What’s an incredible meal at a restaurant without an appetizer to start it off? Mozzarella sticks, potato skins, calamari, quesadillas…okay, we’ll stop. Your mouth is probably watering right now, anyway. Queens restaurants have so many different varieties of this ‘appetizing’ dish that it was almost impossible to narrow it down to one, but a contender…
2024: Queens Voted Joe’s Sicilian Bakery Best Cookies! Joe’s Sicilian Bakery 212-16 48th Ave, Bayside (718) 225-2272 Joe’s Sicilian Bakery is your source for Queens’ best cookies. This year’s Best of the Boro winner for Best Cookies has been delighting tastebuds since 1975 with their wide selection of Italian cookies, pastries, cakes and more. The…
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…
2024: Queens Voted La Cheesecake Bake Shop Best Cheesecake! La Cheesecake Bake Shop 126-06 14th Ave, College Point (718) 359-3718 There’s a reason the Golden Girls always turned to cheesecake when times got tough. Rich, tangy and just the right amount of sweet, a good slice of cheesecake has the power to soothe nerves and…
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…
Prepare to embark on a sweet journey through Queens’ best cake spot, selected through a competitive reader’s choice award that highlight excellence in baking. Read on to find out who makes the Best Cake in Queens. 2024: Queens Voted Joe’s Sicilian Bakery Best Cake! Joe’s Sicilian Bakery 212-16 48th Ave, Bayside (718) 225-2272 Everyone has…
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…