Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Spicy Shallot
7701 Woodside AveGreat Thai and sushi restaurant in walking distance
Taqueria Coatzingo
7605 Roosevelt AveGreat Mexican restaurant in walking distance
Los Arrieros
76-02 Roosevelt AveAuthentic Colombian cuisine
Arepa Lady
77-17 37th AveFlour and corn cake stuffed Arepas
Ayada Thai - Queens
7708 Woodside AveHighly recommended Thai restaurant
Okawa
77-05A 37th AveGreat sushi
Indian Taj
Great Indian Food
The Queens Kickshaw
Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdAmazing Greek Food
The Shady Lady
34-19 30th AveGreat Brunch and cocktails
Sweet Afton
30-09 34th StGreat Drinks and intimate environment
Tortillería Nixtamal
104-23 Roosevelt AveMy favorite Mexican restaurant in queens
Fish
280 Bleecker StAffordable and great seafood. Oyster /beer special
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveGreat burgers in Williamsburg
La Superior
295 Berry StOne of my favorite Mexican restaurants
Devoción
69 Grand StAmazing / Beautiful coffee shop
Buzzy outfit serving traditional Moroccan tagines, couscous & more in comfy, brick-walled quarters.
856 paikallista suosittelee
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveBuzzy outfit serving traditional Moroccan tagines, couscous & more in comfy, brick-walled quarters.
Oysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting with an atmospheric garden.
522 paikallista suosittelee
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveOysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting with an atmospheric garden.
Cool haunt offering live music most nights, plus gourmet bar fare, creative drinks & weekend brunch.
289 paikallista suosittelee
This n' That
108 N 6th StCool haunt offering live music most nights, plus gourmet bar fare, creative drinks & weekend brunch.
Locally sourced Southern breakfasts & lunches draw crowds to this rustic-industrial hangout.
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Egg
109 N 3rd StLocally sourced Southern breakfasts & lunches draw crowds to this rustic-industrial hangout.
Popular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style setting.
441 paikallista suosittelee
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AvePopular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style setting.
Gourmet chicken & waffles star at this hip, down-home Southern comfort-food resource with cocktails.
268 paikallista suosittelee
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StGourmet chicken & waffles star at this hip, down-home Southern comfort-food resource with cocktails.
Family-owned Italian eatery for Neapolitan pies from a wood-fired oven plus other handmade fare.
14 paikallista suosittelee
Tufino Pizzeria
36-08 Ditmars BlvdFamily-owned Italian eatery for Neapolitan pies from a wood-fired oven plus other handmade fare.
Chelsea Market is a food hall, shopping mall, office building and television production facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveChelsea Market is a food hall, shopping mall, office building and television production facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood
Mexican eatery with modern takes on the cuisine & an extensive tequila list in a colorful room.
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Toloache
166 E 82nd StMexican eatery with modern takes on the cuisine & an extensive tequila list in a colorful room.
Melted cheese is predominant at this small candlelit wine bar with Mediterranean flavors.
47 paikallista suosittelee
Kashkaval Garden
852 9th AveMelted cheese is predominant at this small candlelit wine bar with Mediterranean flavors.
Ofrenda
113 7th Ave SGreat Mexican restaurant
Stylish Bowery Hotel eatery serving up Italian fare & people-watching, with outdoor seating.
67 paikallista suosittelee
Gemma
335 BoweryStylish Bowery Hotel eatery serving up Italian fare & people-watching, with outdoor seating.
Offering classic & contemporary Mexican small plates & cocktails in a rustic brick-walled space.
17 paikallista suosittelee
Hecho En Dumbo
Offering classic & contemporary Mexican small plates & cocktails in a rustic brick-walled space.
Cozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare & a long list of tequilas.
222 paikallista suosittelee
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StCozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare & a long list of tequilas.
Cozy Euro-centric den offering organic wines, small plates for sharing & oysters in dark confines.
111 paikallista suosittelee
The Ten Bells
247 Broome StCozy Euro-centric den offering organic wines, small plates for sharing & oysters in dark confines.
Filipino-Thai-accented SE Asian fare & specialty drinks served in modern, stylish digs with a patio.
98 paikallista suosittelee
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton StFilipino-Thai-accented SE Asian fare & specialty drinks served in modern, stylish digs with a patio.
Industrial-chic haunt featuring an oyster bar, a menu of New American fare & craft cocktails.
46 paikallista suosittelee
Sel Rrose
1 Delancey StIndustrial-chic haunt featuring an oyster bar, a menu of New American fare & craft cocktails.
Stick With Me
202A Mott StA spinoff of the famed brasserie, this bustling take-out spot serves French cafe fare & pastries. $$$
274 paikallista suosittelee
Balthazar
80 Spring StA spinoff of the famed brasserie, this bustling take-out spot serves French cafe fare & pastries. $$$
Rice To Riches
37 Spring StRice Pudding yummm
La Colombe Torrefaction
319 Church St$$$ GREAT COFFEE
Bubby's
120 Hudson StPeruvian staples like ceviche & lomo saltado are served at this seafood-centric spot.
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Chimu
482 Union AvePeruvian staples like ceviche & lomo saltado are served at this seafood-centric spot.
Vintage dim sum parlor dating back to 1920 with a drink menu that includes tea, beer & wine.
153 paikallista suosittelee
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StVintage dim sum parlor dating back to 1920 with a drink menu that includes tea, beer & wine.
Cash-only, old-school Cantonese restaurant with a basement setting & bargain-basement pricing.
50 paikallista suosittelee
Wo Hop Next Door
15 Mott StCash-only, old-school Cantonese restaurant with a basement setting & bargain-basement pricing.
This casual corner taqueria hides a dimly lit subterranean brasserie serving upmarket Mexican fare.
263 paikallista suosittelee
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StThis casual corner taqueria hides a dimly lit subterranean brasserie serving upmarket Mexican fare.
Great Peruvian Restaurant. This is the to-go location but the full restaurant is right across the street !
31 paikallista suosittelee
Pio Pio 5 To Go
84-21 Northern BlvdGreat Peruvian Restaurant. This is the to-go location but the full restaurant is right across the street !
The Empanada Spot
84-17 Northern BlvdGreat for Colombian style empanadas.
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AvePIZZA!!
Milk & Roses
35 Manhattan AveGreat place for Brunch
Caracas Arepa Bar (Summer Only)
106-01 Shore Front PkwyGreat Arepas on the Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StThe Box
189 Chrystie StThis Trendy bar is hard to get into but worth the wait
Macao Trading Co
311 Church StChinese/ Portuguese fusion great cocktails
Employees Only
510 Hudson StOne of the best cocktail bars in the world
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Great food and drinks
The Roxy Hotel
2 6th AveGreat Bar/ Brunch / Live music Wed- Sat after 7pm
Cielo Club
18 Little W 12th StTrendy nightclub
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StLive music - See website
Le Bain
848 Washington StTrendy Club on top of the Standard Hotel. Dress to impress
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StLive Music - Check website
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveGreat cocktails
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueWatch sporting events here
The Sparrow Tavern
24-01 29th StIntimate space great drinks
Happening restaurant/lounge hidden behind a pawn shop, with American food & upscale cocktails.
235 paikallista suosittelee
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StHappening restaurant/lounge hidden behind a pawn shop, with American food & upscale cocktails.
Small plates are paired with gin-based cocktails at this speakeasy-style bar.
122 paikallista suosittelee
Bathtub Gin
132 9th AveSmall plates are paired with gin-based cocktails at this speakeasy-style bar.
Bartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
203 paikallista suosittelee
Death & Company
433 E 6th StBartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
Classic & newly invented craft cocktails served with hand-cut ice in a dark, throwback-style space.
104 paikallista suosittelee
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson AveClassic & newly invented craft cocktails served with hand-cut ice in a dark, throwback-style space.
DJs, live global music & tropical cocktails inspire dancing & socializing at this lively lounge.
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Bembe
81 S 6th StDJs, live global music & tropical cocktails inspire dancing & socializing at this lively lounge.
Original cocktails & American fare with modern twists served in dimly lit digs with a central bar. DIVE BAR
6 paikallista suosittelee
Belle Reve
305 Church StOriginal cocktails & American fare with modern twists served in dimly lit digs with a central bar. DIVE BAR
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Avetrendy rooftop bar and a French-inspired restaurant.
Mixologists in pharmacist-style garb whip up complex cocktails at this off-the-beaten path hideaway.
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Apotheke
9 Doyers StMixologists in pharmacist-style garb whip up complex cocktails at this off-the-beaten path hideaway.
Pulqueria
11 Doyers StParks & Nature
World Globe center for The world's fair.
Pitch and putt/ mini golf in park
Tennis Courts/ Ice Rink/ Indoor Pool
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck ExpresswayWorld Globe center for The world's fair.
Pitch and putt/ mini golf in park
Tennis Courts/ Ice Rink/ Indoor Pool
World Ice Arena
131-04 Meridian RdIndoor Ice rink inside Flushing Meadows Park
Astoria Park
19 19th StPool inside Astoria Park with amazing View
Take a short ferry ride to Governor's Island and experience an afternoon under the sun
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Governors Island
Take a short ferry ride to Governor's Island and experience an afternoon under the sun
During the summer concerts are held at this park low cost and free shows - See website
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Prospect Park
During the summer concerts are held at this park low cost and free shows - See website
Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre park on the Brooklyn side of the East River in New York City.
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Brooklyn Bridge -puisto
334 Furman StBrooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre park on the Brooklyn side of the East River in New York City.
Hunter's Point South -puisto
Center BoulevardStunning views of manhattan skyline
Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre state park on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens
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Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdGantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre state park on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens
Coney Island is a peninsular residential neighborhood, beach, and leisure/entertainment destination on the Coney Island Channel
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Coney Island
Coney Island is a peninsular residential neighborhood, beach, and leisure/entertainment destination on the Coney Island Channel
Rockaway Beach
Entertainment & Activities
Citi Field
41 Seaver WayLet's Go Mets!
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
US Open Tennis Competition
Bowlero Queens
69-10 34th AveBowling alley in the neighborhood
Serves as the home ballpark for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball
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161 St - Yankee Stadium station
East 161 StreetServes as the home ballpark for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball
Indoor Extreme Sports Paintball & Laser Tag
47-11 Van Dam StPaintball and Arcade
Large, colorful rock-climbing gym offering multiple faces & a rappel tower for adults & kids.
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The Cliffs at LIC
11-11 44th DrLarge, colorful rock-climbing gym offering multiple faces & a rappel tower for adults & kids.
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdGetting Around
E, F (TRAIN EXPRESS TO MANHATTAN)
M,R, 7 (LOCAL)
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Roosevelt Av-Jackson Heights Subway Station
74th StreetE, F (TRAIN EXPRESS TO MANHATTAN)
M,R, 7 (LOCAL)
74 St - Roosevelt Av Terminal/Q49 station
Bus takes you directly to LaGuardia Airport
Essentials
Duane Reade
7301 37th AveDrugstore & pharmacy open 24 hours
Best Supermarket in the area. Affordable and fresh produce
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Ferreira Foodtown of Jackson Heights
76-10 37th AveBest Supermarket in the area. Affordable and fresh produce
Natural Market
84-01 37th AveOrganic and healthy supermarket / Vegetarian
Arts & Culture
Metropolitan-taide museo
1000 5th AveOne of the best Art Museums in NYC
Times Square
Variation of shopping / restaurants and entertainment
Massive nondenominational church housing a huge congregation & a famous, Grammy Award-winning choir.
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Brooklyn Tabernacle
17 Smith StMassive nondenominational church housing a huge congregation & a famous, Grammy Award-winning choir.
Improve Theater. Affordable shows
Home of the alternative comedy troupe that launched many well-known TV & film stars' careers.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East Village
45 Bleecker StImprove Theater. Affordable shows
Home of the alternative comedy troupe that launched many well-known TV & film stars' careers.
Line moves quickly once it opens. Helpers throughout the line to give suggestions /recommendations. Great prices on wonderful shows. SEE WEBSITE
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TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetLine moves quickly once it opens. Helpers throughout the line to give suggestions /recommendations. Great prices on wonderful shows. SEE WEBSITE
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetArt
Solomon R. Guggenheim -museo
1071 5th AveArt
81 Street-Museum of Natural History Station
The Cloisters is a museum in Upper Manhattan, New York City specializing in European medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe Cloisters is a museum in Upper Manhattan, New York City specializing in European medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts.
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Art
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th Street