Anthony Bourdain: “Queens is arguably the most under appreciated borough of New York. An impossibly complex matrix that reflects the culture and cuisine of the entire world.” Unlike Brooklyn (their chic neighbor to the south), Queens has still not yet been invaded by hipster hordes and busloads of tourists. As Himalayans, Peruvians, Tibetans, Colombians, Spaniards, Turks, Paraguayans, Koreans, Chinese, Mexicans, Italians, Irish, Israelis, Greeks, Thais and Japanese moved into tidy and affordable neighborhoods such as Astoria, Elmhurst, Long Island City, Forest Hills, Corona, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights and Flushing, grocery stores and restaurants showcasing their native products appeared, thus giving these immigrants an opportunity to consume the comfort foods from their native lands. Their abundant presence has made Queens the Culinary Showcase of the World!
Be prepared to taste some remarkable food and see some outstanding sights between bites. Price includes food, motor coach transportation, and guide (Rick) throughout the day. The tour will take place rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly (light layers are always best). If the weather forecast calls for rain, be sure to bring an umbrella. You can leave extra layers and your umbrella on the bus. There are several opportunities to consume adult beverages but this tour is not a Pub Crawl. It’s a Food Crawl with alcohol!
We’ll be departing at 8am from Yankee Trails (569 3rd Avenue, Rensselaer, NY) and returning at approximately 9pm. You can leave your vehicle in the Yankee Trails parking lot. The cost of the tour is $200 per person (plus gratuity) and that includes deluxe round trip motor coach transportation and all food. Drinks are at your own expense. You can pay by check or PayPal. Please make your check payable to October Eve Music LLC and mail it to: October Eve Music, PO Box 2, Delmar, NY 12054. PayPal: rbedrosian@verizon.net. Please include your name, the name of anyone else that you may be reserving for, mailing and email addresses and a cellphone number for you and each guest.
Due to the limited number of seats, payment must be received in full and reservations will be taken in the order they arrive. You must be at least 21 years of age and in good physical condition because this is a WALKING TOUR. October Eve Music LLC assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss or injury on the tour or as a result of the tour. Reserve early because space is extremely limited. All sales are final and there are no refunds. For more information: October Eve Music: www.rickbedrosian.com or 518-421-6851 (mobile) rbedrosian@verizon.net