Traditional Arts and Entertainment Accompanied With A Wide Variety of Food and Craft Vendors From…read moreLocal City Shops. Nobody Wants To Miss The Austin Street Fair When It's Going On. If You're The Type To Wake Up Late And Miss It, You're Like: "Awww Man... I Missed It!?" This fair is filled by many local favorites, from the food industry to jewelry and pretty much everything in between. If you see someone walking around in a FOREST HILLS shirt, they most likely bought it here. Bring your wallet and show some support to The Great FOREST HILLz

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Meatopia 2011 was definitely a success! I was nervous after reading reviews of the 2010 event and…read moreafter attending a similar poorly planned event this past Memorial Day on Governor's Island. However, my fears were for naught since the event was well run and inexplicably enjoyable. Our tickets were the $85 variety, which came with a 5:30pm entry, all you can eat samples from the vendors, and $7 beer for purchase (Amstel Light, anyone?? 'cause that was the only choice, but a decent one). Vendors really did a nice job of providing well thought out samples that were typically a substantial 5-7 bites in size, but I take small bites so maybe more like 3-5 for most. Nearly everything we sampled was decadent and delicious from farms and restaurants from around the tri-state area and the country. Thank goodness the weather on Saturday was beautiful since there weren't really any rain-out options which I was aware of. The day was really beautiful (excruciatingly hot, but beautiful!) and the views of the NYC skyline from Pier 5 were not to be missed as the sun set over New Jersey. Overall, if you're going to pick an expensive "all you can eat" festival, this one definitely gets a thumbs up!

The second Meatopia event was awesome fun. I didn't attend their first one in 2010, but based on a…read morefriend's feedback and the many changes instituted between last year and this year, the organizers clearly made tremendous effort to improve the event. We commuted by subway and joined the crowds making their way to the harbor. The event was on spacious Pier 5, a yet unfinished pier in Brooklyn Bridge Park, and another sneak peek to what this park will offer when completed. We got our bracelets and a directory and headed into the pier where over 40 chefs/restaurants have booths set up, turning out a meat-centric food item in single-serving sizes. The portions are great for one person but often big enough to actually share with someone so you can fit more in. There were usually no lines at most booths, the people accessible for chatting, and everyone amenable to picture-taking. Very cool to see the meat grilling at many booths and the food prep going fast and furious. Quite pleased to see Yelp (a sponsor) with a booth. There was also a butcher competition and culinary demo schedule that went on most of the evening. I only stopped by to see Michael White demonstrate how his porchetta is made; the mirror atop the station was perfect for viewing the action. I enjoyed most of the foods I tried, although not everything was wow, and ironically some restaurants that I love served up a so-so item at Meatopia. But great fun trying out all these things, Some highlights for me were Kefi's Greek lamb offal, Beast's glazed beef cheeks, ilili's lamb ribs, Pat LaFrieda's Angus steer, Hurricane Club's duck, Sip Sak's Turkish lamb on rice, La Esquina's veal breast taco, and Animal's BBQ chicken hearts. Whole Food's hibiscus soda was amazingly refreshing and I was so excited to see Capogiro gelato (one of my favorite gelato makers!). Again, organization was excellent. Plentiful Fiji water and Honeydrop tea stands, along with several beer stations. Utensils and napkins at every booth, trash cans emptied regularly. There wasn't really enough seating, but you can treat it more like a street fair, where you dine on the go. And the views all around of the NYC skyline are fantastic. Looking forward to Meatopia 2012 and hope its in a location as good as this!

I'm always in search of newer and better indoor playground. Royal Magic Castle has got to rank in…read morethe current top 2 or 3. Huge modern play area, sand room, laser tag and arcade room including claw machines. The admission price is a bit pricey compared to others, open play costs $42.99 + tax for kids 3 feet and taller and 1 adult. Additional adults cost $18.99 each. It does include unlimited time as others are usually 2 hours max and it includes laser tag. Place is very large, has drinks and a small gift shop (toys, gifts etc). Place is modern and clean for now... until the next new indoor playground ground opens up.

This place made planning my son's birthday such an ease. We got their highest package, which gave…read moreus 3 hours in the large room, which they decorated according to the theme we picked. The decor was amazing! It matched what we saw in their website and Instagram. It also came with pizza and juice for the kids and unlimited play. I was allowed to bring additional food and other snacks and they were kind enough to help me set up and plate the food. One tip would be to confirm the arrival of the pizza time. Our was suppose to arrive at 1230 (party started at 12) and it didn't arrive until 130 because of the rain. The pizza is ordered from a pizza shop so it had to be delivered. They were super nice and apologetic about it. The play area is huge and something for everyone. Although it might be hard to track your kid. It also felt cleaner than other indoor playgrounds that we've been too. We would definitely be back!

Look forward to this annual eating event. Held on Pier 76, but easy to find and get to…read more This year, I tried the pizza from Ceres which was a long queue but moved fairly quickly. It was hot and crispy. Very thin slice. Lines were long but they seem to move. By the time, I got to some though, some items were sold out. Tried the scallop hand roll from Noz Market. Liked the sweetness of thr scallops, wasabi had a little bit of a kick. There was also raw oysters, shrimp parm, desserts. Just too many to name. My favorite was definitely the mango ice cream from Caffe Panna. So yummy. Activations around the venue from Chase, Doordash, La Croix, etc. Only downside was that it started to rain but it was still fun. Thank you to all the hard working people that put this together!

Been to eeeeeatscon 4 times now and it's always a blast! NYC Oct 2025 had some great vendors…read moreincluding Cowy Burger (from Miami, their burger was probably my favorite bite of the day), Santo Taco, a delicious collab between Potluck Club and Carnitas Ramirez, and much more. The "passport" feature is fun, if you eat at 7 different stands you can earn some free swag. It's a fun challenge, but definitely filling!! Activations were fun, including the Pepsi shuffleboard and trying a few new flavors of LaCroix.

The boyfriend and I attended the afternoon session and had a blast! Sure, it was a little cold in…read morethe spacious covered concourse but we warmed right up after several tastings. It didn't feel crowded at all, and the lines went very quick. Glad to see many of my favorite breweries being represented, as well as some new ones to try. Plenty of non-beer vendors, as well. We were able to pick up home-baked dog treats for his Dobermans, and some fiery chili sauce for home. Rosie's Grilled Cheese, one of the three food trucks parked outside, provided the perfect comfort food halfway through our session. No wonder everyone was wearing pretzel necklaces, you really need to be on a full stomach if you want to survive! Will definitely be back next year.

This craft beer festival was alot of fun. Had a great time with my blackout friends. I was a little…read morethrown off my the random gutter sales demo and the peeps flavored beer but hey thats ok. 5 stars was not awarded due to the environment. They could have transformed this event with a good well rounded DJ to make a more party lets get fucked up kinda vibe......however maybe thats what they're trying to avoid. They DID however have a silent DJ dance section although it wasn't to large. Silent Auction was also cool.

I went to see Goodfellas today and noticed how excellent the sound is…read more This is by far one of the finest cultural events you can attend in the city while your safety is assured. The staff is always very cooperative and willing to assist.

We came in tonight for the advance screening of a new Apple TV+ series The Mosquito Coast…read more Unexpectedly, we liked the film and definitely worth following the next coming episodes. I signed up right away to the drive-in site for future events notification. We are familiar in the area so getting to the drive-in is not a hassle at all. There are friendly staff members who guided the movie goers for effective parking and pleasurable viewing. The movie theater location is in the New York Hall of Science parking lot and the screen is fronting a good view of Terrace on the Park. The adaptable comfort zone is clean, convenient and follows Covid protocol. Luckily, we received a complimentary snack box courtesy of Apple TV+. The film is a free event too. Let's support the cause of this drive -in theater. It gives pleasure two ways.

This is by far the best way to enjoy food from multiple restaurants at one location/event in NYC…read more The food (and drink) is always amazing but what truly makes this food event stand out is that there are NO tiresome lines. Once you're inside, you're good to go. The food is from a cross section of some of Queen's best restaurants. There's beer/cocktails available. And there's been great live music the last couple of years as well. The attendees get great food. The restaurants get exposure to customers and publicity. The money raised funds food relief work. It's a win win win. 2025: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT5Tf_GDu-t/ 2026: coming fall 2026

An awesome foodie event for a good cause! The International Food Expo was organized by the…read morenonprofit Queens Together. All proceeds from the event benefit this year's Queen Together Thanksgiving food pantry for families in need. Over 40 local restaurants participated in the International Food Expo. The event was ticketed but once inside you were able to enjoy unlimited food and drink from all of the vendors. There were cuisines ranging from Thai to Tobagonian to Salvadoran and everything in between. Each vendor offered a few different dishes to sample. While the plates were small, it was easy to fill up due to the sheer number of dishes to try. I sampled 20-something different vendors before I couldn't eat any more. Neir's Tavern, the oldest restaurant in all of New York (since 1829), provided alcoholic beverages and tastings for the event. The event was well-organized. While turnout was high the space in the New York Hall of Science was big enough to accommodate and there were a lot of seating areas. All of the vendors had more than enough food. The ticket included free parking and the adjacent Flushing-Corona Meadows lot had ample space. All around, an amazing event celebrating the diversity of Queens and contributing positively to local communities.

I attended a birthday party here as the photographer, and I was really impressed by the space. The…read moredecor is beautiful, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the owner was so nice and accommodating. I didn't come for an art class this time, but seeing the artwork throughout the space definitely made me interested in taking one of her future classes. Everything was so beautiful and creative. I'm looking forward to coming back!

Allure Art Studio recently relocated from Jamaica Avenue to Linden Boulevard, and the new space is…read morea major upgrade. It is still conveniently close to the original location but significantly more spacious and comfortable, which really enhances the overall experience. The studio is a Black& woman owned business, and the owner was professional, welcoming, and very clear with her instructions throughout the session. I appreciated how easy it was to follow her directions while painting on canvas, which made the experience enjoyable and stress-free even for someone without a strong art background. This is a great creative space and a business well worth supporting.