14 The Queens Courier • may 7, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Queens Taste 2015 set for May 12 at NYSCI BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA [email protected] @CristabelleT Get ready to take a bite out of Queens. Queens Taste, an annual celebration of the borough’s diverse food scene, will take place at the New York Hall of Science on May 12, the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) announced on May 5. The event will give attendees the chance not only to sample food, but also to network with hundreds of others who either live in Queens or do business in the area. Some of the culinary offerings will include La Fusta in Elmhurst, which will bring beefy Argentine fare; Jamaica’s O Lavrador, which will prepare Portuguese paella; Pa-Nash in Rosedale, with its West Indian/Moroccan fusion; and Astoria’s Zenon Taverna, which will provide Greek specialties. Latin participants include the Arepa Lady from Jackson Heights and Mexican cuisine from La Adelita in Woodside. Asian treats will come from Flushing’s Mulan, Thai Rock in Rockaway and Kimchee Smoke, which is often at LIC Flea & Food. And the Michelin-starred M. Wells Steakhouse will bring its famous beef tartare meatballs. Also, clients of the Entrepreneur Space, a food-and-business incubator Queens Taste will return this year on May 12 and come to the New York Hall of Science. that the QEDC operates in Long Island City, will be at the event with their artisan specialties, including gluten-free products and ethnic desserts. Long Island City’s SquareWine & Spirits will headline a beverage group that includes borough-based Queens Courage gin. Attendees will be able to vote for the best beverage as well as the top appetizer, entrée and dessert in a people’s choice format. While they’re deciding what they like best, Big Apple Circus clowns will do magic tricks and give away free red noses. “We’re excited to partner again with the Queens Economic Development Corp. and the Queens Tourism Council to bring neighbors together for this popular — and delicious — community event,” said Gail Grimmett, senior vice president New York for Delta Air Lines, lead sponsor Photo courtesy Dominick Totino Photography of the event. “Because of the food, drinks, desserts, people, venue and tremendous energy, I look forward to Queens Taste all year,” added QEDC Executive Director Seth Bornstein. “It’s so much fun on so many levels.” Queens Taste 2015 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $125 per ticket or two for $200. To purchase tickets, visit www. itsinqueens.com/queenstaste. F R E E E L E C T RO N I C S R E C Y L I N G EVENTS A R E COMING TO QUEENS T H I S S P R I NG Avoid a fine: it’s now illegal to discard electronics in the regular trash! Events from10AM–4PM Rain or Shine Saturday, May 16 • ASTORIA Broadway Library, 4020 Broadway b/w Steinway and 41st Streets Saturday, June 13 • EAST ELMHURST Jackson Heights Shopping Center Parking Lot, 77th Street b/w 30th and 31st Aves WE ACCEPT: Working and non-working computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, TVs, VCRs, CD/DVD players, phones, audio/visual equipment, video games, cell phones and PDAs For more information contact the Lower East Side Ecology Center at lesecologycenter.org or 212.477.4022 We would like to thank our sponsor: A Mortgage for Your Community. Purchase or Refinance • Jumbo Loans MyNYCB Community MortgageTM Call (866) 789-7878 and get prequalified, or visit www.NYCBMortgageDirect.com to get started online! All loans are subject to credit approval. Product availability and offers are subject to change. Not all products are available in all states. Mortgages are originated through New York Community Bank (NMLS #249276, MD #21548), an affiliate of New York Commercial Bank. The bank is not responsible for typographical errors. Offer may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bank at any time.
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