Come with us on a food journey through the world’s borough - Queens. Hosted by experienced Chef and Food Anthropologist Laura and Food Explorer Jef with one f.
They’re on a mission to highlight and provide a platform for food/restaurant owners in this great borough of NYC.
Laura shares insights about food through a cultural lens, often connecting heritage, traditions, and customs to community and social systems. Jef brings his novice approach about food to balance out the experience.
Hosts Laura and Jef close out season two with this AMAZING episode.
They're SUPER excited to welcome special guest and winner of Queens Best Pizza in Feb.'23, JoAnne Cotrone, owner of Rocco's of Roc Beach.
Listen in as JoAnne describes their journey the motivation behind providing an unforgettable experience to their clientele. The secret isn't only in the sauce!!!
Laura and Jef are introduced to the pizza selections "voted" BEST. Both the Margherita and Upside Down Siciliano as well as their frozen lemon cello and fresh mozzarella.
Visit them on Instagram Queens_bestthe_podcast to see the mouthwatering food they ate and so much more from this episode at Rocco's of Roc Beach.
Catch up on all their previous episodes from both seasons by clicking here.
Season 3 with all new content coming in August.
Thank you for listening and your continued support!!!
19 Jun 2023
S2 E21 ”Open Up A Little Coffee Shop...”
Hosts Laura and Jef dropped by a diner for this episode.
They're thrilled to welcome special guest George Rakitzis, owner of Silver Spoon Diner in Elmhurst.
Listen in as George shares his origin story dating back to age 11 leading to their diner which has come to be known as a favorite go-to spot in their neighborhood.
Laura and Jef indulged in a SSD customer favorite which is the Mediterranean Bubba salad, topped with grilled chicken, feta cheese and olives.
Visit them on Instagram Queens Best the Podcast to see what they ate.
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12 Jun 2023
S2 E20 Not Just for Food
Hosts Laura and Jef took their microphones to Forest Hills for this episode.
They're happy to welcome special guest Yvan Lemoine, co-owner and Chef at My Kitchen Restaurant.
Tune in as Yvan walks through his incredible career which began as a teenager, shares intricate details as it relates to restaurant industry, and their (with co-owner wife Rebecca) future plans for the space that is not just food.
Visit them on Instagram Queens Best the Podcast to see images of Yvan's space.
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