Tonight was the last night of FNO...I was so happy that me and my friend got there in time before…read morethe music performers started their evening show. Food: Tei Nei Ya: Baked Squid ($3) with the sauce was pretty yummy Samosas: 1 for $2 or 3 for $5...the spices was a bit overpowering all the other components Curry Fish Balls 1 for $2...nothing special and it was served cold Chicken Wings 1 for $2 (2 pieces)...eh it was okay Snowdays: Who doesn't love some shaved ice in their belly =)...$6 what a great deal FNO Combo replaced the chocolate syrup with condensed milk mmmm Made In Taiwan...my friend's order Entertainment Lineup was pretty sick... https://youtu.be/gQgUasRGD3I https://youtu.be/gqPeAMqdgoQ https://youtu.be/QYQcsPr8lus https://youtu.be/Pizq0fszU1M https://youtu.be/dm3kY5JUKik I can't wait for this night market to come back next summer =P

The DJ was playing some really ghetto music. Definitely didn't fit the mood of what a night market…read moreshould be. Then we get into the food, which was a limited selection and mediocre. I tried the fried mac and cheese balls. It was decent but not worth 4 for 5 dollars. The takoyaki from Karls Balls , "Octopus Balls from Osaka to yo Blocka" was no where near the takoyaki from Japan. They were mushy and fell apart the moment we stabbed into it. The C Baos were 5 dollars for a bao which was not filled all the way with meat and wayy too much bun. Yelp had a table there too and Sierra was doin her thing, holdin it down and making sure everyone is happy. I would say visit it once and see what you think. But for me , I don't think I'd return since Flushing has a lot of cheap eat options already.

4.75 Went as much as we can during the summer, up to the…read morelast night - for Halloween. Live music plus costume contests for children and adults; lots of creativity. Returned for favorites but made sure to try something new each visit. Some vendors are not there each weekend, or I don't see some vendors that I've liked before, or menu changed so don't wait for next time to try the food you are curious about. Looking forward to next year!

If I'm curt with you it's time is a factor. Today is the final QNM of the season. I think fast, I…read moretalk fast and I eat fast. Chhola bhuna at Kachamorich had superb spices today. You won't be able to eat everything but try Lexie's and Cambodia Now.

This a great safe place for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Games station has video games, board…read moregames, card games and more. A great place for a party.

Great place to take your kids for birthday events or even to take your kids out on the weekend to…read moreplay the latest video games . I took my 5 year old cousin here this past Friday to check it out , he loved it so much that he wants his next birthday party here . The place is great, atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. You won't be disappointed.

We can not say enough positive things about the new owner, Ms. Marianne, and what Forever Dancing…read moreRobert Mann has to offer. There are many genres to pick from and offered to many ages. The teachers are passionate and professional. My daughter started at 3 years old in the ballet and tap class at the New Hyde Park location. This past spring she was in her first competition! Ms. Marianne and her team taught my daughter the confidence and courage to come out of her shell to dance her heart away. When Marianne expanded her business to the new location, we decided to follow her and her team! I highly recommend Forever Dancing Robert Mann to my friends and family, and hope anyone reading this will give them a try - you will not be disappointed.

Wonderful dance family. Everyone is so nice that you will feel comfortable immediately.read more

One of my favorite foodie events of the year is the Taste of Bayside- Bell Blvd. Food Crawl. It…read moregenerally takes place the first weekend in June. I have been going to this event the past 5 years or so. The tickets cost $40 this year which was raised from $35. It is worth the cost in my opinion. When you get to the event, there are a few places you could go to pick up your tasting ticket. The ticket is good for a taste from each of the participating restaurants. There are about 35 restaurants that participate each year. After you get your ticket, you can stroll around and grab food samples from the different participating restaurants. I was able to try a majority of the restaurants that were participating in the event and most of them offered a tasty treat. I will go back to this event as long as it continues as it is always a very chill day. I always leave stuffed and happy and enjoy spending the day with my family at this family friendly event. there are also other activities and things to do while at the event.

It was a perfect opportunity to drive out to Bayside so even if I was late, I dropped by Adria…read moreHotel to check out Taste of Bayside and respond to Jando's invitation to us. I even invited Yifang L., a Yelper from Bayside so she can meet others in the Yelp Community but although she tried to make it, the student's Regent exams finished late. When I arrived, Jando was already busy signing up guests for the Yelp newsletter, chatting them up and listening to their experience with the Yelp phone app and just attending to others who were spinning the wheel to get one of the Yelp freebies. Mike B. and I even had a chance to talk about Yelp to those who approached the table. It's just easy to talk about something you like and are already using. At one point, a grandmother approached the table and said she wanted one of those fingerless gloves. Of course, she got 'em! It was fun to meet Bayside residents, talk about Yelp and discover that the fingerless gloves are being rocked out on the street even by grannies! The party was already in full swing by the time I got there. Most of the participating restaurants have ran out of food (and alcoholic drinks) but I was able to get a taste of food from: ~~Papazzio - Medallions of veal sauteed in mushroom and marsala - Unbelievably tasty and even if the portion was tiny it was very flavorful and satisfying. ``Tequila Sunrise - Churrasco Steak - Seasoned perfectly and tender. They were also serving margarita but they ran out of it quickly. Just as I a found the Boylan drink stand, Monique and her friend increased the visibility of the Yelp table. More people approached the Yelp table and as the event concluded, the power of connecting with the community and of Yelp swag were further reinforced. Thanks, Jando!

Lovely time at this year's (2026) Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Flushng Meadows Corona Park…read more Attended on the 2nd Day (Sunday). The races start very early at around 9am. I arrived and parked a bit further away at the parking lot closer to the zoo and it was empty at around 9am. As i walked toward the festival and lake areas, I saw that the parking lots closer to those areas were also emptier around that time. The races were great with lots of onlookers surrounding the lake....most taking up the few prime viewing locations. I was able to see a bunch of races...some more exciting than others coming down to the final meters. As far as the festival, some vendors did begin to set up around 9:30/10am or so...but the full range of vendors weren't up and running until shortly after 11am. Performances on the main stage, also began around 11am. Be sure to check the schedule for a full timeline of events. Since the races do last all day, feel free to go a bit later in the morning. Though, when I was ready to leave around 12:30pm-ish, some of the lots were starting to fill up. Festival is completely free...and there were some vendors giving out free items including bags and t-shirts.

This is the 35th year that the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival has held their event featuring boat…read moreracing with origins in Chinese historical tradition. The story begins in one of the kingdoms during the Warring States period in Chinese history, ruled by King Huai of Chu in roughly 3rd century BCE. In his court Qu Yuan served as a loyal and patriotic royal court minister, who incensed then was slandered by other officials for advocating against the neighboring state of Qin, and due to their influence was exiled from court by the king. In his banishment, Qu Yuan lamented the state of his country through poetry*, but was driven to despair upon hearing that Qin had invaded his home country of Chu. He dove into into the Milou River to his end--this is when according to legend nearby fishermen raced over in their boats to try to save his body from being eaten by the fishes. They threw rice into the water and hence the tradition arose of dragon boat racing and eating bamboo-wrapped sticky rice for this holiday. This NYC event started in 1990 on the Hudson River in Battery Park, organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office as part of a cultural exchange, though it's since become a local non-profit. The races are composed of both traditional teakwood and modern fiberglass boats with painted dragon heads and tails, helmed by a team of up to 20 people, including a drummer, a steersperson, and paddlers. Often in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in the few months leading up to the event you will see teams practicing rowing. Competitive teams from all around the NY metro region come for this event. The day of the event for most attendees, you will need binoculars or a camera with a good zoom lens to really see the action as the lanes are set up in the center of Meadow Lake, pretty far from shore. The date of the event is always held over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in August so it's usually very hot too (this year was in the 90's), so best to come prepared with water, sunblock, and a hat/umbrella/some type of head covering. There are few shaded areas directly around the lake though there is a VIP tent section which I believe is for paid ticket holders. Aside from the races in more recent years there has been a schedule of performances throughout both days, this year included performances by the New York Chinese Cultural Center, NYC Japanese Taiko Drum group, and others. There are stands set up by sponsors, some giving out swag, that run the gamut from energy/soft drinks, local tennis organizations, insurance agencies and banks, government agencies (city services, local police, state trooper recruiting), boyscouts--truly a wide array. Some of the stands with freebies had long lines, like 20-30 mins. There is event merch available for purchase too. I appreciated that there was an area under covered tents for traditional arts and crafts, with local artists showcasing some of their work and encouraging others to participate. Not much of a line here surprisingly. Food and drink-wise there isn't a huge number of options, though enough if you want to grab a casual lunch. They had a few food trucks, and set up (see photos) of several tables selling Chinese food. Admission is free and open to the public, the event proceeds rain or shine annually. For more info: https://www.hkdbf-ny.org/en/ *Qu Yuan left behind a volume of poems called "Chu Ci", which is one of the main poetry canons in Chinese literature.

I came here yesterday night with my daughter and some Yelp Elites. I found it kind of pricy in my…read moreopinion for the family group pricing at one hour. It was $46 pre tax for one adult and one child. It was alright for me though since it was my first time experiencing Gaming City. To my surprise the price was pretty worth it for all the arcade and games they have. There were games like table hockey, shooting hoops, hockey, VR simulation and interaction, racing games with a simulated motorcycle and race car. I did not expect it to have so many different types of games with DDR and a dancing grid. It just sucked that you cannot finish everything in one hour. We were given a watch to time the whole stay that we paid for. They shined red when the time was up. After the arcade play, we were given each 3 tokens for the claw machines. There were big machines that required 2 tokens and the small one only needed 1 token. The claw machines were so difficult to play. The claws were really sensitive and moved a lot. My friends and I did not even win anything. Sucks. The whole gaming city was really clean and dark. It smelled really clean and the noise level was appropriate. There were bathrooms in the middle of the whole place that were really clean. This place is a must go place for anyone who loves arcade and VR. They have it here in one location, which is right off the train station.

Great new arcade in Astoria! Individual prices are a little high, so best to purchase a…read moregroup/family package, which makes the prices more reasonable. (See my photos for exact price lists/options). We purchases a pkg for 3 ppl for 1 Hr, so it came out to $23.33 per person. (Individual price would have been $32pp). You're given a bracelet to wear. Once your time slot is up, your bracelet will turn red, letting you know your time has expired. This arcade is different from other arcades since it's unlimited play for the specific time period you purchase. The only exception are the multiple Claw Machines at the front of the store: these machines require tokens. Note that at the end of your time slot, each person will receive 3 free tokens to use on these Claw Machines; but there are very slim chances of actually winning something. Also, the Claw Machines require 2 tokens! My niece had 9 tokens and won Nothing!! All-in-all, they had some fun games. There are even 2 VR games. But be warned: if you get motion sickness easily, do NOT do the VR games! lol I was really disappointed that they didn't have Skee-Ball games, which is my fave arcade game. But we had fun exploring all their other games. Customer service (except for the below issue) was terrific. All personnel were very friendly and helpful. They really looked out for everyone on the game floor, ready to help if you didn't understand the games/instructions. There are lockers, restrooms and beverage vending machines. Everything was super clean. Note that the VR machines are sanitized in between players, which I really appreciated. So why 4 Stars and not 5 Stars? Because we had to sign waivers ahead of time, and we were told to show up 15 min BEFORE our time slot, to make sure we check-in Before our time slot starts. Sounds fair, right? Well, we showed up 15 min early, as instructed, only to find out that they are closed! Our time slot was 2pm, and they actually opened at 2pm....so why tell us to show up at 1:45pm on a hot humid day, and make us stand out in the sun for 15 sweaty minutes?!?! Grrrrr....so incredibly annoying!! So just a heads up: if you're going to their first time-slot of the day, do NOT show up 15 min early!!

They street vendors offer a lot of various food stands from Spanish, Jamaican, African,…read morePhillipines, and Spain cuisine. There are a lot of fun things for kids to occupy themselves. I can't wait to see more food vendors next year.

I only found out about this street fair because Waze sent me a traffic alert about Woodside Avenue…read morebeing closed. I found a few mentions of it online but no official website, it's apparently organized by the Queens Public Library and I did spot a table giving out free books. I uploaded some photos of online mentions of it to prove to Yelp it exists! The street fair is small, maybe five blocks, and consists mostly of affordable jewelry, toys, clothing, shoes and bags. Some if was a dollar store nonsense, but other people were selling everything from rugs to pipes, incense to handmade magnets. The older woman buying a magnet made me smile, "I'm getting the STRAWBERRY, because they're in season". I mean, it's a magnet, but also, it's October. I also saw a woman selling CBD products claiming to provide instant pain relief, another offering vegan soy based candles and soaps. I bought a cute over the shoulder travel bag for just $22. There was the annoying T-Mobile truck, and an Escape to the Caribbean booth which seems a bit suspicious to me. USA Devanand Yoga Center was there. As well as Exit Realty.... But they also had bouncy castles for the kids on one of the side streets. It was cool seeing them underneath the elevated 7 line tracks. Suddenly an older woman grabbed me and started rubbing my shoulders before directing me to a bunch of massage chairs (she was definitely someone's grandma, it was cool). I'm so primed to just so no but then I instantly thought, ya know what, I DO want a massage. $15 for 15 minutes, money well spent. They put a clean paper towel over the part of the chair my face rests on without me having to ask and were very friendly. It wasn't the best massage I've had, but it was great for the setting! Food options were limited. Queen Big Candy Apples, Ecuadorian grilled corn, Cane Man (cane juice), Zeppole/funnel cake guy, Mozzarepas (mozzarella grilled in-between corn bread), cotton candy out of an adorable tiny pink truck, Panaderia Tlaxcalita - selling lemonade and fruit juices, the sausage and pepper guys, and Athens Delight doing lamb gyros, and beef and chicken kebabs. This was the place I ended up ordering a lamb gyro from, with lettuce, onions, tomato, and tzatziki sauce. For $10 this was super filling, I couldn't even finish it. It tasted a bit like sausage but sliced long and thin, really moist and flavorful. The festival was a nice walk, a fun last minute thing to do, I definitely enjoyed myself. But right now it's small enough that I wouldn't tell people to make a pilgrimage for it. I'd like to see them bring more local restaurants from the area to sell their food, or even some of the regular street vendors who work in that area. Two porta potties, pleasent surprise!