Guidebook for Queens
Drinks & Nightlife
Quiet wine bar close to subway. Happy hour specials and live jazz some nights
9 locals recommend
Domaine bar a vins
50-04 Vernon BlvdQuiet wine bar close to subway. Happy hour specials and live jazz some nights
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th StSmall brewery open on weekends for tastings etc.
BLVD Wine Bar
4720 Center BlvdNice new wine bar on waterfront
Skinny's Cantina
4705 Center BlvdLively Mexican restaurant
Food Scene
Café Henri
10-10 50th AveGreat brunch! No reservations usually 20-25 min wait on weekends
Hibino LIC
10-70 Jackson AveGreat sushi
Bricktown Bagels & Cafe
51-06 Vernon BlvdGreat bagels
BANY
10-57 Jackson AveGood takeout sushi (no ambiance in restaurant)
Tournesol
50-12 Vernon BlvdGreat French food (very good brunch!)
Woodbines
47-10 Vernon BlvdNice bar/burger place
PETEY'S BURGER
46-46 Vernon BlvdFast food burgers similar to "In n Out"
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveGreat burgers and vibe
LIC Landing
52-10 Center BlvdOutdoor coffee shop on waterfront and near ferry
Beans, Grapes & Leaves
2-10 50th AveCloseby coffee/wine bar with board games
Sweetleaf Coffee & Cocktail Bar
4615 Center BlvdFunky coffee shop with cocktails at night
LIC Market
21-52 44th DrFantastic brunch spot
Maiella
4610 Center BlvdUpscale Italian restaurant with great food
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetFamous burgers
Cyclo
5-51 47th AveVietnamese food
sLICe
48-11 Vernon BlvdNew pizza place - haven't tried it yet!
L'inizio Pizza Bar
47-23 Vernon Boulevard"Fancy" pizza (not typical round NYC pies)
Bella Via
47-46 Vernon BlvdGreat thin-crust pizza in sit-down enviornment
M. Wells Steakhouse
43-15 Crescent StProbably the "fanciest" restaurant in Long Island City
Manducatis Rustica V.I.G Gelateria/Pizzeria
46-35 Vernon BlvdOld school Italian food
Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson AveSupposed to be great! Small restaurant, so be prepared to wait
Tuk Tuk
49-06 Vernon BlvdAffordable thai food
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th AveDelicious Mexican. Not as much of a "scene" as Skinny's though
If you want to venture over to Brooklyn - we love this spot! Great outdoor patio with amazing lobster rolls
109 locals recommend
Lobster Joint
1073 Manhattan AveIf you want to venture over to Brooklyn - we love this spot! Great outdoor patio with amazing lobster rolls
John Brown Smokehouse
27-20 40th AvenueYummy BBQ
49-02 Vernon Blvd
49-02 Vernon BoulevardDunkin Donuts
Sightseeing
LIC Flea & Food
5-25 46th AveGreat Saturday and Sunday activity -- open 10am-6pm
Subway to Manhattan (make sure to get in Manhattan-bound direction):
- 1 stop to Grand Central (3 min)
- 2 stops to Bryan Park (5 min)
- 3 stops to Times Square (7 min)
22 locals recommend
Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue Station
Subway to Manhattan (make sure to get in Manhattan-bound direction):
- 1 stop to Grand Central (3 min)
- 2 stops to Bryan Park (5 min)
- 3 stops to Times Square (7 min)
Pepsi-Cola Sign
30-99 48th AvenueIconic Pepsi-Cola sign on waterfront
Ferry to Manhattan (see schedule left in apartment for details)
11 locals recommend
Hunters Point South station
2nd StreetFerry to Manhattan (see schedule left in apartment for details)
Essentials
Foodcellar Market
4-85 47th RdUpscale grocery store
Urban Market
50-01 2nd StClosest grocery store to the apartment
Small market but can also grab great sandwiches/salads if you are on-the-go
6 locals recommend
Bryant Square Deli N Grocery
4720 31st AveSmall market but can also grab great sandwiches/salads if you are on-the-go
Shopping
Duane Reade
7301 37th AveDrug Store
Arts & Culture
The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson AveComedy club / Mexican food
The Local NYC
13-02 44th AveFun hostel with great bar; fun to meet new travelers in the area