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!
This March, Queens Together is teaming up with Alewife Brewery for the third annual 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.
Ten different Queens’ neighborhoods are represented, including everywhere from Astoria and Jackson Heights to Rockaway Beach and Woodside, and 20+ restaurants are participating, with more still being added! Some participating restaurants include:
- Ay Guey, Woodside
- Fuzi Pasta Co, Fresh Meadows
- The Queensboro, Jackson Heights
- Mayahuel, Astoria
- Neir’s Tavern, Woodhaven
- Zaab Zaab, Elmhurst
Those who donate $25 or more to Queens Together–which will go to food relief efforts–will be automatically entered into a raffle to win gift certificates from some of Restaurant Month’s participating eateries, two sets of promenade tickets to the U.S. Open, and a case of Queens Together Pilsner from Alewife. Plus, $1 from each QT Pilsner can ordered with food during the event will be donated to Queens Together’s food relief efforts.
This March marks five years since Queens Together was created. They work to empower local eateries to combat hunger in the borough. Since 2020, they’ve served meals and groceries to nearly 500,000 people, with the help of local restaurants, the USDA’s Farm to Family program, and funding from public and private sources.
You can head to Queens Restaurant’s website to view the full list of participating restaurants, which you can filter by neighborhood or cuisine. Happy feasting!
🗓 Now through Sunday, March 31st