638239 Tue Jul 21 09:00:57 -0700 2009 8 17 What's My Craving? 0 4877168 I hear there's a really good restaurant in Jamaica (Queens)- Maima's Liberian Bistro & Bar. (couldn't find a website) (My cousin went there for his mom's bday party and gave it high marks) I plan on going sometime soon - like this weekend and will post my opinion. Excited to go because I've been hard-pressed to find a restaurant in NY that specializes in Liberian food. Tue Jul 21 09:00:57 -0700 2009 1095460 vaimama1 1 4879518 Also consider Korto's... http://www.eatingintranslation.com/2007/11/kortos-place.html ...though I'd like to read your report on Maima's, too. Tue Jul 21 21:49:43 -0700 2009 4877168 14517 DaveCook 2 4996124 Hey, Dave, I think Korto's is gone, unfortunately. Tue Sep 01 10:53:04 -0700 2009 4879518 152867 betsy0724 3 5002267 Too bad. Thanks for the word. Thu Sep 03 10:08:56 -0700 2009 4996124 14517 DaveCook 1 4884802 Thanks for the unique and unusual suggestion. I had to read the title of your post 3 times. First, I thought you wrote Libertarian. Then I thought librarian. :) Thu Jul 23 13:15:19 -0700 2009 4877168 180779 nooyawka 2 4955435 So, I went to Maima's in Queens this past weekend . Full Disclosure: Found out it is owned by cousins of mine (who I obviously don't keep in touch with much, since I had NO idea). It's modest in decor, but nice. Their menu offers breakfast, lunch with things like lamb skewers, and other assortments, plus specialty Liberian dishes that vary on different days. Saturday's offer was Cassava Leaf (made in palm oil) and Chicken Gravy. We ordered both since I was with two friends - one Liberian and one friend who had never tried our cuisine. It was really, really good. They give you a HUGE plate of rice for each entree, and the cost was $20 for both dishes. Gravy is similar to Southern American "Smothered Chicken". The chicken is fried slightly, gravy made separately, then steam all together. The Cassava Leaf is well, you just have to taste it for yourself. She serves it with Liberian fried pepper. Other Liberian dishes offered include: Palava Sauce (not the way the Senegalese or Ivorians make it), Palm Butter, Toboge (Tog-bo-Ghee), etc... Can't wait to go back because there's nothing like food that tastes home cooked. It really is good (even if my aunt made it.) :) Tue Aug 18 06:59:58 -0700 2009 4884802 243651 VaiMama 3 4959388 Thanks! The place page below has a link to the specials menu (though not the regular menu). Wed Aug 19 10:45:28 -0700 2009 4955435 10496 squid kun 4 5060963 Maima's food is the best! the fufu and soup is everyone's favorite, and if your ever in New York You should make it a priority to get a bowl! Sat Sep 26 19:37:58 -0700 2009 4959388 1112209 bayo95 3 5061999 I have to agreed, I went after reading this and it was Yummy! Here is my report: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/655248 Sun Sep 27 11:58:02 -0700 2009 4955435 157059 ferdia