Those who love mint must love mojitos, and fans of Ernest Hemingway probably do too (it was the writer’s favorite, after all). This mixed drink is the perfect combination of rum, sugar, sparkling water and lime juice with a blast of minty freshness. It’s served up at so many different places in Queens, but only…
2026: Queens Voted Parrot Coffee Best Coffee Shop! Parrot Coffee 31-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria (718) 545-7920 – parrotcoffee.com The coffee counter at Parrot Coffee is a small part of the draw. Shoppers come for feta, cured meats, yogurts, olives, ajvar, sweets, mineral waters and freezer cases stocked with dumplings and other hard-to-find Eastern European staples.…
2026: Queens Voted Bourbon Street Best Outdoor Atmosphere! Bourbon Street 40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside (718) 224-2200 – bourbonstreetny.com Outdoor dining works at Bourbon Street because the setup is built for lingering, not just table turnover. The rooftop is treated as a serious room, with partial bookings for 20 to 60 guests and full buyouts for…
People go to psychics when they feel unsure about their futures. Or if they want to connect to a loved one, then they seek out a medium to channel them. Whether you’re a skeptic or not, that’s your call, but a psychic’s predictions can often bring comfort to a person after a reading. But to…
The cliche goes that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but in Queens? It’s shoes. Heels, wedges, sandals, boots. Queens has plenty of stores to keep your closets filled with all of the latest styles to suit every occasion. Look below for the best shoe stores in Queens. 2026: Queens Voted Foot Locker Best Shoe…
2026: Queens Voted Joe’s Sicilian Bakery Best Cheesecake! Joe’s Sicilian Bakery 212-16 48th Ave, Bayside (718) 225-2272 Joe’s Sicilian Bakery is a family-run Sicilian bakery known for their cakes, pastries, cannoli, cookies, bread, and other Italian standards — and of course, their cheesecake. Customers rave about the strawberry cheesecake in particular, as each slice perfectly balances…
It’s so important for parents to bring their kids to a dentist who will provide great service in a friendly, calming environment (getting a prize after each appointment is always a plus). So if you’re having difficulty getting your child to go to his or her current dentist, consider switching over to the Best Pediatric…
2026: Queens Voted Opulence Glamour Skin Clinic Best Natural Beauty Products! Opulence Glamour Skin Clinic 75-06 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village (212) 920-7192 – opulenceglamour.com Opulence Glamour Skin Clinic is not only the place to go for five-star beauty treatments, but also for five-star products. The retail arm carries Biologique Recherche, EltaMD, Grande Cosmetics, CircCell, ProCell…
Assisted living facility can be the right option when performing the daily tasks of living becomes difficult to manage, or living alone is no longer practicable. Assisted livings offer around the clock care as needed to help insure the safety and comfort, as well as overall wellness of residents. Assisted livings are like little communities…
2026: Queens Voted Diner Bar Best French Toast! Diner Bar 97-45 Queens Blvd, Rego Park (718) 897-6000 – thedinerbar.com Diner Bar understands that French toast should feel slightly decadent. They specialize in nostalgia reworked for the present, and brunch is where that pitch hits hardest. The menu runs from a basic homemade-challah French toast to…