First thing first... congratulations on the 21st year of Queens Taste. Amazing Job by the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Queens Tourism Council that took place on Tuesday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Thank you Yelp for a ticket to a foodies idea of a perfect gift. Where else would you be able to try everything that Queens has to offer. I got there around around 6:30. Looking down into the pit, you can see the overall layout with so many attendees and vendors. It seems a bit intimidating until you dive right in to line up and try something. There wasn't any check in so you are carrying your coat, purse/working, and am umbrella (it happened to rain that day). I found the restrooms, all the way in the back so I didn't have to make a pitstop later. It was so much fun running into Yelpers that I met that day as other Yelpers that I have seen before. It took a while to make my way around the room. I was full before I even finished walking the room. The first cart near the bathroom is Tipsy Scoop (which originated in Brooklyn). Note there is a store in Astoria now...if you like a little booze (5%) with your ice cream. There was so much eat and try, I am only going to name a few... the rest are in the pictures. It was the first time trying tong hua candy basically caramelized sugar on fruit. The ones I normally see is a thin clear coat of sugar on fruit. This one might be because the sugar temperature was too hot so when you dipped the fruit, it pulled a lot of sugar though at the same time, if you let the sugar caramelization get cool, it works have turned a hard candy. Yes, Gyro World is here! Yelp recently had an event at their Bayside/Flushing location. Darryl of Run DMC was here with his chocolate chip cookies! Mooncake Man with his ube and pandan Kaya jam! Shari's Tea...it stood out because while waiting on line for another table. I got to try her tea flight test. Lychee Jasmine Green Tea is my favorite. I wonder which flavor won. This was definitely an epic experience! So happy that I got to try food that I loved and places I want to go to in the future. Thank you Yelp and Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Queens Tourism Council. read more

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Queens Taste is one of my favorite yearly food festivals. I'm so happy it's an indoor festival because I don't have to worry about the rainy season and who doesn't want to enjoy the New York Hall of Science! I tried so many Queens based vendors I've been hearing about on socials it's definitely something I look Forward to attending each year. It makes me proud to be a Queens resident. This year I enjoyed the Heritage Bread Pudding Company and trying Darryl from RUN DMC's chocolate chip cookies and red wine. Both were delicious. If you are debating going definitely go for it, you'll leave stuffed and having tried more Queens based businesses than most New Yorkers! read more

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It has been a treat to be able to attend Queens Taste 2025. Looks to be overwhelming with all the people and stand but it was such a yummy and fun experience. You get to meet some of the local business and taste food you don't think of ever trying. They have a very good selection of vendors this year. There's all sorts of cuisine and alcoholic beverages that will fill you up. Some of the notable vendors: Harlem Baking - offers restaurant quality desserts in the comfort of your own home. They make cake in a jar that comes frozen. You can have it frozen, cold or warm. My favorite is the strawberry cheesecake. Definitely a good consideration when it comes to shipping something sweet for your loved ones. Moon Man - has a store front at Chelsea markets that sells deserts as well as their spread. The spread is very good especially the ube and its low in carbs! Queens Curry kitchen - this was some really good nachos. The sauce was really good. Sol kitchen - the chocolate cookies are good. Another good consideration when choosing to send soemthing sweet. Applebees - I know this is a chain but the food was pretty good. As an added bonus you can win coupons by spinning their wheel. RW Prime - that's some good burger. They had the smoke golden beef shank. London Lennies - the salsa on the shrimp nacho was really good. Bo Rabbit - they have a cart right Inside skyview mall. First time I had candy coated fruits and it was such a treat. read more

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Amazing event packed full of vendors that actually serve large portions! I was completely stuff by the end of the night. There were a tons of tasty drinks most notably QNSY, what a delicious cocktail in a can! Loved the ceviche and Punjabi food, even Applebees was there and served their spinach artichoke dip. read more

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Queen's taste is legitimately a food lover's heaven. I was able to go for free as I had won a giveaway through yelp. I got there around 6:30 PM and all the stalls were already set up. The atmosphere of the event is lively and upbeat. My favorite stalls include: gyro project and Daryl's cookies. I also tried tanghulu for the first time. I had originally thought that I would've liked the candied sugar, however, the flavor was a bit too much for me and the crunchy candy was always sticking to my teeth. I also tried the Gulab Jamun, an Indian delicacy. I had tried this dish back in college, and I remembered not liking it. I tried it again this time around and I must say that my opinion on the dessert had not changed. I had steered away from the alcohol booths, as I am allergic to alcohol. Overall, I had enjoyed the experience as it allowed me to sample dishes throughout queens. I think that it is by far the best borough when it comes to food. read more

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My yelp buddy wanted me to join him to the Queens Taste Gala Event this year, so bought a discounted ticket from pulsd. We arrived at the New York Hall of Science around 6:15pm and it was already packed! There were many vendors and plenty of samples for food and drinks to try throughout the event. My favorites were the soul food, ceviche, wagyu burger. kaya jam, and tea. We were pretty full by 8pm, but the crowds were still going strong. The event goes until 9pm. Despite the crowd and struggling to navigate passed people and find a place to eat, everyone was super nice and respectful. I love tasting menus, so this felt like an interactive one. I'm glad I was convinced to come. read more

Queens Taste - Festivals Near Me - Corona, New York

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Taste of Queens or Queens Taste was an excellent event that takes place at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. We were able to grab tickets through Pulsd for fifty dollars which was a big deal because we wouldn't have paid the $125 for the event. An overwhelming majority of the restaurants were amazing and had plenty of samples to try throughout the night. I loved the arepas from Arrepalicious and the doughnuts samples most. They also had some sugar dipped fruit that was amazing, in my opinion. All the participating restaurants were rather good and I was stuffed way before the event ended at 9:00. There were many samples that stood out. I was hoping to catch a buzz but there weren't many drink options. Altogether, it was a lovely night out at a solid event that will fill your belly while doing something good for the community. I'd check it out if you have not in the past. read more

Queens Taste is an annual all-you-can-sample food and drink fundraising event for the Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Tourism Council, and has been hosted at the New York Hall of Science for the past several years. This fundraiser is an outstanding way to learn about the diversity of casual dining restaurants and catering services that are in Queens. Yelp graciously gave us two tickets to attend the 2019 event. If you attend the event, arrive early to maximize your sampling and food photography opportunities, as crowd favorites can run out of food. Take advantage of free parking after 5 PM in the Hall of Science's parking lot; and of the museum's coat-check service, which only costs a small tip. Bathrooms are located on the first and basement floors. The most interesting vendor of the evening for me was Queens Curry Kitchen, for their Fusion Nachos. Other favorites, in no particular order: - Uncle Jack's Meat House, for their incredible bacon. - Queens Bully, for their Shrimp and Grits. The restaurant apparently ran out of grits by the time we stopped by, so we "only" received an amazing jumbo shrimp in some sort of crème sauce. - Casa Del Chef, for their Brook Trout with Asparagus Sauce. - Lady M, for their original and chocolate crepe cakes. Drinks were well represented at Queens Taste -- regular, caffeinated, mixed-alcoholic, and fully-alcoholic. Spicegrove's Roselle reminds me of Trader Joe's Winter Wassail, but the former is available year-round in selected local markets. We spotted some at Barrow's Intense Tasting Room, in Industry City, Brooklyn. Root Out's root beer flavored vodka mixed with vanilla ice cream was very good, too. Other feedback: - We tried Wonton Palooza's apple pie, mac & cheese, and hotdog wontons, and felt that their product could use further refinement. While the apple pie wonton was OK, the mac & cheese lacked moisture, while the hot dog wonton could have used a better hot dog. read more

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An amazing food fest with 48 food and beverage vendors from all over the NYC area, plus a few non-food vendors. This event was held in the lower level of New York Hall of Science. First up was Uncle Jack's American Bar and Grill in Astoria, serving up a tasty treat of applewood smoked bacon with peanut butter and chipotle maple glaze. A sight to behold. A thick cut of bacon cooked to perfection, with the glaze as perfect accompaniment. Very tasty indeed. Next up, Leaf Bar & Lounge, located on the rooftop of Hyatt Hotel in Flushing. Something to wet my whistle as I move on to more food. Get "The Hellcat": jalapeno infused tequila, muddled cucumber, mint, cilantro, lime juice, red alder smoked salt. Has a nice kick. Around the corner is Nupur Arora who is at queens curry kitchen. She's author of a book,'The Vegan Indian Home'. Also offers cooking classes. With a bright cheery smile, she served up delicious, indian tex-mex vegan nachos made of spiced chickpeas, cheese, yogurt, corn, date/ tamarind chutney, cilantro, pico de gallo. Very delicious with lots of wonderful flavors, textures & spices. Nacho means dance in Hindi. That's what I did after eating these! So delicious! My #1 favorite dish of the evening! More palate cleansing at Spicegrove Roselle, a spicy ginger drink with hibiscus, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, lime peel, and cane sugar with no preservatives or artificial flavors. Tasty. Ms Powell has been serving it for years with family and friends. Now she's sharing it with us. Sold at $5 a bottle at some supermarkets. A surprise of the evening was at Queens Bully, a gastropub serving shrimp and grits. They ran out of grits so all I got was one jumbo shrimp lathered with a generous helping of creole sauce. So absolutely delicious! My #2 favorite of the evening. From what I heard from others, the grits were not good, too grainy. Lets hear it for Queens Bully and more Shrimp with sauce... maybe over pasta! Check them out in Forest Hills. There was a fun crew serving up pork belly tacos at El Corazon De Mexico! Lets hear it for yummy tacos! Another favorite of the evening was Casa Del Chef Bistro in Woodside, who serves us grilled trout with asparagus sauce. A top chef worthy fish dish topped with edible flower and microgreens. Chef Alfonso Zicay serves us a beautiful looking farm to table dish. In my book, the winner of the most beautifully presented dish of the evening. Time for dessert. Taiwanese Wheel Cake. Gotta try these at least once. They are very popular in Taiwan. Just oh so slightly sweet. Located at a small stall in Flushing. Lady M. Miss Lady M is here! One tiny bite is just not enough. So good. Must get more. So smooth and delicious. This is the first time I tried chocolate flavor. I still love green tea flavor the best. Go get it. Get more drinks in me from Root Out, a root beer flavored whisky! As they say all bark and no bite. A pretty strong whisky. Quite good. They mixed the whisky with some vanilla ice cream. An interesting combination. Another palate cleanser with Patricia Connolly at Garnish Catering, serving us a farm to table drink of chilled asparagus soup. Refreshing! Onto more sweet treats at Gateau du Ciel. Custom decorated cakes and sweets made by Marie, who is quite sweet herself. She showed me her wonderful cake creations. So beautiful, I don't know if I could bear to eat them. Good thing she has sample sizes of all her treats. Her banana pudding is so good, served in these cute little champagne cups. In my book, she is the winner of best looking table decorations of the evening. Ok Canaan in Flushing serving us Taiwanese style salt and pepper chicken nuggets. Even cold, they were tasty, not greasy. They have a pretty large menu. I'd be interested in trying other dishes if I'm in Flushing. Met a few fellow Yelpers which is always a pleasure. A shout out to Ben, Cynthia, Liz, Amelia, Fennie, and Julie! There were quite a few other stalls but I was already too full. So there it is, my time at Queens Taste. This event is for a good cause, proceeds support efforts to attract, create, and maintain jobs in Queens through business services, neighborhood development, the Entrepreneur Space (a food-and-business incubator), and marketing. Queens Economic Development Corporation and Queens Tourism Council did a great job putting this event together. A big thanks to Yelp and of course Jando for tix to a great evening at Queens Taste! This is an annual event. Come check it out! read more

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So lucky to have gotten a pair tickets to this great event. It was a great night of yummy food and drinks. We came early at the start of the event to try and beat the crowds. Good thing too because we were able to chat with some of the vendors and most tables didn't have any lines yet. There were a lot of really delicious bites. A couple of my favorites were the arepas from Arepalicious and the pork belly tacos from Corazon de Mexicos. The guac on the arepas was so incredibly delicious and really went well with the pulled pork. And tacos from Corazon had a generous heap of pork belly. My mouth is watering just thinking about this dish. There were alot of desserts to be had as well. I especially loved the banana pudding from Gateau du Ciel. It was served in tiny champagne glasses and was a perfect bite. Not overly sweet with a great banana flavor. The crepes cake from Lady M was another standout for me. I've had their crepes cakes before and have always loved them so I was happy they were one of the vendors. It was an overall great event. We came away full and very happy. Thank you Jando and Yelp Queens for the hookup. read more

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A big THANK YOU to Jando and Queens Yelp for the pair of ticket. It was an amazing experience to try out all these local vendors in Queens. It was a great turned out. My favorites are: Uncle Jack's Meat House, great thick cut bacon with homemade peanut butter. Cocktail from Leaf Bar & Lounge is very delicious. Amazing Bourbon & Caramel infused brownie just melt in your mouth from Mum's Kitchens. Pork Belly taco from Corazon De Mexico is a bomb, it's a bit messy to eat but no one complains about it as long as it's a good taco. lady M also brought their signature cake in, and it taste like creme bulee. There are also a lot of brewery, wineries and liquor tasting as well. read more

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Another great event! This one was held in the wonderful Hall of Science. When I got the confirmation for the event, I was wondering where the event would be hosted since I couldn't remember there being a big empty space in this museum. They managed to have vendors between science experiments, which made the space a maze. There were a lot of people there last night, as to be expected with the 700 guests as mentioned in the event page. This made for some lines at the popular vendors and slight traffic getting from section to section. This did not deter me from trying all the food. I was amazed by how many vendors were there. A good chunk of them being alcoholic and dessert vendors. I did wish there were more restaurant vendors there but by the end of the night, I was too stuffed to even eat anymore. One of my favorites were Uncle Jack's Meat house with their thick bacon and homemade peanut butter. I went back for seconds. The bacon was really thick, juicy and sweet and was an interesting pair with the peanut butter. I also really love the arepa from Arepalicious. There was a long line for it but it was worth it. While waiting on line, I got sample some ginger beer from another vendor, which was delicious. When we finally got to the arepas, we were able to choose between chicken and beef. I already had 3 chicken dishes before this, so I was chickned out and decided to go with the beef. It was really juicy, cheesy and delicious, especially since there was guacamole added on top. I left early because I was way too full and there were just too many people. Overall I had a great time. read more

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Woohoo! Thanks again to Jando and the Yelp team for a pair of tickets to the Queens Taste event. The event was held last Tuesday evening (5/7/19) at the New York Hall of Science from 6pm - 9pm. There were more than 50 vendors showcasing samples of their best food or beverages. I had great time tasting a bunch of different foods and talking to the vendors. It was also nice bumping into some of the Yelp Queens Elites as well. Some of the foods that I tried and here are the stand-outs for me: - Casa Del Chef's "Brook trout with asparagus sauce": This was probably my favorite dish of the night. I went back for a few samples. I'll have to go to their restaurant one-day to try their other offerings. -Ben's Kosher Deli "Mazo ball soup": So delicious and I definitely enjoyed the mazo ball in the chicken noodles soup. -Delicacy Brigadeiros Craft: This vendor specializes in Brazilian sweets. I had the dark chocolate brigaderio and it was melt in your mouth delicious. I wanted to try more but I didn't want to spoil my appetite with sweets in the beginning. -Uncle Jack's Meat House: They were the first vendor that I tried. They had bacon with homemade peanut butter on the bottom of the sample cup. I loved the thick cut of bacon and the favors were good. There were other vendors that I wanted to try such as "Aprealicious," but I couldn't eat anymore since I was so full. There were also some vendors that finished giving out samples early too. So next time if I get into the Queens Taste event again, I'll try to sample the savory dishes first and then the sweets. :) read more

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I came here as part of Yelp Queens (thanks Jando!) for the first time. Bigger than the food and drinks, Queens Taste serves a great opportunity for local vendors to develop relationships with customers and that's the true benefit of this event. Located out in Corona, there were nearly 60 vendors and 700 guests in the NY Hall of Science. Ton of desserts, but some decent food and drink options (alcohol, coffee, etc.) including tasting some hot sauce (S/O Djablo!), local brews (S/O Singlecut Beersmiths). Some of the food options I was able to try (and take photos of) included: Rice & Beans (some dope pao de queijo) Kurry Qulture Wanton Palooza (the mac and cheese and apple crisp wontons - yeesh!) I tried a bunch more, but wasn't able to take photos of everything I ate. Also devoured plenty of desserts along the way. Overall, it was a fun event this year. Perhaps the only minor downside is that it got REALLY REALLY crowded at times and there wasn't any A/C, but those are easily fixable. read more

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Thank You Sierra, Jando and Yelp for a pair of tickets to Queens Taste 2017. We had a great time. What a special treat to check out the eateries and local businesses in Queens. There were business from other boroughs as well. So many tables of food vendors and the lines were not long at all. Was selective when it came to which items to sample and ended with desserts. It was a beautiful night at The New York Hall of Science. Essentia reps greeted you with a bottle of their alkaline water once you got down the stairs to start your dining adventure. F. Ottomanelli- Was serving up sample mini burgers. Tried a regular burger and my guest went for the onion burger. Sheraton- The octopus sample was not rubbery nor over cooked. Daily News was giving out their newspaper in a red bag. Bareburger- Was making one of their shakes (brand new item) throughout the night. Really, creamy and it was in and edible chocolate cone cup. Salt and Bone Smokehouse- The ribs are to die for. Cooked to perfection. Kingza- Was giving out mini meals- samples of breaded fried chicken with soup and salad. VIA VAI in Astoria- The meatball was not heavy and very delectable with the sauce. Tiramisu in a cup creamy. Lucky to sample this for they were running out. Zenon Taverna- Halouvas dessert stood out can taste the fragrant rose semolina. There were so many different wine companies and beer ones as well. Stayed sober and tasted Tsingtao Beer, and Chang Beer. They poured little samples which was good. There were men asking for bottles of beer. Mamita's Ices was out of this world and my favorite was coconut. There were so many flavors to pick from. Isa's Cake- They had a mini cup dessert that tasted like a key lime pie. It was not too tart nor sweet. That item went fast. The Hibiscus Miniature cupcake from Mahalo New York Bakery stood out Watch out Edible arrangements you got new competitor-Fruit Bouquets were giving out pineapples shaped like the sun on a stick to attendees that stopped by their table. Nice to see another competitor coming into the market. Paleo with Love- Had Chia seeds with plaintain in a small sample cup. Talk about healthy dessert without the guilt. It was very tasty. The above listed were the ones that stood out throughout the night. read more

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Queens Taste was such a fun event! Queens taste 2019 was held at the New York Hall of Science on 5/7/2019. With 58 food vendors and 700 attendees, it was quite a party! Some people were dressed to the nines, others came in jeans and a t-shirt. Everyone came to eat and drink! It was a great time meeting Yelpers new and old, and talking to people attending this event! My favorites were the following. El Corazon de Mexico's pork belly taco- this was savory and so well flavored! I loved the umami pork belly with the rich slightly bitter chocolate mole, the cheese and the radish. It was the best bite! Ben's Kosher Deli- this big cup of matzo ball soup was so filling and delicious! I miss Ben's Best in FoHi and this totally filled my matzo ball craving. Even though I was stuffed, the matzo ball was soft and soaked with chicken soap and there were so many savory soft noodles. Nana's Pies- this brightly colored mini banana pie was so perfect! The Nilla wafers were soft and light and the creamy banana pudding had such an intense sweet banana flavor! It was amazing! I would definitely order a pie for myself. Queen's Bully served Shrimp and grits- this was such a well seasoned tender large shrimp with savory fluffy grits. They ran out of food so fast, I think K only got a chance to eat the grits. Espresso from Vassilaros and Sons- this was such a good espresso! It was strong, flavorful and very aromatic. It helped digest some of the food that we were having. El Casa de Chef's Brook Trout with asparagus sauce. The fish was so delicate, and the sauce went so nicely with the tender flakey fish. This was a like a Michelin dish at a street fair. Even the flower was gorgeous and edible. The presentation was beautiful. I'm sorry to miss the Lady M crepe cakes! Thank you so much Jando and Yelp Queens for the tickets! It was a great time! read more

Queens Taste is an annual event held in the New York Hall of Science to promote local Queens restaurants and businesses. Tickets are expensive, but the proceeds goes towards helping develop local businesses. I was lucky enough to score complimentary tickets from Yelp. Thank you, Yelp and Jando! There were about 50 different vendors doling out food samples. The space was a bit crowded at times and a bit too warm, but it was a great event. I started out with the delicious honey bacon jerky with peanut butter sauce from Uncle Jack's Meat House. One of my favorites of the night considering that I am not even a fan of bacon nor peanut butter. Other favorites include the fish from Casa del Chef which was nicely presented, the tasty chicken from OK Canaan, and the deliciously flavorful drink from SpiceGrove (they are $5 a bottle and can be found in various supermarkets in Brooklyn or ordered online)! I was surprised to see Lady M there and the plain crepe cake was much better than the green crepe cake I had years ago. The Brooklyn Crafted ginger beer (strong ginger ale) was also very good and surprisingly affordable at less than $2 a bottle! Ben's Kosher Deli was very generous with their offerings, potato latkas and matzo soup, both which were very good! The most popular stand was Arepalicious with their generous portion of mini arepas. The guacamole topping was soo good! I will definitely be visiting some of these businesses in the future! read more

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I'm so happy I attended "The Queens Taste 2019". When an event lives up to the hype, it makes the experience so much enjoyable and entertaining. Holding a food event at the NY Hall of Science sounded interesting, this event surpassed interesting, it was awesome. To start FREE PARKING in NYC for any event is great, yes they had free parking. One inside the venue we were directed to the almost lower level, where all the action was taking place. With close to 50 vendors letting us sample their foods, this included beer, wine and liquor. Here are some of my favorites from the event: Uncle Jacks Meathouse allowed us to sample there bacon in peanut butter, OMG! As a bacon lover I thought I went to bacon heaven, totally delicious! El Corazon De Mexico's had some of the most delicious pork belly tacos I've ever had. I won't forget this was an event, I just know those same tacos must be incredibly tasty when you actually visit their place. Arepalicious was totally delicious! We got to try both beef and chicken arepas they were serving, the chicken arepa was incredibly seasoned combined with the cheese in the arepa made things that much more tasty. Finally.... NEST! They definitely were my favorite spot of the event. The chicken was so darn delicious, I haven't stopped taking about the Caribbean Chinese food these guys have to offer. This review could not and would not be possible if it wasn't for Jando and Yelp! Queens. Thank you so much Jando for inviting me and making this awesome experience happen. read more

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First time attended this annual one day evening event on 5/7/19. Thank you Yelp and Jando for complimentary pair of tickets. There are about 50 vendors, including wine/coffee/alcohol/fruit drinks, seafood ( shrimp, trout), American (ribs, buffalo wings, Mac n cheese, pizza, pasta, chip n dip....), Mexican ( tacos, nacho..), Brazilian, Caribbean, Philippines ( hot sauce). Taiwan ( onion pancake, fried chicken pieces, yellow custard or red bean filled pastries), chinese ( fried wontons), Indian ( Somoza), lots of chocolates/ brownies/ pudding/candies, even Lady M was there, and many more... Event took place at Hall of Science base floor with a stage and some round tables set up in front of stage. Live band played on the ground floor balcony. 5-9 pm. We got there around 5:30 pm. Crowd wasn't bad yet. Certain popular item like shrimp had a line of 3-4 persons. Regular tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite. Before March was $90 per person. After is $125. Two tickets are $200. Pro: -Free parking at the parking lot. Plenty of parking. -well organized. No problem in finding my name at registry. Free water supplies throughout the event with plenty of cups next to it. Custodian staff emptying trash cans very frequently which was very necessary. - Daily news has a table out for pens and recycling bags. Great for holding all the business cards and brochures you collected. -Vendors are very welcoming and friendly. Only a handful of vendors I had to ask. Almost everything were plated out and ready to take. - Free Wifi. -most impressive was the pork belly taco from Corazon de Mexico ( Long Island City). The whole night they made tasty taco nonstop. After the pork belly came the shredded chicken, then the mole... Mac and cheese from Austin's Ale House was also good. Con: -Not enough seating. As the event peaked at around 6:30-7 pm, there were nowhere to sit and eat. You were in a hurry to finish what you had in your hands so you can free up to get the next sample. -place got crowded. Ppl standing at bottleneck area to talk. It was a struggle to navigate around with an open plate in your hand and find a standing spot to eat. -Place got warmer as the crowd grew. All those warmers for the food contributed to it too. -Definitely not a kid friendly place due to the crowd and hot food everywhere. The whole time I only saw two kids about 7-8 yrs old. - Popular items finished by 7 pm such as shrimp. They ran out with 2 hours til closing. Ribs was done before 8 pm and started to give out buffalo wings. Pork belly taco lasted for less than an hour and then switched to chicken. Lady M original vanilla layer cake ran out around 7:30 pm with chocolate layer cake left. Conclusion: Food was delicious overall. Enjoyed my evening very much with variety of food with my husband without the kids. Will definitely return if I am lucky for more complimentary tickets next year. Tips: Get there as early as possible to avoid the crowd. Popular food items such as shrimp ran out at 7 pm. read more

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I actually arrived early! Scandalous. The event was way larger than I had anticipated and eternally grateful to Yelp and Jando for the free tickets to Queens Taste! Situated inside of the Queens Science Museum we were given a sneak peak at their giant space ships looming outside in the gardens. Tables and tables of food greeted us though from numerous and very different restaurants, breweries, and online or at home food and drink distributers. The only cumbersome part was managing to balance a sampling of food and a cup of beer or wine. However, they poured very small shot sized amounts of alcohol. I'm not sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing. Also, another difficult part of the event was that there were zero trash cans. Or there was 1 trash can for every 20 some tables causing messes to accumulate and people to get clumsy. Favorites that stood out and were memorable: Beija Flor (Brazilian food in Long Island City) - They had some kind of stew, a creamy polenta with chicken, and a delectable chicken croquette along with the most amazing guava cocktail I have ever had on the face of the earth (tasted like pink starburst). The people were also super personable and sweet at the booth. I'd definitely check this restaurant out in the future. Bareburger (I've never had them before, guilty) It was an okay kobe beef slider with some blue cheese crumbles and bbq sauce. I do like my burgers more rare but one of the more solid and tastier pieces of meat I had last night. De Mole had some kind of amazing mole tasting chicken. AMAZING. Christos SteakHouse had banging mac and cheese. I wanted seconds and thirds but I was already exploding by this point. Leo's Latticini Mama's I believe were the people with cannoli and a pretty vast array of beautiful and tasty deserts and fresh mozz and tomato salad. Another stand out desert booth for me was DF Maven's dairy free, gluten free, no added sugar. I wouldn't know for anything in the world that that ice cream was vegan. It was creamy, chocolaty minty cookie explosion in my mouth. Special shout out to Tango Chili Hot sauce for both being tasty (its carrot based) and legit packing heat. Also, the tacos they put their sauce on were quality and fresh. Their was also a decadent cheesy risotto from a catering company I think floating around. Good event. I went home fat and happy after perusing booths for an hour and a half. Not sure if I would spend $160-200 on this, though, I'm glad it was for a good cause as to helping out local businesses in Queens. read more

Queens Taste - Festivals Near Me - Corona, New York

The event was setup as best as it could be. The space was big, but not big enough to house the crowd that graced this event. The best vendors by far were: Jamaican Jerk, Biggie's Crack Toffee, Salt & Bone, & Bareburger. Why? The vendors were friendly, explained their products, had a proper presentation, and had sufficient samples that showcased their product. Would I do this event again? Maybe... But I'd rather just dine at the favorite vendors' restaurants instead. read more

Thank you to Jando from yelp for the invite to this awesome event. It was such a great experience to try all the different foods/ desserts there. It's like an all you can eat. Halfway around I was full already! I couldn't try all the food towards the end because I seriously couldn't take another bite because there was sooo much food. Everything was delicious and nicely displayed. Great event!! Lots people. read more

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Thank you Yelp and Jando for this great opportunity for me and my plus one to enjoy Queen's diverse foods! It was an incredible event with so much food and we were stuffed! Our first stop was Zenon Taverna where we tasted their popular favorite, grilled octopus. Tender meat with hints of spice and lemon. Next stop is Tango, a chili sauce start-up. They served us tacos with their carrot-based hot sauce. I thought it would be weird but it tasted really healthy and had slight sweetness that brings out more of the spicy taste. I gave the representative feedback and he hooked me up with a bottle of Tango Chili Sauce, win for me! Bareburger served up the most juiciest beef burgers last night. Loved the hints of bacon and seasoned ground beef patty. Duck Wellington from Aperitif Bistro in Bayside was a showstopper and it happened to be my favorite bite of the night! Duck meat was so juicy and flavorful wrapped with thin layers of crispiness then top it with a sweet jam sauce on top. If I am visiting any of these spots again, it would be there. Fairway's steak was a surprise. It was actually a very good piece of meat. My meat-lover plus one could not help but take my piece and was offered another one. Seafood paella from O Lavrador was full of flavors of the sea - fresh seafood with the perfect about of spice. Favorite dessert of the night was of course, fresh Mango and Coconut sorbets from Dessert That Matters. There are chunks of fruits mixed in there. Natural taste is always best! Various of beers were offered, my favorite was of course the lemony-flavored, Traveler's Lemon Shandy! Perfect beer for a relaxing summer afternoon. Overall, this was such a privilege to have won tickets here! The food choices were so diverse for everyone cuisine is very well represented at this event. My plus one and I were just constantly on the go to try every dish here that I just did not care too much to take pictures at all! Thank you again Jando, Yelp, and Queens Taste for this unforgettable opportunity! read more

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A review long overdue ;( My first real Yelp event and I got a chance to check out Queens Taste 2015- What an honor!! A BIG shoutout to Jando.S for the tickets!!! This year's Queens Taste took place at the Hall of Science over at Fresh Meadow Corona. It's 1 night, 300+ people, 50+ Queens's restaurants providing a sample of some of their best food/drinks. It can't get better than this!! There were so many restaurants, everything was like a blur to me because I was so excited and took no time to stuff my face with all these delicious goodness... I honestly can't recall where most of the food/drinks I ate came from but at least I got some good pictures to remember the occasion! All the food/drinks at the event were delicious but some of the more memorable ones for me were the mini sliders from Ottomanelli's, cold sandwiches from Leo's Latticini Mama's, chicken tacos with extra spicy hot sauce from Redwood Deli & Catering, Ginger Ale from Bruce Cost, couscous from Renacer Bolivian, mini desserts from Rudy Pastry Shop and ice cream from DF Maven. I had a wonderful time at the event even thought I turned a little delusional toward the end because I was so full but WOW what an event! Thank you again Jando.S for the warm welcome into the Yelp family and for the tickets! So looking forward to Queens Taste 2016! read more

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This was probably one of the better events I've gone to this past year (Queens Taste 2015 at Hall of Science). Courtesy to Yelp and Jando S., I was one of the lucky fews that scored 2 free tickets to this event. I came an hour late cause I wanted to run my usual 5 miles before pigging out, but thanks to Lori L., she gave me a 45 minutes crash course tour on which tables were the best of the best! So Queens Taste is only a once a year event. There were a variety of vendors varying from sweet to savory introducing their signature dishes. One of my favorite stand was the Pie Lady. They are only an online based company, but it's definitely worth checking out because their pecan pie was to die for! Bareburgers rolled out their infamous juicy sliders. There were many stands that were offering flavored hard ciders, curry seafood shots, filet minions, truffle risotto, and adorable looking desserts. There was this polenta dish that was awesome but I totally forgot what place that was (let me know if anyone figures it out). Apparently I missed out on the clams and oysters =( All in all, I got to try some of the best foods from all over Queens in one location. I will definitely be visiting again to many of these places at their original location. Thanks Jando for giving me this AWESOME experience! read more

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Been here three years running... can thank my photography skills for netting me tickets in the Yelp photography contest. While this year's iteration didn't seem to share the same food surplus of years prior (it did seem a bit scaled down in that regard), it was still a very well organized event with more than enough food and booze to justify the trip to the outer reaches of Queens. One will find foodstuffs from all corners of the globe (there's Asian, continental, American, Latin American...) with some being light bites, with some offerings being more on the heavy side. Don't worry too much about there being a food shortage or about you going hungry; you will get fed, and odds are you will leave needing to loosen up the notches of your belt. Lines for the booze and the food don't get terribly long, and the navigability of the venue space at the Hall of Science is quite manageable. If you have the opportunity to give this annual celebration of libations and nomz a try, I'd say it's well worth the hike. read more

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HUGE thanks to Jando and Team Yelp for tickets to an amazing event showcasing the best of Queens! Kudos to Queens Taste for throwing an excellent bash with a slamming turnout. The 2018 event was a smorgasbord of foods ranging from Latin to Thai, BBQ to Indian, Caribbean Chinese, Jewish, Italian - the whole gamut of Queen's melting pot of cuisines. It was also a feast for the eyes, as much as it was for our stomachs. Many booths were beautifully decorated, particularly the numerous bakeries showcasing their sweet confectionaries. Some standouts at the event included Salt + Bone, Mahalo New York Bakery, Sydney Sweets, Bens Kosher Deli, and Made Good drinks. I overheard others say the food offered this year was more than last year's. All I know is that 60+ vendors really pulled out all the stops! The crush of people got overwhelming at times, that we aborted a few lines, but then you turn around, and a fabulous spot like Salt + Bone would be completely empty. They were my favorite of the evening, providing fall-off-the-bones saucy ribs, juicy kielbasa, whole cheeseburgers, and cole slaw. Mahalo New York Bakery presented a delicious taro-infused coconut cupcake and mango passionfruit whipped cheesecake. If this is any indication of their desserts, they have a new convert in me! I'm still trying to figure out which restaurant provided the tastiest one-bite panipuri, which also acted as a great palate cleanser. I think it's Kurry Qulture or Queens Curry Kitchen, but can't be certain. There were also pockets of areas to sit and rest your feet, along with tables to dine while seated. We found ourselves at one table feeling very much like VIP, right when the raffles were called onstage. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs though, and after awhile, content with just walking the space checking out the vendors. Excellent event through and through, showcasing the diversity of Queens restaurants! read more

Thank you so much to Yelp and Jando for tickets to experience this awesome event in one of our favorite queens venues (the science museum). My plus one and I arrived an hour into the event and stayed for about an hour and a half. We left with very full tummies... (future tip - don't load up on water during this event, which is what I did, just focus on the yummy food). I was too busy sampling the food to take loads of pictures but the things that I loved - the modified s'mores, the amarena fabbri cherries (which I had never tried before... I went back 3 times so the representative gave me a free jar - score!), the paleo factory's mousse/mud and the pie lady's pecan pie. It was also my first time trying octopus. My guest particularly enjoyed the trifles, ice cream by df maven, mini bundt cakes?, a green cocktail that had some type of vegetable juice mixed in, risotto, and bareburger. He also scored a free gallon of milk from a vendor that had them on display (we had just run out and the representative was very kind to give it to him). The vendors were all very friendly and there was a great selection of sweet and savory items.. in fact there were so many nooks and crannies that had food that I didn't realize until my third lap around more delicious food from vendor like the pie lady was to be found! I guess the only constructive criticism I can offer is that it was just a little hard to collect all the goodies and juggle them while standing up and eating, and I wish the event lasted longer since most people don't get out of work until around 6pm, but I would totally recommend this event to someone and it was for a great cause! BONUS _ Afterwards, we were able to drive over and see the famous globe (unisphere), which was only a 10 minute drive away from the museum, so all in all a fabulous night. read more

major props to Jando for hooking us up with tickets to Queens Taste 2013! this event was a blast! a bunch of restaurants, vendors, and businesses set up tables in the Caesars Club of Citi Field, providing samples, menus, coupons, and more. we discovered a bunch of eateries and pubs that we hadn't even heard of, and some we hadn't gotten around to trying. plus a few that are web-only or set up shops at various fleas/events. I was very glad to see that Queens Taste pulled people from all over Q-Boro. so many neighborhoods repping up in here - Forest Hills, Douglaston, Kew Gardens, Woodside, Sunnyside, Bayside, and more. I'm content to let all the Manhattanites and transplants think that "HERE BE DRAGONS" anywhere east of Astoria. I wouldn't say that there were any bad offerings, though some particular standouts were the roasted red pepper ravioli from Sac's, the steak from Austin Steak and Ale, and the awesome sliders from Dog & Duck. oh, and I forget the name of the vendor (their card is somewhere here though) but he had chocolate covered hot peppers. EPIC! it was also great to see a pub that came out from Rockaway Beach which rebuilt after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. gonna have to go there and enjoy some beers on the beach! the layout of the Caesars Club was great for this. two rows of vendors along the window, a few by the entrance, and a ton of seats/tables to sit down and enjoy your meal at. my only complaint was the lack of garbage disposal - you had to find someone on staff who was collecting plates. totally fun event. easy to get to, everyone was having a great time, and Yelp had a posse there too. thanks for the tix once again Jando! read more

Queens Taste was a pretty neat event held at the Hall of Science. Although it was crowded, the lines weren't all that bad because there were so many vendors. There were so many samples. I couldn't quite remember any of the names of the restaurants that participated but a good half of them stunk and the other half was good. Some vendors served really lousy food and some had really good stuff. The one with the beef on bruschetta was the most memorable one. There was one vendor that was serving raw oysters but his were all warm and raw which was nasty. The dessert tables were pretty sweet. It was still a fun night circling around sampling food and beverages and also bumping into several fellow yelpers. I wouldn't mind attending this again next year. read more