26 The Queens Courier • may 14, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Taste of Sunnyside to feature 28 local restaurants, music and performances BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] @aaltamirano28 Foodies will once again be able to have some delicious fun under the 7 train next week in Sunnyside. The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District is presenting its 2015 Taste of Sunnyside, a one-of-a-kind culinary event highlighting 28 local restaurants, on May 19 under the elevated 7 line at 46th Street and Queens Boulevard. After receiving an “overwhelmingly positive response” last year, the event, which will go from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., will once again be held in a block-long tent. “Bringing all the flavors of Sunnyside into one visible food festival is an amazing opportunity for local residents and visitors alike to discover their new favorite restaurant, and a great way to help promote Sunnyside as a restaurant destination,” said Rachel Thieme, executive director of Sunnyside Shines. “Last year’s event exceeded our wildest expectations and we’re excited to be back under the 7 train again this year to sample all this delicious food.” All of the participating restaurants The Sunnyside Shines BID will present its 2015 Taste of Sunnyside on May 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. will allow diners to travel the world without leaving the comfort of Queens. The full list of eateries includes Tibetan Dumpling Cafe (Tibetan), Los Verdes (Colombian), Blu Orchid (Thai), Claret Wine Bar (Wine Bar), PJ Horgans (Irish Pub), Tito Rad’s Grill (Filipino), Dog and Duck (Irish Gastropub) De Mole (Mexican), Bliss Street Station (Irish Photo courtesy of Sunnyside Shines Pub), Dumplings & Things (Chinese), I Love Paraguay (Paraguayan), Aubergine Cafe (American), Arriba Arriba (Mexican), Los Pollos Restaurant (Peruvian), Bliss 46 Bistro (French), Nonna Gina Brick Oven Pizza (Italian), Punda Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan), Copper Kettle (Irish Pub), Sidetracks (Irish American Pub), Tealicious Express (Bubble Tea and Juice Bar), Soleluna (Italian), 43 Bar and Grill (Irish American Pub), Murphy’s Lobster Grill (seafood), Salt and Fat (New American), Venturo Osteria (Seasonal Italian), White Castle (American), Dazies and Jack’s Fire Dept. Bites and beverages will also be provided by event sponsors Associated Marketplace, Fresh n Save Marketplace, Lowery Wines and Liquors, Queens Brewery and SingleCut Brewery. Further promoting the diversity in the neighborhood, the Taste of Sunnyside will include a full lineup of performers, including a presentation from the Thalia Spanish Theatre with Danza España and flamenco dancers. Also performing will be local subway brass band Sunnyside Social Club, and the Underground Horns. The Sunnyside Shines BID is also offering a “shop local” promotion where customers who download a Taste of Sunnyside Local Discount Card, available to download at www. tasteofsunnyside.com, will receive deals with participating business through May 31. Tickets for the Taste of Sunnyside are on sale at www.tasteofsunnyside. com. ST. FRANCIS PREP PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING STUDENTS OF ALL AGES YEAR-ROUND In speaking to St. Francis Prep’s Principal, Patrick McLaughlin, it is easy to see his passion for education, and sharing all that Prep has to offer with not only its own students, but students who aren’t even yet of high school age and their families. McLaughlin’s life has been rooted in Prep since he himself was a teenager. He attended Prep when it was on North 6th Street in Brooklyn, student taught at Prep during his college years (at St. Francis College), joined its faculty, serving in the Physical Education Department, and ultimately becoming Assistant Principal. He is currently in his second year as Principal. This summer, Prep will again, be offering its Summer Academy Program. “The mission is to provide enrichment for younger students to experience high school courses taught by high school teachers. It’s a student-centered environment where they experience success and gain interest in all of our electives,” says McLaughlin. The program was started a number of years ago with offerings in only English and Mathematics. Campers asked for more time and more diversity in offerings, especially in the area of Science. Today, the Science Research Academy is probably the largest component. Parents are particularly staisfi ed, given Prep’s Summer Academy exposes students to a college preparatory style of lab experience and instruction. There is lots of hands-on. Given Prep unvieled their new, state-of-the-art labs this fall, this summer promises to be spectacular. Students will be exposed to new facilities, new equipment, and new technology. When originally launched, the Prep’s Summer Academy started with only 30 students, but has grown fi ve-fold to 150. All the courses are taught by Prep teachers, who are assisted by Prep students and alumni. The Academy is open to students aged 10-14. There are also Winter and Spring Academies, which offer a snapshot of both the Summer Academy and daily life at Prep. This year’s Winter Academy even provided a free enrichment program for students who are involved in Prep’s Beginner String Prpogram at P.S. 115 and St. Kevin Catholic Academy, some as young as 8 year olds in the 2nd grade. McLaughlin was quick to emphasize that from their fi rst minute, Academy students should be focused on learning something new, and have fun and enjoy the process of learning. Academy students are not the only ones who benefi t from the Academy. Prep students who serve as counselors experience a great deal as well. Emily Grasso, a 2013 graduate of Prep volunteered in the summer between graduating Prep and starting college, helping Music Technology and Art classes. After her freshman year of college, she changed her major to Early Childhood Education, having been inspired by her experiences. For Prep students, the Academy gives highschoolers the chance to give back, and hone their leadership skills. Many students who attended the Academy are now not only Prep students, but are volunteeting to be counselors. For McLaughlin, this is a “nice cycle.” The St. Francis Prep Summer Academy runs from July 27-July 31, 9AM-3PM. It offers courses in: • English & Math • Science Research • Franciscan Leadership • Music Technology & Production • Computer & Fine Arts • Musical Theater • SFP-TV Production St. Francis Prep sees some of the highlights as small and supportive classes, academic success and emotional growth, and individualized instruction and assessment. The cost for the program is $240. St. Francis Prep Principal, Patrick McLaughlin FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: MR. PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN, PRINCIPAL ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL • 718-423-8810 X327 • [email protected]
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