Smoothies are a great way to get your daily suggested servings of fruits and vegetables. They’re especially good in the summer because they help you stay cool in addition to healthy. Smoothie joints have popped up all over Queens in the past few years, serving up delicious variations of this fruity drink. Some are made…
Everyone — and we mean everyone — knows that Queens has the best bagels. Big, soft, round and doughy, they’re delectable in any form. So whether you prefer yours with cream cheese or butter, lox or simply plain, try a ball of carbohydrate-goodness from the place you voted the Best Bagels in Queens this year…
2023: Queens Voted Cascon Cheesecake Best Cheesecake! Cascon Cheesecake 704 149th St, Whitestone (718) 767-5700 – casconcheesecakes.com Cheesecake is a sweet dessert that is a favorite at many gatherings, parties, or simply an everyday after-dinner dessert! If you love cheesecake, Cascon Cheesecake of Whitestone is the place to patronize! Cascon Baking Company, the home of…
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…
2023: Queens Voted Joe’s Sicilian Bakery Best Cake! Joe’s Sicilian Bakery 212-16 48th Ave, Bayside (718) 225-2272 What do you look for in a cake? Is it the moisture that enhances the flavor? Maybe the right thickness in the sponge is what does it for you. How about a light and airy icing? Well, you’re…
Now there’s pizza, and then there’s pizza. Exciting, right? Just when you thought pizza couldn’t get any better in Queens, it just did with all of the specialty pies out there. And we’re not talking about pizza with just a few toppings thrown on, we’re talking about pizza with the works. Multiple kinds of meats,…
What’s Sunday Night Football without a plate of wings to eat while you watch the game? Boneless or not, barbecue or buffalo (and always served with ranch), these fried little pieces of chicken are as delectable as they are convenient. Available at almost any dining establishment in Queens, it definitely must have been hard for…
Like burgers, hot dogs are a staple at barbecues in Queens during the summer. Nestled in a soft toasted bun and topped with chili and cheese, sauerkraut or just plain ketchup and mustard, one dog usually isn’t enough. But no matter what season it is, if your tastebuds are craving a frankfurter, then look no…
Cupcakes are a go-to sweet treat for all kinds of special occasions, from birthday parties to work gatherings and more. With unlimited possibilities for flavors and icing designs, it’s no wonder why Americans love this frosty, mushroom shaped dessert. After all, what could be better than your own personal cake? If you’re looking for the…
Gyros, originally from Greece, are just one of the many dishes that have been Americanized and are available in Queens. Made with lamb and beef smothered in tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce wrapped in a pita, gyros can be found at almost any Queens diner and Greek-American luncheon. So if your tastebuds want to take…