Steinway St, Astoria

Steinway Street bisects some major streets in Queens - Astoria Boulevard and Ditmars Boulevard among them. This is a neighborhood of constant change. Some folks refer to parts of Steinway Street as "little Egypt" with all the associated stores and restaurants; but there are also tapas restaurants, Latino "mexicatessans" and just when you think you've seen all there is to see from an ethnic standpoint, here's another Catholic church and rectory, and oh, there's a synagogue!

The street rates very highly with many living here as well as those visiting, evolving into a "destination" for some folks to visit new restaurants just established in Queens. A visit today doesn't mean you've seen all there is to see, because it will be different six months from now. Change is good!

When you enter Steinway Street in Queens you quickly realize that the entire block is self sufficient. If the entire world fell away tomorrow they'd probably survive. The block has everything from eye glass retailers to food and markets for every ethnicity. Arabic, Greek and Asian influences are very strong and great gyros and falafel are never far away.

Any place where you can stop in at a hookah bar then stop for CDs only to finish off your day with great Chinese food or an amazing crepe is great by me. Steinway street is extremely diverse and is a mecca for any true foodie. The shopping is amazing as well, small businesses can be found right next to major chains and overall it's just an awesome place to visit. I love stopping in the small shops to see what interesting finds I will happen upon. It is loud, but that is almost part of the atmosphere.

Steinway Street in Queens is perhaps one of the busiest and most diverse places you will ever see. The street is lined by hundreds of stores and restaurants. Major retailers are located next to family-owned businesses that have been around forever. It is a major shopping stop for most people in the borough. Transportation is not a problem in the area with plenty of ways to get around. In terms of food the street encompasses everything from Middle Eastern cuisine, hookah bars, Greek eateries and Chinese food. Don't expect to find a quiet though, it's a loud place. The area is extremely busy with both foot traffic and vehicles.