edible queens Photo by Bradley Hawks Hungry Patrons trying free samples of food that will be offered at eateries during Queens Restaurant Week. EDIBLE BY SALVATORE LICATA Queens Restaurant Week kicked off on Oct. 6 with an outdoor extravaganza at The Shops at Atlas Park as participants, including establishments from Long Island City, gave out free samples of their goods. More than 200 establishments are currently participating in Queens Restaurant Week, which is seeing most restaurants offering three-course prix fixe dinners for $28 and many other restaurants offering lunch specials. “One of the reasons we are known as ‘The World’s Borough’ is that our amazing diversity allows us to offer an incredible variety of the best dishes from around the world,” said QUEENS Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, who was at the kickoff. “Queens Restaurant Week is a great way to highlight this fact and encourage both borough residents and visitors to enjoy some of this outstanding cuisine. I hope everyone will take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy some really amazing food.” Twelve eateries along with the Queens Brewery participated in the kickoff, including Bourbon Street, Le Falco, Austin’s Ale House, Shiro of Japan, Trattoria Cerbone, Fiamma 41, O’Neill’s of Maspeth, California Pizza Kitchen, Room 55, Deluge, Agora Tavern and Neir’s. Also in attendance were the Queens Economic Development Corporation, Business Solutions and Restaurant Depot. The 11th Annual Queens Restaurant Week officially began on Oct. 13 and will run through Oct. 31, and restaurants in almost 30 neighborhoods across the borough will be participating. Cuisines of every variety, such as French, Greek, Uruguayan, Italian and Salvadoran foods and so many others, will be on offer. “This is NYC’s most delicious bargain, as there truly is something for every taste bud,” said Queens Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Seth Bornstein. ”Plus, it fits in perfectly with the Queens Tourism Council’s mission to inform on the borough’s wonderful places to eat, shop, enjoy culture and have family fun.” Photo courtesy of Queens Economic Development Corporation Photo by Bradley Hawks Photo by Bradley Hawks QUEENS RESTAURANT WEEK HOLDS PREVIEW EVENT AT ATLAS PARK
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