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Chinese chefs bring Japanese cuisine to Staten Island

March 28th, 2019  |  by  |  published in Melting Pot, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Jiang prepares an order for takeout

On a quiet block in Staten Island, two Fujianese chefs fill an unmet need for Japanese cuisine.

Little Athens: New wave of Greek immigrants in Astoria

April 5th, 2018  |  by  |  published in Community, slider | Leave A Comment »

Traditional Greek Easter bread. Photo: Courtesy of Victory Sweet Shop.

The Astoria neighborhood of Queens, also known as ‘Little Athens,’ experiences a Greek revival- even in the midst of gentrification.

New York Sits Down to Dinner, 2017

May 4th, 2017  |  by  |  published in New York Sits Down to Dinner, slider, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Lopez preparing the pizza dough for family meal. Photo: Margie Merritt.

Though the restaurant world is dominated celebrity chefs and high-profile pop-ups, the real story is much more intricate – and interesting. Restaurants in New York state employ over 800,000 people, making up nine percent of state employment. Restaurants are in the midst dramatic changes, largely driven by new consumers and technology. Traditional fine dining is […]

Dinner with one of the world’s best sommeliers

April 26th, 2017  |  by  |  published in NYSD2D 2017, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Aldo Sohm. © Annette Ejiofor.

Crowned the world’s best sommelier in 2008, Aldo Sohm maintains a busy life in the world of wine but takes a moment to sit down for dinner.

New York sits down to dinner

May 2nd, 2015  |  by  |  published in Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

New York sits down to dinner

A Queens teacher develops her own curriculum for a study of world cuisine.

Columbian specialties on Woodhaven Boulevard

March 27th, 2015  |  by  |  published in Community, Melting Pot | Leave A Comment »

Colombian Cuisine

Parents, children and grandchildren bring Colombian food to Woodhaven Boulevard, one of several restaurants to pop up in the Queens neighborhood.

The Italian Family

May 8th, 2014  |  by  |  published in Community, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

A plate of homemade pasta. Photo: Jenna Dagenhart.

The Crispi family of Staten Island sticks to their Italian roots by serving up family-made favorite recipes during their routine Sunday suppers.