Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Jonathan the owner is a great guy and the vibe here is relaxed and festive.
28 locals recommend
The Alcove
41-11 49th StJonathan the owner is a great guy and the vibe here is relaxed and festive.
If you want a quiet atmosphere with excellent food and very friendly service, this is the place. Every time I am here my meal is outstanding (I recommend the Momo or the Lamb Meatballs). It's a local gem!
14 locals recommend
dawa's
51-18 Skillman AveIf you want a quiet atmosphere with excellent food and very friendly service, this is the place. Every time I am here my meal is outstanding (I recommend the Momo or the Lamb Meatballs). It's a local gem!
If you are here on a Saturday night between April and October, DO NOT MISS the Queens International Night Market. 40 food vendors selling savory and sweet treats from dozens of countries. This night market truly reflects the diversity of Queens. BONUS: swing by the Bliss Street Creamery booth for a free scoop from YOUR HOST!
25 locals recommend
Queens Night Market
4701 111th StIf you are here on a Saturday night between April and October, DO NOT MISS the Queens International Night Market. 40 food vendors selling savory and sweet treats from dozens of countries. This night market truly reflects the diversity of Queens. BONUS: swing by the Bliss Street Creamery booth for a free scoop from YOUR HOST!
For your morning cup of joe, slip into Aubergine Cafe just up the road! They are so friendly there, coffee's great, as are their pastries and sandwiches. They have many VEGAN offerings as well. Live music a few nights a week.
43 locals recommend
Aubergine Cafe
49-22 Skillman AveFor your morning cup of joe, slip into Aubergine Cafe just up the road! They are so friendly there, coffee's great, as are their pastries and sandwiches. They have many VEGAN offerings as well. Live music a few nights a week.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sit at the bar if you can! This wine bar also has eats (pizza, salads, etc.), but I love going to sip away to the wee hours. In the summer they have outdoor seating -- coveted spots!
41 locals recommend
Claret Wine Bar
4602 Skillman AveSit at the bar if you can! This wine bar also has eats (pizza, salads, etc.), but I love going to sip away to the wee hours. In the summer they have outdoor seating -- coveted spots!
For an Irish pub, their wine selection is really good! It's gorgeous on the inside, and just a block from the apartment. it's family-friendly too. The kitchen opens September 2018.
P J Horgan's
49-02 Skillman AveFor an Irish pub, their wine selection is really good! It's gorgeous on the inside, and just a block from the apartment. it's family-friendly too. The kitchen opens September 2018.
Entertainment & Activities
You have to go to his website and try to get tickets months in advance, and then wait in line on the day of the show, but it's so much fun to be part of a live audience for a late night comedy show! Tickets are FREE.
18 locals recommend
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
733 11th AvenueYou have to go to his website and try to get tickets months in advance, and then wait in line on the day of the show, but it's so much fun to be part of a live audience for a late night comedy show! Tickets are FREE.
Citi Field
41 Seaver WayLet's go Mets! Catch a baseball game here April through September.
Home of the US Tennis Open every September. If you stay with me, you'll have door-to-door subway service on the 7 train.
43 locals recommend
Arthur Ashe Stadium
Home of the US Tennis Open every September. If you stay with me, you'll have door-to-door subway service on the 7 train.
This is just a great place to hang out (it's where you can get the Ferry) and ride Citibikes, or just lounge with great views of the city.
256 locals recommend
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdThis is just a great place to hang out (it's where you can get the Ferry) and ride Citibikes, or just lounge with great views of the city.
Getting Around
You h ave to have a Zipcar membership but this is the closest location. The entrance is actually on 47th Street.
28 locals recommend
Zipcar
1360 Fulton StYou h ave to have a Zipcar membership but this is the closest location. The entrance is actually on 47th Street.
You can get the East River Ferry from Long Island City to downtown Manhattan. it's not any quicker than the subway but the views of the Williamsburgh, manhattan,a nd Brooklyn Bridges from the water can't be beat.
Take the 7 train to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Avenue and walk tot he Hunters Point Ferry Station. You can buy tickets there.
https://www.ferry.nyc/eastriverferry/
8 locals recommend
East River Ferry station
FDR DriveYou can get the East River Ferry from Long Island City to downtown Manhattan. it's not any quicker than the subway but the views of the Williamsburgh, manhattan,a nd Brooklyn Bridges from the water can't be beat.
Take the 7 train to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Avenue and walk tot he Hunters Point Ferry Station. You can buy tickets there.
https://www.ferry.nyc/eastriverferry/
Shopping
Don't miss this fun & funky vintage store. They have an incredible collection of vinyl record albums, as well as son great styled Queens brand items like t-shirts. A great souvenir. Just a few blocks away!
10 locals recommend
Stray Vintage
4809 Skillman AveDon't miss this fun & funky vintage store. They have an incredible collection of vinyl record albums, as well as son great styled Queens brand items like t-shirts. A great souvenir. Just a few blocks away!
Essentials
You can get wine and liquor here. In NY beer is sold in the grocery store. Ask the guys behind the counter for help - they can direct you to a good bottle of wine!
6 locals recommend
Jin Brothers Wine & Liquor
51-03 Skillman AveYou can get wine and liquor here. In NY beer is sold in the grocery store. Ask the guys behind the counter for help - they can direct you to a good bottle of wine!
Fresh N Save Marketplace
6209 Roosevelt AveRite Aid
50-15 Roosevelt AveDrug store. 24 hours.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary art right here in Queens. Hit it on your way into the city one day, especially if you need a break from the crowds. Admission to MoMA gets you into PS1.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveContemporary art right here in Queens. Hit it on your way into the city one day, especially if you need a break from the crowds. Admission to MoMA gets you into PS1.