FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 • The Queens Courier 31 Popular culinary walking tour Noshwalks coming to Ridgewood BY KELLY MARIE MANCUSO editorial@queenscourier.com/@KellyMMancuso Author, world traveler and gastronome Myra Alperson will be bringing her acclaimed Noshwalks food tour to the streets of Ridgewood on Saturday, Sept. 12. The celebrated tour will explore Ridgewood’s eclectic cuisine with stops at local eateries, markets and specialty stores. “This tour showcases a vibrant and diverse neighborhood, including an 80-plus-year-old German/ Italian bakery and all sorts of delicious surprises en route,” Alperson explained. “Our tastes begin in the Caribbean, but also include Italian gelati, Bulgarian specialties, Bosnian kebabs, Polish pierogi or blintzes, or whatever we find that day, as well as other culinary pleasures, which can also include Balkan, Dominican and Mexican tastes.” Alperson began Noshwalks back in August 2000 as a way to explore the city’s multicultural neighborhoods by fork and by foot. Her motto is simple yet intriguing: “Nosh your way from Odessa to Bombay and never leave New York!” Noshwalks was to visit Ridgewood last December, but inclement weather put a damper on those plans. However, Alperson did offer an exclusive taste of the many delectable stops along her Ridgewood tour route. The tour included visits to local markets for unique, hard-to-find fare. In addition to exploring Ridgewood’s culinary gems, Alperson also peppers her Noshwalks tours with knowledge about the neighborhood’s history and architecture, stopping by local landmarks such as the Ridgewood Savings Bank (corner of Forest Avenue and George Street) on Myrtle Avenue and St. Matthias Church (58-15 Catalpa Ave.). Sample the sweet and savory cuisine of Ridgewood on a Sept. 12 Noshwalks food tour of the neighborhood. “When you go to the church, you feel like you’re in a European village because nothing is taller than the church,” she said. “The trend is to take the elevated train back. You can see the church steeple from the platform; it feels like you’re traveling through Europe.” The 3-hour Noshwalks tour of Ridgewood will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Caribe Star Restaurant (54-55 Myrtle Ave.). Tickets Photos by Kelly Marie Mancuso cost $55 for adults or $20 for children ages 6 to 12, and the tour is free for children under 6. Tickets must be purchased online in advance by clicking here. For more information, call 212-222-2243. Alperson’s latest book, “Nosh New York: The Food Lover’s Guide to New York City’s Most Delicious Neighborhoods” is also available on Amazon. FALL INTO JCAL FREE Open House! Come enjoy an afternoon of hands-on arts & crafts, challenge your creative-self at our open house! Saturday, September 12th 12:00 - 5:00 pm • Arts & Crafts • Free Classes • Raffle • Face Painting • Refreshments On-site Registration Check www.jcal.org for class schedule. 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY 11432 718-658-7400 x123 info@jcal.org • www.jcal.org Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning FREE Eye Exam WITH PURCHASE OF COMPLETE PAIR OF GLASSES OR EYE EXAM ONLY – $25 (REG. $85) COMPETITIVE PRICES with • Personalized Service & Attention • Our Professionally Trained Staff Will Give You A Careful Fit • Newest Styles • No Gimmicks 20% OFF ALL PURCHASES not to be combined with any other offer Varilux no-line bifocals progessive lenses w/plastic or metal frames Choose From Over 300 Frames $170 Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer. 2 Pairs of Eyeglasses (Frames & Lenses) $99 Choose From Over 300 Frames Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer. We Honor Most Competitor’s Coupons WE ARE A LOCAL FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS, NOT A CHAIN. WE OFFER PERSONAL SERVICE WITH HIGH QUALITY & LOW PRICES HUGE SELECTION! 50% OFF non-prescription sunglasses. Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer. • Lenses Duplicated • Motor Vehicle Exam • Prescription Filled • Adjustments Done At No Extra Charge • Lab on Premises • Tinting • Eye Exams Clifford Optical 38-19 BELL BOULEVARD, BAYSIDE • 718.229.8086 OFFERING THE LOWEST PRICES ON CONTACT LENSES
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