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Chinese chefs bring Japanese cuisine to Staten Island

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

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

Minimum wage hikes may cause layoffs

April 27th, 2017 | by Senhao Liu | published in Business, slider, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Jorge Lopez, the owner of Taquerua y Fonda La Mexicana, works at night in his diner. Photo: Senhao Liu.

Minimum wage hikes pose a challenge to New York City restaurants, especially small ones. Some owners consider laying off one or two workers to qualify for a later deadline for the wage hike to $15 an hour.

Staten Island didn’t have Indian food until 1990

March 25th, 2016 | by Zara Lockshin | published in Melting Pot | Leave A Comment »

Taste of India II’s crown jewel -- chicken tikka masala -- sits barside at Taste of India II in Staten Island. Photo: Zara Lockshin.

Two cousins pioneered Indian food on Staten Island, and the rest of the family followed. This year Taste of India II celebrates 26 years of chicken tikka masala.

The changing Astoria dining scene

May 8th, 2015 | by Alistair Gardiner | published in Community, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Rent in Astoria is being driven up by a new, young and affluent set of residents. But the changes in the restaurant scene don’t follow the typical gentrification narrative.

Restaurant Central

May 5th, 2014 | by Esha Mahajan | published in slider | Leave A Comment »

Mussels in beer at Snowdonia gastropub in Astoria, Queens. Photo: Esha Mahajan.

The bar and restaurant scene in Astoria is shifting; the trend rewards what’s new and leaves some long-time businesses behind.