Queens
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The Dog and Duck, a new gastropub in Sunnyside, serves up traditional Irish fare at affordable prices. Its cozy seating and classic decor feels straight out of Manhattan. Read more
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Saffron Garden, serving Indian fare, is a relatively new restaurant on Skillman in Sunnyside. Their food delights the senses, and their cozy decor and superb service sets them apart from other restaurants in the neighborhood. Read more
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Tangra, an Indian-Chinese fusion restaurant, should only serve lollypop chicken. End of story. Read more
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With its cutesy decor and dishtowel napkins, Sage General Store is aspiring to be something–perhaps a general store, as their website claims. Its food and service fall short of expectations, however. It’s worth going to Sage if you happen to be at MoMA PS1; otherwise, stick to Manhattan for brunch. Read more
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Yum Yum Queens serves up tasty Thai at cheap prices. With no frills, the restaurant delivers an inexpensive lunch special and a filling prix fixe dinner. If you’re in the neighborhood at mealtime with a bunch of change in your pocket, this is the place to go. Read more
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Sapori d’Ischia is big on flavor, but light on decent service. The pasta, bread, and desserts delight. The restaurant transforms into a wholesale market during the day. Read more
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According to the Sunnyside Post, Anise Fusion is an Indian/Chinese restaurant. I disagree. They have a number of Thai dishes on their menu and only a few hints of Indian (the mango lassi is the biggest giveaway). Regardless of their ethnic origins, their menu has too much going on and not enough flavor. We decided Read more
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If you haven’t been to Sunnyside lately, you might not know about Molly Blooms. It’s a relatively new Irish pub on Queens Boulevard. Its black sign with “Molly Blooms”, a reference to Ulysses, emblazoned in gold is a striking addition to the otherwise drab thoroughfare. What Molly Blooms is known for is their extensive list Read more
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Situated on the outskirts of Astoria, Astor Bake Shop may seem out-of-the-way to the average person. I assure you that the 10-minute walk from the train is completely worth it. Astor Bake Shop is a small, many-windowed cafe with cute wooden tables and chairs. An enticing and appetizing display case filled with baked goodies faces Read more
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When I read about Wafa’s in New York, I knew I had to go there. I trust New York‘s food reviews more than any other in the entire world–much more than Yelp’s attention-deprived diatribes and certainly more than any place Time Out New York might recommend. You see, both Yelp and Time Out are largely Read more
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