Some big food chains have introduced lobster rolls to their menus, but there’s nothing quite like one from a local Queens restaurant. Lobster meat soaked in butter and served on a steamed hotdog bun makes the perfect lunch or dinner on the way home from the beach over the summer. And with so many delicious…
This category has been discontinued. Old valuables and knickknacks can be hard to part with, but when you’re in desperate need for space or cash, we’re sure you’ll do almost anything. That’s why it may be beneficial for you to pawn some items, and luckily for you there are many shops around that will take…
It’s nice to treat yourself to some gourmet food every once in a while, isn’t it? Imported oils, truffles, specialty meats, foie and some of the largest assortments of cheeses around. Gourmet gift baskets also make great presents for family, friends and co-workers around the holiday season. So if you have some extra cash lying…
As of 2025, this category has been discontinued. 2025: Queens Voted Empire Closets Inc. Best Closet & Cabinet Specialist! Empire Closets Inc. 14-14 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway (718) 712-4244 – empireclosets.com Who knew that your closet could be the talk of the town? Empire Closets Inc. is officially the Best Closet & Cabinet Specialist, as…
As of 2025, this category has been discontinued. Queens boasts some pretty gnarly waves, dude! Pick up your board and come check out some of the best surf shops in Queens to equip you with all you need to battle our epic waves – from surfboards to apparel, we’ve got you covered. 2025: Queens Voted…
There are medical specialists for all kinds of different issues and conditions. But all of their discoveries usually start at one central place, and that’s your general practitioner’s office. And not only do these doctors help you with those big medical issues, but they are also the go-to when you’re under the weather with a…
These butchers feature the finest selections of meats, from lamb, beef, chicken and other delectable and juicy fleshy sinews. It’s been said that good butchers hide the worst chefs, therefore transforming a typical meal into spectacular feasts! 2026: Queens Voted Metro Meat Market Best Butcher! Metro Meat Market 102-23 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills (718) 792-5430…
Animal shelters are home to many cats and dogs that need homes. But while they’re there, they’re fed, bathed and cared for by the people who push to find them homes. Animals may be in a shelter because they were found wandering the streets with no collars, or they were born inside there. Whatever the…
2026: Queens Voted Bonardi Construction, Inc. Best Masonry! Bonardi Construction, Inc. 151-59 7th Ave, Whitestone (718) 762-3400 – bonardiconstruction.com Good masonry work is rarely just about laying brick; it is about water, movement, code and long-term envelope performance. That’s why you should choose Bonardi Construction. They offer not only masonry, but brick pointing, weatherproofing, foundation…
2026: Queens Voted Tip-Top Brain Best Learning Center! Tip-Top Brain 21-71 Steinway St, Astoria (718) 440-3541 – tiptopbrain.com Tip-Top Brain is a serious learning center that’s somehow still a good time for students. Its core model is one-on-one tutoring in a quiet setting, backed by individualized instruction for students in grades K through 8. They…