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. Guests sampled signature dishes from beloved local eateries such as Maxi’s Noodle Shop and Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ, while mingling with restaurant owners and supporters of Flushing’s thriving dining culture.
“We really wanted more visitors to experience the different cuisines and cultures of Flushing,” said Tina Lee, a member of the BID’s board of directors. “It’s also a great opportunity for those who already know Flushing to try out new restaurants that they’ve never been to before.”
This year’s Restaurant Week includes 19 participating restaurants, offering prix-fixe menus for two starting at just $20, with prices varying by location. The promotion, sponsored by the Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park, is designed to boost foot traffic for local businesses while giving diners the chance to enjoy top-tier meals at affordable prices. Participating establishments include neighborhood favorites like Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, Yoi Sushi, and many more.
“We’re very proud to be supporting the Flushing BID,” said Christopher Oh of the Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park. “We all understand how incredibly diverse and vibrant the Flushing community is, and that gets reflected so much in all the restaurants and the incredible options we have here.”
Among the many in attendance were restaurant owners who have helped shape the local food scene, including Andrew Chuang of Xing Fu Tang, Maxi Lau of Maxi’s Noodles, and Victor Jou of Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ, who expressed his gratitude for the BID’s community-building efforts.
“I think the team at Flushing BID are doing amazing work in the community,” said Jou. “Gyu Kaku is actually a pretty big brand, but I still consider myself a mom and pop shop because we’re in this community in Flushing, where we have so many thriving businesses. I wish more businesses would participate in these types of events, because I believe that the bigger this gets, the better it is for the community.”
The Flushing BID, which has long championed local businesses, hopes this year’s restaurant week will not only showcase the culinary depth of the neighborhood, but also continue to unite Flushing residents and visitors around a shared love of food.
To view the full list of participating restaurants and their prix-fixe menus, visit the Flushing BID Restaurant Week website.
