QUEENS, NEW YORK – JULY 9, 2025 – Blu Ember, a vibrant new culinary destination by Balance Hospitality Group (BHG), has officially opened inside the Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport, marking the group’s exciting debut in Flushing, Queens.
With a globally inspired, Asian-influenced menu that blends Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, and American culinary traditions, Blu Ember celebrates the rich cultural landscape of Queens while introducing a dining experience unlike any other in the neighborhood.
It follows BHG’s success with acclaimed concepts like Hinoki and Moli in Greenwich, CT, and Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken, NJ.
“We saw an opportunity to create something truly distinctive in Flushing,” said K Dong of Balance Hospitality Group. “Blu Ember brings together global flavors, refined techniques, and a relaxed spirit. It strikes a balance between sophistication and approachability—whether you’re grabbing a cocktail before a Mets game or celebrating a milestone.”
A Destination Dining Experience in Queens
Blu Ember features multiple unique spaces, including a 12-seat raw bar, vibrant cocktail lounge, open-air patio, and a sleek, contemporary main dining room.
The kitchen is helmed by Chef De Cuisine Alberto Reyes, known for his work at Blu on the Hudson, Catch Steak, and Angelina Paris USA, bringing over two decades of culinary expertise to this new venture.
Menu and Cocktail Highlights
The Fuji Spring
A refined martini-inspired cocktail with peach notes, served chilled with frozen grapes and a smoky, tableside presentation.
Alhambra of The Sea
A bold blend of rose black tea–infused whiskey, pineapple rum, and PX sherry, finished with hibiscus and green apple. Served with buttered and peppered corn.
Raw Bar Selections
An array of oysters, sushi, shrimp, caviar, and more—ideal as starters or a seafood-forward main.
Korean Lettuce Wraps
Australian wagyu beef bacon in a homemade Korean marinade, maple syrup, and Sichuan peppercorn, served with fresh lettuce, shiso, kimchi mushrooms, jalapeños, gochujang sauce, and Asian pear.
Grilled Branzino
Served with Chaoshan-style raw marinade, shredded chili peppers, micro cilantro, and lime for bold, balanced flavors.
Beyond the Restaurant
Blu Ember also oversees in-room dining and banquet programming for the Westin Flushing, extending its modern hospitality approach throughout the hotel—adding new culinary depth to the area.
Located at 137-49 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354, Blu Ember is open seven days a week, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.
Reservations: Available via SevenRooms & Resy
Website: www.bluember.us
About Blu Ember
Blu Ember is the latest concept by Balance Hospitality Group, located inside the Westin Flushing LaGuardia. With globally inspired, Asian-influenced cuisine and diverse dining spaces, Blu Ember brings inventive cocktails, thoughtful dishes, and bold hospitality to Flushing’s evolving culinary scene.
