Queens Curated

09/09/2026

09/03/2026

Need a good tailor in Jackson Heights? ✂️ Here are a few local spots to keep on your radar. Save this one for when you need it—and tell me what Jackson Heights businesses I should round up next! 💜💛

09/03/2026

Apparently I can still live in Jackson Heights and discover places around the corner I had no idea existed. 😂
Found this Tibetan tea house, admired a ceiling that might upset Michelangelo, ordered a tea with snacks floating in it, and temporarily escaped my work-from-home routine.
This is exactly what I love about Queens—there’s always something new to discover.
I’m on a mission to discover 100 small businesses in Queens by the end of the year—and not just restaurants. Tell me where I should go next. 👇

08/29/2026

A little taste of Colombia in Queens. 🇨🇴✨

Nana’s Kitchen New York — a family-run spot bringing Colombian flavors to the neighborhood. ❤️
📍 90-01 31st Ave, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

08/25/2026

Forget the $7 latte. 😂

Stopped at TONG-NYC — “The First Fuchka Cart in USA”
📍37th Ave & 74th St, Jackson Heights and tried their tea. One tiny cup. $1. Strong enough to make my espresso nervous. ☕️

This is why I love Jackson Heights—you can travel the world one block (and apparently one dollar) at a time.

07/23/2026

Sometimes it's a hidden café. Sometimes it's a neighborhood festival. And sometimes it's a fresh coconut stand on the sidewalk. That's the beauty of Queens—you don't have to travel far to experience a little bit of the world.
📍 Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

07/20/2026

Montclair Gardens in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
Built 1941
113-unit co-op
A different chapter of Jackson Heights history
Caption Not every historic co-op in Jackson Heights was built in the 1920s.
Montclair Gardens was completed in 1941 and represents the neighborhood's evolution beyond the original garden apartment era.
The six-story cooperative includes 113 apartments and features elevators, laundry rooms, storage, bike storage, a recreation room, a live-in superintendent, and a shared outdoor space.
Its pre-war details, hardwood floors, arched doorways, and strong sense of community continue to attract residents decades later.
This is why people choose Jackson Heights.

07/18/2026

There are moments in Jackson Heights when you forget you're still in New York.
This is The Château, one of the neighborhood's most recognizable pre-war buildings. With its French-inspired architecture and timeless design, it feels like you've been transported to Europe—without ever leaving Queens.
It's details like these that make Jackson Heights unlike anywhere else in the city.
And this is why people choose Jackson Heights.

07/18/2026

Apparently one visit wasn't enough today. 😅 Back at Queensboro for their kimchi beef Reuben and ending the day with dumplings. Safe to say they got me twice in one day.

07/11/2026

Laburnum Court
Built 1921–1922
Designed by George H. Wells
One of NYC's original garden apartments
Caption Most people walk past Laburnum Court without realizing they are looking at one of Jackson Heights' original garden apartment developments.
Built in 1921–1922 and designed by George H. Wells, the complex was arranged around a large shared interior garden—a revolutionary idea at the time. Instead of maximizing building footprints, the design prioritized light, air, greenery, and community.
The Neo-Georgian architecture, recessed entrance courts, brick facades, stone detailing, and shared courtyard still make this one of the most distinctive residential complexes in Queens.
This is why people choose Jackson Heights.