Who said you have to be on a diet to enjoy a salad? Salads can include a lot more than just lettuce, tomatoes and croutons, and plenty of Queens restaurants have proven that to be true. You can throw in avocado, grilled chicken, shrimp, nuts, corn, rice, beans…just about anything as long as there’s some…
2024: Queens Voted Joe’s Sicilian Bakery Best Cannoli! Joe’s Sicilian Bakery 212-16 48th Ave, Bayside (718) 225-2272 Some food historians believe the cannoli was originally invented to get the attention of princes, but you don’t need to be royalty to enjoy the best cannoli in Queens. This year Queens voters named Joe’s Sicilian Bakery the…
2024: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Milkshake! Eddie’s Sweet Shop 105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills (718) 520-8514 Milkshakes at the soda fountain aren’t just for Archie and Jughead. Treat yourself to a rich, frosty treat and a trip back in time at Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills, winner of Best Milkshake in the…
Pies are more than the perfect prop for a practical joke, they’re also one of the most delicious pastries ever created. The smell alone is known to lure guests into the kitchen for a peek into the oven. Pecan, cherry, apple and blueberry — there’s nothing quite like cutting into the crunchy crust to reveal…
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…
Unless you’re allergic to chocolate, you probably love it (or you’re just not human). There possibly couldn’t be anything better than it — unless it’s handmade by a local chocolatier, that is. Chocolatiers put a spin on this delicious treat by molding and forming it into anything they can imagine. Cream-filled balls, small statues and…
2024: Queens Voted Mama’s Empanadas Best Empanada! Mama’s Empanadas 84-17 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights (718) 505-9937 A delicious, crispy, handheld snack to-go, the empanada is a wonderful culinary innovation. Filled with beef, cheese, sausage and even broccoli, you won’t want just one, especially if you stop by Mama’s Empanada in Jackson Heights, winner of this…
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! 2024: Queens Voted Metro Meat Market Best Butcher! Metro Meat Market 10223 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills (718) 792-5430…
As much as Queens residents love fast food, it’s important to keep that all in moderation. That’s where health food comes in. And even though some may cringe at the word ‘health’, many places in Queens have perfected the art of making healthy food just as, even if not more, tastier than that greasy heart-attack-on-a-bun…
Dumplings are a truly classic Chinese dish, a go-to appitizer when out at a restaurant and a must-have when ordering takeout. Doughey on the outside with a tasty meat or vegetable filling, they are perfect in soup or as standalone treat. With the amount of Chinese restaurants in the borough, Queens is an all-you-can-eat buffet…