Among the many pizza and pasta places in Astoria, Gaudio’s stands out for its warm atmosphere, its exceptional, traditional fare, and the welcoming smile of Dominico (Nicky) Gaudio, as he crafts his famous pizzas in the front. More...
With 71 years under its belt, Original Ben’s Best Kosher Delicatessen, Restaurant and Caterers continues its time honored tradition of offering Old World ‘comfort food’ that is as relevant today as it was when Ben Parker opened up h More...
After over a year of waiting, Brousko has finally opened on the site of the former Punta Dura on 34th Avenue in Astoria, where many episodes of The Sopranos were filmed at their favorite fictitious restaurant called “Vesuvio”. More...
Warm brick walls, floor to ceiling windows, sheer sunset-colored curtains, fresh lilies, crisp linen tablecloths, exposed beam ceilings, and Spanish music come together to spell romance in the intimate dining room at Café Olé Restaurant in Astoria. More...
This week’s article takes us out of the restaurants and into a very special wine shop. Wine Stop is “a wine and spirits shop out of the ordinary”, says their business card. More...
On a recent Tuesday evening, the dining room at Nick’s Bistro was positively buzzing with happy diners filling every one of the 16 tables in this popular corner restaurant of Forest Hills. More...
When was the last time you visited a Bulgarian bar and café? If you’re like me, it’s been a while, or perhaps never. Quench your curiosity, your thirst, and your hunger at Déjà Vu on 28th Avenue in Astoria. More...
Embark on a culinary and historic journey through the Golden Age of movies while you dine like a star at the famous Astor Room at Kaufman Astoria Studios. More...
Sac’s Place is your place and mine for classic, family-recipe, farm-to-table Italian cuisine. Sac’s Place has one of the few coal ovens in Queens cranking out their legendary pies, with all your favorite toppings. More...
Come one come all to Pizza Classica in Glendale where great Italian food, wine, families, and friends converge for a great lunch or dinner in a fun, friendly environment. More...
Telly’s Taverna has been a fixture on 23rd Avenue in Astoria for 25 years, led by “Nana” who steered the ship with style and her unique personality. More...
Bartolino's Ristorante Italiano has been a fixture on Broadway in Astoria for 27 years and now their presence is even grander with the adjoining “Tippin Inn” Bar and the brand new “Bartolino's Fine Italian Pizza”, all in a row More...
Get your BBQ on at The Strand Smokehouse on Broadway in Astoria. The Strand was established in 2012 and offers a unique dining experience for meat lovers, and aficionados of fine barrel bourbon, and craft beers. More...
“Welcome to Moe’s” is exactly what you’ll hear when you walk in the front door of Queens’ first Moe’s Southwest Grill. The friendliness of the staff doesn’t stop after their initial welcome. More...
Spring into Exo Café in Forest Hills, where the name itself means “outside”. Exo Café is a restaurant, bar, and grill serving craft beers, unique cocktails, fine food and desserts for all to enjoy. More...
You know when you stumble upon one of those restaurants that changes everything you thought you knew about great food in Astoria? Such was my experience at The Thirsty Koala (35-12 Ditmars). More...
Come for the fine Cuban cuisine, come for the best mojito and Happy Hour specials in L.I.C., come for the friendly, warm staff, yes, do come to Madera Cuban Grill Steak House where you’ll be transported to a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere where c More...
You’ll eat like a celebrity and be treated like family at La Vigna Italian Restaurant where Chef Giuseppe Vitale works his magic in the kitchen making everything from scratch, including pasta, bread desserts, and his famous mozzarella. More...
Bella Lena’s is the perfect, corner Italian restaurant offering “Everyday Italian with Old World Charm”, goes their slogan, and that’s just what you’ll get at this fabulous eatery located in the cozy village of Ridgewood More...
Since it opened seven years ago, Mojave has proven to be a consistently good restaurant and bar, with their outdoor patio in the summer where the best margaritas, cocktails, and beers flow much like so many lively conversations among friends. More...
After over a year of waiting, Brousko has finally opened on the site of the former Punta Dura on 34th Avenue in Astoria, where many episodes of The Sopranos were filmed at their favorite fictitious restaurant called “Vesuvio”. More...
Ayna Agra is a beautifully appointed modern Indian restaurant located in the heart of Bayside on 39th Avenue, just off Bell Boulevard Spice-red walls and gleaming wood floors are beset with elegantly dressed tables. More...
It’s Oktoberfest year-round at Manor Oktoberfest, both the Glendale and Forest Hills locations, but the weekend of September 27 and 28 brought a special Oktoberfest celebration just downstairs from the Bavarian restaurant in Glendale, at the gr More...
Locale has long been an established favorite for fine food in Astoria, but the new co-owners, Chef John Parlatore and his wife, Jessica King-Parlatore, have brought to it a fresh infusion of creative energy, making the dining experience more exciting More...
For authentic Greek street food and other Hellenic delicacies, visit the newly opened Kalamaki just off Francis Lewis Boulevard in Bayside. You won’t find oversized, heavy, American style gyros and souvlaki sandwiches here. More...
Before you even walk inside Pollos a la Brasa Mario, you’ll be enticed by the aroma of the famous rotisserie chicken cooking inside that has made this traditional Colombian eatery so famous. More...
Katch is definitely not your college sports bar. This sleek, casual eatery does show sports events, but also features film festivals, live music, fund-raisers and other social events. More...
Whether it’s too hot to cook or too cold to go outside, Golden House comes to you bringing forth freshly prepared, Chinese regional dishes to your home or office. More...
Brothers Chris and Peter Giannakas opened Ovelia Psistaria about eight years ago and the impressive food and the ‘buzz’ around this modern Hellenic grill house is as fresh as the day it opened. More...
Oasis Café and Bakery is your place to go for divine pastries, astounding cakes, cookies, puddings, and great bread for every day and special occasions. More...
This week’s article takes us out of the restaurants and into a very special wine shop. Wine Stop is “a wine and spirits shop out of the ordinary”, says their business card. More...
