Friday Photos: Flushing, Queens

I'm a proud resident of Queens, NY, which happens to be the most ethnically diverse county in the United States. I live in Astoria, which is well-known for its large Greek population, and pass a storefront of dead goats on my walk to the train every morning. Several friends live in Kew Gardens, where Orthodox Jews stroll quietly in long black coats. Others live in Jackson Heights and have an amazing collection of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi restaurants at their disposal.

Two close friends recently became homeowners in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, the second largest Chinatown in New York City. They hosted a great housewarming party last weekend, and in addition to drooling over their new granite countertops, I also had the chance to marvel at the uniquely amazing food selection they now have at their fingertips.

{The color on these fruits have not been altered. I just wanna bite into one of those grapes!}

{Mushrooms fit to be dried.}

 (Mushrooms was an educated guess. If these are not mushrooms, please tell me:)

Mushroom Fried Rice

{Gives a whole new meaning to "street food".}

{I will give $2 to anyone who can tell me what any of these products are.}

{Seafood stalls are in abundance.}

Try these:

Salmon with Soy-Honey and Wasabi

Shrimp, Mango & Avocado Salad with Sweet Chili-Ginger Vinaigrette

{Whatever he's flippin', I'll take two.}

{Heads or tails.}

{Orange you glad you made the trip out here?}

{Stir-fry before shot.}

Stir-fried Baby Bok Choy 

Grilled Corn with Sweet & Savory Asian Glaze

Have a great weekend, everyone!