Sometimes the best intentions end up as a waste. Tonight is the second choral rehearsal with orchestra, so I needed to eat a big lunch. However, I don’t know how and why this plan went suddenly awry. Is it because it’s so biting cold outside? Or that I’m still coasting on my day off yesterday? Well,… Continue reading It’s a wrap, but not much: Van Dam Diner, 45-55 Van Dam Street, Long Island City, Queens 12/15/16

Today I found a vast of Lactaid pills in my purse. Hazah! It’s pizza day! Besides the mushroom slice, my gaze fell upon the chicken wings at the pizza place. Are they Buffalo wings or light barbeque? How hot are they? They were $0.75 each, so I figured, Why not? I ordered two wings with… Continue reading Wings before pizza: Pizzeria Sicilia, 31-25 Thompson Ave., Sunnyside, Queens 12/13/16

This will be a crazy week for me, with 3 huge rehearsals looming for my big holiday concert with my choral group on Saturday. Thank God tonight I have the night off, but my husband wants to go out to the movies, since we have officially become “boring”.  (Okay, I’ll strongly disagree with his statement;… Continue reading Where did cole slaw first met the pulled chicken BBQ sandwich?: Don Tapas @ Falchi’s, 31-00 47th Ave., Long Island City, Queens 12/12/16

Payday is one of the most sweetest words in the English language. After paying 2 credit cards and depositing some cash in savings, I wanted to “treat” myself. Since I wasn’t in the mood for steak, oysters or anything tipped in gold, Falchi’s I must go! The thing is, since I’ve eaten at almost all… Continue reading A triage of tastes: @ Falchi’s, 31-00 47th Ave., Long Island City, Queens 12/9/16

It’s getting colder outside, and I’m wearing my long, wool coat over my dress. (Laundry day)  Anyway, my sourjorn to Greenpoint Ave. started out fine; the 7 train stopped without delays at Bliss St. (46th St.), and Riko’s was on the next street. Getting back…well, that’s another awful tale which I will share with you… Continue reading Some Peruvian bliss, or, I hate the 7 train: Riko Peruvian Cuisine, 45-23 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, NY 12/8/16

Everyone knows empanadas, the classic filled pocket-of-goodness for South American fast food fare. I tried both the beef and the chicken varieties on two separate occasions from Karu Cafe. But as I was ready to order, I asked the owner: “What are arepas?” Arepas are a South American staple, made from lightly griddled cakes of… Continue reading South American trifecta: Karu Cafe @ Falchi’s, 31-00 47th Ave., Long Island City, Queens 12/7/16

The name of this sandwich is a misnomer: Crispy Chicken Italian for $6.45. Herbed mayonnaise does not an Italian sandwich make; perhaps some basil, tomato sauce, even some mozzarella cheese (for those who can digest it), but not herbed mayonnaise and NOT American cheese! (Added note on menu: add bacon to make it a chicken… Continue reading What makes a sandwich “Italian?”: The Burger Garage, 25-36 Jackson Ave. @ 44th Drive, Long Island City, Queens 12/6/16

Holiday prep-time has begun. Over the weekend, my husband and I were in full-organizational mode at our apartment: getting rid of trash, boxing up books and items for storage, swapping winter clothes for summer clothes (next weekend’s chore), buying cleaning supplies, and buying Xmas/birthday gifts for my 4 nieces and nephews. So, my home is… Continue reading Chili day: Don Tapas @ Falchi’s, 31-00 47th Ave., Long Island City, Queens 12/5/16

It’s very disappointing when the best-laid plans, such as trying to eat something super-healthy, blows up in one’s pretty face. Case in point: Up until today, I haven’t had a bad food experience at the Juice Press plant. Avocado toast, with 11 grams of protein? It must be awesome! The ingredients are: whole wheat bread,… Continue reading A trying-to-eat-healthy fail: Juice Press @ Falchi’s, 31-00 47th Ave., Long Island City, Queens 12/2/16

A new month is now here, but it still feels like autumn, even with the cooling breezes. Thanks to the Manhattan-bound 7 train, which until 3 pm runs express right past my stop, I will have to walk all the way back to work, in the cooling air, after lunch. No matter; I have a mission to… Continue reading Mexican hot chocolate cure: de Mole, 45-02 48th Ave., Woodside, Queens 12/1/16