Favorite Restaurants/Take-out
Food scene
Great food and cocktails just a few blocks away from where you’ll stay. They’ve recently received a congressional commendation for the work they’ve done in the community, and their commitment to pay fair wages to their workers! Stop in and support them 🥰
6 locals recommend
The Queensboro Restaurant
80-02 Northern BlvdGreat food and cocktails just a few blocks away from where you’ll stay. They’ve recently received a congressional commendation for the work they’ve done in the community, and their commitment to pay fair wages to their workers! Stop in and support them 🥰
Serves up authentic African cuisine for take-out! Complex flavors, great hospitality - one of the few reasons you'll be back!
Nneji
32-20 34th AvenueServes up authentic African cuisine for take-out! Complex flavors, great hospitality - one of the few reasons you'll be back!
Milkflower
34-12 31st AveGreat brick-oven pizza - a local favorite!
Arepa Lady
77-17 37th AveAuthentic Colombian arepas. This place is a must try!
This is a must do travel stop if you’re in Queens! A neighborhood landmark, the Lemon Ice King of Corona has been selling Italian ices for over 60 years. Just a few minutes from Citifield - Mets Stadium, and with over 2 dozen flavors, there’s something for everyone.
PS: It’s cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM beforehand.
16 locals recommend
The Lemon Ice King of Corona
52-02 108th StThis is a must do travel stop if you’re in Queens! A neighborhood landmark, the Lemon Ice King of Corona has been selling Italian ices for over 60 years. Just a few minutes from Citifield - Mets Stadium, and with over 2 dozen flavors, there’s something for everyone.
PS: It’s cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM beforehand.
Famous for their delicious variety of empanadas, this place is a must visit if you’re in the mood for a bite-sized treat.
This cafe is very small so don’t count on dining in (unless you’re lucky!). Instead, order ahead for pick-up (bring cash only!), and take a walk to Flushing Meadow Corona Park just steps away! Or before or after a Mets game located nearby as well!
You can top this tour off by ending at Lemon Ice King of Corona for an Italian icee dessert.
9 locals recommend
Empanadas Cafe
5627 Van Doren StFamous for their delicious variety of empanadas, this place is a must visit if you’re in the mood for a bite-sized treat.
This cafe is very small so don’t count on dining in (unless you’re lucky!). Instead, order ahead for pick-up (bring cash only!), and take a walk to Flushing Meadow Corona Park just steps away! Or before or after a Mets game located nearby as well!
You can top this tour off by ending at Lemon Ice King of Corona for an Italian icee dessert.
NEW YORK CITY’S MOST HISTORIC PUBLIC MARKET.
Their mission is to foster small business, and to serve the community with fresh and high quality food & services.
Their diverse family of vendors offers a wide array of unique and delicious products — from fresh grocery items, to prepared meals, to flowers and gifts. You can even visit an art exhibit or get a haircut!
Easily accessible by the F train, you can get there from our studio in about 1 hour via public transportation.
88 Essex St
88 Essex StreetNEW YORK CITY’S MOST HISTORIC PUBLIC MARKET.
Their mission is to foster small business, and to serve the community with fresh and high quality food & services.
Their diverse family of vendors offers a wide array of unique and delicious products — from fresh grocery items, to prepared meals, to flowers and gifts. You can even visit an art exhibit or get a haircut!
Easily accessible by the F train, you can get there from our studio in about 1 hour via public transportation.
Dirt Candy
86 Allen StVegetarian inventive dishes paired with classy cocktails!
This upscale restaurant is locating inside a converted bank vault with the original vault door dating back to 1904.
Trinity Place Restaurant and Bar
115 BroadwayThis upscale restaurant is locating inside a converted bank vault with the original vault door dating back to 1904.
Located just blocks away from our studio, this place is open late. Stop in for their Colombian hotdogs and maracuya!
La Perrada De Chalo
8312 Northern BoulevardLocated just blocks away from our studio, this place is open late. Stop in for their Colombian hotdogs and maracuya!
I love this local Colombian eatery for their baked goods. If you love carbs, try their pan de queso, buñuelos, pan con queso, and pan de bono. Those are just some of my favorites but feel free to explore!
Seba Seba
79-28 37th AveI love this local Colombian eatery for their baked goods. If you love carbs, try their pan de queso, buñuelos, pan con queso, and pan de bono. Those are just some of my favorites but feel free to explore!
I love their strawberry topped cheesecake, berry napoleon, and bread pudding with a soy cappuccino 👌🏼
They have several locations but the Ditmars-Astoria location is my personal fav! Be sure to get their early. They’re in high demand in the evenings.
166 locals recommend
Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdI love their strawberry topped cheesecake, berry napoleon, and bread pudding with a soy cappuccino 👌🏼
They have several locations but the Ditmars-Astoria location is my personal fav! Be sure to get their early. They’re in high demand in the evenings.
Kitchen 79
37-70 79th StModern southern Thai cuisine in Jackson Heights!
Oceanic Boil - Jackson Heights
84-20 37th AvenueIt’s a Jackson Heights favorite! If you love seafood, stop by!
Nice date night location! Take in views of the city while you dine. Make reservations in advance, and travel by public car service as parking is difficult!
After dinner, take a walk by the water at nearby Gantry Park.
54 locals recommend
Blend on the Water
45-40 Center BoulevardNice date night location! Take in views of the city while you dine. Make reservations in advance, and travel by public car service as parking is difficult!
After dinner, take a walk by the water at nearby Gantry Park.
Blend Astoria
37-17 30th AveThe sister restaurant of Blend on the Water located in Astoria!
Benjamin Steakhouse
52 E 41st StVoted best steakhouse after year!
Max Brenner New York
841 BroadwayIf you like chocolate, GO.
L'Artusi
228 W 10th StAmazing Italian food!
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StThe original, historic location under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Overlooking the NYC skyline from Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Bridge as your backdrop, stop in for some great dining!
39 locals recommend
Cecconi's Dumbo
55 Water StOverlooking the NYC skyline from Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Bridge as your backdrop, stop in for some great dining!
Whiskey lover? Come visit one of the top bourbon bars in the country!
Also, their rib-eye steak is 👌🏼
IG: sanfordsastoria
104 locals recommend
Sanfords Astoria
30-13 BroadwayWhiskey lover? Come visit one of the top bourbon bars in the country!
Also, their rib-eye steak is 👌🏼
IG: sanfordsastoria
An Astoria hotspot, serving fresh sushi and seafood at both lunch and dinner.
75 locals recommend
Watawa Sushi
33-10 Ditmars BlvdAn Astoria hotspot, serving fresh sushi and seafood at both lunch and dinner.
Izkina Brooklyn
Food truck serving the famous Dominican Pizza!
Located in the hip neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, pasta here is made to perfection!
Eat, and take in this vibrant neighborhood. There’s often vintage clothing pop-up shops, and a walk to the water is not too far away!
8 locals recommend
Forma Pasta Factory
14 Bedford AveLocated in the hip neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, pasta here is made to perfection!
Eat, and take in this vibrant neighborhood. There’s often vintage clothing pop-up shops, and a walk to the water is not too far away!
Located in Brooklyn, this restaurant is located under the Brooklyn bridge and feels like a fairy tale. Reserve in advance and dress to impress!
72 locals recommend
The River Café
1 Water StreetLocated in Brooklyn, this restaurant is located under the Brooklyn bridge and feels like a fairy tale. Reserve in advance and dress to impress!
Amazing paellas! I love this place and I hope you do too!
42 locals recommend
Socarrat Paella Bar- Chelsea
259 W 19th StAmazing paellas! I love this place and I hope you do too!
Nonnas 1977
29-13 23rd AvenueMy favorite pizza spot in queens!
A local favorite for empanadas. Located about a 10 minute walk from the studio on Northern blvd. in Jackson heights!
28 locals recommend
Mama's Empanadas
32-41 Steinway StA local favorite for empanadas. Located about a 10 minute walk from the studio on Northern blvd. in Jackson heights!
Queens Beer Factory
86-13 Northern BoulevardGrab a beer and brunch!
Grab some wine and tapas at this local favorite located about a 10 minute walk from the studio!
11 locals recommend
Addictive Wine and Tapas
32-62 Northern BlvdGrab some wine and tapas at this local favorite located about a 10 minute walk from the studio!
Great Thai food in the heart of Jackson heights! 10 minute walk from the studio!
6 locals recommend
Black Thai
81-16 Northern BlvdGreat Thai food in the heart of Jackson heights! 10 minute walk from the studio!
Dominican sushi restaurant in Astoria queens! Great vibes. Make sure to grab a reservation!
Bad Habits
32-03 BroadwayDominican sushi restaurant in Astoria queens! Great vibes. Make sure to grab a reservation!
Burger Village
40-17 BroadwayArguably one of the best burger spots in Queens! Make sure to stop by!
Brazilian steakhouse in Queens. About a 10-15 minute drive from the studio!
11 locals recommend
Rainhas Churrascaria
108-01 Northern BlvdBrazilian steakhouse in Queens. About a 10-15 minute drive from the studio!
Chip
30-06 34th StGourmet cookies in Astoria. Get your sweet-fix here!
Cafe La Nueva
86-10 37th AveOne of my favorite places for local Colombian empanadas and baked goods!
UGLY Donuts & Corn Dogs Jackson Heights
84-06 37th AvenueAmazing donuts, and 🧋 boba tea!
The Freakin Rican
4306 34th AvenueAuthentic Puerto Rican food. Try the sorullos!
I Love Paraguay
4316 Greenpoint AveAuthentic Paraguayan food!
Located on 89-17 Northern Blvd, Om Wok scored the 2022 first place winners for best tasting momos (Momo Crawl 2022) They have a sister location at 40-17 78th street. Be sure to check this out on your NYC food tour!
OM WOK
89-17 Northern BoulevardLocated on 89-17 Northern Blvd, Om Wok scored the 2022 first place winners for best tasting momos (Momo Crawl 2022) They have a sister location at 40-17 78th street. Be sure to check this out on your NYC food tour!
Mansion Supper Club
4611 BroadwayTrendy and social media friendly!
Nino’s AQ
35-01 Ditmars BlvdCute date spot and excellent food! The deep fried burrata is a must try!