American/Nouveau

Paloma New American Cuisine Greenpoint

Posted on August 3, 2008. Filed under: American/Nouveau, Greenpoint, LIC, Off the beaten path, Outdoor Seating/Patio |

Want to take a neighborhood trip to our neighboring boro? LIC is just a few steps away from Greenpoint’s Paloma (60 Greenpoint Ave) a sure bet for tasty inventive American entrees- at half the price you will pay in Manhattan ($7-$14). Camille Becerra- a former contestant on Top Chef- is Paloma’s executive chef. Take advantage of the outdoor sidewalk [...]

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Quaint bar/restaurant Sunnyside

Posted on March 24, 2008. Filed under: American/Nouveau, Outdoor Seating/Patio, Woodside/Sunnyside |

 Sunnyside, 46-10 Skillman Ave (917) 779-9220 Quaints atmosphere is warm, the service is friendly, the food is inexpensive, but overall it’s just, simply- promising. This bistro offers the locals of Sunnyside a place to gather for a casual brunch on a sunday afternoon, a nice dinner in the evening or a relaxing drink on the [...]

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Lounge 47 Long Island City

Posted on February 4, 2008. Filed under: American/Nouveau, Bar-Hopping in Queens, Cheap Dining, Entertainment, LIC |

Lounge 47 Vernon Boulevard, between 47th Ave and 47th Rd This quaint lounge serves food and drinks with a stylish flare. Famed for their Long Island City Iced Tea made with Peach Schnapps (not peach nectar as many thought) and late 1960s beatnik inspired furnishings, Lounge47 is truly hip. It’s a great place to go any [...]

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Fatty’s Cuban Asian American mix Astoria

Posted on February 4, 2008. Filed under: American/Nouveau, Astoria, Cuban, Outdoor Seating/Patio |

Fattys- 25-01 Ditmars Blvd (corner of Crescent)……(718)267-7071 This is one of my favorite places for dinner and brunch.  And their mojitos?…faaghettaboutit! Introducing many a friend to this gem has practically become a hobby.  Fatty’s gets 100% better during the warm months too, thanks to their lovely outdoor garden area.  The tunes are always audible at this hip [...]

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Family Corner Diner in Astoria

Posted on February 4, 2008. Filed under: American/Nouveau, Astoria, Burgers, Cheap Dining, Diners, Greek |

Family Corner Diner (2102 31st St corner of 21st Ave & Ditmars (718) 204-7915 Astoria, Queens) Diners don’t get much better than this.  Family Corner is a Queens diner but minus the bad service, sketchy servers, mediocore food, menu too extensive to navigate, and late night drunks.  The food here, mostly consisting of NYC diner staples, is great.  [...]

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Aubergine Cafe Sunnyside

Posted on February 1, 2008. Filed under: American/Nouveau, Bakery, Coffee/Tea Shop, Entertainment, Woodside/Sunnyside |

Aubergine (49-22 Skillman Ave) doesn’t have a kitchen, but serves hot food. Needless to say it’s more favorable to stick to the cheese plates and pastries than to order the hot food at this cute little café.The salads and soups often lack in quality, but that doesn’t mean you can’t eat here. With a variety [...]

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