Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Astoria's number one culinary attraction, and the best Greek Restaurant in NYC. Drop in an hour or so before you want to eat there, tell them you are staying nearby, and have them call you when your table is ready. Waits here can be nuts! The grilled octopus is not to be missed.
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Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdAstoria's number one culinary attraction, and the best Greek Restaurant in NYC. Drop in an hour or so before you want to eat there, tell them you are staying nearby, and have them call you when your table is ready. Waits here can be nuts! The grilled octopus is not to be missed.
Our regular breakfast haunt, just around the corner from the Cozy Cave. The staff are hilarious and the prices are very reasonable.
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Family Corner
2102 31st StOur regular breakfast haunt, just around the corner from the Cozy Cave. The staff are hilarious and the prices are very reasonable.
Watawa Sushi
33-10 Ditmars BlvdOutstanding Japanese cuisine
Nothing beats this place for cold weather comfort food. Atmosphere is rustic and sweet, and the Ramen, as well as the appetizers are exceptional.
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HinoMaru Ramen
33-18 Ditmars BlvdNothing beats this place for cold weather comfort food. Atmosphere is rustic and sweet, and the Ramen, as well as the appetizers are exceptional.
This is the neighborhoods best cup of coffee (cold brew, drip etc).
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Queen's Room
36-02 Ditmars BlvdThis is the neighborhoods best cup of coffee (cold brew, drip etc).
This Italian specialty store beneath the train has, in my opinion, one of the best slices of pizza in NYC (my boyfriend prefers Rose and Joe's across the street). Rosario is a sweetheart, and everything here is great. For an inexpensive dinner at home, stop by and grab a rice ball with a side of marinara and heat it up at home. Best comfort food for under $6!
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Rosario's
22-55 31st StThis Italian specialty store beneath the train has, in my opinion, one of the best slices of pizza in NYC (my boyfriend prefers Rose and Joe's across the street). Rosario is a sweetheart, and everything here is great. For an inexpensive dinner at home, stop by and grab a rice ball with a side of marinara and heat it up at home. Best comfort food for under $6!
The Bonnie is awesome. Great American food, and a really delicious brunch menu.
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The Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveThe Bonnie is awesome. Great American food, and a really delicious brunch menu.
Excellent Cannoli made to order. Also great is nearby La Guli, which has better atmosphere, but the Cannoli at Rose and Joe's are the best!
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Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery
22-40 31st StExcellent Cannoli made to order. Also great is nearby La Guli, which has better atmosphere, but the Cannoli at Rose and Joe's are the best!
Milkflower
34-12 31st AveGreat inventive pizza
Fancy Italian! Boisterous and loud, you will need a reservation. One of the top ten rated Italian Restaurants last time I checked Zagat. Pricey but delicious. Way more than red sauce.
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Trattoria L'incontro
21-76 31st StFancy Italian! Boisterous and loud, you will need a reservation. One of the top ten rated Italian Restaurants last time I checked Zagat. Pricey but delicious. Way more than red sauce.
Best Pizza Slice around! walk to the back for pizza service.
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Rosario's
22-55 31st StBest Pizza Slice around! walk to the back for pizza service.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Jewel of Astoria!
Not to be missed.
So much more than a bar, this sprawling outdoor beer garden has been around for over 100 years, and attracts huge crowds in the summer. One of the few places to smoke and drink in the neighborhood if thats your thing, and the beer selection is top notch. Perfect for a crisp fall afternoon!
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Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueThe Jewel of Astoria!
Not to be missed.
So much more than a bar, this sprawling outdoor beer garden has been around for over 100 years, and attracts huge crowds in the summer. One of the few places to smoke and drink in the neighborhood if thats your thing, and the beer selection is top notch. Perfect for a crisp fall afternoon!
Head here for a totally unfussy and cozy spot for a drink near where you are staying.
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The Letlove Inn
27-20 23rd AveHead here for a totally unfussy and cozy spot for a drink near where you are staying.
Arts & Culture
Incredibly fun, immersive and very hands-on museum with a rotating set of exhibits and an impressive permanent collection of movie related objects. You can see it in just an hour or so, and it's located on the way to/from Manhattan.
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Mużew tal-Imaġini li Jgħaddu
36-01 35th AveIncredibly fun, immersive and very hands-on museum with a rotating set of exhibits and an impressive permanent collection of movie related objects. You can see it in just an hour or so, and it's located on the way to/from Manhattan.
Getting Around
The subway is a 9 minute stroll from the Cozy Cave.
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Ditmars Blvd Station
The subway is a 9 minute stroll from the Cozy Cave.
Essentials
Very well stocked corner store with all the NYC Bodega standards and some upscale things too. I buy ice cream here all the time.
Verdi Fresh
2101 31st StVery well stocked corner store with all the NYC Bodega standards and some upscale things too. I buy ice cream here all the time.