Blogs and Websites

— Chocolate&Zucchini
This lovely, loving tribute to simple food, beautifully prepared, is a joy.

— Chowhound
I don't really like Chowhound much (too self-congratulatory and detail-oriented), but I suppose no discussion of ethnic foods can be complete without at least a token link to the page...

— "About" Queens
I'm not just saying this because John posted one of my reviews (check it out!), but this encyclopedic site has a wealth of information about my favorite borough.

— Jackson Heights Beautification Group
This grassroots non-profit has compiled a nice survey of food options in my home 'hood. Their "events" list is worth checking out if you live in the area.

— New York Magazine tour of Jackson Heights
An excellent introduction to the neighborhood, complete with food and shopping locales.

— Wikipedia Travel: Queens
The recommendations here, though cursory, are not half-bad.

Cookbooks (with a blatant bias towards South Asian cuisines)

—Classic Indian Cooking (Julie Sahni)
Spurred on by this book, I once attempted making my own paneer (fresh cheese curd). Actually, it was delicious, and not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be - though it did disintegrate somewhat within the saag.

—An Invitation to Indian Cooking (Madhur Jaffrey)
Perhaps the most authoritative tome on festive Delhi cooking. Yet many of the recipes are overly ambitious, time- and ingredients-wise.

—Cuisines of India: The Art and Tradition of Regional Indian Cooking (Smita Chandra, Sanjeev Chandra)
Light, fluffy, but enjoyable. I even like the little essays at the beginning of each recipe... While not as intense or complex as Madhur Jaffrey's, the creamy chicken curries are delicious.

—Real Thai: The Best of Thailand's Regional Cooking (Nancie McDermott)
A great resource, especially combined with the wealth of ingredients available at Queens groceries. One of my favorites is an entirely accessible recipe for green papaya salad.