Queens Best the Podcast

S2 E12 Tres Leches Cake In A Jar

Hosts Laura and Jef are talking designer cakes in this episode. 
They're excited to be joined by special guest Hilda and Sashari Melendez the dynamic sister duo behind Bleu Royale Cakes in Ozone Park. 
Tune in as Hilda walks them through designer cakes 101 while Sashari shares her thoughts around the future of the operation. 
Laura and Jef experience Bleu Royale's most popular dessert, Tres Leches cake in a jar. 
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S2 E11 Goat Meat, Duck and Fish Heads!!!

Hosts Laura and Jef were transformed to a lands far away in this episode. 
They're joined by special guest Bikash Kharel, Chef, visionary of While in Kathmandu in Ridgewood.
Listen closely as Bikash shares the origin of his restaurant and drops several nuggets of knowledge both around culture and food industry. 
Laura and Jef are served a variety of samples from Kathmandu's menu including Duck Choila, Malekuko Macha, and warm Himalayan Chiya tea.
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S2 E7 Burgers with Passion

Hosts Laura and Jef soak up the restaurant energy in this episode. 
They're thrilled to be joined by special guest Chef, owner and partner of Halalbee's, Burgers with Integrity.
Listen as Emon details of how he went from a vision and cooking in the backyard to running a successful crowd-pleasing restaurant. 
Laura and Jef stuck a fork and fingers into Halalbee's signature burgers prepared especially by Chef Emon.
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S2 E10 The Swiss Army of Restaurants

Hosts Laura and Jef paid a visit to Ridgewood for this episode. 
This episode they're joined by one member of the dynamic team of Rolo's, Howard Kalachnikoff. 
Tune in as Howard shares the origins behind this Ridgewood neighborhood favorite including opening their doors mid pandemic. 
Laura and Jef stick a fork in their fresh baked focaccia breads, which Howard declares is hands down the best. 
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S2 E9 ”We’re Known For Our Pupusa’s”

Hosts Laura and Jef are diving into a neighborhood legend in this episode. 
They're joined by special guest Elena Barcenes, Owner of Rincon Salvadoreño.
Tune in as Elena shares how 40+ years in the restaurant business have impacted the community in Jamaica she calls home. 
Laura and Jef bypass the fork for some of these authentic Salvadoran specialties that have had customers returning for decades. 
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S2 E8 “Your Food Should Be Your Medicine”

Hosts Laura and Jef take the healthy route in this episode.
They're excited to be joined by special guest Gracia Clery - Leonce, CEO founder of Bevo's Kitchen. 
Tune in as Gracia gives them a lesson in healthy eating resulting in a stronger immune system. 
Laura and Jef use their fingers to experience her delicious all-natural fruit-based items. 
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S2 E6 Lobster in Jamaica

Hosts Laura and Jef have located the seafood in Jamaica. 
They're joined by special guest Chef Wenda and Lynn Gardner, partner/owners of QB Lobster House. 
Tune in as Chef Wenda and Lynn talk about their passions enable them to deliver mouthwatering menu items and how they're putting their footprint in the restaurant landscape of Jamaica, Queens. 
In addition to Laura and Jef sticking a fork in an amazing sandwich they received more surprise visits during their time at QB. 
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S2 E5 “…And I Made Brownies”

Hosts Laura and Jef are back with another "sweet" episode.
This time special guest Tress Walker, Founder of MumsKitchensNYC. 
Listen in as Tress details the origin story behind how one of their most popular items became a thing. It truly takes a village as she'll share during her conversation. 
Laura and Jef stuck their fingers in these wonderfully prepared morsels' direct from MumsKitchensNYC. 
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S2 E4 Feeling A Good Sugar Rush w/Moody

Hosts Laura and Jef ventured out to an energy filled location for this episode. 
They're joined by special guest Delores M. Moody, CEO of Moody Treats. 
Tune in to hear how Delores' love for baking spread beyond her circle of friends to thousands of new friends. 
Laura and Jef stick a fork in several mouthwatering treats prepared by Delores. 
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S2 E3 Cooking with the Fam

Hosts Laura and Jef have another new episode for you. 
They're joined by special guests the Brandi and Corey, the power couple behind Cooking w/Corey. 
Tune in to hear how this incredible couple merged their skills and love for cooking into a stainable business that feeds the masses and supports their community. 
Laura and Jef will stick a fork into something delicious prepared especially for them.
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