Joe DiStefano

Joe DiStefano has been exploring and writing about the diverse global cuisines and cultures of Queens, New York City, for more than 20 years. Known as the Culinary King of Queens he is an expert on everything from the bustling Chinatown that is downtown Flushing and Mexican street food in Corona to Elmhurst’s vibrant Thai scene and where to find the best Tibetan dumplings in Jackson Heights.

During the pandemic he turned his talents for crafting narratives and coaching restaurateurs to embrace their culture to the PR world. Joe has branded launched, and garnered placement in major media for numerous Thai restaurants in New York City, including Tong, Mao Mao, Zabb PuTawn, and Zaab Zaab.

An adventurous eater and self-professed food nerd Joe has a knack for bridging cultures to create narratives that resonate with the press, social media, and, above all, customers hungry for new experiences.