Saturday, November 20, 2010

Queens Eats








Queens Eats was a benefit at "The Foundry" in Long Island City to benefit the first Queens food Co-op named the Queens Harvest Food Co-op. A brilliant industrial space featuring some top Queens restaurants including M Wells, De Mole, Testaccio, Vesta, Market and Bareburger. Bakeries such as Cream and the fabulous Astor bakeshop sweetened the pot. Standout savories included the frank with beens and homemade slaw from my beloved M Wells and brisket and slaw sliders on brioche roll from Market. The Astor baker rocked out with red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing with some granulated sugar on top.

Food Parc













A food bazaar with a high tech twist. Order from computer stations around this multi-culti food spot. Italian pizzas and paninis, burgers and grilled cheese, Asian flair at Redfarm stand and desserts at the dessert station. Luxe, loungey seating inside are great. Food is hit or miss as the burgers rock out with Pat La Frieda meats. The Redfarm stands offer some innovative choices like smoked bacon egg rolls and water chestnut and arugula salad with passion fruit dressing- both yum and under $10 plus made to order. The 3B Burger Station offers made to order burgers with meats from Pat La Frieda. A cheeseburger, fries and a small drink run under $10. Patty is cooked on the flattop and steamed with American cheese, a special sauce and lettuce and tomato. Fries are cooked and salted to perfection. You can eat well and cheaply here if you choose wisely. Sixth Ave. and 29th St.
Go!