Though it’s an area of only roughly one hundred square miles, it’s no secret that Queens is New York City’s most diverse borough (rivaled closely by Brooklyn). But did you know it’s also one of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world?
Piecing together dozens of neighborhoods each with their own identity, Queens is essentially the living, breathing version of a patchwork quilt, so you can understand our excitement that the borough’s restaurant month has returned!
The Queens Together Restaurant Association is hosting Eats in Queens Restaurant Month, where hungry diners can feast on the 120+ countries represented in the borough–and the mere thought of it has our mouths watering.
50+ different Queens’ neighborhoods are participating, including everywhere from Astoria and Forest Hills to Rockaway and Woodside.
Those who donate $25 or more to Queens Together–which will go to food relief efforts–will receive a VIP All-Access Pass to get their hands on discounts, special offers, and exclusive events at participating restaurants. Plus you’ll also automatically be entered in the Eats in Queens Restaurant Month Challenge to win prizes!
Some participating restaurants include:
- The Queensboro, Jackson Heights
- Mayahuel, Astoria
- Spicy Lanka, Richmond Hill
- Hoi Polloi, Flushing
- Sybil’s Bakery, Jamaica
- M. Wells, Long Island City
- Neir’s Tavern, Woodhaven
Plus more restaurants are still being added!
This March marks four years since Queens Together was created. They work to empower restaurants and support the borough’s communities which were impacted by the pandemic. Throughout that time they’ve helped hundreds of restaurants and have fed over 300,000 neighbors.
You can head to Queens Restaurant’s website to view the full list of participating restaurants, which you can filter by neighborhood or cuisine.
Eats in Queens Restaurant Month is going on now through Sunday, March 31st. Happy feasting!