Sunday, June 25th will be the last food group at El Globo – where I hope to get a show of how they produce their tortillas in house (Nixtamal isn’t the only one). Meet at 12:45pm, no RSVP required.
El Globo Restaurante
42-13 102 Street, Corona NY 11368
Reservations are not required, but if you plan on coming, send along a message so I can get a good headcount.
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In related news… We are getting serious about food: I’m officially announcing The Ambassador Program. Whereas the Jackson Heights Food Group is about the neighborhood, the Ambassador Program is about the food. This new adventure may take place anywhere in the city limits and occur at anytime – whatever it takes. Here, our group will have a guide to order for the table and discuss what we are eating and why we are eating it. This allows us diners to let go, eat well, and expand our boundaries for the city, the world and our palates. Selfishly, there are a lot of cultures I don’t know about, and this seems like an efficient way to learn more and have a good time. I can’t think of a better way of doing this.
I am looking for Ambassadors. As an Ambassador, you will have complete control over a magnificent feast of your expertise, all paid for by the group of attendees. If this sounds like your idea of fun, fill out the form on the Ambassador’s page and send it to me. And if you would like to be a part of the Ambassadors Program, send me your email address and I will put you on the list.
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The Jackson Heights Food Group meets every month at sometimes adventurous, always authentic places to eat centered in, but not limited to, Jackson Heights, Queens. People come to experience new foods, new areas of the neighborhood and to meet people with similar interests. Every choice is within walking distance of the Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Heights subway stop.
“One of the many benefits of meeting the nice people… of the Jackson Heights Food Group is that if I put up a post on Facebook on a Thursday afternoon to see if anyone feels like dinner in Queens that night, someone is bound to answer, since they live here too. It’s great.” – From Under the 7 Blog
In previous sessions, we’ve met at Shangri-La Express, Friends Korean Restaurant, Himalayan Yak and Spicy Mina in Woodside, The super secret Bengali restaurant: Chili’s Grand Restaurant, Legends Bar / Texas Ranger BBQ, U Dzika, Casa Colombia, El Anzuelo Fino, Delhi Heights and Grande Estrella in JH, Louie’s Pizzeria, Tortilleria Nixtamal and Timmy O’s Frozen Custard in Corona, Meson Asturias, Hornado Ecuatoriano (2x), Fiesta Mexicana, New Broadway Seafood, Ayada, and Chao Thai in Elmhurst, and Plaka, Cannelle Patisserie, and Cassidy’s Ale House in East Elmhurst.
As seen in About Queens blog
Queens Tribune
Send me a message if you are interested.
I just came across your reviews on yelp and your food blog. I think I also recognize your name from either egullet or chowhound. If you have space – I’d be interested in attending the first meeting of The Jackson Heights Food Group at Himalayan Yak. Let me know the details. John
By: John on October 16, 2008
at 3:42 pm
hi–
came across your site–would love to join the trip to Delhi Hts–when in January?
By: marilyn on January 5, 2009
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My husband and I would like to attend. I assume you’ll be posting the time closer to the date?
By: Jennifer on January 6, 2009
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Just found out about this – very interested in joining for the March Food Group! Can’t wait to find out the details.
By: Vivian on March 1, 2009
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I’m moving to JH in the middle of March, seduced in part by the mind-blowing food. I’d love to join your group.
By: Nick Katz on March 2, 2009
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Hi Jeff, I’m interested in joining the group. Let me know how, when and where.
By: Roger on March 15, 2009
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i would prefer april 11. if that’s the date, count me in and also my partner and a visiting friend from paris. thanks el
By: eunice Lipton on April 6, 2009
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I’d love to go join the group, and to go to any of the July choices.
I’m free these Sundays: July 5, 19, 26,
and these Saturdays: July 11
This is a really great thing that you do, and I can’t wait to meet you and to join in! Thanks,
Jennie
By: Jennie on June 18, 2009
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My friend Fanny will come with me to the Tortilleria. Can’t wait — and thanks again for organizing this! Jennie
By: Jennie on July 5, 2009
at 11:59 am
I still cannot seem to log onto Jackson Heights Life forum.
Sometimes I am able to navigate it, but most other times it prevents me from viewing the page. I’ve been on different computers and it does the same thing.
I’ve sent the link to several others and they report the same problem as well.
Anyways my vote goes to Ayada, unless you guys are planning to meet at Jackson Diner for the lunch buffet. Dinners become expensive in any Indian restaurants, so I always stick with the buffets.
To be honest I’m fine with either restaurants as long as it isn’t Donovan’s. I’ve been to Donovan’s before back when I used to live in Woodside.
There was nothing impressive about their burgers and neither was the Irish soda bread. I highly Un-recommend Donovan’s.
By: legacy0100 on August 7, 2009
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Both the burgers at Donovan’s and the unusual Thai at Ayada sound fantastic, and both sound like they’d be extrafun with a group — so I am torn. Either! Both! Yay! Count me in either way. (Hope we can do this before Aug 22, when I leave town for a week. If not, I’ll catch you all in September.)
By: Jennie on August 8, 2009
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Hey, have you guys set the date for the JHFG event yet? Ayada sounds awesome !
By: Julia on August 9, 2009
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I’d like to go to Ayada or an Indian place. Have you picked a date yet?
By: Gina on August 10, 2009
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Ayada is awesome. You have to bring your own beer or wine.
When is it? I would love to join the group.
By: Fanny Farkas on August 12, 2009
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Please add my address to your email list. This sound like a great group.
By: Carlos on September 4, 2009
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Please add my address to your email list. This sounds great.
By: Gary on September 30, 2009
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Hi Jeff,
What a great site! Can I be added to the ML list? Hoping to join the dinner this month!
Best,
Stacy
By: stacy smith on October 1, 2009
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Do you have room for one more? I moved to Queens a few years ago from Manhattan and my husband is NOT an adventorous eater, so I explore the restaurants by myself. I am a professional cook and have a blog about vegetarian menus and wine pairing:
http://grapesandgreens.blogspot.com/
I love the concept of your group and would be very interested in joining you.
Thanks!!
By: Deborah on October 1, 2009
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Jeff, glad to know that JHFG is off the ground. About 12 years ago a friend of mine started something similar for folks in Flushing and Jackson Hts. It kinda fizzled- needs energy to maintain.
Please add me to your list and I’d like to join the Oct 18 choice assuming its in the evening. I need to learn more about new places in JH but can be a leader in Flushing. (I do strongly recommend Delhi Heights!)
I lead walking tours, particularly in ethnic Queens.
Jack
By: Jack on October 1, 2009
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Please add me to your web site. The Taco Crawl along Roos sounds like a long-overdue activity.
By: Juan D on October 1, 2009
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Please add me to your list; I heard about you from queens @ about.com. I live close to Jackson Heights and I love to eat in the area!
By: Amiee on October 1, 2009
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Hi! I would love to joing your group but live in Ridgewood.
By: Susan Bentley on October 1, 2009
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Hey John,
I am new to Jackson Heights and always up to try new restaurants, other than those in 74 st. I would like to join!
Pekky
By: Pekky on October 1, 2009
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I live in Jackson Heights but work in El Barrio (East Harlem), and have prepared an El Barrio food guide that I’m happy to share. Would love to be added to your list and to join the group for a meal sometime.
Steve
By: Steve aka Hungry Esteban on October 2, 2009
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I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN THE GROUP, PLEASE TELL ME HOW I CAN DO THAT !!!
By: LAURIE on October 3, 2009
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Hi, this group sounds great! Please add my email to the your list. I live the nabe and I’m familiar with many of its delectables.
By: Morgan on October 4, 2009
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Can you add me to your list as well? I would love tp attend an event!
By: Rukaiya Kanchwala on October 8, 2009
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I’ll be there, with my friend Fanny. Can’t wait! Jennie
By: Jennie on October 17, 2009
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My friend Veronica will join us tonight (10/18) too, so I am three: Jennie, Fanny, and Veronica. Looking forward
By: Jennie on October 18, 2009
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Would love to expand my culinary horizons in Jackson Heights. Please add me to you email list. Thanks.
By: Phil on November 10, 2009
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Hi Jeff! Thanks for organizing such a great event tonight. What a great place and great people! Please add my email address to your mailing list – can’t wait to attend the next one. I work in Queens a lot, so it’s great to get to know it better through its food.
Thanks again! Katie K.
By: Katie Kresek on November 15, 2009
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Moved into the Queens area a few months ago and have been slowly exploring restaurants on my own. But your way sounds much more fun! I’m in! Add me to your mailing list please!
By: Kathy on November 24, 2009
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Wow! Foodies in JH. That’s great. I knew If I looked hard enough I’d find you. Please add me to your list. Me and my wife would like to come on 12-13.
By: Shanan on November 29, 2009
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Hi, I work for a new Queens food magazine and would like to talk to you about food-related event listings. Please e-mail me when you have a moment.
Thanks,
Jesse
By: Jesse on November 29, 2009
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Please include me on your mailing list. I would be interested in attending your Ambassador Programs. What is the last day to reply to the DEc.13 program or do we just show up?
Carol
By: carol cossin on December 7, 2009
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Please add me to your mailing list. I live in the neighborhood, and the JHFG adventures sound like fun!
By: Rosalie on December 10, 2009
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Please add me to your mailing list. Em and I will be coming out on Sunday!!
By: Jocy Chang on December 11, 2009
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I just found out about this group – it sounds great! I live in the neighborhood and would love to come to your next event – please add me to you mailing list. Thanks!
By: Kathryn on December 16, 2009
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I have a request: Would you please take a picture of the make shift paper menu of U Dzika? I am having trouble understanding what I ate.. other than that it was so delicious. It is difficult to spell and pronounce polish.
By: Rachel on December 17, 2009
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I’ve just joined this blog with the intention of joining the group’s eating runs. My husband and I love living in Jackson Heights and will enjoy the adventurous outings you plan. Have you seen this video made by high school students in Flushing? Steam Buns R Us.
It was posted as part of the Mapping Main Street Project. Thought it was worth sharing.
By: Madeline Brownstone on December 28, 2009
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My husband and I would like to attend, We have lived in jackson Heights a long time and enjoy eating in all types of restaurants
Hilary
By: Hilary on January 3, 2010
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Hi there, would more than happy to join the group! Count me in and let me know when the next time we the group meet and eat!
By: sally on January 14, 2010
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My husband Peter and I will try both stops. Looking forward to our first meeting. See you at Louie’s.
By: Madeline Brownstone on January 16, 2010
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I would love to join the group this time, if possible, and my vote is for the super secret place. How could it not be?
By: Sara on January 22, 2010
at 11:34 am
I’d love to join the group and also find out about upcoming ambassador dinners. My husband and I live in Woodside, have explored a lot on our own, and would love to keep finding and trying new places with some local experts!
By: Ali on January 26, 2010
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hey jeff i want to join you food group please email me the details. thanks.
By: Kristin on February 16, 2010
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My wife and I are moving to JH and would love to join your food group. Thanks.
By: Leo on February 20, 2010
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I would love to join the Jackson Heights Food Group. I live in Woodside and I’m always curious about the food in Queens. Can you email me more info? Thanks!
By: ruby on February 25, 2010
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My husband and I would like to join the
group when you go to Legends this month
Hilary
By: Hilary on March 2, 2010
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Okay, I will put your vote down as Legends. Thanks Hilary! I’m kinda pulling for legends this month as well.
By: Orlick on March 2, 2010
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Hi,
I’d like to sign up for the Meson Asturias group.
By: Anna on March 12, 2010
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My friend and I are interested in joining the group today. I’ve never been to JJ Chans, but have always been curious about it.
By: Felix on April 11, 2010
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So are the upcoming dates listed on the right the upcoming JHFG tours? If so, would like more info; please email me. Believe it or not I’m one of the last people on earth who doesn’t use Facebook! Thanks so much!
By: Threemoons on April 20, 2010
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you’re not alone, 3moons. I’m not on facebook either!
By: Orlick on April 20, 2010
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By: Eating Our Way Through The Menu at Red Ribbon Bakeshop on April 26, 2010
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My wife and I just moved to the neighborhood (though I grew up in JH in the 1980′s) and would love to join your group. Please let us know how, sounds like a great way to meet folks and chow down!
By: Francisco and Sarit on May 14, 2010
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Please do let me know when the next event is. I take it you’ve already done a group foray to UFC?
By: Threemoons on May 14, 2010
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no, we ended up going to the colombian hot dog place. maybe UFC another day. I’m not their biggest fan b/c I think they are a one trick pony. yeah, i said it.
By: JO on May 15, 2010
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No prob RE UFC. Up for next event whatever it is…
By: Threemoons on May 19, 2010
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By: June in Jackson Heights Restaurant Week – June 20-26 « Jeffrey Tastes on June 17, 2010
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My friend and I are interested in joining your group? Please let us know more about your upcoming events and gatherings.
It looks like very interesting and fun.
By: Jojo on June 21, 2010
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My husband and I would love to meet some like-minded eaters in our ‘hood! Please add me to your list.
By: Laura on June 22, 2010
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We would love to be added to your list, we are always looking for a good place to eat
By: Ciara on June 27, 2010
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We would also like to be able to join you – please add us to the list! TX!
By: Susan on July 19, 2010
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I’d like to join your group. The midnight crawl sounds like a lot of fun!
By: neera on July 24, 2010
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