Guidebook for Long Island City
Food Scene
Basil Brick Oven Pizza
28-17 Astoria Blvdgood pizza, good service, full bar, walking distance
Off the Hook
28-08 34th StUsually have daily specials. Walking distance.
Pochana
33-16 30th AveGood Thai food, walking distance
Playground
71-30 Roosevelt AveBest Thai food I've had in the states. Can take the train or cab.
Fatima's Halal Kitchen
25-25 BroadwayBest takeout Chinese I've ever had. I recommend for takeout or delivery only.
Good Turkish restaurant in Astoria. About 20 minute walk from the apartment or you can take the train/ cab
12 locals recommend
TRUVA Cafe & Grill
22-41 31st StGood Turkish restaurant in Astoria. About 20 minute walk from the apartment or you can take the train/ cab
Jimmy's Diner
One of my fav brunch spots in BK - very crowded on the weekends
Queens Comfort
36-18 30th AveReally good sandwiches and cool decor
Djerdan Burek Astoria
34-04 31st AveReally good meat/cheese/spinach pies. Walking distance.
Güllüoglu
30-92 31st StExcellent Baklava
Hand's down my all-time favorite Italian restaurant. In Brooklyn. Best Gnocchi.
29 locals recommend
Gino's
7414 5th AveHand's down my all-time favorite Italian restaurant. In Brooklyn. Best Gnocchi.
If you love lamb then this is a must! In Brooklyn, can walk the promenade or the BK bridge and lots of shopping nearby.
28 locals recommend
Yemen Café
176 Atlantic AveIf you love lamb then this is a must! In Brooklyn, can walk the promenade or the BK bridge and lots of shopping nearby.
If you decide to take the Staten Island Ferry and get off on the other side then definitely go here. Less than 10 minute walk up a steep hill. Must have reservations - this place is BUSY
38 locals recommend
Enoteca Maria
27 Hyatt StIf you decide to take the Staten Island Ferry and get off on the other side then definitely go here. Less than 10 minute walk up a steep hill. Must have reservations - this place is BUSY
Kondo
29-13 BroadwayGood Sushi walking distance
Trendy Greek spot with decent food and drinks. About 20 minute walk
50 locals recommend
MP Taverna Astoria
31-29 Ditmars BoulevardTrendy Greek spot with decent food and drinks. About 20 minute walk
Really good diner that offers everything - good brunch, nice happy hour.
104 locals recommend
Sanfords Astoria
30-13 BroadwayReally good diner that offers everything - good brunch, nice happy hour.
Vite Vinosteria
31-05 34th StGood Italian restaurant (home-made pasta) walking distance
Used to be in Astoria but recently moved to canal street. Excellent food.
6 locals recommend
The Bao Shoppe
34 Canal StUsed to be in Astoria but recently moved to canal street. Excellent food.
Sweet Afton
30-09 34th StReally good bar and burger int he neighborhood.
Vietnaam
1700 2nd Avecoconut curry soup and steamed dumplings =)
Quality Meats
57 W 58th StNice steakhouse
Hatsuhana
17 E 48th StUpscale sushi in Manhattan
Great place for gluten-free Italian (I didn't know it existed). I encourage you try it even if you are not following a gluten free diet - the food was that good.
Senza Gluten
206 Sullivan StGreat place for gluten-free Italian (I didn't know it existed). I encourage you try it even if you are not following a gluten free diet - the food was that good.
Legit NYC slice. If you find yourself on the Staten Island side of the SI Ferry then I recommend you take a short walk to grab a slice.
A & S Pizza
87 Stuyvesant PlLegit NYC slice. If you find yourself on the Staten Island side of the SI Ferry then I recommend you take a short walk to grab a slice.
Villabate Alba
7001 18th Avebest cannoli, lobster tail pastry and fruit tart.
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveDrinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy. Need reservations on the weekends. Really good but pricey cocktails.
21 locals recommend
The Last Word
31-30 Ditmars BlvdSpeakeasy. Need reservations on the weekends. Really good but pricey cocktails.
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson AveSpeakeasy. Really good but pricey cocktails.
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StOne of my favorite places. Located in Williamsburg Brooklyn
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th StOne of my favorites, in LIC Queens
Blackbird
41-19 30th AveReally good wings, about 20 minute walk from the apt.
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueNice beer garden
30th Avenue
30th Avenuecafes, bars, lounges, restaurants
Broadway
Broadwaycafes, bars, lounges, restaurants
Ditmars Boulevard
Ditmars Boulevardcafes, bars, lounges, restaurants
Berry Park
4 Berry StSightseeing
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton StBrooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StTimes Square
Usually have a nice farmer's market on Saturdays and always have pop-up events like street fairs and markets.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Usually have a nice farmer's market on Saturdays and always have pop-up events like street fairs and markets.
If you go to a Mets game or the US open then you will be able to see this but if you aren't then it is worth the trip. I have heard that some of the best Mexican food in NYC is in that part of Queens as well
31 locals recommend
Unisphere
If you go to a Mets game or the US open then you will be able to see this but if you aren't then it is worth the trip. I have heard that some of the best Mexican food in NYC is in that part of Queens as well
Bridge that connects Queens and Brooklyn, specifically Long Island City to Greenpoint Brooklyn. Greenpoint offers good pizza and bars as well and it borders Williamsburg.
9 locals recommend
Pulaski Bridge
Pulaski BridgeBridge that connects Queens and Brooklyn, specifically Long Island City to Greenpoint Brooklyn. Greenpoint offers good pizza and bars as well and it borders Williamsburg.
Flatiron Building
175 5th AveEntertainment & Activities
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdFree admission for children on Wednesdays
Staten Island Zoo
614 BroadwayIf you like snakes
Parks & Nature
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdAstoria Park
19 19th StCan run on the track or trail. Also have tennis courts.
Hunter's Point South Park
Center Boulevardriverfront, excellent view of Manhattan
Getting Around
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StIt's Free!!