Queens Borough President Melinda Katz was the first guest of the evening to be seated by former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz’s on Friday, August 22, as he made a guest maître d’ appearance at London Lennie’s seafood restaurant in Rego Park.

Markowitz is now a vice president of NYC & Company (the City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization) and his appearance was intended to bring attention to Queens’ many culinary attractions and to encourage visitors to explore the borough.

As part of her economic development strategy, Borough President Katz has been actively working with NYC & Company and other organizations to encourage both local residents and out-of-town visitors to patronize the many wonderful restaurants, shops and cultural attractions that can be found in Queens, which is known as “The World’s Borough” because of its amazing diversity.