American/Nouveau
This Weekend Eat and Drink in LIC Market- Now Open!
Looking for a new place to go for your weekend lunch or evening drinks? Head out to the new LIC Market, where the menu focuses on locally acquired fare and wine. Here is a sample menu of their offerings from July 30. LIC Market will begin serving Saturday brunch in mid-August. LIC Market- 21-52 44th Drive, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Five Napkin Burger in Astoria – Long Island City
I was invited to a preview opening at Five Napkin Burger (formerly known as Cup Diner) in Astoria. In addition to meat burgers they also offer veggie burgers and sushi. Everything was absolutely delicious and the service was flawless and friendly. Traces of a meat packing factory were brought out in the restaurant’s decor, such [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 8 so far )Sanford’s Affordable Weekend Brunch in Astoria
Elvis would have gone crazy for Sanford’s peanut butter banana pancakes. As he isn’t here to try them, I ate them in his honor. Usually packed on a weekend morning, this popular Astoria restaurant was once a humble diner rid of any lines or long waits. Now with a sleek makeover and a revived menu, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Gettin’ Baked in Astoria
Kelly Choi likes La Papa, so naturally, I had to try it. Influenced by our neighbors from across the pond, jacket-potato eateries are finally starting to catch-on in New York. Appropriately situated across the street from Mount Sinai Hospital in Astoria, this little baked potato shop offers a world of fast and healthy eating. For about [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Thanksgiving in Queens
Decisions on where to eat that turkey plague us every November. Here are a few solutions for Thanksgiving in Queens, whether you are eating or giving the gift of food to others… Food Bank New York will tell you where in Queens (or anywhere in NYC) you can donate your turkey and stuffing or get [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Jackson Hole Brunch in Queens
Famous for the steam grilled 7oz burger (that feels more like the 7lb burger) Jackson Hole Diner is a classic cliché of what makes a great diner. From the antique Pepsi Cola ads, and the red vinyl stools to the jukebox in the corner, it is a throw-back to the simpler days of poodle skirts and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Brooks 1890 Restaurant & Pub LIC
Brooks (24-28 Jackson Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 937-1890) is a cozy restaurant and pub that serves comfort food with a side of congeniality. The unaffected charm begins with the tin ceiling and radiates throughout the original polished oak interior. The wholesome menu features a modest selection of beers on tap and conventional entrees [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Dorian Cafe Long Island City
Dorian Cafe ( 10-01 50th Ave 718-937-1120) seemingly resembles any other diner in New York. However, it’s when you start eating you notice that the quality surpasses any traditional diner experience by far. Dorian creates an outstanding dining experience- minus the trendy atmosphere or attitude that accompanies most surrounding eateries. Its humble decor includes nothing more than a checkered floor, tin ceiling and [...]
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