flavor. The butcher (Upper Cut) had a sign saying the beef was “aged 14 days” which in my view is nothing to brag about. I noticed that other vendors had similar signs at their stalls. Has the quality of the beef at... (4 replies, last updated by LJS2 November 23, 2009)

For the downtown crowd: The farmer’s market at City Hall has an amazing cookie stand. East side, about the 3rd stall up from Queen Street. Yummy oatmeal raisin and awesome macadamia and white chocolate. $3 for six giant... (12 replies, last updated by noreen August 13, 2007)

Time for a little shameless promotion of Niagara. It’s a bit of a drive, but on a nice weekend in the spring, why not? White Meadows Farms on Effingham Street in North Pelham has maple sugar for $15 a pound. See the link... (5 replies, last updated by Gourmando March 5, 2004)

where exactly are the food stalls in flushing meadow park and at what times are they up and functioning? thanks. (13 replies, last updated by bigjeff May 14, 2007)

Hi Sweeter, What Superstore do you go to? I haven’t yet seen them at the Heritage Meadows one, but I find the stock varies so much depending on the location. (10 replies, last updated by peter.v August 18, 2008)

I was wondering about the quality of cheese from the Strathcona market stall called the Cheese Factory. Is it just fresh cheese? Am I better off sticking to Patti’s on 124st? Or is that one connected to the bakery on Whyte... (6 replies, last updated by anonymoose September 8, 2008)

I haven’t been, but I remember Dara of City Pages giving a rave review to a crepe stall in the food court at City Center. (6 replies, last updated by KC June 16, 2005)

, are more of the casual turo-turo food stall variety, whilst GP Restaurant was pretty inconsistent. So it was indeed a pleasure when 7107 Flavours opened in Marina Square last year – it was touted as the first fine-dining... (2 replies, last updated by EGoldberg February 20, 2009)

Go to Chengdu Heaven in Flushing. Also check out the other stalls in the same mall. It is divine and it will culture shock the hell out of your Midwestern guests which is oodles of fun. Make sure to print the translated menus... (24 replies, last updated by Xiao Yang May 1, 2008)

Happy to say that work brings me back to Chicago next week! I’ll be staying at Hotel Indigo (what’s that place like?) in Palatine/Rolling Meadows, but as always, am willing to range for worthy places. Things like... (13 replies, last updated by lagniappe March 17, 2009)

What about the food IN Flushing Meadows-Corona Park? Several Ecuadorian and Mexican trucks with picnic tables there. Anyone tried them? (11 replies, last updated by wew August 19, 2009)

's no ball game at Pacbell). You could also see what’s open at the new Ferry Plaza Building at the end of Market Street. Sunday is the garden market but some of the food stalls will be open inside, and between Peet’s... (7 replies, last updated by tim s May 4, 2006)

meadows, queens. it’s a relatively new and smaller supermarket across the street from PS 26. enjoy! i will def report back once i get back from lemon ice king. (13 replies, last updated by Linda October 30, 2006)

: Pastaworks, City Market NW, In Good Taste, Curds & Whey, Foster & Dobbs, Square Deal Wine/Steve’s Cheese, The Meadow, Cacao, Cork, People’s Co-op and Farmer’s Market National Chains: Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Sur... (14 replies, last updated by Brrrb January 6, 2007)

My favourites: the croissants, the mixed berry crepe with organic yogurt, and other sweet treats from the Ladybug Bakery stall; the guava cookies and moccacinos from the gelato booth; and the maple fudge walnuts and chili lime... (77 replies, last updated by Scary Bill October 9, 2009)