Ahh, fried squid. Sounds appetizing, yeah? If not, then how does calamari sound? Much better, we’re assuming. This dish, most commonly found at Italian restaurants, is a must-have in Queens if you’re venturing out for seafood on a summer evening. Served best with marinara sauce, aioli, or even just plain, calamari is golden, crispy and…
Jelly, chocolate, powdered, glazed, Boston cream — everyone has their favorite donut. These sweet, deep-fried confections have a special place in the hearts of Queens residents, and can be found across the borough everywhere from bakeries to baseball stadiums to carnivals. Whether you prefer ring-shaped or whole, here’s where to find the Best Donut in…
2023: Queens Voted Bayside Diner Best French Toast! Bayside Diner 207-07 Northern Blvd, Bayside (718) 229-0242 – baysidedinerqueens.com A good diner can do it all — eggs, soup, pancakes, sandwiches, coffee, dessert, you name it. Bayside Diner is one of these gems. However, there’s one dish so perfect, so delicious, that you can’t help but…
Some like it lemon flavored, others peach, and some just plain sweet. Iced tea refreshing drink on a hot summer day as much as it is a great chaser for your favorite spirit. You can find iced tea at virtually any eatery and grocery store in Queens, but some brews are undoubtedly special. Take a…
Why sit down for a bite, when you can have your food on the go? Food trucks have become an inextricable part of the New York food landscape, catering to the rushed and adventurous alike. There’s something about ordering at the window, getting a glimpse of your food being prepared, and interacting with the (usually)…
As much as you want to avoid them (especially after that New Year’s resolution to lose those extra pounds), bakeries in Queens are essential for supplying us with muffins, breads, cakes, cupcakes and more for special occasions — or if you just have a sweet tooth. They’re also incredibly enjoyable to visit. The smell of…
2023: Queens Voted 5 Burro Cafe Best Burrito! 5 Burro Cafe 72-05 Austin Street, Forest Hills (718) 544-2984 – 5burrocafe.com 5 Burro Cafe, a great Mexican eatery established in September 1990, is the go-to place if you are in Forest Hills for your burrito craving. For scrumptious, well-prepared meals and drinks- using only fresh, quality…
The burger is the trademark American dish, made ever better with a side of fries and a chocolate milkshake. You can get one at pretty much any restaurant in Queens, but no two burgers are the same, nor should they be. If you’re simple, you probably get it with just cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.…
Queens residents always scream for ice cream! Perhaps the most delicious member of the dairy family, you can never go wrong with a banana split or a hot fudge sundae, even on a Tuesday. Ice cream just seems to bring smiles to people’s faces, more the reason to eat it as often as possible. So…
What makes sushi so good? Is it the different kinds of fish or vegetable fillings you can get? Or the rice tightly encircling it? What about the nori its wrapped in? And the condiments? Ah, it sounds like everything about sushi makes it so good, and luckily for Queens residents, there are plenty of restaurants…