Jackson Heights

As one of the most diverse neighborhoods on the planet, Jackson Heights not only embodies the energy of the world's borough (#1) but is also the epicenter of the melting pot that New York City. It is the culmination of multiple ethnic enclaves and a busy neighborhood that reigns supreme with character, color, and a cool factor that is unrivaled. It is one of my favorite places in all of the city and that's precisely why I've made it my 4300th review. My thoughts in snippets: :: What do you get when you combine Little India (Bangladesh / Pakistan), Little Nepal / Tibet, Little Colombia with sprinklings of Ecuadorian, Korean, Mexican, and Venezuelan folks? A wonderful neighborhood, that's what. :: Jackson Heights is also home to the largest LGBTQ community outside of Chelsea / Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The only other Pride parade outside of Manhattan happens here. :: Where there is diversity in people, there is diversity in food. A number of the most celebrated restaurants / food carts are found in Jackson Heights. One can come here and eat all day and there still would be amazing places left to explore. :: Food is an awesome draw, but the sketchy nightlife that ranges from lounges to dive bars is also a reason to come drink here. The activity here goes late into the wee hours, which makes it an interesting alternative to other neighborhoods in the city. :: It's not an express stop on the 7, but the 74th & Broadway station (#2) is easily one of the busiest stations on any subway line. There are several train lines that come here and a bus depot next to the subway, making this an ideal transportation hub. :: LGA bound? There are buses here that go straight to the airport. Minus Flushing and Astoria, there aren't many neighborhoods that offer public transit to the airport. :: Jackson Heights is adjacent to many other prominent neighborhoods that are some of the most interesting (and awesome) in the borough. They include Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Woodside, Corona, and Astoria Heights. :: Roosevelt Avenue is one of the main arteries of the borough, but only in Jackson Heights does it truly come alive. From Jackson Heights and on, it's one of the few streets with activity happening at all times. :: Part of the neighborhood has been deemed historic ("Jackson Heights Historic District") and some of the old buildings between Northern Blvd and Roosevelt are classic, pre-war, and well preserved. _______________ (#1) The one and only, Queens. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/mta-74th-and-broadway-subway-station-jackson-heights

Jackson Heights is a great Queens neighborhood. It has one of the biggest and most interesting cultural scenes in the city. This in a city already full of places to eat and shop. Convenient to get to by bus from the airports. Visit if you're in Queens. I came here from the Q70 bus. It's the first stop outside LaGuardia. This neighborhood traditionally has been known for an Indian population. Lately it has had an influx of other cultures. There's been a lot of immigrants from Bangladesh particularly. Many others from in the Himalayan region are also here. The food is not always cheap but it's a bargain compared to what you can get in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Bringing a car here is terrible. It's easy to reach by bus or subway lines. The best way is by the 7 train.

My hometown had became gentrified over the last few years and cleaned up the community to become a even better place. Growing up here I always thought it was the best neighborhood because of what was nearby- schools, libraries, public parks, shopping district (82nd st), lots of bodegas and small fruits/produce shops and the post office. We were near many buses and 2 different train stations (7 train and Roosevelt Avenue) that can get you into Manhattan 30minutes or so. I had moved away after college to Brooklyn (my boyfriend's place) and married- I still return to Jackson Heights to see family and eat the fabulous food. JH is one of the neighborhoods that have so much culture, diversity and so much ethnic food. The same can be said for Queens in general. Just take a 7 train and go anywhere to experience many different culture and their foods. JH will always be my heart! For funny news; back then, after I moved out to Brooklyn... I would take the 1.5hr train ride back to JH just to go to the library on 81st ST because that branch had more books than the Brooklyn library branch by my place. My parents and boyfriend all thought I was crazy! I would come and borrow as many as I could carry and return to Brooklyn happier. After many years of always going to JH's library, I had to put a stop to it as busy life happened. It's been 5 years since I stopped going.

This is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Queens. It's definitely an area for shopping and tons of restaurants and food options. Very accessible by any means of transportation. Parking can be tough but there are metered and alternate side parking everywhere in this neighborhood. Generally the side streets are alternate side and the main streets or Aves are metered. There's also plenty of bus lines and subways that stop here. The Jackson Heights subway Stop has the R, E, F, M, 7 lines here. I might be missing one too. The bus lines and subways go to the airports from here as well. It's a very central location for Queens in general. The shopping and food are very diverse which is great. Just about every type of culture is represented here.

Jackson Heights is a district of Queens, NYC. If Queens were a city unto itself, it would be the most diverse city in the USA, and Jx Hts would be its most diverse neighborhood. I think Thriller was the moment when Jackson really hit the Heights. Particularly when he first did the moonwalk at Motown's 25th. I come to Jackson Heights every single time I'm in NYC. I can't believe it's not on Yelp yet. You have Williamsburg, Astoria, and every little part of Manhattan, but no Heights? Well, you do now. I was last here 3 months ago and will be here again in a couple of weeks. I could literally live here but I'd get very overweight. The population is 108k. It's known as a South Asian neighborhood but try telling that to the masses of Whites, Blacks, Hispanics and others. It's a true blend of everything and it's better that way. I once met a girl in Jx Hts. She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene. I said, don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one? Who would take, you to get, ethnic food. She said I am the one who wold take, her to get, ethnic food. Before I continue with my Michael Jackson rendition, let me tell you what I think of JH. This is my favourite part of my favourite food city in the whole world. The number of choices you have here are absolutely incredible. One of these days I'm going to update this review and provide a proper list of the best of the best foods of Jackson Heights. But for now I'll just go over them briefly. Other than food, Jackson Heights has one of the most diverse populations of any borough in America. It's home to the Latinos, the South Asians, and so much more, you name it, they make their home here. It's a paradise of food and culture fusion. It's packed 24 7 with nom-mers and nom-sellers. Here is my Jackson Heights list although it's still being updated and a few more things will be added to it soon. Also it includes nearby Elmhurst. http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-queens-jackson-heights-jackson-heights Some of the best food in this area is: Jugos Prontito Y Algo Mas - the best colombian juices in the world, also good colombian dogs and burgers - get the cholado drink, it will change your life Sammy's Halal - for the best Halal Cart food ever Starry Bakery - for amazing Portuguese tarts El Pollo Inka - best Peruvian Chicken and green sauce in NYC Tacos Al Suadero - for the best Horchata in town Las Americas Bakery - best raspado and coffee Parceros Colombian Bakery - guava pastry, and chorizo w/green salsa Lemon Ice King of Corona - in nearby Corona, amazing lemon ice Arepa Lady 2 - amazing store front location for the best Arepas, get the Choclo Rincon Criollo - get the Ropa Vieja Taqueria Coatzingo - for good tacos and licuados and Mexican drinks Gata Golosa - for Colombian juices Rio De La Plata Bakery - for Argentinian baked goods La Casa Del Pollo Peruano - amazing Peruvian chicken Tortilleria Nixtamal - good tamales and such Lali Guras - for Nepalese food For 40 days and for 40 nights, I was on food tour. I gained so much weight I broke the bed. Not in my plans. Couldn't dance. Couldn't walk. I was round. People always told me be careful what you eat. Don't go around eating everything (hee). And mama always told me, you like food way too much. Jackson Heights, you are my lover You're just a place with every food under the sun But being overstuffed is not much fun (Hee hee hee)

I trek half way across the country 2-3 times a year just to spend time on the #7 train eating everything imaginable, but my travels aren't complete unless I spend time in this neighborhood. It transports you to another world full of different languages, different sights and smells--the food! The shops! Himalayan momos carts next to taco stands? It's all right here. Go south for Thai, stay right near the #7 entrance at Jackson Heights to get the foods of northern India and the Himalayas. Foods that are mind blowingly delicious just waiting to be discovered. Travel up and down Roosevelt Ave. a bit and sample foods from South and Central America. This is an area of great diversity in Queens and the destination itself is a real treasure. Get here, don't be afraid to simply walk in the restaurants and sit down and order. Delightful tastes await you. In fact, I'm headed there this very minute.

Food is probably your best way to work through this neighborhood. Whether it's Indian, Caribbean, or even well know chains, you can find pretty much anything your tongue is in the mood for.

This neighborhood has a little bit of everything. It is so diverse both in countries, lifestyles, and people. It has some pretty good restaurants from many different cultures and the transportation in and out is pretty accessible. Lots of beautiful gardens and urban spots :) Love it!