Eddie's Sweet Shop in Forest Hills, Queens

This is definitely one of my favourite ice cream shops in New York City. It really feels like it fell out of the 1950s and somehow managed to stay afloat all these years. You can even sit at the counter! Like at Pop Tate's!

Jenn and I went here recently so that I could finally try an egg cream. Despite its name, it contains neither eggs nor cream - it's a beverage consisting of milk, carbonated water and chocolate syrup. What does it taste like? I would classify it as a lighter milkshake (ie. delightful). 

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I've wanted to try one of these for years and it didn't disappoint. I'm not sure if it's mainly something you can order in New York or if they're as popular in other states, but if you find yourself in this part of Queens, you should really try one. 

12 Things I'm Doing This Summer

Summer has officially begun, so I think it makes sense to have a summer must-do list. Is it obvious that I love lists? I have tons of different kinds of lists going - movies to watch, work stuff that needs to be done, etc. But here's what my summer list looks like this year. Keep in mind, a lot of it is food/fun-based (AS ALL SUMMER LISTS SHOULD BE). Also, make one of your own! Otherwise I promise you that this summer will just pass you by.

SUMMER 2015

1. Try the frozen hot chocolate at Astor Bake Shop (Queens)
2. Finally visit the rooftop across the street - there's a hotel across the street from me that has a rooftop bar that I've always wanted to go to but never have (Queens)
3. Finally eat a Nanaimo bar for the first time (Toronto)
4. Go to City Island (Bronx)
5. Go to Montauk (Montauk)
6. See this year's installation at the rooftop at The Met (Manhattan)
7. Successfully grow something in my backyard (Queens)
8. Check out the Jefferson Market Garden (Manhattan)
9. Get the burrata ice cream at Dominique Ansel (Manhattan)
10. See a movie at that gorgeous AMC on the UWS @ 84 street (Manhattan)
11. Try an egg cream in Forest Hills (Queens)
12. Visit the Edgar Allan Poe cottage (Bronx)

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