Posts by Elliot Sang
5 of Astoria’s Spiciest Restaurants
Spice is a way of life. Shows like Hot Ones and YouTube mukbangs help bring spicy-eating subculture to the fore, and audiences either interested in the food or eaters’ reactions to the food are all the better for it. But spicy food isn’t just a fun food sensation; it has health benefits and historical contexts.…
Read MoreMa LaLa Chinese Is Spicing Things Up
Meet the restaurant bringing Sichuan style to Astoria’s Chinese food repertoire Undoubtedly, Astoria has long been home to great cuisine from many different culinary traditions around the world. Chinese food, however, has long lacked diversity here. Though stellar American Chinese takeout options have been a mainstay, there have rarely been establishments offering food in other…
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