623082 Wed May 27 16:09:47 -0700 2009 11 19 Outer Boroughs 0 4720044 Over the last four decades Corona park has flowered until now with it's lush shade trees, magnificent broad bench lined avenues, and verdant soccer fields, it rivals Tivoli, Kew, the Bois, and Central. Let us see how it can be an eaters' delight. To release some tension the key is in renting a bicycle. Starting from the Manhattan island, take the famed subway the seven, carrying with you a bike lock (optional) and many amusing things.Go to the bike rental man near Ashe Stadium. The world is now your oyster, clam, what you will. Path A --- Drive By. AYH rating: easy ride Follow Jeff and Eric to the trucks on Roosevelt Ave. Thrill to Squid Kun, BrianS, Kathryn et al 's choices from the Golden Mall, go with Jntnmlr and Mushimushi427 to Southern Spice, grab a quick cumin lamb kebob at the Sanford Main truck. All are on gentle, short rides along shaded lanes and on streets with people in colorful native garb. Feeling a little full? Cycle to 104th and Corona to work off some calories and reward yourself with a profound soft serve at the great Timmy O's. This ride can be solo but the pleasure increases as more and more friends join in. Path B --- Swarm. AYH rating: easy to intermediate. Come with several people and assign one or two destinations to each rider. Have each pick up something great, not omitting restaurant selections like the tea smoked duck from Spicy and Tasty. Send the more advanced cyclists to Chao Thai, Nusara, or Sripraphai for a muscle burn. All meet at a predetermined spot in the park for a blast of a picnic. After many sighs of satisfaction I recommend one last ride around the park this time together then a fast but safe ride to Timmy O's for great soft custard before returning the bikes and sadly but happily heading homeward. Path C --- The Liebling. AYH rating: above REM sleep. Peddle to the miniature golf course and play the back nine. Then matching Queens restaurant expertise selection with Big Jeff, el Jefe, Bob Martinez, Dave, NYJBoy, and Jen Kalb, choose one restaurant and eat there. After a great meal avoid a fit of guilt by cycling to 104th st. and Corona ave. then choose between a piece of fruit or some Timmy O's soft serve. Wed May 27 16:09:47 -0700 2009 20276 wew 1 4720166 What is this? too much chowhoundese Wed May 27 16:51:45 -0700 2009 4720044 168211 Jeffsayyes 1 4725160 thanks for the suggestions. i love that all three routes end at Timmy Os! Fri May 29 09:41:14 -0700 2009 4720044 12221 missmasala 1 4725605 Timmy O serves frozen custard, not to be confused with soft serve, which I believe is a different category of frozen dessert. Anyway, I created a Google walking map of the Corona area for another post, that includes several other spots within close distance to Corona Park that should be included on your itinerary. See here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/601078#4486259 Fri May 29 11:47:10 -0700 2009 4720044 10509 E Eto 2 4754664 For Flushing cycle Perimeter to the Van Wyck over pass, go under it to Fowler to College Point to Maple and on to Main st. See Google map corona park Mon Jun 08 17:59:21 -0700 2009 4725605 20276 wew 3 4761002 Some easy to reach recs Hunan: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/624832 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/612697 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/574582 Shanghai and Taiwanese: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/562364 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/601902 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/486772 Dim Sum: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/562364 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/601685 Indian: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/604357 On Golden Mall: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/451804 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/497820 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/578459 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/516764 Wed Jun 10 14:34:34 -0700 2009 4754664 20276 wew 4 4761235 great, thanks for this! any sucka looking for "where should I eat in flushing" should favorite this thread right here. Wed Jun 10 15:40:30 -0700 2009 4761002 12656 bigjeff 1 4725982 What about the food IN Flushing Meadows-Corona Park? Several Ecuadorian and Mexican trucks with picnic tables there. Anyone tried them? Fri May 29 13:47:00 -0700 2009 4720044 18100 elbev 2 4726068 About two years ago I walked through the park after a show at the Theatre In The Park and there were only a few stalls set up. Nothing special and a world away from what is served at the Red Hook Ball Fields. I wonder if anyone has more current information. Fri May 29 14:10:27 -0700 2009 4725982 14555 stuartlafonda 2 4755035 ya the food ain't phenomenal by any means although the only possible thing are the pupusas served in a far-ish corner of the park (near the soccer fields and the large circular pools). there is usually a crowd gathered and it takes at least 15-20 minutes to order, and longer to eat. and there is an armada of cuy vendors that set up at one of the far edges of the park; last i asked it was $35 for a full platter/serving. Mon Jun 08 19:53:08 -0700 2009 4725982 12656 bigjeff 1 4822872 OK, the weather should be fine for a saturday park. Break out the sun block, call a few friends, brothers, sisters, amigos, and comrades and head out. Maybe get the three buddies salad from Chao Thai and a Husband and Wife from your choice Chinese spot. Wed Jul 01 17:56:25 -0700 2009 4720044 20276 wew 2 4960186 Yesterday in the stupid weather I met my west coast nephew at the Corona bike rental and we cycled for food after a tour of the parks' hot spots (oh, just anywhere). We started the eating section of the tour at the Xian stall in the Golden Mall. We had prime seats by the fan, a bowl of Ma La Beef Noodle Soup, pork burger, and lots of water. Then we rode to Tong Sam Gyup Gui for a pork bash without air conditioning (so authentic) we were the only patrons. Had two number ones and a small river of water. Back to, then through the park for a few tamales at Tortilleria Nixtamal and a long descussion on the pros and cons of Robert Moses. Finished off at Timmy O's with a root beer float for me and a v. shake for him, both excellent as would be expected. With no time left, he had an early dinner appt. on a nearby island, we regretfully foreswore the Roosevelt Ave carts. While ruturning the bike we reflected on the pleasure of a unbalanced blow out and a park day well spent. Wed Aug 19 14:21:59 -0700 2009 4822872 20276 wew