111 Places in Queens that you must not miss

Queens-based food writer, culinary tour guide and champion of Queens Joe DiStefano has been exploring the borough’s diverse global cuisines and cultures for more than a decade. He’s fond of referring to the bustling Chinatown that is downtown Flushing as “America’s Greatest Chinatown.” An intrepid eater and explorer he’s widely recognized by such culinary luminaries as Andrew Zimmern as a go-to source on the borough’s rich tapestry of cuisines and cultures from Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy to actual Thai and Hindu temples where food is served. He is the founder and publisher of the Queenscentric food blog CHOPSTICKS & MARROW, and a co-founder of New York Epicurean Events and Queens Dinner Club. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Gourmet, Food Republic, and Serious Eats. His clients include Starbucks, the Boys Club of New York, Hormel, The Food Group, and Next Restaurant.