Tag: local-restaurants

International Food Expo in Queens raises vital funds for food relief during the holiday season

Attendees sample food at the 2024 International Food Expo. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Dec. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to combating food insecurity, hosted its third annual International Food Expo at the New York Hall of Science on Thursday night. The event raised crucial funds to provide meals for those in need during the holiday season. Nearly 40 Queens-based restaurants and bars,…

New restaurant serving up Mexican comfort food to open in Kew Gardens

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Dec. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new Mexican restaurant, El Rinconcito De Los Sabores #5, is set to open in Kew Gardens tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 125-02 84th Rd., taking over the space formerly occupied by Loves Kitchen. Owner Lorena Alfr said that Kew Gardens locals can expect to have a taste…