DRINK Queens: Culinary Crossroads of the World Unless you just moved t to Queens without ever reading anything about it, watching any food television, or browsing Wikipedia—then you already know the borough as one of the most culturally diverse on the planet. is month, we are spotlighting the international food and drink from sixteen sipping from the international water fountain Most visitors to LIC Flea & Food probably don’t set out for the day contemplating, "I wonder which beverage I will enjoy today.’" Exotic sandwiches and baked treats, artisan soaps and vintage clothing most likely top the to-do list. But when the heat can be so sweltering that each step takes twice the energy and it feels like you are walking through Jell-O, the secondary characters that come with a straw and frosty oating cubes of ice can suddenly take the spotlight, chugging an otherwise steamy afternoon into a refreshing stroll through the summer market. While the edibles and collectibles are the primary draw, the LIC Flea has gathered a surprising array of somewhat uncommon potables, sourced from distant corners of the globe. Here’s a roundup of just some of the most delicious and intriguing sips available throughout the summer at the market, along with some tried and true classics. 6 | BOROMAG.COM | AUGUST 2013 restaurants/vendors representing twelve di erent countries and ve continents. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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