As a Bangladeshi whenever I miss home I come here ! Being surrounded by my own people makes me…read morehappy . Can't forget all the yummy food, shopping places , my deshi fish and green chilies lol ! I try to spend the whole day when I get a chance to come here , eating all the yummy street snacks , cha, then shopping. Speaking Bangla is the best feeling, which I miss terribly living in an island . I also love all the social work my people does concerning a lot of important stuff . Always a pleasure to be here .

As one of the most diverse neighborhoods on the planet, Jackson Heights not only embodies the…read moreenergy of the world's borough (#1) but is also the epicenter of the melting pot that New York City. It is the culmination of multiple ethnic enclaves and a busy neighborhood that reigns supreme with character, color, and a cool factor that is unrivaled. It is one of my favorite places in all of the city and that's precisely why I've made it my 4300th review. My thoughts in snippets: :: What do you get when you combine Little India (Bangladesh / Pakistan), Little Nepal / Tibet, Little Colombia with sprinklings of Ecuadorian, Korean, Mexican, and Venezuelan folks? A wonderful neighborhood, that's what. :: Jackson Heights is also home to the largest LGBTQ community outside of Chelsea / Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The only other Pride parade outside of Manhattan happens here. :: Where there is diversity in people, there is diversity in food. A number of the most celebrated restaurants / food carts are found in Jackson Heights. One can come here and eat all day and there still would be amazing places left to explore. :: Food is an awesome draw, but the sketchy nightlife that ranges from lounges to dive bars is also a reason to come drink here. The activity here goes late into the wee hours, which makes it an interesting alternative to other neighborhoods in the city. :: It's not an express stop on the 7, but the 74th & Broadway station (#2) is easily one of the busiest stations on any subway line. There are several train lines that come here and a bus depot next to the subway, making this an ideal transportation hub. :: LGA bound? There are buses here that go straight to the airport. Minus Flushing and Astoria, there aren't many neighborhoods that offer public transit to the airport. :: Jackson Heights is adjacent to many other prominent neighborhoods that are some of the most interesting (and awesome) in the borough. They include Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Woodside, Corona, and Astoria Heights. :: Roosevelt Avenue is one of the main arteries of the borough, but only in Jackson Heights does it truly come alive. From Jackson Heights and on, it's one of the few streets with activity happening at all times. :: Part of the neighborhood has been deemed historic ("Jackson Heights Historic District") and some of the old buildings between Northern Blvd and Roosevelt are classic, pre-war, and well preserved. _______________ (#1) The one and only, Queens. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/mta-74th-and-broadway-subway-station-jackson-heights

THE TRIANGLE: Situated right where the TRIBOROUGH BRIDGE converges with the GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY,…read morethe Park is incredibly accessible, featuring an elevated SUBWAY Station nearby and a direct BUS connection to LGA which I've used in the past. Took a break here before visiting my old neighborhood a couple of blocks away. WORTH VISITING.

Before I begin, let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone. So with that being said let's review!!.. Astoria Queens: first thing that comes to mind for me! Queen's bridge projects, home of Nas, Mobb Deep.. just to name a couple.. Only my fellowNY'ers can relate to what and whom I'm referring to, others might say "what is he talking about"? The N train was my transportation when I was living up there as a young black man, trying to make a living for me and my family at that time. I must have did something right because I'm still here to write about it!!. Astoria, Queens NY, stand up!!..

Some claim that this mural is in Rego Park, but I side with those who place it in Forest Hills…read more The Ramones were a Forest Hills band, after all. Based on a 1975 photograph, the mural is the work of a West Village artist, Ori Carino. It marks a spot dubbed "the birthplace of punk," where the four founding members of the group liked to hang out in their youth. Despite having lived in Forest Hills for a decade, I was unaware of the artwork's existence until I stumbled across it a few weeks ago. It is in the alleyway that connects 66th Avenue to 66th Road.

Actually Jamie M. Clearwater, FL, this is Rego Park. I…read moregrew up here and, not only is Thorny Croft (formerly) and now Fanwood Estates, Rego Park but across the street, The Howard Apartments are also Rego Park. Everyone refers to Rego Park as Forest Hills. People like Leslie West, Waddy Wachtel, Ronnie Earl, etc., really lived in Rego Park and not Forest Hills but since we all went to the same schools we all referred to the entire neighborhood as Forest Hills. Anyway, this is just a ramp now that leads to a locked gate where no can access. When we were growing up there wee no locks and gates and we played stickball, touch football, ringolevio, punchball, handball, etc., and others, like the Ramones, Leslie West, etc., would hang out on the ramp ... lots of activity but now, all locked up, pretty sad!

This little section of Astoria on Steinway Street covers Middle Eastern foods -from Egyptian to…read moreYemeni dishes. Though some restaurants are in the south of Steinway Street, most are located on the Northwest side of the street from 28th Ave to Astoria Blvd, with the greatest number found around 25th Avenue. There you will find bars, nightclubs, restaurants, delis, grocery stores and much more. Q101 go up and down Steinway Streets, and you are a 20-minute walk from the N, W, R, and M subway lines.

All around great vibe, relaxing, clean, romantic, well organized and decorated, good waiting…read moreservice they wait on you with confidence and don't bother you too aggressively... i had the chicken Frances with a side of pasta with tomato sauce and it was delicious, i get chicken Frances in all these fancy pricey restaurants and its always disappointing, here it was one of the best I've had... it may have topped my favorite at another restaurant i came too... i will definitely be back. The chicken Frances and tomato sauce was excellent l.

Excellent service and great food with great ambiance . Will definitely return for a rerun.read more

I love Louie's. I went for the Grandma pizza, which is the best in New York City, and stay for the…read morepeople. Food is what keeps us alive, the other thing is people. This place is like eating in your mom's kitchen, and that's always a good thing, and if your mom wasn't a good cook, this is your chance to create a new memory. Now back to the food. Every entrée is a winner from the steak to the Bolognese to the garden salad. Just throw a dart at the menu you won't go wrong whatever it lands on. I'm Jerry, you can thank me later.

Really good quality of food. Had the chicken tomato and the buffalo chicken…read more Owner was super kind and hospitable. Affordable dinner for my crew after a long day of travel. My kiddos give it two thumbs up. Would come back.

What a great place to check out art murals that span a building wall. It reminds me of the mural…read moreart alleys back home. Each mural had their own story to tell.

Nice walls but a bit inconvenient. A big walk from the train station. Worth it to go in the…read morespring when the annual celebration is occurring and the artists are painting.

I've come to this restaurant many times, if it's for a date or a family dinner for 10, Armando's…read morealways shows exceptional service and delicious food! I've eaten so much from this place but have no pictures because I just dig in! I recommend the charcuterie board as an appetizer. It's always unique/different every time I have ordered it. The chocolate mousse cake was cute with a little chocolate mouse on top. It was also rich with flavor. Overall 5/5!

Ate here today after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q for dinner feeling hungry and quite…read moreexhausted. I had brought and ate the seafood risotto with lobster tail and then tiramisu for dessert that it had tasted great and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast that I thanked my server Miguel for serving up my meals today and was given a 10% discount for today while dining in. I couldn't agree more about it. The ambiance was definitely really quiet and has relaxing Italian instrumental music playing so calmly. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)