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Flushing
Flushing is the center of pan-Asian commercial, residential,
and social life in New York City and the entire Eastern
Seaboard. The former Dutch and English colonial settlement
is currently home to a “Little Taiwan” and “Koreatown” along
with large Afghan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Mainland Chinese,
Southeast Asian, and Spanish-speaking influences.
The diverse neighborhood’s heart is the hustling-and-bustling
Main Street, which features countless hotels, markets,
performance venues, restaurants, and stores. The area is easily
accessible via the 7 train and LIRR, which both run to Midtown
Manhattan, and with about 25 hotels, it’s a great place to stay.
Add a botanical garden, parks, and theaters, and it’s a great place
to play. It’s also a great place to dine, hosting regional cuisines
from every corner of globe, with the most sought-after spots in
NYC for foodies-in-the-know.
For a quick bite, stop by classic bakeries such as Apollo Bakery,
Taipan Bakery or Fay Da Bakery for piping hot roast pork buns,
Portuguese custard tarts, and other delicious baked goods. Feast
on more than 100 types of dumplings at the famous Dumpling
Galaxy in Arcadia Mall or to please the whole family, visit the
famous food courts for a dizzying number of food stalls located
within other malls such as New York Food Court, New World
Mall, Hong Kong Supermarket, and Queens Crossing. For a most
charming retreat in the heart of the neighborhood, explore elegant
tea houses such as Rose House, Prince Tea House or Fang’s
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