Queens Best the Podcast

S2 E2 The Taste is Quite Delightful

Season two's launch continues...
Hosts Laura and Jef are back with another new episode. 
They're joined by special guest Althea Casimir-Magloire founder/CEO of Althea's Tropical Delights.
Tune in to hear Althea share her passion behind the signature mouthwatering delights and allows Laura and Jef to stick a fork in products of her namesake.
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Visit them on Instagram Queens_bestthe_Podcast to see what they ate. 
Enjoy!

S2 E1 A Fresh New Start

Hosts Laura and Jef return for season two of their popular podcast. 
They're kicking off the year with a fresh new start joined by special guest Juliana Rivera, CEO of Madefresh Organic.
Tune in as Juliana shares her incredible journey which led to a fresh new prospective on life and hear our hosts reaction to her amazing products. 
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Visit them on Instagram Queens_bestthe_Podcast to see what they drank. 
Enjoy!

S1 E10 Sweet Taste of the Season

Hosts Laura and Jef wrap up their incredible first podcast season by reflecting on QCC's activities, previous episodes, and trading stories about their family holiday traditions. 
They're joined by special guest Rachel Kellner, co-owner of  Aigner Chocolates one of Queens oldest chocolate and confectionary shops. It's a fun, informative and most of all sweet conversation base around chocolate of course.  
Listen in as they do what they do best, laugh and eat. 
They'll return in early February 2023 with all new episodes.

S1 E9 Coming Full Circle

Hosts Laura and Jef kick off December by sharing highlights of QCC's Business Persons of the Year event honoring the best and brightest in Queens who contribute to their community. 
They're joined by special guest Loycent Gordon, owner/proprietor Loycent Gordon of the historic Neir's Tavern for a spirited conversation and very mild debauchery. 
It's never a dull moment as these two laugh and eat. 
Visit them on IG to see what they stuck a fork in during their visit to this historic tavern. 
Also look for them on TikTok. 
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Enjoy!!!

S1 E8 Casseroles and Potlucks

Hosts Laura and Jef usher in the holiday season with casseroles, turkey and stuff.  What's your go to potluck dish? Green bean casserole?!? They also talk about how QCC gives thanks and to whom.  Katherine Fuchs, Head Chef at The Thirsty Koala, Astoria's award-wining restaurant joins our hosts offering up some of their customer favorite dishes. 
This charming restaurant joins the list several who'll roll out special menus for Thanksgiving.  Visit IG to see what they put a fork in at The Thirsty Koala. 
Have a wonderful Turkey Day holiday and Enjoy the episode!

S1 E7 ”Bringing the HEAT in November”

Hosts Laura and Jef are heating up November with this spicy episode.  They reflect back on QCC's efforts to assist businesses during the early days of pandemic, share their spicy food stories, and introduce you to Yankey Boy. 
Kevon Heath creator of Uncle Yankey Pepper Sauce takes our hosts on a spicy taste test of his extremely popular pepper sauces.  This is the highlight episode of Queens Best. 
Visit them on IG to view the assortment of peppa sauces introduced by Uncle Yankey.  YouTube is the place to see their taste test experience @QNS Best the Podcast. 
Enjoy!!!

S1 E6 You’re Actually Going to Eat That?

They're back...hosts Laura and Jef return for a semi-Spooktacular episode as Halloween is fast approaching. 
They pause first to reflect on the 10 year remembrance of Hurricane Sandy which devastated the region in 2012. 
What's their best food horror story? What exactly is a tasteatlas? Transylvania? 
Our hosts will answer these pressing questions just before they wrap things up by laughing and eating. You won't believe what's on the fork this episode. 
Relax, unwind, and enjoy.

S1 E5 Awards and Accolades

They're back...hosts Laura and Jef dish on everything from Building Awards at QCC to the changing of the seasons and their comfort foods.
What's a Michelin star? What's a James Beard Award?  What's a "hole in the wall" restaurant? What are they eating? 
Our hosts will answer all these pressing questions then wrap things up by laughing and eating something from one of Queens hidden treasures.  Relax, unwind and enjoy.

S1 E4 No Tripe! No Chitlins!

Co-hosts Laura and Jef talk about high profile guest stopping by Queens Chamber. They'll share stories of their favorite foods prepared  from family members. No tripe! No chitlins! And of course they'll bond and eat something delicious direct from one of Queens restaurants. It's always an informative experience, and most of all fun with these two. 

S1 E3 Eating with A Spoon...And Pastries

Co-hosts Laura and Jef dish about Queens Chamber outreach teams and their work in the community, feel you in on their favorite go-to foods, walking food tours, and tempt your taste buds with delights from another hidden gem in Queens. Let's dig in...