I'm not a runner…read more No. I'm one of those people who wear fancy workout clothes and get out of breath after a minute of "running". So why did I sign up for this? I wanted a fancy medal! Of course, the one year that I signed up for this, they decided NOT to give out medals and to give out tech T-shirts instead. I guess I'll wear my tech tshirt instead of a medal while training for my next race. It was pretty cool running past the unisphere, museum, fountain (which did not run this year -- what, are they getting cheap with water too?!). Mile 1. This is good. I'm gonna keep running. Yeah. I'm almost at mile 2. Mile 2. Okay I did a mile. I'm gonna slow down a bit. Yeah. Mile 3. Why did I sign up for this again? Oh right, the medal. Yes. I've done 5Ks before, I can do this. Mile 4. LALALALALALALALALALALA Mile 5. Wait. Am I done with mile 5 or did I just start it? Where am I? I'm so confused. HEY THEY'RE PLAYING MY JAM!!! (Backstreet boys) Mile 6. I'M DONE I'M DONE I'M DONE!!!! Where the heck is the finish line?!?!?!? Oh... 10K is 6.2 miles... WHY IS THIS 0.2 MILES SO LONG!!!!!! Finish line. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I'm not doing this again. ........Who am I kidding, I'll sign up again next year.

This is a good race in an under-appreciated NYC park. The 2013 race was a lot of fun and the…read moretemperature was even a little cooler this year. I even turned in my fastest competitive 10K time, ever. One of the downsides is the ever increasing overcrowding issue that plagues these runs. It's a little annoying to be bumped into by many people. Give me some space, man. Another issue (my take) is not having the first water station right after the 1 mile marker. I think this should be a must, especially during what is probably the hottest run of the year. But overall, I like this fast and mostly flat run. Glad I ran it today and did well.

After one hundred and thirty two years, Aqueduct called it quits, yesterday, Sunday, June 28, 2026…read more We were on the rail, she likes to stick her tongue right down my throat. It marked a historic final day of live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack. In the 6th race we bet an Exacta and the official top three finishers who won, placed, and showed were 1st (Won):Georgia Magic (Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez) 2nd (Placed):Ez Roll (Jockey: Dylan Davis) 3rd (Showed): Willintoriskitall (Jockey: Manuel Franco) The payout was $85.50 and she was so happy, she'd never been to a race track, we were at the rail. We got lucky and got paid $85 on like an $8dollar bet. I wanted to hit some tree in the parking lot after that and I did. Dinner at Nick's to go all out on crappy Greek beer Mythois, n wine. Why can't the Greeks get their sh-t together to make decent beer and wine? From The Internet: Yesterday, Sunday, June 28, 2026 was an incredibly emotional and historic day for New York sports and horse racing. It marked the The "Big A" had been an iconic fixture of New York City culture since it first opened its gates on September 27, 1894. Here is why yesterday's final race card was so significant: 1. The End of NYC Horse Racing With Aqueduct closing its tracks to live racing forever, it marks the end of an era for the last operating horse track within the five boroughs of New York City. For generations of local fans, bettors, and families, it was the ultimate blue-collar, accessible subway-to-track experience. 2. A Massive Changing of the Guard The closure is the result of a massive operational consolidation by the New York Racing Association (NYRA). The state-backed, $455 million modernization project at nearby Belmont Park on Long Island is wrapping up, allowing Belmont to handle winterized, year-round thoroughbred racing. Downstate racing is consolidating there, alongside the historic summer meets at Saratoga. 3. A Legendary Legacy Yesterday's final crowd walked the same grounds where some of the greatest athletes in racing history made their names. Aqueduct hosted legendary champions like Man o' War, Secretariat, Easy Goer and Cigar. It even filled in as the temporary home of the Belmont Stakes from 1963 to 1967 while Belmont Park was undergoing its last major renovation. What Happens Next? While the roar of the thoroughbreds down the stretch has gone quiet, the property isn't shutting down entirely just yet: The facility will remain open for simulcast horse betting and off-track wagering through Labor Day (September 7, 2026). Resorts World Casino next door continues to expand, having recently launched live dealer table games earlier this Over 100 acres of the historic state-owned track land will be redeveloped into housing, retail, and community open space for Queens. It was a bittersweet, final $5-ticket goodbye to a local legend. Live racing officially moves over to the reimagined Belmont Park when it opens on September 18.

First and apparently the last time I will be at Aqueduct Racetrack to bet - since the last day was…read moreyesterday Sunday June 28, 2026. My horse "Assume Nothing" came in to win on the 9th and final race of the day. I loved the energy and the 70s style atmosphere. Silks bar line started to get long as the day progressed but I managed to sneak in 2 rounds of drinks before the lines became unbearable. Glad I left for Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn to drink some Guinness and eat wings at tidbits elsewhere. "Assume Nothing" now as legendary as Secretariat and Pie-O-My.

Say Cheese! I don't mind if I do! (Sorry for the cheesy joke :/ .. ok I'll stop!). This was the…read moreinaugural fest of what I hope is many more to come in the future. Of course many north east cheese makers and mongers were the stars of the show, but there were other tasty treats to go along with all that dairy goodness. Here's some highlights: - I was really impressed with The Maiden Creamery's ( https://www.facebook.com/The-Maidens-Creamery-947353872006400/ ) Seven Sisters Aged Raw Goat Milk Cheese because it is something you don't see too often, most goat cheese is soft and creamy, but not here. The aging added a depth of flavor to goat cheese usual funkiness. I liked it! - I loved Cooperstown Cheese Company http://www.cooperstowncheesecompany.com/ assortment of raw cow milk cheese - so much so I bought some to take home. - Awestruck http://www.awestruckciders.com/ (great name and branding) offered up inventive ciders that were not too sweet. Lavender hops along with a slightly sweeter Hibiscus Ginger. They were drier than most ciders I have tried and reminded me of a good prosecco in being accessible to most people's tastes. Also, how adorable does one of the creators Patti look holding her "baby" in my photo? - Finback! http://www.finbackbrewery.com/ The guys were having some fun while giving away some tasty saison and hoppy dry pale ale. Great stuff from this Glendale, Queens brewery! - How cool is that Rooftop Reds http://www.rooftopreds.com/ is launching NYC first commercially viable rooftop vineyard in Brooklyn! The wines at this event came from grapes grown in the Finger Lakes region, which were delicious. - Reisling was thee wine of the night - a no brainer to accompany many of the delicious cheeses here. - Silk Cakes http://www.silkcakes.com/ with their delicious cheese cake (of course), but assortment of different flavored profiterole. Working some magic right here in Forest Hills, Queens. - The M Wells Raclette http://magasinwells.com/ was absolutely mesmerizing and freaking delicious! There was a line ALL NIGHT LONG for this delicious dish and to see the show of half wheels of cheese being scrapped like a waterfall upon toasted bread and pickled veges. Of course it's ooey gooey deliciousness was the subject of Yelp's photo contest winner (Congratulations Katie - awesome photo!) All and all a great event with so many good things happening on two levels here. I do have a constructive criticism for next time: there needed to be better ventilation on the second floor with all the people and the hot soup, and raclette smoke made the space a bit oppressive at times. Overall, the event hit the right mix of vendors and had impressive offerings from most!

The Great NE Cheese Fest is a feast of cheeses with a side of prosciutto. There are multiple cheese…read morevendors, two dessert vendors and a couple drink options. K and I had so much fun! Growing up in Vermont, I am a huge fan of cheese. I loved sharp cheddars so much, I would slice squares of it for a snack (until the block of cheese was half gone). This festival was a great way to try other cheeses. We checked in, and got 3 beans to vote for our favorites. Coat check was behind the check in table but we opted to start eating first. The first cheese we tried was Merrion Park, which made round balls of hard cheeses. They looked like gigantic truffles. They were fun to eat. One of my favorite was the Hudson Valley Truffle. It was so aromatic and soft and creamy. It was perfect! The Italian black truffles blended well with the creamy white cheese. Another amazing cheese was Beecher's flagship (aged cow's cheese) and flagsheep (aged sheep and cow's cheese). These aged cheeses were so savory and sweet with Tyrosine crystals. I love hard cheeses with a crunch. It was so amazing that I am salivating as I am typing this. The Beecher's fresh curds was soft and fresh. Tasted like a milky slightly-sharp-mozzarella. The dessert cheese was caramel mixed with cheese from Call me Caramel. This was amazing! Gruyere cheese caramels or Cheddar cheese caramels. They were sticky savory and sweet. It was so unique! Don Rodrigo Duarte served an amazing pata negra. This was a welcome break from all the cheeses. The jamon was savory and slightly sweet from the pig's diet. The slices melted in your mouth. They were generous enough to let some people slice their own prosciutto. It was so fun! There was a VIP room filled with prosciutto, salami and cheeses. There was a gooey baked brie pie. I loved this! The flakey buttery crust complemented the cheesy brie. The raspberry jam cut in the butteriness of this bite. Casa del Chef served a good gnocchi with cheese sauce. Thank you so much everyone at Cheese Fest and Yelp! We had a great time! instagram.com/snackchatnyc

What a scam! We signed up our son for their camp and at 4:30p the Friday before camp they told us…read moreit was cancelled. This leaves our family in the lurch with no chance to find an alternate solution in time for Monday. When I called the manager he said they could have waited until Monday morning to tell us. If this is how they do business, you would be well advised to avoid them. Your family means nothing to them!

I was having a good time with my date until I had to interact with most of the staff. They are…read moregrinches. The spot is Kind of outdated and a little dirty I'm kind of disappointed when I think about the bad customer service, everyone has an attitude in there except the cashier for the races. The arcade is okay. Didn't try the food because the host was a grinch. The guy who announces the races hates his job you can hear it in his voice. I found RPM bc of the one I went to in Long Island mad long ago. Maybe I should just stay in New York because Jersey is a let down

This event was pretty expensive but i had tickets for a Wednesday evening to avoid crowds and it…read morewas worth it. Was able to do the extras over and over again without crowds and all the staff was friendly. It was freezing the day we went but im glad we went. My son enjoyed himself

This is a beautiful spot to visit place, but not worth the cost. I would have normally wanted to…read moregive it 4 stars, but the cost to worth ratio made me drop this another 2 stars. I came the first time for a Yelp Event, but had so much fun, I came back a second time with another friend. Parking was $30, so maybe take an Uber on a train here... Definitely much cheaper So, the VIP tickets were almost $100 bucks a ticket. Not super worth it for that purchase. A regular ticket is about $30, which is much more worth it. This place is setup in the CitiField Parking lot. You get to walk around and they have a ton of lights set up in that area. IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC

Did the arrive and drive today at OVR. Very nice people , fairly new karts and a nice technical…read moretrack. Will definitely go back again. Check their website calendar and call ahead to be sure the track is available that day. Watch the hairpin turn , spinout happen quick there!

Brought a 15 person group here for some rental sessions. Geoff and entire team were very…read moreaccommodating, communicative, and fun to work with. Not to mention that the track and karts are top notch! Recent investments to rental experience (brand new karts and timing system) really add a nice touch. Would come back in a heartbeat.

So much fun !!!!…read more This is my second time doing this race. First time was in DC. Different styles! DC was more competitive! But NY was so much fun !! Tips! First ! Go online to check the dates ! Second! Buy the package! Different packages according your style with different prices. I recommend the package that is mail to you. So much easy and you don't have to do the long line. Third! Check the free samples before you do the race! After the race the lines are extremely long !!! The race starts inside the mets stadium! You can take pictures and spend a little time inside the stadium and on the field! After the mets stadium you will find the Different stations of colors! You can actually play with them ! Take pictures! Sit on the floor! At the end they are giving medals and more color powder! It's extremely fun ! You can go with your family! no matter the age ! Kids ! Seniors! It's a fun family activity! Extremely reccomend!!!

This is not a timed run, also I don't believe it was officially a 5k distance. But it's a fun…read morerun! So if you're looking to be timed accurately this race is not for you. Be warned you sometimes have people literally rolling on the floor in the color areas... which already has somewhat limited view due to all the color powder, so be careful and jump over them... I recommend bringing a bandana of sorts to cover your nose and mouth when running through the areas they throw the color powder... it tastes nasty... The coolest part of this race is running through Citifield... like on the field! you bet I #selfie during that part of the run.

Great obstacle course venue,5k fun run with cool festival at the finish linealso best way to run…read morewith the team!

This was a very well organized obstacle race. I had so much fun. They had almost 15 obstacles…read morespread across 4 mile stretch. They were volunteers at each obstacle and it was pretty easy to check in at the race. They provided water , energy drinks. Got a medal and city challenger t shirt for finishing the whole stretch. I would definitely do this next year. Goodtimes!!

Q27 to 7 train; one stop. Walk down and right over to the stadium…read more Hint open your tickets and leave them open. The wifi was a challenge. Once we made it inside; outstanding. The mission was cuisine. I was disappointed that Sunny Anderson spot was no longer available. I opted for Napoli's specialty pizza. Another member of my party had chicken re.ders and fries. The next had Chef Kwame Patty Place chopped cheese patties on coco bread. We made it to our seats and sat for the first two innings. We departed and went to continue our quest for cuisine. We discovered indoor seating for Legacy Catering by Mookie Wilson & Family. I had the pulled chicken served on a bun with pickles. Another member of my party experience d the mac & cheese. I tasted and felt it needed seasoning. The other member of my party ordered the nachos (chicken) in the souvenir cap. They filled the cap. I shared some pulled chicken off my sandwich atop the mac & chees. The Mets beat the Nationals 4-3.

*First off I wanna say that I haven't been to a baseball game in nearly 30+ years so call me old…read morefashioned, a sign of the times. The foul balls alone will get you on your feet. Stadium makes it fun when they pan the camera at the audience and you show up on the BIG SCREEN for all to see. There is a vendor who goes around selling beers at your seat but not food. You have walk to the back for that. *Payment: the whole Stadium including parking does NOT use cash, only Credit Card Apple pay etc. Parking is $50 dollars. *Food: was fresh and large variety of Menu stands. *Bathrooms: plenty of locations clean and really not crowded. *Elevators, Esculators and Stairs on the inside will get you to your floors. Decent amount of Law Enforcement including NYPD patrolling the floors which was nice to see. All in All it was nice to watch a ball game LIVE for a change. *Nice outting with family and friends. ***Tip: Head for the HILLS at the 7th inning if you had enough, otherwise traffic leaving the parking lot will be HERENDIOUS...LOL *The Review Guru Long Island NY

so fun fact, I used to live across the street from Belmont Park literally two blocks away since…read morethen this place has become a completely different place than I used to go when they used to have flea markets there, plain old horse racing. It may be a little off track bedding now Belmont Park has exclusive wall attached a wonderful Arena for concerts and a great staff helps you. I truly recommend coming here.

Came on a beautiful Saturday and overall it was dead. Not much foot traffic and most stores were…read moreempty. They had a large variety of stores but limited on the dining options.