Parkside

I’ve long joked that I will not write about Parkside until announcing my engagement to BF.  He took me here for our first official date, and it’s long been one of those hidden gem types of places that Queens has in abundance.  I’ll take an awkward moment here to note that I am now posting about Parkside… but BF and I have decided to part ways.  I don’t normally share much of my personal life on here – especially regarding BF (beyond his food tastes) – so I ask that you respect my request for privacy.  Just know that from [...]

Leo’s Latticini

look at all that cool Mets stuff! Since the first time I went to Mama’s of Corona in Shea Stadium, I’ve wanted to try the original storefront in Corona, called Leo’s Latticini.  I knew it was close to the stadium, and finally, given my recent exploration of Corona, I decided to walk to Leo’s before a Monday game, have a sandwich, and then walk the rest of the way to the stadium.  love the window displays Alas, t’was not to be, as Leo’s is closed on Mondays, which I stupidly hadn’t checked before I left my apartment.  So I shuffled [...]

Tortilleria Nixtamal

I’ve long heard about Tortilleria Nixtamal and the fantastic tortillas made there, so I took another foray into Corona one day before a Mets game and decided to sample the wares.  When I saw horchata on the menu, I knew I had to order it.  The rice milk drink is right up my alley – cold, refreshing, and lightly ‘spiced’ with nutmeg.  I order this almost anytime I see it on the menu (exceptions are when I see other things on the menu that are higher up my “love to drink” list than horchata, obviously!).  Beer Boor wanted to try [...]