5RRU9Q2LS8DE/where+to+eat+British+food+New+York Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple It’s difficult to say we have a favorite order at Salt. These scallops are in the running, but their shrimp, cod, and haddock are all excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602091268454-EWPGX17S2BK30VVKYW8P/where+to+find+British+food+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple They deep fry other things too, like Battered Sausage. Try the Deep Fried Mars Bars for dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601948561739-ZF5ZKNDBD5CVL1EXVCF6/Best+British+Supermarket+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple Myers of Keswick is a grocery store, butcher, and bakery specializing in British products. It’s our go-to for traditional bangers, and their meat pies, like the Curried Lamb pie, make great takeout options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602173124016-Z66F8QUMVDGD2H76R1N3/where+to+buy+British+products+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple Scotch Eggs dipped in Colman’s Mustard is maybe our favorite snack to eat on the run. A handy treat to carry on long foodstrolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602173024002-PZ0Q0OYMVHD850D51AQM/best+British+bakery+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple All their pastries are great, including the scones. The cream and jam are imported from the UK, and you should definitely take a jar or two home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602173190591-4TF1LUM7Z6TLJZWAOVTU/market+in+Manhattan%27s+Little+Britain Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple They carry all sorts of British Teas. Look for HP sauce, a famous British style BBQ sauce. And of course, love it or hate it, they carry Marmite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602115136989-LLY4EJO1CTHV8FUX1VSB/Little+Britain+New+York+City Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601947217863-7FD9UHO2OKTNYA5HM8I4/where+to+get+fish+%27n%27+chips+NYC Strolls - Little Britain in The Big Apple https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/an-afternoon-in-dumbo monthly 0.5 2023-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622247237279-ER5LJHTQBY2AMSVLGLV4/things+to+do+DUMBO+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623260194537-0FHL5RPF6G4DVYHOSH8G/things+to+do+near+Brooklyn+Bridge Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out City Hall is across the street from the Manhattan entrance to the bridge, and you should either start or end your stroll here. It is the oldest continuously used City Hall in the United States, and has housed the Mayor's Office since its construction in 1812. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622127884011-HZUK6YPZSYTGO5K0PQGQ/walk+Brooklyn+Bridge+to+DUMBO Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out The Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge to connect Manhattan to Brooklyn and Long Island, and was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1883. It goes without saying that it’s a New York City and National Historic Landmark, in addition to a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622128211722-E50TXIDARMWEPXMT7MZS/cross+Brooklyn+Bridge+to+DUMBO Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out You can walk, scoot, or bike across, although if you want to bike we recommend the far less touristy Manhattan Bridge. There’s no shortage of photo ops on the bridge, and it’s commonplace to ask strangers to help you take pictures. Downtown Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, and the Midtown skyline are all visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623259976425-2A9MZ81RVPNADDFPENHY/best+things+to+do+DUMBO+New+York Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out DUMBO, which stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a small neighborhood packed with art galleries, restaurants, and more recently, tech start-ups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622224151386-AJ9XXM6UYJ2W28BZCFOK/best+views+of+Manhattan+from+DUMBO Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO Brooklyn Bridge Park spans the waterfront area beneath both bridges. It has a nice long footpath for strolling, along with playgrounds and mini beaches like the one pictured. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622224019773-YWKMYTX6MCNZTWDLFLV4/best+things+to+do+with+kids+DUMBO+Brooklyn Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO Jane’s Carousel, formerly Idora Park Merry-Go-Round, was built in 1922 for an amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio. When that park closed in 1984, the carousel was sold to real estate developer David Walentas, whose wife Jane we presume to be the carousel’s namesake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622222894098-XYNQ98PR2S3ILHXZ8OWI/things+to+do+DUMBO+Brooklyn Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out In 1975 it became the first carousel to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was since delisted in 1985, but our kids don't care. Rides are $2 a pop, and don’t expect to be let off the hook after just one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622222831499-DUQLFIHPZTJPNKGZTKOC/best+views+of+Manhattan+from+Brooklyn Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO DUMBO generally is great for picture taking. There are several scenic points throughout the neighborhood, and the roof of Time Out Market is one of our favorites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622220957464-DXB0LG87Y0EZZEG26CMC/things+to+do+near+Brooklyn+Bridge Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out If you’re not already beat, both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges begin and end in approximately the same area, and the pro move is to make the Foodstroll one full loop. For more details on crossing the Manhattan Bridge, check out our Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622223272362-4QID4OWMMGQ9A5XAJF5P/NYC+Ferry+to+DUMBO Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out Aside from crossing bridges, by far our favorite way to get to DUMBO is the NYC Ferry, which uses the Fulton Ferry Landing inside Brooklyn Bridge Park as its terminal. The Ferry Landing dates back to 1814, and is the site of NYC’s first steam ship service to Manhattan. These days, upon leaving you can watch both bridges recede into the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622228012521-ZFJVANTXDUO9IQF0MDTW/where+to+eat+with+kids+DUMBO Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO Time Out Market has changed the game in DUMBO. It hosts the likes of Jacob’s Pickles, Ivy Stark Mexology, Chote Miya, Wayla, and Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors just to name a few. It comes complete with a decked out Rooftop, but you can dine anywhere in the food court. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622226050367-BL6108QDUCMUPVREFQTO/best+place+to+eat+DUMBO+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out Two of our favorite things are the Street-Style Chicken Wings and Sen Chan Pad Crab Noodles from Wayla. Their Sen Chan Pad, which is basically Pad Thai with of crab meat, is prepared using a Lobster broth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1600736624399-13H9I5NE79EVYMDCOMKB/where+to+eat+near+Brooklyn+Bridge Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO The Sliders from Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors are great when you have more than one kid, or when your kid eats more than one slider. As you’d expect from anything LaFrieda, the slider patties can’t be beat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622225033444-KQ0WE8HZNO719X7ZDLDO/where+to+eat+DUMBO+Brooklyn Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out These Chicken Khurchan Frankies from Chote Miya might look like tacos, but look a little closer. They’re actually a popular Indian street food where roti is stuffed with various ingredients, in this case curried chicken. Khurchan means “to scrape”, a reference to the constant movement in the pan required to cook the chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622227174513-200HN097O6DAOUCQBMV4/best+places+to+eat+DUMBO+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out The Honey Chicken and Pickles from Jacob’s Pickles might be our favorite fried chicken at TimeOut Market. The other contestant being the Nashville Hot Chicken, also from Jacob’s Pickles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622227634286-GOO9BOO0ZZGOBTP4GJ9N/family+friendly+places+to+eat+near+Brooklyn+Bridge Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO - Make it stand out If you want to experience their hot chicken without offending a child, order it in a diluted form, like their Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese covered in blue cheese. It is mildly spicy, but our kids devour it anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604945377804-10Q9HYO6S9GM8A260FQP/best+restaurants+near+Brooklyn+Bridge Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO There is no shortage of family friendly foods, and you’ll find something for everyone, like these Sweet Potato Tots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622228158189-MB8UK18QZLQOWZANWELQ/where+to+eat+near+Brooklyn+Bridge Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO The Churros from Ivy Stark Mexology are a favorite among our kids. We’re never allowed to visit DUMBO without ordering some. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1600965835962-FHQUXDYN1MKVXXI7KYXN/where+to+picnic+DUMBO+Brooklyn Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622228606234-GDWWC379C75DV295T4A9/places+to+picnic+DUMBO+NYC Strolls - An Afternoon in DUMBO https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/indonesian-adventure monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1596563929443-FIYAZEERKFPIBXPVHOSZ/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+Beef+Rendang Strolls - Indonesian Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632175744097-ENTGN68NIN72K3R7PI55/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+oldest+church+buildings+in+Queens Strolls - Indonesian Adventure - Make it stand out Elmhurst, known as Newtown until 1890, dates back to 1652 when it was formed by a group of English Puritans from Holland. It was the second town in what is know known as Queens County, preceded only by Flushing in 1645. When the British took over New Netherlands in 1664, several Anglican Mission churches sprouted up to help propagate the religion. This English Colonial structure on present day Broadway was once home to St. James Church. Today it is the oldest remaining church building in NYC, dating back to 1736. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632175833209-7BHS8WYA4ZGRNHKI13XF/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+oldest+churches+in+Queens Strolls - Indonesian Adventure - Make it stand out Newtown was administered by England after 1664, but it maintained strong Dutch roots. In 1731, a congregation of Dutch immigrants founded The Reformed Church of Newtown. The current Greek Revival building was constructed in 1832, and thanks to its rural heritage, is one of the few remaining all wood church buildings in the city. Wooden construction in more urban areas of New York was banned as early as 1816. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630544673691-6O3TGSOLNDZ6DM0BCQZJ/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+row+houses+in+Elmhurst Strolls - Indonesian Adventure - Make it stand out A far cry from its rural past, Elmhurst is now home to single family row houses and apartment buildings. While not quite like the Landmarked Historic Districts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, the side streets are full of attractive residences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630544728243-L22PAJHKBTKUSOQUPFWJ/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Veterans+Grove+Playground Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Present day demographics are split nearly 50/50 between Hispanic and Asian. There are playgrounds around, including Veterans Grove across the street from Sky Cafe, and if you’re fortunate you may luck into a local dance fitness routine, a commonplace site in the Far East. Moore Homestead Playground on Broadway is brand new, and pretty nice as far as playgrounds go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632167608443-ED9AXYQ28WDHKLSPGTEE/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Benevolent+and+Protective+Order+of+Elks Strolls - Indonesian Adventure - Make it stand out Just two blocks down Queens Boulevard from Indo Java is the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge Number 878. The Elks, as they say, is a fraternal organization dating back to 1868, and it’s past and present members includes six US Presidents! Lodge #878 was built in 1924 in the Italian Renaissance style. It is a NYCL and on the NRHP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630543983092-VIGA7MUG5MUG7PH78RTF/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+plane+spotting Strolls - Indonesian Adventure If you are looking to go beyond Elmhurst, the best spot in NYC to watch airplanes land is a 10 minute drive. For more info, check out our Plane Spotting and Pakistani Food article. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630543882479-KJD9478TVNZPFOJJEX97/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - Indonesian Adventure - Make it stand out Flushing Meadows Corona Park and all it’s attractions are also just a 10 minute drive from Elmhurst. The Queens Zoo inside the park is walkable in less than an hour. The Unisphere (pictured) was built in 1964 for The New York World’s Fair, and the Queens Museum, Hall of Science, and Botanic Garden make Corona park fun year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632169798219-QOA9PP918H1UGK2D6VYK/outdoor+activities+Queens+-+Roosevelt+Island Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Roosevelt Island is 25 minutes from Elmhurst by car, or two stops on the F train if you can manage a bit of walking. Once home to an infamous Lunatic Asylum and Smallpox Hospital, today the island is full of parks and playgrounds, and the wildly popular Roosevelt Island Tramway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605653584451-BBFIB151VSKTAGSEMW8D/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+Lontong+Sayur Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Sky Cafe is a small family run spot with an incredibly warm and friendly staff. Their Lontong Sayur, or rice cake soup, seems to have a bit of everything. It’s a little spicy, but our kids love the Krupuk crackers which garnish the top. Ask your server for a complimentary side order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594406089951-SR46B8J2PHVRLTGN3VJV/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+Batagor Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Batagor is fried fish cake and tofu smothered in peanut sauce. Like landing on the moon and Siamese Dream, it is a pinnacle of human achievement. We typically order one for the table and one to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597435181824-24VUU32M3FRDVDP2NYAB/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+Nasi+Lemak+Rendang Strolls - Indonesian Adventure In 2017 CNN polled it’s readership and the results showed Rendang was the world’s most delicious food. This version, Nasi Lemak Rendang, combines coconut rice, anchovies, and pickled veggies with beef rendang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605653160333-1TO9OKGMNPZ9M8D4VSJV/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+Nasi+Ayam+Goreng+Sambal+Ijo Strolls - Indonesian Adventure We can’t make this stuff up. That very same CNN article listed Nasi Goreng as the second most delicious thing in the world, one spot ahead of sushi. The Nasi Ayam Goreng Sambal Ijo, which is fried chicken, not fried rice, is delicious. Kids should watch out for the sambal though. It’s fiery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605653807723-C3CJKXC9GJZ32F3054UZ/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+Nasi+Ayam+Goreng+Urap Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Nasi Ayam Goreng Urap is our favorite variation. Again the rice is steamed, not fried, and the veggies with red sambal on the side share easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605654084850-ST0UOA4MN5XQXW2FRWS9/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+Mie+Goreng Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Our favorite noodle preparation is Mie Goreng, or stir fried egg noodles. Both seafood (pictured) and beef are big hits with our kids. Kwettiaw Goreng Sapi, or stir fried flat rice noodles with beef, are also very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605661048961-B1OEZPEOIISZVG1VK41T/Indonesian+market+NYC+-+Indo+Java+Groceries Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Indo Java is an Indonesian grocery store with a small kitchen that prepares traditional Indonesian dishes to-go. For their best selection, visit on a Saturday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632164738164-OFRFQVOFAPFHRGOF8TTK/Indonesian+market+NYC+-+shelves+of+spices Strolls - Indonesian Adventure - Make it stand out They carry a good selection of Indonesian imports like sambals, spices, and pastes. They also sell dozens of all-in-one spice blends for things like Rendang and Mie Goreng. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632164572652-ZFZB332P2Z0YG4WTBNRB/Indonesian+market+NYC+-+desserts Strolls - Indonesian Adventure - Make it stand out You’ll also find traditional Indonesian desserts like Kue Lapis, or layer cake, and Klepon, or coconut balls. You might imagine eating some Indonesian sweets, especially their cakes and cookies, with a cup of tea. Indeed several of the country’s most famous desserts are vestiges of their Dutch Colonial history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601778578118-3TJEH6F3YMM557VY4IS3/Indonesian+market+NYC+-+takeout Strolls - Indonesian Adventure Their takeout, which we typically bring to a nearby playground, is some of the best home style Indonesian food in NYC. If you ask, they’ll warm up the food for you when you check out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594414878071-FBIDGFZJIO55S8Q369NR/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+happy+girls Strolls - Indonesian Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597429207021-JWN1OB5MNAVZ85F4B5L5/Indonesian+food+Queens+-+hungry+child Strolls - Indonesian Adventure https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/thai-food-paradise monthly 0.5 2023-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630531161840-UYFCUW75ASLC98YPS34J/best+Thai+food+in+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632358903471-0S624QQV002U7J917YVY/visit+a+Buddhist+Temple+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Vanaram is an active Buddhist Temple in Elmhurst, with impressive Buddha statues (including one of the iconic Reclining Buddha), and of course great portraits of the Thai monarchy. During daytime hours the Temple is open and you can walk around, just be mindful and don’t forget to remove your shoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632420248447-WITGAF1DI1WDPL110KXO/visit+a+Buddhist+Temple+New+York Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out Because it is an active place of worship, there are Monks everywhere. They’re all very warm and welcoming, just don’t challenge one to a staring contest! If you feel funny about bringing noisy kids inside, it’s perfectly fine to walk by without going in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632360294224-782S3KSR9IM27ZWZWCHI/things+to+do+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out Elmhurst (called Newtown at the time) was incorporated by the Dutch in 1652, but administered by England after 1664. However it maintained strong Dutch roots, and a congregation of Dutch immigrants built the Reformed Church of Newtown in 1731. The current Greek Revival structure was constructed in 1832, and is one of the few remaining all wood church buildings in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632175744097-ENTGN68NIN72K3R7PI55/oldest+Church+building+in+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise For an even older church, look one block to the south on Broadway. There sits the former St. James Church, an Anglican Mission church built in 1736! Today the English Colonial structure is the oldest remaining church building in NYC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630531825048-OIRMRSZQZE18HQ7REHF5/things+to+do+near+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out Back to present day, Elmhurst bears no resemblance to its quiet rural past. Once you get off the busy main drags of Broadway and Woodside Avenue, it’s a diverse residential neighborhood full of single family homes that look like this. They may not have the architectural charm of the older boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, but they’re nice nonetheless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632437988358-HQ2INM58NSWZQSOB3UHD/where+to+eat+near+Queens+Zoo Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Flushing Meadows Corona Park and all it’s attractions are just a 10 minute drive from Elmhurst. The Queens Zoo inside the park is walkable in less than an hour, and has some really cool animals. The Unisphere and Hall of Science were built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The Queens Museum was built in 1972, but has amongst its permanent collection an amazing panorama of NYC, originally built for the World’s Fair and updated constantly ever since. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630531900906-FJ9TKYSYXT9BQMNRVD72/things+to+do+with+kids+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out Going 10 minutes in the other direction you’ll find the Museum of the Moving Image, a Queens family favorite. Situated next to Kaufman Astoria Studios, the site of dozens of notable film productions over the years. Exhibits change regularly, and currently they have a huge area dedicated to the life and work of Jim Henson, plus an entire floor on the production of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632360946264-OZTKAHRYSSLAB3APMN6E/best+playgrounds+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise But if all you aspire to do is eat Thai food and let your kids run around a bit, Moore Homestead Playground was recently renovated, and is two blocks from Dek Sen and Chao Thai. It’s a good place for children to blow off some steam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594323805469-26LR2EAAGZGF68ZJJU7O/best+family+friendly+Thai+restaurants+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Dek Sen is a BYOB cash only spot with no website. Their Pink Milk and Thai Iced Tea are kid favorites, but watch out - it goes straight to their heads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597436506416-0WQPV6MACWM180L9KMZ2/best+Thai+food+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Zabb Wings are a good place to start. They’re exceptionally crispy thanks to a coating of course ground sticky rice, which Thais use the way Americans might use cornmeal. Beware, they’re spicier than they look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632423272236-IDTF4UTW70JC07CYUGY4/best+Thai+food+Elmhurst+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Nam Tok Moo (pork) and Nom Tok Neua (beef) are both blood broth soups, and they’re our two favorite noodle dishes on the menu. We tell our kids the blood broth is simply soy sauce and they lap it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632423190996-7OQLLH7HON0OGOAKDFTT/best+Thai+restaurant+Elmhurst+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise We’re addicted to Dek Sen’s Pork Chili Basil. The pork is crispy AF, and the signature sauce has pleasant heat. The server will divide it into 2 equal portions - a mild and a signature spice level. The mild is wildly popular with our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632420875469-AP7VPV97GMF5ILMV3QPA/best+Thai+restaurants+for+kids+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Chao Thai has been regarded as a top NYC restaurant for over 14 years, but still has no website. It’s cash only, BYOB, and super causal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632421297002-0KAW0EBQ75DO4R9W4N1K/best+Thai+food+Elmhurst+New+York Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Each region in the far east has a version of braised pig leg, with subtle differences in the type of vinegars used, the amount of chili, and the use of sugar. Thai Slow Cooked Pig Leg tends to be on the sweeter side, and the way our kids typically inhale it makes ordering additional food for them unnecessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632422811256-RGOB288ZE1TKGBDVN2O5/where+to+eat+Thai+food+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise We don’t usually recommend people travel for Pad Thai, but Chao Thai’s version is excellent, and it’s a great option for anyone looking to avoid heat. It’s a far cry from the more brown, sugary versions found elsewhere in NYC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632423071367-5HKO756F4Y2ERYYZY2W0/best+BYOB+Thai+restaurant+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise We can’t make a trip to Elmhurst without ordering at least one dish containing Crispy Pork. Our go-to is Pad Ped, a spicy red curry stir fry. Chao Thai also has extensive soup and salad selections, but we don’t typically make it that far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632425118360-VQQ8INN9B71IZCRGNGNK/best+Thai+market+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out Pata Market is one of several small Thai grocers in the neighborhood, and it’s our favorite for prepared food to go. They have a nice selection of salads, stir fries, and desserts, along with tons of imported Thai products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632425230306-04KJZMXF19MM69J0WUGO/best+Thai+supermarket+NYC Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out They have a variety of Thai sausage, as well as all the spices and condiments you could ask for. Very occasionally they have bins of free souvenirs for kids at the door. For this reason alone our kids named it “the best market in Elmhurst”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597356816252-K3UOZ161ZJI09NUCJWR9/best+Thai+supermarket+New+York Strolls - Thai Food Paradise Thai Thai Grocery looks more like a budget consignment shop than a market from the outside, but don’t be fooled, they sell all the curry paste, spices, Isan sausage, fish balls, and Thai snacks you could want. They also have crickets and grasshoppers if that’s your thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597356786762-YVUAPYXCKG9XT22O4X99/Thai+market+New+York Strolls - Thai Food Paradise You’ll also find Hale’s Blue Boy, a famous Thai syrup manufacturer and the secret ingredient in Thai Pink Milk. Just mix the red flavor with milk and that’s the secret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632425804050-QER4U8I1WV289WRJ9GDP/authentic+Thai+food+Elmhurst+Queens Strolls - Thai Food Paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632425861260-FUFLD3E8MKIBGPPBIZ4A/authentic+Thai+food+Elmhurst+New+York Strolls - Thai Food Paradise - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/kosher-in-the-les monthly 0.5 2023-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1664495541879-UUWE1PLZR5UET55I4K9U/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+Rueben+sandwich Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/792a2270-8512-41b3-997d-bab5ec886240/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+NYC+Ferry Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out As always, our favorite means of transportation is the NYC Ferry, and the South Brooklyn route stops at Corlears Hook in the LES. Corlears Hook itself was home to tenement filled slums in the 19th century, and well known as a center for prostitution. Working women back then would eventually become known as “hookers”. But today the area is all about great views and clean family fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/db375ef4-523c-4ac3-93e0-2354466d6bcf/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+Corlears+Hook+Park Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Corlears Hook itself was settled by a Dutch schoolteacher (Mr. Corlaer) in 1638, and five years later would become the site of a bloody massacre during a back and forth between colonists and natives know as Kieft’s War. Today there is a massive waterfront park that runs north with a promenade, ballfields, and playgrounds. The promenade is under construction at the moment so you can’t walk the entire thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/47422fa4-2633-46c9-a00d-7eb6800a9824/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+Jewish+Daily+Forward+building Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out The nearest fully functional playgrounds are inside Seward Park, which is across the street from the Jewish Daily Forward building at 175 East Broadway. The Jewish Daily Forward was a Yiddish newspaper formed in 1897 and circulated nationally for many decades. It was a socialist publication, and if you look closely, the entrance façade has reliefs of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, among others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/24c950ff-30b1-42ce-adcc-af924e5c8101/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+Jarmulowsky+Bank Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Just two blocks west at 54 Canal Street is the old Jarmulowsky Bank Building. Built in 1912, it served as the premier financial institution in the Lower East Side at a time when the neighborhood was home to the largest Jewish community the world over. Today it is a hotel, and well worth poking your head inside the hotel’s Swan Room to check out the coffered ceiling (beware you’re not allowed to take pictures). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/57c147c2-c09b-4ff4-9ce6-a7ced7c824fb/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+bike+the+Williamsburg+Bridge Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out If you want the additional exercise, you can bike between Brooklyn and the LES over the Williamsburg Bridge. The Williamsburg Bridge was the second of the four famous East River crossings (Brooklyn, Williamsburg, 59th St Queensboro, and Manhattan Brides) and was the longest suspension bridge in the world from 1903-1924. The bike lanes are safe and well marked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/642bb0ac-a91d-4d50-ab42-d0d40a95cf36/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+Tenement+Museum Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out If you’re looking for an indoor activity, the Tenement Museum offers in person tours of recreated apartments. You can choose the time period you’d like to visit, be it the Italian and Jewish era from 1880-1924, or the subsequently more recent Puerto Rican and Chinese eras. Also, the Museum at Eldridge Street offers a great self guided tour specific to the Jewish Lower East Side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/2450b639-4908-4c2b-b2d2-2503289e5747/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+Hamilton+Fish+Park Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Hamilton Fish Park was laid out in 1898 and is one of the very oldest public parks in NYC. The population density in the LES back then was ten times what it is today, and there was an urgent need to create outdoor spaces. Architects Carrere and Hastings, who were also working on the famous New York Public Library at the time, constructed the gymnasium which still stands today along the park’s western edge. The pool was added in 1936, and you can swim in the Summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/c9f3e1a1-c8c6-4f2e-9620-ef0adc055b1a/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+East+River+Park Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out The expansive East River Park stretches from north of the Williamsburg Bridge all the way back to Corlears Hook (however at the moment sections are under construction). Gazing east it’s difficult to imagine you’re standing in a place once synonymous with gangs, sweat shops, and prostitution; where generations of newly arrived immigrants toiled away at low paying jobs until they gained enough of a foothold in society to move out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/91653a0b-dbea-4958-b0c6-4e3e1a19cfcb/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+Russ+and+Daughters Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Joel Russ opened Russ and Daughters as a pushcart in 1905, and it has been in its current storefront location since 1920. Pushcarts have always been an integral part of the immigrant experience in NYC (still are today). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/29ed9161-dfed-44b4-acb1-e90de405f4f6/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+bagels+with+Lox+and+Schmear Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out They are an Appetizing store, which according to Kosher dietary laws means there is fish and dairy, but no meat. Sandwiches like the Classic Bagel and Lox and Whitefish and Baked Salmon Salad are incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/295fa54a-f630-4a02-b2ba-1d9fb9d03fe1/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+Katz%27s+Delicatessen Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Katz’s Delicatessen first opened in 1888, albeit under a different name, and is one of the oldest continually operated restaurants in the USA! Its iconic dining room has seen all manner of celebrity over the years, and has been the filming location for several blockbuster films (I’ll have what she’s having…) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/140ec22f-bd6e-4767-9a96-d9accd883dc3/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+pastrami Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out It's a Delicatessen, which according to Kosher laws means meat, but no dairy. Meats like brisket, corned beef, and pastrami come in platters or on sandwiches. Matzo Ball Soup and pickles, which come both half and full sour, are also delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/c06ca5e4-2189-4313-8824-b24813370377/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+Kossar%27s+Bagels+and+Bialys Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Kossar’s Bagels and Bialys isn’t quite as old as Russ and Daughters or Katz’s, but it isn’t far off, opening in 1936. They specialize in bialys, a type of bread brought to NYC by Jewish immigrants from Bialystok, Poland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/e2c49259-9e98-49f7-90df-808a8502f6c7/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+whitefish+salad Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Their Classic sandwiches, which they name after the various streets in the Lower East Side, are the way to go. Pictured are The Delancey, which comes with whitefish salad and pickled red onions, and the Essex Street, which has pastrami salmon and avocado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1a12d68e-257e-4504-9a7e-95c7d99013b0/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+Economy+Candy Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Economy Candy is NYC’s oldest full time candy shop, opening here in 1937. There isn’t anything particularly kosher about candy (that we know of), but it is a very popular place to visit, with giant whirly pops and chocolate by the pound available for sale at all times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/c362cfcd-b46d-49e6-b3b6-9e19f257c376/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+Essex+Market Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Across the street from the original Essex Market is the new Essex Market. It’s a far cry from the old 1930s market, which was originally constructed to clear nearby Orchard Street of street vendors. Today dozens of the city’s most popular eateries are represented with stalls all under the same roof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/8a29f71b-fff6-452d-bc68-d442adae72db/things+to+do+in+the+Lower+East+Side+-+go+for+a+bike+ride Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/a4397c1b-7216-4341-936b-06453a956fb4/kosher+food+lower+east+side+-+Kossar%27s+Bialys Strolls - Kosher In The LES - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/dim-sum-and-the-manhattan-bridge monthly 0.5 2023-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624117212941-78N6EX0C98NSBHLX0RS9/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Dim+Sum Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621902977304-ROD3DDF4Z4M42LXUB9CK/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+walk+Manhattan+Bridge Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge The Manhattan Bridge the Brooklyn Bridge’s longer, louder, and less touristy younger sibling. It has a spacious walking path, uncrowded and safe. Completed in 1909, it was the third of NYC’s four toll free brides to connect Manhattan to Long Island (Brooklyn and Queens). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621902835663-40L7X0U0FMUK6C3WLN3O/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+roof+graffiti Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge - Make it stand out The bridge offers spectacular views of lower Manhattan and Midtown, as well as some great NYC roof art. In general the streets of Chinatown are littered with iconic NYC imagery, so bring your camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623199224181-BFKTGOPYWO1CPOJ3HN4Q/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+-+Division+Street Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge - Make it stand out Manhattan’s Chinatown is the oldest of NYC’s nine Chinese ethnic enclaves, and has the highest concentration of ethnic Chinese in the Western Hemisphere. Famous streets include Mott, Bayard, Pell, and of course Canal, but you can get a sense for things all over the neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623197413765-04FGCT55GOEIR75MR48R/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Chinese+fan Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge The entrance to the bridge on the Manhattan side will put you smack in the thick of things, and there’s no shortage of stimulation for kids on every block. Remember, everything in Chinatown is negotiable, so don’t be afraid to ask for discounts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623199136712-PZ3NYBLJTKEZVF986496/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Chinese+wet+market Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge - Make it stand out Unofficially there are two areas, a Cantonese speaking section west of Bowery and a Mandarin speaking section east of Bowery. But practically speaking, there’s plenty of action on the streets no matter where you are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623200005849-LZCWIUXKRXMO59NP3HYR/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Columbus+Park Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge - Make it stand out Columbus Park, formerly Five Points Park, was once the most dangerous place in NYC, as memorialized in Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York. Today it’s a popular meeting spot for locals to play mahjong, checkers, and practice tai chi. The statue at the north end is of of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, first president of the Republic of China. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623199660662-L5310HO18EQ1FQSQTV63/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Triumphal+Arch+and+Colonnade Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge The Triumphal Arch and Colonnade at the Manhattan entrance to the bridge was completed in 1915 and is one of three remaining triumphal arches in NYC. Our kids were only moderately interested in the Greek Revival masterpiece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623199918196-G7OU7IMGCAIJPLC76R5V/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+cross+the+Manhattan+Bridge Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge Unlike the Brooklyn Bridge which has no subway tracks, several trains cross the Manhattan Bridge every few minutes. It gets loud when subways pass by, but our kids don’t mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1611525581985-H8FJ2FL8PPFWLTSF7Q1V/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+eat+Dim+Sum Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge Golden Unicorn is a famous Chinatown spot and pioneer of Cantonese banquet hall style Dim Sum. It’s centrally located near the entrance of the Manhattan Bridge and Chatham Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594174224598-JFCIMFJDOABGZ6ET1DJA/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+order+dim+Sum Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge All their steamed menu items like Shrimp Sui Mai, Pork Buns, and Shrimp Rice Rolls are dependable winners. Cart service Dim Sum is traditionally eaten at lunch (or for breakfast), and their busiest hours are earlier in the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602526819577-RP44HFJ7CTPEUTUWLE2U/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Nom+Wah+Tea+Parlor Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge The iconic Nom Wah Tea Parlor has both indoor and outdoor dining. FYI waits are shorter later in the day. The Pan Fried Pork Dumplings are a family favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602526988894-VHKVFK4ZWC4Y623HA68M/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Dim+Sum+meal Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge The food, which is made to order, takes just a few minutes longer than its cart service contemporaries. Pork Buns, Shrimp Siu Mai, and Chicken Feet are great ways to spend $5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597263078818-WDE1QRTEA4NSY68HSL5N/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Dim+Sum+feast Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge Dim Sum Go Go is another great made to order spot right next to the central, bustling Kimlau Square. The square is a memorial to Benjamin Kimlau, a Chinese-American bomber pilot killed in WW2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1614548811928-5AUE75SD9JHQF1IQEE9Y/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+eat+dumplings Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge The Dim Sum platters are a good way to sample the dumplings. The Crab Meat, Curry Beef, and Roast Duck dumplings are our three favorites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623261949343-U5ZIWER29K689PTZM8G9/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Wah+Fung+No+1+Fast+Food Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge Wah Fung is the best Cantonese takeout spot in Chinatown. We know technically this isn’t Dim Sum, but it’s a great option if you just want to grab food and keep things moving. They serve four things - Roast Pork (char siu), Roast Pig (pork belly), Roast Duck, and Roast Chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623262017696-TWBV1J8CKYHVV4AN0RUJ/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+eat+takeout+in+park Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge Most people will tell you to order the Roast Pork, which is very good, but our favorite is the crispy Roast Pig. You’ll need to wait in line most hours of the day, but once you get your food, Hester St Park is right across the street, and there are plenty of benches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624120579573-4S74T57Z1O948NT9BMGZ/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+Chinatown+Ice+Cream+Factory Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge - Make it stand out Some historians believe ice cream was invented in the Mongol Empire and China about 800 years ago. We have no opinion on that, but do know Chinatown Ice Cream Factory has been making NYC’s best Chinese Ice Cream for 40 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624120841889-7MZ2FN757DJ0UFTAJPN8/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+eat+Chinese+Ice+Cream Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge - Make it stand out They have plenty of traditional American options, but we like trying the Asian stuff, like Black Sesame, Durian, and Red Bean flavors. It’s a perfect end to an epic Foodstroll! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1597265585341-MDI2KXXMUHHU5P3L6MTO/best+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+try+Dim+Sum Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616101596742-84WYUEU4R8MCN84NM5FY/fun+things+to+do+Chinatown+NYC+-+cross+the+Manhattan+Bridge Strolls - Dim Sum and the Manhattan Bridge https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/little-dominican-republic-day-trip monthly 0.5 2023-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630199167731-KRTXX6KC7KMR83NTBD3C/best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+breakfast+platter Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609952547886-1KJOTNPTGZ9IM0WTXIE4/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+George+Washington+Bridge Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip Fort Tryon Park sits on a steeply perched 67 acres of upper Manhattan that was once a military fort occupied by the British during the Revolution. General Sir William Tryon, for which it is named, was the final British governor of colonial New York. It was designed between 1931-1935 by the children of Frederick Law Olmsted, architect of Central and Prospect Parks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609891004904-VBY1D1LSVP7SHWHBLJTQ/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+The+Met+Cloisters Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip The Cloisters was built by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1935 to house a medieval art collection amassed by sculptor and art dealer George Grey Barnard. The collection was eventually purchased and donated to the Met by John D. Rockefeller, Jr, who also donated the land for Fort Tryon Park to NYC. We’re far from experts on medieval art, but even our young kids, who don’t typically have much patience for these sorts of things, agree that the mostly 11th-14th century works and artifacts are beautiful. The building itself was designed like an 11-12th century Romanesque church, with a large medieval courtyard in the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/229de0ec-e012-4126-9830-bb31a1657c6a/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+Best+sledding+in+Manhattan Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip Fort Tryon Park is fun anytime of year, but when it snows you’ll find the best sledding in NYC. Just outside The Cloisters there is a wide open, uncrowded hill where kids (and adults) can catch 30-45 second long rides. In warmer months you can enjoy the miles of footpaths, many with views of the Hudson River and Palisades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609891119319-GPCK3JIQL6XW9A9EKZIL/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+Little+Red+Lighthouse Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip The Little Red Lighthouse in Fort Washington Park is a great piece of NYC history, much of it fictionalized in the 1942 children's book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge. The park itself offers spectacular views of the GW, Hudson River, and New Jersey. The best entrance is the pedestrian bridge at the west end of 181st Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609891230986-NUMMWX2Y77FFC5XLDDFY/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+J.+Hood+Wright+Park Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip If all you want to do however is snap a quick pic of the GW Bridge, head to J. Hood Wright Park. It has a playground, an observation platform, and it’s one block from Malecon and La Rosa. The location features prominently in Lin Manuel Miranda’s new musical In The Heights, but we were here first ;) Pardon Eduard in this picture. He has frostbite… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1a4f4876-d793-4d33-a7f3-977b60fb655d/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+United+Palace Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip Across the street from Malecon is the United Palace, one of five historic Loew's Wonder Theatres dating back to the 1920s. It was designed by famous theater architect Thomas Lamb, who drew inspiration from Indian architecture during the Mughal Empire (16th-18th century). The Palace is truly reminiscent of an era when the theater experience was considered more important than the shows themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624291385926-D7EP1R2TP0GN24MGZW2A/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+High+Bridge+Park Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip - Make it stand out High Bridge Park runs along the Harlem River on Washington Heights’ east border. The High Bridge, which connects Washington Heights to the Bronx, is NYC’s oldest bridge (1848) and was built as part of the Old Croton Aqueduct, NYC’s first sophisticated water delivery system. Crossing the bridge gives you fantastic views of the river and High Bridge Water Tower, the historic site of an old NYC reservoir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1635271770278-T32KO4CDJ3J6XYVYYYQ2/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+Hispanic+Society+of+America Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip - Make it stand out If you can make it down to 156th St, Audubon Terrace is a very worthwhile place to visit. It houses several cultural institutions, like the Hispanic Society of America, home to the most important collection of Iberian art and literature outside of Europe. The eight Beaux Arts buildings constituting the Terrace were commissioned by Archer Milton Huntington in 1907, designed by his cousin Charles Pratt Huntington, and elaborated upon by his famous wife, Anna Hyatt Huntington. The latter executed several sculptures of significant Iberian figures, including our favorite Spanish literary icon, Don Quixote. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/b680a8f9-5e38-40f0-99cd-66cc5896b1aa/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Combinado+Mofongo Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip Malecon is our favorite overall Dominican restaurant in NYC. They fancy themselves the Kings of Roast Chicken, but if you’ve never been, we recommend starting with Mofongo. The Combinado allows you to choose two proteins, like Chicharron and Longaniza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609887610262-FUUEGIOU2BQ88PAVPTAQ/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Parillada+Mariscos Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip The Parrilladas, or combination platters, are the best way to sample a variety of Dominican flavors. The Mariscos comes with prawns, shrimp, squid, and fish. It’s incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609887693545-FHE47J28KHY3UAGO7E27/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Parillada+de+Carne Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip The Parrillada de Carne is their meat option and comes with chicken, skirt steak, pork chops, and Dominican sausage. They even throw a few shrimp on top, which we very much appreciate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/c34a87fa-7548-4de3-9233-6d8a2c869c96/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Seafood+platter Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip They have daily lunch specials popular with families, and an encyclopedic menu that covers all three meals, and a lively vibe. On weekends you can hear Latin music playing from the sidewalk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609801636844-84LJFKGLWYK3TPVGGJSD/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Mofongo+con+Camarones Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip Casa Del Mofongo is the place to go when you want the DR’s favorite dish. Their menu is long and distinguished, but our favorite thing is the Mofongo con Camarones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609801583452-BYXQ35SMS28DBDMZFZCM/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Mofongo+con+Chicharron Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip If Dominican food is on your mind, it’s probably because of these. Mofongo Con Chicharron comes with giant pieces of fried pork belly as well as little bits mashed up inside the mofongo itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609800741554-RSULVBTN33MCZOPZTN51/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Roast+Chicken Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip As is the case at any Dominican restaurant, Roast Chicken features prominently, and usually comes with rice and beans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609800963881-0GQIGMZXYKWR1TNG6OO6/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+family+friendly+restaurant Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip Elaborate presentations aside, our kids find Dominican food irresistible, and the Casa Del Mofongo’s huge indoor space is welcoming, fun, and comfy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609873449352-2EP3CN72JK5S6GB708X2/Best+Dominican+food+Washington+Heights+-+Best+Dominican+market Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip La Rosa Fine Foods is our favorite market in Washington Heights. They sell a bunch of Spanish and Latin specialties, including Chorizo, Linguica, and Dominican Longaniza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609873496668-11UUWDF44NBB1UMJ2D8G/Best+market+Washington+Heights Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip They also carry lots of organic poultry, and the fresh seafood section is nice and really well priced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1609961860110-8L5YZSRHOWX7LDTG3MN7/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+Hudson+River Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/f4698649-6740-4761-afe8-9781f48e1f54/Washington+Heights+neighborhood+guide+-+best+place+to+sled+NYC Strolls - Little Dominican Republic Day Trip https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/destination-clinton-hill monthly 0.5 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1660328033722-2VHAGDG4LYZ809VMFMNC/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+Fort+Greene+Park Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/75940e2d-18b9-4040-9308-e716154f96a9/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+Barclays+Center Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out If you’re coming from other parts of the city, you’ll likely arrive at the Barclays Center, aka “The House that J Built.” It is adjacent to the Brooklyn Academy of Music Historic District, a five minute walk to the Fort Greene Historic District, or a ten minute walk to the Clinton Hill Historic District. You should visit all three on your stroll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/ba03c2f3-e94a-449f-9a69-4c3985e266e0/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+Williamsburgh+Savings+Bank Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out Across the street from the Barclays Center at One Hanson Place is the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, one of Brooklyn’s most iconic structures. Constructed in 1929, it was Brooklyn’s tallest building until 2010 (81 years). The neo-Romanesque structure remains one of the world’s tallest four sided clock towers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/8b7fb203-b58a-4586-a166-2fd31181a012/Clinton+Hill+neighborhood+guide+-+Brooklyn+Academy+of+Music Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out The Brooklyn Academy of Music is just up the block from the Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower. BAM, Brooklyn’s oldest performance art venue, dates back to 1861 (current building 1908). Both buildings belong to the very small Brooklyn Academy of Music Historic District, which along with the nearby Hanson Place Baptist Church, was developed around 1860. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623454225784-PONWWLZWIG6HN9HAB3PI/things+to+do+Fort+Greene+Brooklyn Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out Walk another few blocks and you’ll arrive in The Fort Greene Historic District, which occupies the blocks east and south of the park. Constructed between 1840 and 1890, it is one of the oldest architectural neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The area was given its name in the 20th century, prior to which it was considered to be the middle class section of greater Clinton Hill. The homes are fine examples of all the Revival styles popular at the time, and it’s a good place to stroll before or after a meal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603217925079-O4NH7ITKR8A482QPX4CJ/things+to+do+near+Barclays+Center Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill Fort Greene Park, formerly an active military fort during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, was converted into a public park by the City of Brooklyn in 1867. Although it was designed by famous architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the men responsible for Central and Prospect Park, it is much smaller than its siblings. You can easily walk around it in minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623445198563-VC0RBSEL5SHEX1W46WZH/things+to+do+Fort+Greene+Park Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out Olmsted and Vaux designed the park with a crypt in the middle for soldiers who died in captivity during the Revolution aboard British prison ships. Eventually a larger monument was constructed, and in 1908 the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument was unveiled. The urn at the top of the 149 foot column symbolizes the presence of human remains. It is estimated 12,000 prisoners died aboard ships anchored in Wallabout Bay during the Revolution, only a small fraction of whose remains were ever formally interred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/dcae3795-b73c-41dd-b877-3a5b8a2400ce/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+view+of+Williamsburgh+Savings+Bank Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out From the top of the hill inside the park, you can look back at the clock tower to maintain your sense of direction. Fort Greene Park is about equidistant from the Barclays Center to the middle of the Clinton Hill Historic District, which should be your next destination! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/7fc4263f-60cf-4ad2-9812-e9d4a54a175a/Clinton+Hill+neighborhood+guide+-+mansions+along+Clinton+Ave Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill In the 19th century, the area we now call Clinton Hill was home to many of New York’s wealthiest residents. Specifically the freestanding mansions along Clinton and Washington Avenues belonged to people like Charles Pratt, a partner at Standard Oil, who decided to build one mansion on Clinton Ave for each of his six sons. He also founded the nearby Pratt Institute in 1887, and to this day is one of Brooklyn’s wealthiest residents of all time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/2ec4f2ae-faa6-496e-8cd5-34108cec28b9/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+Moritz+Dekalb+Market Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill Dekalb Market Hall is one of several excellent food halls in NYC with over a dozen vendors selling eclectic dishes from all over the world. The entrances are deceptively not on Dekalb Ave, and are instead around the back Albee Square W, or on Flatbush Ave closer to Willoughby. But things like the Dutch Fries from Moritz are worth a little confusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/2c8399a7-0d56-4a73-8b3a-4d82229182ef/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+Kotti+Berliner+Dekalb+Market Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill The food hall has a bunch of vendors we’ve included in previous foodstrolls, including the famous Arepa Lady from Queens, and Kotti Berliner Doner from Industry City. Kotti serves Berlin style Turkish Doner Kebab, made famous by turkish immigrants to Germany in the 1970s. Today the equivalent of $3 billion of doner kebab are sold annually in Germany! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/744fc67d-6ff5-49a8-850c-d390e6310ae7/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+Katz%27s+Deli+Dekalb+Market Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out When it comes to NYC restaurant royalty, tough to argue anything trumps Katz’s Delicatessen. The iconic Jewish deli dates back to the 19th century, and has seen more celebrities, politicians, and athletes then perhaps anywhere on earth! The “I’ll have what she’s having” Rueben was made famous in When Harry Met Sally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/36a72a60-e303-4adc-9293-3e851ea3d3d2/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+BK+Jani+Dekalb+Market Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out The lineup at Dekalb is basically a Who’s Who of popular NYC vendors, and we’re not going to list them all. But names like Eight Turn Crepe, Fat Fowl, Hana Noodles, and BK Jani (pictured) should resonate with many New Yorkers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/2e8d9aea-27ba-4005-8d0b-852030884f34/Clinton+Hill+neighborhood+guide+-+Osteria+Brooklyn Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out Osteria Brooklyn is our favorite sit down restaurant in Clinton Hill, and one of our favorite Italian spots in all of NYC, which is saying something… We’d order things like the Beef Tartare and Polpo Al Carbone again and again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/b7e5df97-a226-4ea4-b517-3fdf539ff289/Clinton+Hill+neighborhood+guide+-+best+pizza Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out They’re wood oven pizzas come in all shapes and sizes, and some resemble middle eastern flatbreads as much as they do New York style pizza. The Salsiccia Piccante, or spicy sausage pie, is a family favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/d01fdffc-044b-40b9-9224-45b95a94b362/Clinton+Hill+neighborhood+guide+-+Crab+Ravioli+Osteria+Brooklyn Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out It is very difficult for us not to order Crab Ravioli when its on a menu, and we generally get the Crab Ravioli and Pisellini at Osteria. However we should also mention the Fettuccini Osteria, their house special, is a must order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1ea42049-61c5-4fbd-8f1a-2e83b327cb99/Clinton+Hill+neighborhood+guide+-+ice+cream Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill - Make it stand out Overall Osteria is on the upscale side of things for hungry kids, but its still Brooklyn, family friendly, and pretty affordable considering the level of food. The restaurant itself is also beautiful, spacious, and fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/d3ea1d70-01b4-4596-b475-0854ba6b0158/Clinton+Hill+neighborhood+guide+-+cute+child+at+Dekalb+Market Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/f1c247ae-bd32-4196-8334-7f1c4e5e7000/Fort+Greene+neighborhood+guide+-+Eight+Turn+Crepe+Dekalb+Market Strolls - Destination Clinton Hill https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/10-best-ethnic-supermarkets-in-nyc monthly 0.5 2022-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1614637649489-V5GMWW68P3JW73CR166F/best+international+markets+NYC+-+Chinese+Market Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633484341234-CG0JR1SOELNQPFU8EK57/best+international+markets+NYC+-+Tashkent+Market Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC Tashkent Supermarket, as you may have guessed, is an Uzbek market selling hot and cold foods from across Central Asia and the former USSR. They prepare every kind of salad imaginable, like Russian Vinegret, and a half dozen versions of Olivier Salad. Other prepared foods from across Europe and Central Asia include Chicken Bekti, Chicken Kiev, and Potato Zrazy. They also fresh bake regional Soviet treats, like Blinis, cakes, and Syrniki. As featured in The Central Asian Experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615487131656-K3FFT7KPSMTYC9F26NCC/best+international+markets+NYC+-+Sahadi%27s+Brooklyn Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC Sahadi’s has been everyone’s favorite Middle Eastern market since it opened on Atlantic Ave in 1948. They carry a wide range of imports, as well as excellent prepared foods to go. Their recently launched Industry City location has all the same great prepared foods and imports, but also comes complete with a full bar and huge outdoor dining space where exceptional made to order Lebanese dishes and cocktails are served. As featured in An Afternoon in Industry City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1610500609528-DL7E9VENTDBDPS2BTK3L/best+Greek+food+Astoria+-+imported+cheeses Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC Titan Foods is famous among Greeks in NYC, and with anyone in Queens looking for delicious takeout. They have a buffet, bakery, and deli, in addition to amazing prepared foods like marinated Octopus straight from the mainland. Greek cheeses like Feta and Graviera, and pastries like Baklava, Melitinia, and Pasteli are abundant. Other products include Olive Oils, Doulmas, Spanakopita, and Greek beer and wine. As featured in Athens to Astoria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1605834384141-O2OBSC12MJU4T3SJR6U0/best+Korean+market+New+York Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC H Mart was originally a Korean supermarket, but now it’s a national Asian chain. The outpost in Koreatown focuses exclusively on Korean products. The meat department offers pre sliced cuts, like short rib (Galbisal), brisket (Chadolbagi), and pork belly (Samgyeopsal), and the refrigerated section has not just Kimchee, but all manner of pickled vegetables. The junk food section is enormous and packed with flavors Americans might consider XXTRA Flamin' Hot. As featured in Krazy Korean Christmas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615322744948-7OU6B121BZ70WQW7GJ4O/best+international+markets+NYC+-+Mi+Tierra+Supermarket Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC Mi Tierra is a chain of Latin Supermarkets where isles are categorized by country. They have it all - think hundreds of varieties of hot sauce, fresh cactus, and chorizo from almost every country in Central and South America. The butcher and produce departments are particularly impressive, offering exotic cuts of meat and plenty of dried chilies. Most locations sell the same great stuff, but parking is easiest along Northern Boulevard. As featured in Jackson Heights Food Crawl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1601063695446-1HZS9FVGE7GZ4864XYP1/best+Halal+market+Brooklyn+-+Balady+Market Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC Balady is the best Halal supermarket in NYC that we know of. They carry a huge variety of Middle Eastern products, and the bakery and butcher are both excellent. Deserts like Baklava, Halawet el Jibn, and Znoud al-sit are made fresh on premises, and don’t be surprised to see several goats hanging from the ceiling at the butcher. As featured in Beirut in Bay Ridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604450405263-YLW9ZHL74S5O5SJNE6TO/where+to+buy+Brazilian+products+NYC Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC Rio Market is the best Brazilian supermarket in NYC. They sell everything from fresh Picanha to imported frozen fish straight from the Amazon River. Their list of traditional Brazilian products, like Pimenta Malagueta, Azeite de Dendê, Pão de Queijo, and Catupiry goes on and on. They also have a fabulous buffet, and a refrigerator full of treats like Brigadeiros and Beijinhos. They even have a travel agency in the back if you want to do more than just shop Brazilian! As featured in Brazilian Adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615323490896-5K9RAJPDKP57FT6RC1PF/best+international+markets+NYC+-+NetCost+Market Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC NetCost is a chain of markets in the greater NYC area selling Russian and other European and Eastern European imports and prepared foods. Their buffet is one of our favorite to-go lunch moves near Coney Island, but the thing that keeps us coming back are the 40+ types of caviar and smoked fish, many of which are priced at small fractions of what you’d pay elsewhere. Our favorite location is the one on Brighton Beach Ave, just two blocks from the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1614646954705-RB5H36U1ZGOUT0NNZ5K0/best+international+markets+NYC+-+La+Bella+Marketplace Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC La Bella is the best Italian supermarket in NYC, and expats come from near and far to fulfill their Italian grocery needs. Everything is first rate. The deli makes Fresh Mozzarella and Caciocavallo that it uses in their excellent Pizza, Calzones, and Stromboli. The prepared foods section is an Italian paradise, with Octopus Salad, Veal Pizzaiola, and Eggplant Parmigiana. The bakery churns out Cannoli and Panna Cotta. Our favorite food item is their giant Sicilian Arancini al Ragù, and they even carry cleaning products like Italian soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent! As featured in Dyker Heights Christmas Lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615323841386-ECMYXSU0FQBEYUPGC4GB/best+international+markets+NYC+-+Fei+Long+Supermarket Strolls - 10 Best Ethnic Supermarkets in NYC Fei Long is our number one ethnic supermarket in NYC, and something every New Yorker should experience at least once. It’s a massive, wide open retail market that’s hard to put into words. The seafood department has frogs and soft shelled turtles, the frozen section has over one hundred different types of dumplings, buns, and fish balls, and the condiment section alone is bigger than most supermarkets. They even sell Chinese cooking utensils like woks and tea pots. Located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Chinatown, there are several excellent Dim Sum spots nearby, like Pacificana and East Harbor Seafood Palace. The parking lot out back is free if you spend more than $30 inside. Fei Long means “Flying Dragon” in Cantonese, and there is more than one Fei Long in NYC. The one we’re recommending is on 64th St/8th Ave in the southeast corner of Sunset Park. https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/vegan-in-prospect-heights monthly 0.5 2022-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630004745132-6QHI7RYRR1VYQSOTQRGL/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bnear%2BProspect%2BPark Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632440861488-3EZY24BQIGVCP3ZJCPFX/things+to+do+Prospect+Heights+-+Prospect+Heights+Historic+District Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights The streets adjoining Vanderbilt near Grand Army Plaza are packed with 1890s Brownstones, Limestones, and Row Houses rivaling those anyplace in NYC. Built in a variety of Neo-classical styles, each block has a distinctly different design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1632440900317-YGJ07P8WNGJ3Q3W5LP9G/things+to+do+Prospect+Heights+-+beautiful+row+houses Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights Although the neighborhood is relatively small, the Prospect Heights Historic District is the fifth largest historic district in all of NYC. It’s also recognized federally in the United States’ National Register of Historic Places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603926473620-GGUJHSSXI4TKUXU6KLQI/things+to+do+Prospect+Heights+-+Bailey+Fountain Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights The Bailey Fountain sits in the middle of Grand Army Plaza, and it’s the first thing you’ll see when approaching Prospect Park from Vanderbilt Ave. The Plaza has several monuments, memorials, and statues, including one for JFK that dates back to 1965, two years after his assassination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603848862728-UT3Z7ZE5DBU61YXMZL2L/things+to+do+Prospect+Heights+-+Soldiers%27+and+Sailors%27+Arc Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights The next thing you’ll see is the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arc, a tribute “To the Defenders of the Union” during the Civil War. It’s location was intended by the architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux to be the main entrance to Prospect Park. Olmsted actually played a major role in the War, orchestrating medical services for the Union Army. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630004083334-XPD5QJ3I4C78ZQ7YFUJF/things+to+do+Prospect+Heights+-+Brooklyn+Museum Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights - Make it stand out Just east of Grand Army Plaza is the Brooklyn Museum. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style by the venerable architecture firm of McKim, Mead, and finished in 1895, it was intended to be the largest museum in the world at a time when the City of Brooklyn was competing with New York City for global prominence. Just three years later in 1898 the two cities would be consolidated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603817795541-8G6KNNZH1OA63NYAFD65/things+to+do+Prospect+Heights+-+Endale+Arch Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights Upon entering the Prospect Park, you’ll want to keep an eye out for its five famous arches. The Endale Arch, dating back to 1868, recently underwent a five year restoration, and the results are stunning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603849144883-BKZVPU46QHKFOHK0OPM4/things+to+do+Prospect+Heights+-+Boathouse Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights A bit further in, the Boathouse on the Lullwater of the Lake in Prospect Park, as it’s known, is one of our favorite places to meet friends for an afternoon. The Italian Renaissance structure was built in 1904 by architects Helmle & Huberty, proteges of the aforementioned McKim, Mead, and White. The architects designed it to resemble the original Pennsylvania Station (1910). The station was demolished in 1968, but the boathouse should stick around for a while, being on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618865223438-DVHM98JBKDDWDB6SJ7CA/things+to+do+with+kids+in+Prospect+Park Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights The Prospect Park Zoo makes for a great beginning or end to any Prospect Park related adventure. It’s small, inexpensive, and in-season the Prospect Park Carousel, which dates back to 1912, operates right next door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603819930380-I31QE5QNRX9BHARYCF0V/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+Little+Cupcake+Bakeshop Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights Little Cupcake Bakeshop is a well known café, once said to be home of the “Best Chocolate Cake in the U.S.” by Food and Wine magazine. Pictured is their Vegan Raspberry Coconut Almond Bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603819974037-IMLU55QK1D2CCWXLZAXE/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+Vegan+Salted+Caramel+Bar Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights They have lots of Vegan options, including cupcakes, doughnuts, cookies, and this Vegan Salted Caramel Bar. Their coffee and espresso aren’t bad either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603820485864-07GR662Y7F8OEW8XPLOM/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+American+Vegan Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights We're far from experts on vegan food, but do know more than average about food generally, and the food at American Vegan is friggin delicious. The BBQ Bacon Burger is our favorite thing. It’s neither burger, nor bacon, but the Waffle Fries are real. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603820213899-7MU447CKOAK60V7052LI/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+chicken+nuggets Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights Even if they’re not technically chicken, a nugget is a nugget, and kids love them. Other non chicken menu items include the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603844997717-7E2TEZE6RO18QQV3BB9Z/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+Maya+Taqueria Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights Maya Taqueria prepares California style Mexican dishes, and while they aren’t a vegan restaurant, each section of the menu has a vegan option. Guacamole, which we think is vegan by nature (bear with us we’re learning), is a great way to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603844846168-A809Y1IX3A8S4SP7U9NQ/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+Burrito+with+Fire+Roasted+Corn Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights Substitute a “Special Veggie” for meat in any of their menu items, and so long as you don’t smear it with sour cream, which our kids tried to do, it is 100% vegan. Our favorite is the Burrito with Fire Roasted Corn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603844425576-UBI7LP4C4K2CXJTOYA3J/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+Ample+Hills+Creamery Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights Ample Hills Creamery started in Brooklyn and is now a nationally famous artisanal ice cream brand. They always have a few vegan options at their retail locations, including several different sorbets, like mango. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603844451858-KY6P6QWU1CFXIKV3M2EJ/best+Vegan+Ice+Cream+in+Brooklyn Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights The Fudge (right) is also Vegan, made with coconut milk and other non-dairy ingredients. We apologize that the Cookies and Cream (left) is not. That’s the flavor he wanted and there was nothing to be done about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603820434117-27J1DOCVCYZ0UTFSKKZ7/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+best+Vegan+burgers+Brooklyn Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603820347996-SIMQMAKC5GTRNM6BWL3Q/vegan+Prospect+Heights+-+family+friendly+Vegan+restaurants Strolls - Vegan in Prospect Heights https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/jackson-heights-food-crawl monthly 0.5 2022-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630005773197-P0ZUHMT9PF824U6HGBH5/guide+to+Jackson+Heights+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1600385248532-VU57RNF6JE4VI1WW607R/best+food+trucks+Jackson+Heights+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl We like starting at the Junction Blvd 7 train station because from there the crawl is one big loop. But from the Roosevelt Ave – Jackson Heights subway station you could still more or less start and end in the same spot. Both stations put you on Roosevelt Ave, which is a lot of fun if you can handle the noise from the overhead train. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618435161300-0RT02SWP7X8F0OOAIZB7/food+trucks+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Junction Blvd and Warren St are the heart of Jackson Heights’ food truck scene, and there’s always plenty of action outside. Food carts and moveable BBQs line the corners of the intersections, and a few bucks goes a long way here. But you’ll find random street vendors all over the neighborhood selling things like quesadillas, empanadas, and obviously tacos, so don’t fill up too quickly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618853124567-735SQOSPR4OMBTSYHL1Y/things+to+do+near+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Food isn’t the only thing for sale on the street. You can find all manner of religious ornamentation in the botanicas and candelarias along Roosevelt Ave. In other words, there’s a lot to see, so just pick and choose which places you want to visit and enjoy one of NYC’s most interesting neighborhoods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633373590102-F5EQGFMHS47KXGNPMU7R/Jackson+Heights+Historic+District Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl - Make it stand out The Jackson Heights Historic District was developed from 1910-1950 and is one of the earliest neighborhoods to introduce “garden apartments”, six story block wide apartment complexes that focus on large interior courtyards. You can’t see the courtyards from the street, but the Georgian, Tudor, Gothic, Italian Renaissance, and Romanesque facades are on full display. For an especially pleasant experience, stroll along 34th Avenue between 78th and 88th street, a section that is closed to traffic 7days/week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1633385735503-BKJT1L0BBSQ84UEML2DW/things+to+do+Jackson+Heights+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl - Make it stand out The JHHD, along with other Queens neighborhoods like Forest Hills, was one of the first planned communities in NYC. In addition to the remarkable residential architecture, all the public buildings and commercial thoroughfares were planned and designed in consultation with the Queensborough Corporation, the original developer. The neo-Georgian Post Office (1937) is a prime example, and it’s right across the street from Arepa Lady! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618435053045-0Y5AHLGJ9N3O1UG3BBGS/things+to+do+in+Flushing+Meadows+Corona+Park Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl If you wish to make it an all day affair, Flushing Meadows Corona Park is one of our favorite places to stroll around. The Queens Zoo can be done in 45 minutes, and the Queens Museum and Hall of Science are good indoor options. The park itself, home to the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fair, is reason enough to visit Queens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1627595464008-Y7OR2L1A2S28KSM4H1QH/best+food+trucks+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl The collection of food trucks beneath the Junction Blvd 7 train stop and on Warren St resemble an Ecuadorian feria, or local street fair. Guatita, an Ecuadorian Tripe Stew, is traditional feria fare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604238000776-OWR6TD2IPSB43J3AULHM/best+food+trucks+Jackson+Heights+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Empanadas are classic Latin American street food, and the food trucks and street vendors along Warren Street prepare some of the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594488137380-JOGRQAIMRC9ZPATSTJ1K/IMG_3158+%282%29.JPG Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Vallecito Bakery is a Mexican bakery specializing in all kinds of Pan Dulce, or Mexican sweet bread. Every time we visit our kids comment on how good it smells. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604238101056-F53VINYURWKJCDFZWDI3/Best+Mexican+Bakeries+New+York Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl For a traditional Mexican experience, go with Pan de Muerto, or Bread of the Dead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618347994483-VCQZI97FJY7TW8HOPIHU/Best+tacos+Jackson+Heights+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Taco Veloz is a legit taco spot on Roosevelt Ave. There are several of the same name nearby and not all of them are related, but we stand by the location at the corner of 86th Street. The Campechano (chorizo and beef) is our favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618347851727-CFAR9QBFQTEMPD622T3A/best+tacos+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl The Al Pastor (spicy pork), Carne, and Pollo are also very good, and if you live in some cruel reality where you must choose between them, make it the Carne. FYI, if you don’t want to eat standing up, they recently opened a brick and mortar location on Roosevelt Ave between Junction Blvd and 97th St. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615319924906-9T1E4TIHXEH4GRT8Q9AU/Best+Latin+Supermarket+NYC Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Mi Tierra is a chain of Latin Supermarkets where isles are categorized by country. They have it all - think hundreds of varieties of hot sauce, chorizo and cheese from almost every country in Central and South America, and exotic cuts of meat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1615319820949-11G0KA7TV9RDG2B69647/Best+Latin+Supermarket+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl The produce department is particularly impressive, offering hard to find fruits, fresh cactus, and plenty of dried chilies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604238800847-ZGBU0NGL7EO66VAZVB93/Best+Mexican+food+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl La Esquina Del Camaron Mexicano is a street side window serving Mexican seafood from the back of a bodega. Mexican Cocktails made them famous and are basically the love child of ceviche and gazpacho. If you want our advice, order them with Pulpo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604238663384-QOVHSLCXNVO8RH4692NU/Best+Mexican+food+Jackson+Heights+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Recently it’s gotten attention for its small but excellent menu, which includes things like these Fried Shark Flautas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604084096350-02LU6LSRLDEH9MHBYKW8/best+food+trucks+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl You may have already heard about Birria Landia and should come prepared to queue up, but for good reason. Note the truck doesn’t typically arrive until 2pm on weekends and 5pm weekdays. We went for lunch one day at high noon and wound up staring at a vacant parking space. Don’t be like us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604340688912-PNXHU5CPANL0CGDTH0G1/best+Mexican+food+Jackson+Heights+Queens Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl They only serve one thing, Birria, which is a Mexican beef stew, but you can order it on a taco, tostada, multita, or stand alone in a consommé. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604340839241-Y43NYOF3FU6USUUDQWTQ/best+places+to+eat+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl Arepa Lady dates back to 1980s when it was started as a food truck by Maria Cano, a former Colombian lawyer and judge in Medellin who fled the country during the drug wars of Pablo Escobar. Today it is a brick and mortar location, and you could sit down for a proper meal if you felt like it. Pictured is the Arepa de Queso with Chorizo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604340903876-3QD1AZEZPW65695QI4DN/where+to+eat+Jackson+Heights Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl They’ve hosted some interesting guests over the years, including Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern. All the arepas are great and choosing one won’t be easy, but the de Choclo (folded) versions are easier to eat on the go. Our favorite is with Chicharron (pork belly). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1594485193011-8JWFAWH18F9TA8H70EUO/IMG_3606+%282%29.JPG Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl La Gran Uruguaya is quite the scene for a bakery, with Uruguayan flags, pictures of La Celeste, and televisions playing soccer everywhere. You can even get beer on tap to go with your pastry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604340751573-VR315HUCKPZNWF9USNVK/Best+Latin+bakeries+NYC Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl They fresh bake a ton of breads, pastries and confections. Our go-to is the classic Milhoja, a puff pastry layered with dulce de leche. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603729001521-VDDOYE8XPXTW1OZYNQ2K/Best+Pupusas+Queens+New+York Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl They don’t look like much, but National Pupusas Day is an actual holiday in El Salvador. Mi Pequeno is the best place in Jackson Heights to order El Salvador’s official national dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603729046564-GQ7EDSWG45SH8NP3NNZQ/Best+El+Salvadoran+Food+NYC Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl The Revuelta, which come stuffed with cheese, refried beans, and pork rind, are the thing to order. If you’d like to make a meal of it, order the Pupusa Combination, which comes with two pupusas, refried beans, sweet plantains, and rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1595527377633-R7QOFHUJ6C17P3R0ZNDZ/NYC+food+crawls+good+for+kids Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604239178998-JB4QX9Q4MTITBPOYSJQX/New+York+food+crawl+good+for+kids Strolls - Jackson Heights Food Crawl https://foodstrolls.com/strolls/caribbean-and-prospect-park monthly 0.5 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630360316057-HOH9WOWH8Q5S4VXOP7W8/Caribbean+food+near+Prospect+Park+-+Jerk+Chicken Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602533413026-3KCZZ02I77LC6SUFK0TE/Grand+Army+Plaza+is+Brooklyn%E2%80%99s+own+Arc+de+Triomphe Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park Grand Army Plaza, intended by the architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux to be the main entrance to Prospect Park, is Brooklyn’s own Arc de Triomphe. Situated on a site of the first consequential battle of the American Revolution (the Battle of Brooklyn), there are several memorials, monuments, and statues inside. The most famous is the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arc (1892), which contrary to the grounds that it occupies, is a Civil War memorial, dedicated to the “Defenders of the Union”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1603848769287-JSPLZ71XCQXQ7E40E3SC/Outside+Brooklyn+Museum Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park The Brooklyn Museum is the third largest in NYC and is a spectacular structure. Designed in 1895 by legendary architectural firm McKim, Mead, and White, it was intended to rival any museum in the world at a time when Brooklyn was rivaling New York City for global recognition. Three years later the two cities were consolidated... Exhibits are always changing and you can see what is currently on view here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622064550503-YQ4J72L47SPBLN5S69V0/things+to+do+Prospect+Park+Brooklyn+-+Brooklyn+Museum Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park While we wouldn’t consider it a destination for children, they do offer a fair amount of engagement. Admission is a suggested donation, and its ok to “donate” for adults only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1622064486491-L2MLES0U0D62K7UUYA0K/things+to+do+Prospect+Park+-+Brooklyn+Botanic+Garden Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is right next door on Eastern Parkway. It’s best in late Spring/early Summer, but in the Winter admission is free! Designed in 1911, among other things it contains the Brooklyn “Celebrity Walk of Fame”, which honors 100 or so famous Brooklynites, from Walt Whitman to Barbara Streisand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1618864572071-3NY4JT4SLI5DN9GXY8BI/things+to+do+Prospect+Park+-+Prospect+Park+Zoo Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park The Prospect Park Zoo is small and perfect for young kids. You can reserve tickets in advance and see it all in less than 45 minutes. The lovely old Prospect Park Carousel, which dates back to 1912, is right next door. Together the two attractions compliment each other well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1602531196437-EAGCUN72E94V02EOVSDP/Wedding+at+Prospect+Park+Boathouse Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park Boathouse on the Lullwater of the Lake in Prospect Park, as it’s known, is an especially nice place to picnic, assuming you can make it that far carrying food. The Italian Renaissance structure was built in 1904 by architects Helmle & Huberty, proteges of the aforementioned McKim, Mead, and White. The architects designed it to resemble the original Pennsylvania Station (1910). The station was demolished in 1968, but the boathouse should stick around for a while, being on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631810690401-ZHD5OC1EUKQYJZX7MMPT/things+to+do+Prospect+Park+-+Endale+Arch Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park - Make it stand out While strolling through the park, keep an eye out for its five famous arches. You’ll be sure to cross under a few. The Endale Arch, dating back to 1868, recently underwent a five year restoration, and the results are stunning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631809232980-AFWF7CTKRP332HMRUDH3/things+to+do+Prospect+Park+-+Romanesque+Mansion Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park - Make it stand out If you have time, stroll along Prospect Park West near Grand Army Plaza. You’ll be treated to some of NYC’s finest Romanesque Revival architecture, like this mansion at 50 PPW dating back to 1889. Back then the area was developing from farmland into a wealthy bedroom community, and you can imagine how homes like this must have looked against a rural landscape. Other examples are the homes on Montgomery place between PPW and 8th Ave, and 119 8th Ave, almost all of which were designed by the famous late 19th century architect C.P.H Gilbert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604952238844-0AGJ9ZYJ23LL82712IAZ/Gloria%27s+Best+Caribbean+food+in+Brooklyn Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park Gloria’s is our favorite Trinidadian spot in NYC. They have a great selection of rotis and stews, along with seventeen different traditional Caribbean side dishes. They had two locations, but the one with indoor dining recently closed. They’re looking for another space, but in the meantime it’s takeout only from their location on the corner of Nostrand and Empire Blvd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604953268685-11OLSL0Q6RKT48DGC3CI/Vegetarian+Dinner+at+Gloria%27s Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park The Vegetarian Dinner allows you to choose four side dishes and turn them into a platter over rice. Pictured is Macaroni Salad, Callaloo, Pumpkin, and Coo Coo. Macaroni Salad and Coo Coo, which resembles polenta, are good for kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604954023857-IEHKKNOZW42FD530K6J5/Chicken+Curry+Dinner+Gloria%27s+Crown+Heights Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park A Boneless Chicken Curry Dinner over peas and rice looks like this. All dinners come with two sides, and some of our favorites are Bhaggee, which remind us of collard greens, and Macaroni Pie, a big hit with our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1604953855872-278GEVSG8EYH66YJFG98/Best+Curry+Conch+in+Brooklyn Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park Our favorite order at Gloria’s is the Curry Conch, which oddly our kids like almost as much as we do. Curried conch is typical in the West Indies and it’s a much milder example than curried goat or beef. This time we ordered it with Dhal, a Trinidadian split pea soup, and Sweet Plantains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631548754028-MFE1MPJJA9P521WDV2XR/food+near+Prospect+Park+-+family+friendly+Caribbean Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park The Islands is a family friendly BYOB spot in Prospect Heights serving excellent Jamaican comfort food. As we’ve mentioned in past articles, we’re rather fond of BYOB restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631548897803-4XCIF9RISQ4F15KSM7TR/food+near+Prospect+Park+-+Ox+Tail+curry Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park - Make it stand out The Ox Tail with Rice and Peas is a traditional Jamaican dish. It’s fairly mild for a curry and our kids like it. The Jerk Chicken is also great but it’s actually spicier than the Ox Tail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631549066104-I68HNSPSAOIR76NV7E0Z/food+near+Prospect+Park+-+Caribbean+Garlic+Shrimp Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park The Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice is basically a Jamaican shrimp scampi. It’s the mildest thing you can order and our kids like it as much as we do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631549104335-WL4GPUZNZP3W1T9V5TEB/food+near+Prospect+Park+-+Jerk+Wings+and+Mac+n%27+Cheese Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park - Make it stand out As mentioned earlier, it’s BYOB, but they do sell Jamaican Kola. Other things you should try are the Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and of course some Jerk Chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631661643559-W6X4EX3IK9ECP2EEG89R/food+near+Prospect+Park+-+Ice+Cream Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park - Make it stand out The Social is a brand new ice cream shop from the same family who opened Ample Hills a decade earlier. We are huge fans of some of the new flavors, and especially of the M&M Cookie Cone option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1631661746257-Z2NOPLV1EAHJW2O3C44V/best+ice+cream+shop+near+Prospect+Park Strolls - Caribbean and Prospect Park - Make it stand out Right on the border between Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, it’s about a five second walk from the Brooklyn Museum. 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Someone once said after you cross the bridge “The haves turn right (south) and the have mores turn left (north)”, referring to the quiet, private nature of the north end. But actually the whole Island is quiet and private compared to most summer destinations in the Northeast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624574720575-46WE3BIIQ7P5XA43362G/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Beaches have lifeguards in July and August, but are never crowded. Off season you rarely see other humans. Fall is our favorite time of year, with warmish water and deserted beaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624575597554-M4FX8N1KTFJW2KDTLHEN/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island+NJ+-+Barnegat+Lighthouse Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out The Barnegat Lighthouse sits at the northern tip of the Island, inside Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Built in 1857, for $3 you can walk the 217 stairs to the top. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624574856697-8E3E2HZ656KGQ6IY1SDF/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island+-+Viking+Village Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Historic Viking Village is the heart of LBI’s local fishing community. Charters run daily from the docks in the summer, and you can buy the local catch at Cassidy’s Fish Market in-season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625182034963-NEXUMF6QA9ZODB0QR9X2/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island+NJ+-+Fantasy+Island Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Dating back to the 1970s, Fantasy Island Amusement Park and Thundering Surf Water Park are really good, family oriented summer attractions right in the middle of Beach Haven. Across the street in Bay Village, you’ll hear live music regularly during the summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625414989976-V7O3QOZ13GJPISF1XL2O/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island+-+mini+golf Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out One thing LBI has a lot of is mini-golf. The latest addition is Jen’s Links in Barnegat Light, a 36 hole bay front course. But driving north/south on Long Beach Boulevard you’ll see courses everywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624575105550-SK7MDSM80DVLNZNUUK8F/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island+NJ+-+kayak Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out No matter where you are on the narrow Island, you’re never more than a few hundred yards away from the bay. Looking west toward mainland New Jersey gives you some amazing sunsets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1624660624653-H3WBL17G1U8VTE1Z59Y4/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island+-+surfing Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Beach Buggy passes are $50, and off season you can drive on the beach for miles without seeing another person. Our number one activity, wave hunting, is free year round! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625507284104-OCOADYVWCXQ6G8MJEJ76/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Chicken+or+the+Egg Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Any conversation about food on LBI starts with Chicken or the Egg. Locals call it Chegg, and it’s the most recognizable diner on an Island full of incredible diners. In season it’s open 24 hours, with a menu the size of a novella. Things like the Famous Rueben (pictured) are favorites, but chicken is the main event. If you’re feeling brave, take the Ludicrous Challenge and attempt to eat a dozen of their hottest chicken wings. Only a handful of people have ever done it, one being Adam Richman of “Man v. Food”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625187016948-RUC6DTEBAU7MQKMJXHAD/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+Tucker%27s+Tavern Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Tucker’s Tavern is a huge gastropub in Beach Haven with a bay view rooftop setup, outdoor event space, and wrap around bar inside the pub replete with TV’s. Of note is the excellent 3-6pm Happy Hour, where you can get $5 cocktails, $1 Oysters, and appetizer specials like Boneless Lacquered Chicken Wings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625438236110-2D1K2P8822LZF2V73QIA/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Black+Whale+Bar+and+Fish+House Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Black Whale Bar and Fish House in Beach Haven is a year round neighborhood pub run by the LBI restaurant conglomerate Tide Table Group. As with all their establishments, they’re known for local seafood, and also have a good happy hour from 3-6pm daily, or 10pm-1am if it’s that kind of night. Weekend brunches are fun because they repurpose popular pub grub items into things like Crab Cake Benedict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625361902293-WYIURP77CBBKUFVMR27K/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+Holiday+Snack+Bar Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Open summers only, the novelty of Holiday Snack Bar convinced us to include it. It’s a four cornered counter bar dating back to the 1950s which specializes in pies and burgers. In 2019, People Magazine voted the No Name pie the Best Pie in New Jersey. The Slam Burger, which comes with Russian dressing and a fried onion ring, is also worthy of an award in our opinion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625187130657-N7EXLS36BRW5LCN635LP/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+Bay+Village+Pizza Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Bay Village Pizza serves classic NYC style thin crust slices and pies, and it’s our favorite of the many pizzerias on LBI. Bay Village, Beach Haven’s central square, is also home to the excellent Ship Bottom Brewery, which is BYOF and hosts live music outdoors. The pizzeria and live music are summers only, but the brewery is open year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1627005554824-N6KXHR0E0DHISIF5VZQ2/things+to+do+Long+Beach+Island+-+Sugar+Kingdom Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Sugar Kingdom in Ship Bottom is a pay by the pound bulk candy store, with over 2500 different types of sweets, from taffy and fudge to gourmet chocolates and ice cream. It’s decidedly more Jersey Shore than it is Long Beach Island, but if you have young kids, it can’t be missed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625189198529-WLTFRO5JEWH69AUDGSYB/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+The+Arlington Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out The Arlington in Ship Bottom is a great gastropub with LBI’s best rotating craft taps. Crispy Calamari, Bucatini and Crab, Potato Crusted Halibut, and the fantastic Pork Chop are good orders. Their sister restaurant Daymark in Barnegat Light is also open year round, a good option for those on the north end, and an excellent brunch spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625502317112-RKOE1LY0UIR7012AY8SY/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+The+Local Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out The Local is our favorite quick bite on LBI. Right off the entrance to the Causeway bridge, it’s often the first (or last) thing we eat on our vacation. They have great prepared salads, wraps, and coffee, in addition to made to order sandwiches like the amazing Clam Po Boy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625502614661-86KCNN4FB4AFNXFZYD2T/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Old+Causeway+Steak+and+Oyster Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Old Causeway Steak and Oyster is another Tide Table Group standout, with reliably good seafood, a raw bar, and lively Happy Hour from 3-6pm daily with $1 Oysters and appetizers like Jersey Devils, aka deviled fried oysters. If your kids are squeamish about shellfish, we can’t think of a more appealing introduction than Lobster Poutine Fries (pictured)! The steak section is also popular, and our favorite cut is the Karate Chop, technically a pork chop, not a steak. Old Causeway is just over the bridge in Manahawkin, but in season there’s a shuttle, or you can designate a driver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625521099226-F6QPTM4VFWSCFR7VJ5LM/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+Mud+City+Crab+House Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Mud City Crab House, across the street from Old Causeway, is yet another Tide Table outpost. It’s the quintessential family vacation seafood restaurant. Situated on the marshes where locals have crabbed and clammed for decades, it’s no surprise they specialize in fresh seafood. Their Fried Clam Strips would be our last meal. Other items that make our Death Row menu include Fried Oysters, Fried Shrimp, Fried Calamari, Crab Cakes, Softshell Crab, and Seafood Bisque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/c826532a-6e8a-485e-aeca-15975417caa6/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+Scojos Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Scojos in Surf City is a year round operation serving one of the Island’s best all day breakfasts. Although open only until 3pm each day, their lunch and dinner options rival any 24/7 diner in NJ. The menu is huge and full of winners like the Surf City Sandwich, and their hash brown patties deserve a Nobel Prize. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625188385338-8Y1RJEDSEMLXSA77VBD2/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Wally%27s Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out New Jersey is The Diner Capital of the World, and as such, LBI has some heavyweight contenders. Our favorite on the north end is Wally’s, an LBI institution for over 50 years with an encyclopedic menu. Omelettes, crepes, pancakes, and our personal favorite, the Wally’s Hash and Eggs, are good starts. The local Viking Village Scallops and Crab Cakes Imperial are things you won’t find just anywhere, and the excellent burgers come in pairs of two (you can’t order just one)! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/6fccd5b2-ed79-4ee6-ad39-fc7d2b622789/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Northside+Bar+and+Grille Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Northside Bar and Grille is our favorite food and drink HH on LBI, and a very popular option for families. The menu has improved in recent years, as has its popularity. We miss the pool table, which was sold to make way for additional tables, but the shuffle board is still there (for the time being). We’ve killed quite a few afternoons in the Fall watching football at their all day HH on Sundays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1630113891275-NBD2NKVGYRH7CT9WV1NV/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Black+Eyed+Susans Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Black Eyed Susans is a tavern in Harvey Cedars with a rotating menu focused on local ingredients, namely seafood. It’s open year round and has a full bar, but unlike some other spots in our guide, you will need a reservation in season. It’s relatively upscale, but casual enough for families, with shareable plates and an awesome artisanal pizza section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/0f3618e5-30b2-41c8-b0da-50b4fa47986c/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Kubel%27s Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Any trip to New Jersey necessitates Italian American food, which you can find at Kubel’s in Barnegat Light. The 94 year old pub is the oldest on LBI, and open year round. In addition to things like Manicotti and Veal Parmigiana, they have really good local sea food. If you don’t believe us, watch Season 5, Episode 5 of “Parts Unknown”, where Anthony Bourdain praises the Clam Strips, Clam Chowder, Garlic Clams, Lobster Mac and Cheese, and Fish and Chips at Kubel’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625791248635-SJ07RIK46VAHQRAVHN95/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+Poppy%27s Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out No visit to LBI is complete without ice cream. There are lots of places to choose from, but our favorite is Poppy’s in Barnegat Light. Flavors like Cinnamon Churro and Smores compliment a full range of classics, and its location two blocks from the Barnegat Lighthouse gives you a perfect excuse to make the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625189940469-H4VWEJI33QOMH09NZB9X/LBI+restaurants+open+year+round+-+Old+Causeway+Steak+and+Oyster Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1625361638429-UMMP0A91IZIJ2RC2JLEN/best+Long+Beach+Island+restaurants+-+family+friendly Beyond NYC - Week on Long Beach Island, NJ - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://foodstrolls.com/beyond-nyc/weekend-in-charleston-sc monthly 0.5 2022-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620691598558-9CVPUYPTOQQVRF9GA3NH/best+things+to+do+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620838465671-YKMKQ5IYIYVBJV8FD2T0/things+to+see+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC The most historic and architecturally fascinating neighborhoods are all in the lower section of the Charleston peninsula, and if you get an early start, you can see them all on foot in an afternoon. Start on Market Street and walk to the Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park. From here there are views of Fort Sumpter in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620700487173-LOTZRPCD076UER3CUYBN/visit+Rainbow+Row+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC Rainbow Row is a stretch of Georgian era townhomes restored and painted pastel in the mid 1930s. Technically it’s just outside the old walled center of Charleston known as The French Quarter. If you walk from Waterfront Park west toward Meeting Street, and then down to Rainbow Row, you’ll pass you right through it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620691838289-AE9BK9S4O1TUEVUJHD0E/Charleston%27s+most+beautiful+mansions+South+of+Broad Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC From Rainbow Row, walk west along Tradd and choose any street to turn left and head down toward S Battery. This is where you’ll find many of Charleston’s historic residences, mainly ante-bellum mansions in the Georgian, Neo-classical, Italianate, and Greek Revival styles. Once you hit water you’ll be at the Civil War era defensive seawall known as The Battery. Along with several war memorials, you’ll again be given great views of Fort Sumpter, where the War’s first shots were fired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620691694770-E4N3PWGFW69GV7C66Q47/oldest+Church+in+Charleston+Saint+Michael%27s+Church Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC Meeting and King Street may be Charleston’s most famous commercial stretches, but Broad Street has tons of shops and restaurants too, along with Saint Michael’s Church, Charleston’s oldest surviving religious structure. Built in the 1750s, it’s one of the few remaining in the Colonial style. Continue walking west down Broad to the end and you’ll hit Colonial Lake, another area perfect for a stroll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620838752488-0DLDJSMQNJPHBMDAGQES/where+to+walk+around+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC Magnificent King Street runs all the way from the Harbor to uptown, with three distinct shopping districts - the Antique District on Lower King, the Fashion District on Middle King, and the Design District on Upper King. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620700509260-ATZVHS3HQYC3LK32ZSM0/where+to+eat+near+Hampton+Park+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC The Citadel, or Military College of South Carolina, is a nice place to stroll around. If you’re an early morning run type of person, run through here. Trust us the cadets wake up earlier than you do. The residential neighborhoods of Hampton Park Terrace and Wagener Terrace are nearby, and you can see all three places, including stops at Rodney Scott’s BBQ or Leon’s, in just a few hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620833762077-8TE83CM3TWAHMFCRHBJY/things+to+do+with+kids+James+Island Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out One of the most interesting things about Charleston was how quickly you could get from the urban center of downtown to more rural Lowcountry. The suburb of James Island is five minutes away across the Ashley River, and within 15 minutes you can be on all dirt roads where, quite literally, your kids can ride in the trunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620691809030-U27N25B9S8IM9I1666MR/good+day+trips+from+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC Just past James Island is Folly Beach, a quintessential beach town with surf shops, island themed bars, and seafood restaurants. The Folly Beach Pier is a popular spot for surfers, some of whom reminded us New Yorkers that in South Carolina, you only need a wet suit in the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621358285276-G4XQ8J9VRXL9Z362W9N8/best+oysters+in+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out If there’s one restaurant in all of Charleston that gives you the low country experience, it has to be Bowen’s Island, which has been around since the 1960s. Prepare to shuck ‘em yourself when you order their half tray, full tray, or all you can eat oysters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621358403904-OEKP6QVJF2VCRO9OLCX9/best+low+country+restaurant+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out Perched at the end of a dirt road over a marsh, the remote location is still just 15 minutes from downtown, and 5 minutes from Folly Beach. Open from 5-9:30pm daily, the lines are typically long. You can bring drinks to enjoy while you wait, and the lines are shorter after 7pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621358153688-29G0SZJYC1TTOTZ2TD20/best+seafood+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out The menu is a screenshot of low country classics, like fried fish, shrimp & grits, and seafood boil, which in South Carolina they call Frogmore Stew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621357994495-2JXERL166H11WVGUDP39/best+family+friendly+restaurants+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out The Seafood Platter has all our favorites, including shrimp, fish, crab cakes, and fried oysters. Unlimited cocktail and tartar sauce is available at the bar, and we suggest you take advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621358096964-3O1Y71CA7HLRS4FZ5CBR/best+fried+seafood+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out All platters come with coleslaw, fries, and the classic southern accompaniment to fried seafood, Hush Puppies. We recommend ordering a side of Grits no matter what. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621358267015-Y5SOFXXQV6DUWLSWI9JI/where+to+eat+with+kids+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out This might sound like hyperbole, but fried shellfish just might be our kids’ favorite food in the whole world. And our kids eat a lot of different foods! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621359131384-TIFYFKSA4FGHLFKVZXMV/best+restaurants+for+kids+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out Rodney Scott’s BBQ is perhaps the most famous hole hog joint in the Country. The menu is varied for a smokehouse, and everything is good. We never hear complaints when BBQ is on the menu, and it was all smiles at Rodney Scott’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621358836134-1XQOZR2NA7PY8BAXM31O/best+BBQ+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out In Eastern North Carolina and South Carolina, the regional style of BBQ is to cook entire pigs. You might think this puts pit masters at a disadvantage versus those who cook just ribs, or just pork butts individually. But we can assure you, any pork menu item from Rodney Scott’s will be memorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1623100903632-4U59AM6INIKM9P0OSWRP/best+restaurants+Charleston+for+families Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out All the sides are classic Southern, like the Baked Beans which come with pulled pork inside. Everyone agreed that the spareribs (the longer, flatter, and tastier sibling of the baby back) were some of the best we’ve had. And we know a thing or two about ribs… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621359194814-4I6ZROXXJKRQNIZSBZDZ/family+friendly+places+to+eat+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out There’s a lot of BBQ in NYC, but the emphasis on whole hog in South Carolina was new to us. Also sides like Hush Puppies, which you don’t find much of up north, quickly became a favorite of our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621360077441-NEP76CTA24V0IYVUF98T/best+fried+chicken+Charleston%2C+SC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out Leon’s is a Southern spot serving great oysters and friend chicken, among other things. We’d been told from some locals who befriended us that it was Bill Murray’s favorite restaurant in town. We can’t confirm that, but thought it justified a visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621360180596-H955SL372WVQWWOVH4ZH/best+family+friendly+restaurants+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out It’s open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. We ordered a whole bird with two sides, and it was as advertised. Damn good fried chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621360460520-J3DZ8ZS1DB1R9J11CY1D/things+to+do+with+kids+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621360523496-RYCQFPGX15S8456U2ON6/family+friendly+activities+Charleston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Charleston, SC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://foodstrolls.com/beyond-nyc/weekend-in-houston-tx monthly 0.5 2022-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619720586370-NQD3EEQT0YB3AU9F26X1/best+things+to+see+and+do+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619712879070-RKD8QHAUBF6759IKPY0T/best+things+to+do+with+kids+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Houston is notoriously bad for walking, even downtown. But if there were places best explored on foot, they would be Sabine Street Bridge and Eleanor Tinsley Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619712831004-TSJC3IY7NG522R8O855Y/best+places+for+kids+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Eleanor Tinsley Park is your best bet if you want both green space and views of the skyline. There are plenty of walking trails, playgrounds, and a skatepark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619712913998-5TFNRUSJ79P8T51DTZHO/family+friendly+things+to+do+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX The Downtown Aquarium doubles as an amusement park, and is right next to Eleanor Tinsley Park and Sabine Street Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620588131317-7ZFE5V5UA366L28D9OH7/places+to+go+with+kids+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX If you visit the Museum District, be sure to check out Hermann Park. In addition to a zoo and aquarium, a quick walk to the top of McGovern Centennial Gardens gets you great views of the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619712945132-8HSCLGWH8SW8U1BFWOM0/best+graffiti+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Houston has a ton of great street art, much of it near downtown. Our favorite was the Ballerinas and Roses mural by Fallen Rose. 2112 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619713570314-VYDKBBA3N7ECN17AIC27/best+neighborhood+to+see+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Houston’s grandest residences date back to the 1920s and can be found in River Oaks. We enjoyed driving through the neighborhood gazing at all the mansions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620662074685-56FAY9JC5RR0ZIAS8271/outdoor+activities+for+kids+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX If you’re driving around River Oaks, you’ll be next door to Houston’s largest green space, Memorial Park, home to the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Signs all over warn of alligators, but on our visit we didn’t see any. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619714136894-PPNFWJPV3CQDO2XJ3HXV/where+to+walk+around+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX The closest thing we found to an all in one, walkable neighborhood with shops, beautiful homes, and things to see was The Heights. Here a row of townhomes can be seen from the Houston Heights Bike Trail, which intersects the neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619732278692-72D9TC3GZIEQ7084KQV8/best+playgrounds+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Many shops, breweries, and restaurants can be seen along Heights Blvd. Our kids appreciated this very lovely playground. P.S. the presence of signs reminding us not to carry open firearms in the park alarmed us New Yorkers, but trust us, it’s normal around here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619717637365-RUKLEO0BNQ20UWXZYXWB/family+friendly+things+to+see+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX If you do make it to Ninfa’s (more in the next section), the Navigation Esplanade is right outside. It’s small and unassuming aside from this amazing mural, but on Sundays there’s a lively farmers market from 10am-2pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619738463092-RNFJ5HUBD7B2197Z3QX6/best+Tex+Mex+food+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Ninfa’s is said to have the best Mexican food in Texas since Texas was in Mexico. We certainly won’t disagree! The Tacos al Carbon comes with two tacos and one original fajita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619738439663-TMSL55RU6UB369V5AWXI/where+to+eat+with+kids+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX While much of the menu is Tex Mex, the Pork Tamales struck us as decidedly Mexican, being wrapped in Banana Leaves and served with Beef Gravy. They’re a good place to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619742838283-W5EN36LMHRDOCCT0B49C/family+friendly+restaurants+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Fajitas are as Tex Mex as it gets, and the most classic versions come with beef, like the Marinated and Grilled Beef Skirt Steak Fajita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619742813274-95G5BZT5NXAGQPR5BWZJ/restaurants+good+for+kids+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Aside from Chile con Queso, which may as well be crack to our kids, we were told not to visit Houston without trying Texas Red Fish. We found that odd, but after ordering the Red Fish Tacos at Ninfa’s, we understood completely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619738574352-OHXPHPCVQFFH56HWYH6C/best+fajitas+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX If you can’t decide on surf vs turf, the Mixta Ninfa has both beef and chicken fajitas, along with Tampico Shrimp, Mexico’s answer to shrimp scampi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619741444812-ZNPCYU0KV3HFXN79OGO2/best+Mexican+food+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX We couldn’t write about Ninfa’s without mentioning the Ninfaritas, which come in both glasses and pitchers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620589780925-MI35NW1R97SBEQBCADLV/Houston+restaurants+good+for+families Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX La Lucha is a well known Houston spot specializing in Gulf seafood and fried chicken. It’s a lively dining room equally fun for brunch or dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620589823192-G5ATLUKING5J0EJPQIO7/family+friendly+brunch+places+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Gulf Gems, aka oysters, are all local, assuming you consider Alabama and Louisiana local. Happy Hour is until 6pm daily and you can get select Gulf Gems for $1.50 each, and Lone Star beers for $2. It’s worth the trip to Houston for this alone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620590171776-6JD8YW77OCOOY3LBYMRN/what+to+eat+in+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX If you prefer your Gulf gems cooked, the Wood Roasted Gulf Oysters come in both smoked jalapeño or parmesan garlic. We recommend ordering a few of each. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620590085086-FDOB2FX4YY78FA1P902B/best+Happy+Hour+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX We don’t usually include anything about cocktails, but they were so good at La Lucha that we had to mention it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620590262652-7DBPIO1QPFS1AHDSI5JS/must+try+foods+Houston+TX Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX The Blue Crab Chowder Fries include two of our kids’ favorite things - fries and chowder. Our server told us the traditional way to eat this is to pour the soup over the potatoes. Whatever the method, there’s no wrong way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620590313258-2XQEVCGXIHX25RZYONTW/best+restaurant+good+for+kids+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX The main event here is Fried Chicken. The half bird with biscuits and pickles looks like this, and we’ve never tasted crispier poultry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621439267309-AYVAPSU8XCR11SE0ZSZ6/best+family+friendly+Vietnamese+restaurant+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Houston has the third largest Vietnamese community in the USA, and choosing a restaurant is tough. The locally and nationally acclaimed Les Baget lived up to its reputation. Start with Royal Eggrolls to get a taste of the excellent house made nước mắm, or fish sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1621439246858-VSBHJP47CUKBDE28QUHR/best+Vietnamese+restaurant+Houston+good+for+kids Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Any of their Spring Rolls provide more opportunities to try the fish sauce. We ordered the Texas Smoked Brisket and Floppy Beef Belly rolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620610972210-81EBBMQQG5VT95XEWXBO/best+Vietnamese+food+Houston+good+for+families Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Pho is the main event, and all are made with Les Baget’s signature 24 hour beef broth. We doubt you could go wrong with any protein choice, but we ordered fatty brisket and short rib. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620668097832-LI971LE2ST5PGAXDZ1N4/best+Vietnamese+food+Houston+good+for+kids Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX The Lemongrass Grilled Bone Marrow comes with house made pate brushed baguette, and after speaking to some regulars, the pro move is to scrape the marrow into your Pho. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620663859322-FQ4Z49K4DLCCXZ082OVS/where+to+eat+Vietnamese+food+with+kids+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX The cold noodle section of the menu allows you to choose vermicelli or zucchini noodles, a nice option if you’re looking to lower the carb load. We went with Coconut Basil Prawn zucchini noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619737964653-PUNMAF89HFDWTWUKIQEG/best+family+friendly+places+to+eat+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX Our kids know a thing or two about big bowls of noodles, and they fully approved of Les Baget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620611182074-KRSCB9MO3NZ3KUQBEQU9/guide+for+families+visiting+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1620661692277-MC5XP3JDUT9304WOAHE6/family+friendly+guide+to+Houston Beyond NYC - Weekend in Houston, TX https://foodstrolls.com/beyond-nyc/weekend-in-asheville-nc monthly 0.5 2022-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619629498794-IFTOZ0QYPMK5V0O8SNNX/drive+the+Blue+Ridge+Parkway+around+Asheville Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616100784162-VO3DRL5B3W5ITS7GOXEF/things+to+do+with+kids+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC Downtown Asheville is very compact, walkable, and full of action. The South Slope Brewing District forms an industrial extension of downtown where you’ll find breweries and restaurants galore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616100961980-VK29JVQAIOUC115UFOBZ/things+to+see+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC For other parts of town, like the River Arts District (pictured), and West Asheville, you’ll need to drive, but not very far (like 5 minutes). The River Arts District is a post industrial neighborhood now home to art galleries, coffee shops, and breweries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619627252438-SOI35IRKHYV80QD3TUII/what+to+see+in+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC Speaking of driving, cruising down West Asheville’s Haywood Rd is a good way to spend some time. You can drive straight west from downtown and discover tons of street art along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619630297304-H16P7Z1NZU48ZNG6NSMF/best+Graffiti+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC One of our favorites was the Dolly Parton mural, but there are many to choose from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616120106481-UR6ZR2YHZ6F32OS3YUIA/what+to+do+with+kids+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC The most compelling reason to visit Asheville for us, aside from food, was The Blue Ridge Parkway. You can access it from several entrances around the city, just beware it closes during winter for even the slightest inclement weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616120179817-GVG14VO2H2ZX4C8F9UN8/family+friendly+things+to+do+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC We were disappointed to find it closed on our visit, but made the most of it with a nice family photo op. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616120364319-0DQXA4JBRXGKULUNUJ24/family+friendly+hikes+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC We were determined to explore Great Smokey Mountain National Park, and drove to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to do a hike. The four hours of driving and five hours of hiking was probably a little much, but the waterfall at the top was inspiring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619627214849-4HXCHJ07GJB9TM5W5ERR/good+hikes+for+kids+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC There are great hikes all around Asheville. Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah National Forest is a good one, and it’s just 45 minutes from downtown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616604078465-K0I5YI1OSV3MF6SE1DT3/best+Brewery+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC We have no data on this, but Asheville must be near the top of breweries per capita in the world. Wicked Weed is a really good place to start, with two locations walkable from downtown - the Brewpub and Funkatorium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616604027427-TVJUJTQ1T5NZYCR0ZGC6/where+to+eat+with+kids+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC The menus are different at each location, but the food is similar and excellent, like these Whole Smoked Chicken Wings from the Funkatorium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616605555703-QFXDISJ7COQ3O9JV84IA/best+family+friendly+places+to+eat+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC It’s a tough call, but the Carolina Bison Burger from the Brewpub might be our favorite food item at either location. Something about Pimento cheese on a burger renders us Yankees from NYC helpless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616605922114-IMQ59OXX3O207547M7Q0/kid+friendly+restaurants+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC If you need something that isn’t a sandwich, the ever rotating list of entrées at both locations are great. Braised Beef and NC Grits are pictured. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619198789427-CMQPXFYK4MP2FMY4A1AW/best+family+friendly+restaurants+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC Technically we had one too many chicken sandwiches on this trip, but we have no regrets about this Old School Fried Chicken Sandwich from the Funkatorium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1619198892530-FRVYAXNT81CNWT1QGJLK/Brewery+with+best+food+in+Asheville Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC We always hold votes as to what our favorite food item was on a given trip, and in a major upset, our kids agreed it was this Potato Bisque from the Brewpub! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616175004198-X967D8EXMK76YB2UJ3CF/best+fried+chicken+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC If you’re going to eat at just one place in Asheville (not sure why you would do that, but theoretically), make it Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack. If you’re wondering why you should eat Nashville style chicken in Asheville, stop asking so many questions and just do it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616174571032-T381KH4YFXEB0W7HIU4H/best+restaurant+for+kids+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC As you may have guessed, Hot Chicken is the main event here, and it comes in seven different levels of heat. We never chicken out when it comes to chicken, and the adults ordered it Extra Hot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616174781749-5YCSH4IRWJHXVZWP8Y9Y/best+vegetarian+food+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC Looks can be deceiving. This Not Chick platter is fully vegetarian, with Quorn based “wings”, slaw, and sweet potatoes. Quorn, by the way, is a popular European meat substitute made from egg whites and mycoprotein (thanks wikipedia). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616174716050-TDTN12MUOL2OMCJS5LKE/best+things+to+eat+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC We ended up eating a little more chicken then we had budgeted for on this trip. But nobody complained. In fact, we’d have taken this Rocky’s Royale with Cheese back to NYC with us if we could. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e18d3f50307a1644980fa7f/1616119476706-KJ66APVBN215GF714YYX/best+doughnuts+Asheville+NC Beyond NYC - Weekend in Asheville, NC Vortex Doughnuts was the most hyped sweets spot we could find in Asheville, and it did not disappoint. 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