Jessica Militello

5 days ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

The Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) officially launched its fourth annual Restaurant Week with a festive and flavorful kickoff event at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, drawing food lovers, influencers and community leaders for an afternoon spotlighting the Flushing neighborhood. The event, held at 135-20 39th Ave., featured tastings from several of the restaurants participating in the promotion, which runs from May 12 through May 22.

5 days ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

A new health and wellness spa in Whitestone is offering red light and infrared therapy aimed at pain relief, skin rejuvenation and overall wellness. Lighten Up Energy Spa, which opened in early April at 14-10 Clintonville St., provides noninvasive treatments designed to help clients manage chronic discomfort, improve circulation and enhance skin health in a calming, therapeutic setting.

6 days ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

A bold new exhibit exploring themes of structure, fragility, and transformation is coming to Bayside this month. The Garage Art Center will debut OFF GRID: Drawings and Prints, a solo exhibition featuring striking black-and-white works by New York-based artist Tenesh Webber. Known for her intricate photograms and layered pencil drawings, Webber brings her signature interplay of precision and unpredictability to the Queens gallery space.

1 week ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

With Mother’s Day just over a week away, there’s still plenty of time to plan something meaningful in Queens to celebrate the special women in your life. While brunch or dinner is always a classic choice, there are also unique and memorable ways to mark the occasion with family and friends. From candle-making workshops and floral arranging classes to beer tastings and hands-on crafting, here are some fun and heartfelt ways to celebrate Mother’s Day right here in the community.

1 week ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

Go ahead and snap that selfie in Queens—a new study says Citi Field is one of the most Instagrammable stadiums in Major League Baseball. According to a recent study by the sports betting site Flashpicks, Citi Field ranked as the 5th most Instagram-worthy ballpark in the nation, racking up a whopping 508,600 hashtags on Instagram. Whether it’s the dramatic skyline views, iconic Mets moments, or the stadium’s mouthwatering eats, fans clearly can’t resist capturing it all for the ’gram.