Queens Crossing - Queens, NY - Small but popular shopping mall

Queens Crossing is a relatively new shopping mall located in Queens, New York. Being in the heart of the Chinatown district it was built to appeal to the local Chinese, Korean and Asian-American population, and does so particularly well with its mix of upscale shops, dining options and office space.

The mall was opened in 2008, and although it's by no means the biggest mall in the area it caters extremely well to its local community. There's a great mix of retail and dining options to choose from, many of them Asian-inspired to appeal to the area. It has an unconventional design and truly sticks to its tagline of "West meets East''.

There are 11 retail outlets available in the mall; much less than in many conventional malls but they nonetheless provide everything that could be required. The stores on offer are Amsterdam Sauer, Mango, Irresistible Home Dycor, Belle Beauty Lab, Elusa, Jambangee, Evapollin, Eyes Love U, M Circle and Liuligongfang , showing the diverse mix and the clientele they're hopingto appeal to.

The dining area is the perfect place to go for a quick catch up with friends, and there are again a whole range of culturally diverse options to choose from. Shoppers can have a quick snack or a more leisurely meal, or even a traditional English afternoon tea in the Rose House. Other dining options on offer include Sbarro, TMSK Lounge, Cafy Jojo, Paris Baguette and Mulan Restaurant, among others.

An unexpected aspect of the mall is sure to be the amount of art on display, with the Queens Center being a premier arts venue. It's home to Crossing Art, and 8,000 sq ft art gallery that hosts art exhibitions and shows, and it also sees two other exhibitions of the Liuligongfang and Rose House collections in their respective stores.

But, Queens Crossing isn't just a retail and dining establishment - it's also home to several floors of office buildings covering all business types from medical establishments to legal and even property management offices. Many of the area's most well-known businesses call the building home and it's quickly becoming known for both its retail and business niches.

The mall is open throughout the year, with opening hours being 10am to 9pm 7 days a week. Holiday and individual store and restaurant hours are sure to vary, as will the hours of the individual offices. The center is also home to numerous events and promotions throughout the year, so be sure to check out their calendar to see what's coming up.

Queens Crossing is a unique shopping mall with a great mix of stores, restaurants and offices to appeal to the surrounding area and beyond. It's ideally located in the heart of Queens and enjoys great public transport links so people can get to it from anywhere in the area. It's well worth the trip for anyone in the Chinatown district to see what all the fuss is about, and they won't be disappointed.

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