The menu at Blend in Long Island City has something for everyone. Latin fusion cuisine, inventive tapas, and homemade sangria – the list is never-ending. Combine this stellar menu with a chic atmosphere and brilliant location, and you’ve found a true culinary gem. Whether you’re looking for a quick after-work bite or a luxurious Sunday [...]
After 13 years in Bayside, Kati Allo is the neighborhood go-to for classic Greek cuisine just like your yiayia used to make. The quiet atmosphere lends itself to a romantic date night or even just a special occasion out with family. Takeout and delivery options give locals the chance to enjoy good Greek in the [...]
Almost everything is homemade at Testaccio Ristorante Italiano in Long Island City. As soon as you sit down, the staff is welcoming with a bottle of Pellegrino and a basket of bread. The rustic bread, homemade focaccia baked by the restaurant’s pizza maker, is served warm, the better to mop up fragrant olive oil. For [...]
BY MELISSA MOTT The diversity of food in Flushing brings credibility to one of its many nicknames: “The Food Capital of Queens.” According to Dian Yu, executive director of the Flushing Business Improvement District, the high population density area, especially downtown, is “definitely known for the food.” “We have a new name,” he said, “food, [...]
Baby Ray’s is a quaint, old-fashioned establishment popular with locals that serves homemade classics. The dining area at Baby Ray’s is divided in two, with a bar area which becomes busy at night with locals and sports enthusiasts. The dining room is covered in wood and classic floral prints, complete with a fireplace and antique [...]
Situated a quick walk away from the Bayside LIRR station, Bourbon Street has everything. Though located in northeast Queens,it gives one a feel of a bar and eatery in the French Quarter of New Orleans. At the well-stocked bar, one can enjoy a drink, watch a game on one of the many TVs and enjoy [...]
Touting itself as one of the tri-state area’s only truly authentic Croatian restaurants, Veslo brings Adriatic classics, reminiscent of grandmother’s kitchen, to modern times. While many Croatian restaurants mix in touches of Greek or Italian cuisine – attempts to appeal to a broader audience – Veslo’s dishes keep with tradition and remain strictly Croatian. The [...]
For a truly elegant dining experience, visit Vetro of Howard Beach. Exceptional service, an enormous menu, vintage wines and champagnes – all come together in a chic, modern atmosphere on the water. Our waiter, Lance, was much more than a server, acting as a culinary “tour guide” through the menu that has established Vetro as [...]
The ninth annual Queens Restaurant Week, where local eateries offer special menu deals, just wrapped up. Running this year from October 8 to 11 and 15 to 18, the event is not just a celebration of the borough’s food; it is also a way for restaurants to bring in new customers. It’s because of those [...]
Queens Restaurant Week kicks off its second week and will through October 18. Many of the restaurant involved offer a special prix-fixe menus at $25 for a three-course meal. The week allowed residents to chance to try the wide array of cuisines the borough has to offer; from Italian to Indian, Croatian to Cajun and many [...]
