Guidebook for Queens

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Guidebook for Queens

Essentials

This is one of the nearest grocery stores to the apartment. Good number of food and other products to keep you happy. Also, a small but decent beer selection.
Green Valley Marketplace of Sunnyside
44-07 Greenpoint Ave
This is one of the nearest grocery stores to the apartment. Good number of food and other products to keep you happy. Also, a small but decent beer selection.
The next nearest grocery. It's the closest market to the 40th Street - Lowery stop of the 7 train.
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CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham Ave
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The next nearest grocery. It's the closest market to the 40th Street - Lowery stop of the 7 train.
This is right across the street from the 46th Street - Bliss 7 train station. It is open 24 hours! Good pre-prepared foods, good breads and other typical goods.
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Key Food Supermarkets
1769 2nd Ave
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This is right across the street from the 46th Street - Bliss 7 train station. It is open 24 hours! Good pre-prepared foods, good breads and other typical goods.
Small Irish grocery and deli with specially prepared foods each day of the week at good prices.
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Butcher Block
43-46 41st St
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Small Irish grocery and deli with specially prepared foods each day of the week at good prices.
Small Japanese grocery with good selection of products, food, sweets, etc. They also have prepared food for purchase.
Taiyo Foods Japanese Grocery Store
4202 44th St
Small Japanese grocery with good selection of products, food, sweets, etc. They also have prepared food for purchase.
Get your coffee and other Mediterranean needs at this great little grocery.
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Parrot Coffee
45-15 Queens Blvd
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Get your coffee and other Mediterranean needs at this great little grocery.

Shopping

24 hour pharmacy and other products near the 46th Street 7 train station.
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Rite Aid
46-12 Greenpoint Ave
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24 hour pharmacy and other products near the 46th Street 7 train station.
24 hour pharmacy and other goods one block from the 40th Street 7 train station.
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CVS Pharmacy
241 W 57th St
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24 hour pharmacy and other goods one block from the 40th Street 7 train station.

Food Scene

A Michelin Bib Gourmand selection, a Korean-fusion restaurant that has an interesting and tasty selection of small plates and meals. Moderately expensive.
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Salt & Fat
41-16 Queens Blvd
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A Michelin Bib Gourmand selection, a Korean-fusion restaurant that has an interesting and tasty selection of small plates and meals. Moderately expensive.
Delicious and incredibly affordable Peruvian roast chicken. Great to eat in or take out!
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Riko Express Café
43-22 Queens Blvd
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Delicious and incredibly affordable Peruvian roast chicken. Great to eat in or take out!
A dumpling joint which also has some other small dishes like noodles and stir frys. Not a large selection, but nice on the go or to take away.
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Dumplings & Things
375 5th Ave
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A dumpling joint which also has some other small dishes like noodles and stir frys. Not a large selection, but nice on the go or to take away.
The second Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in the area. Moderately priced and solid food.
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Venturo Osteria & Wine Bar
44-07 Queens Boulevard
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The second Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in the area. Moderately priced and solid food.
Sushi and Japanese restaurant in the area. It's quite delicious but a little on the expensive side depending upon the dishes. At peak times, service can be a bit slow.
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Takesushi
41-31 42nd St
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Sushi and Japanese restaurant in the area. It's quite delicious but a little on the expensive side depending upon the dishes. At peak times, service can be a bit slow.
Another sushi and Japanese restaurant in the area with a wider selection of cooked foods at a better price.
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Ariyoshi
41-13 Queens Blvd
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Another sushi and Japanese restaurant in the area with a wider selection of cooked foods at a better price.
Solid Mexican restaurant with decent prices. Nothing too fancy but good.
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de Mole
45-02 48th Ave
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Solid Mexican restaurant with decent prices. Nothing too fancy but good.
In the mood for Mexican sandwiches? Check this place out!
Cemitas El Tigre
45-14 48th Ave
In the mood for Mexican sandwiches? Check this place out!
Not a restaurant, per se, but a quick bite of Colombian food and tres leche cake is a nice pick-me-up.
El Buen Sabor Bakery
45-07 Queens Blvd
Not a restaurant, per se, but a quick bite of Colombian food and tres leche cake is a nice pick-me-up.
Sunnyside's version of a gastro pub. Decent brunch specials over the weekend.
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The Dog and Duck
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Sunnyside's version of a gastro pub. Decent brunch specials over the weekend.
Nice selection of dishes and always well executed.
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Quaint
46-10 Skillman Ave
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Nice selection of dishes and always well executed.
This is a restaurant and a bar! Brunch is ok and the bar room is large but the screens for sports are a little outdated. Still, not a bad place to check out.
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Sidetracks
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This is a restaurant and a bar! Brunch is ok and the bar room is large but the screens for sports are a little outdated. Still, not a bad place to check out.
Solid Turkish food in a nice atmosphere. Great kebabs!
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Turkish Grill
4203 Queens Blvd
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Solid Turkish food in a nice atmosphere. Great kebabs!
Not as posh as the Turkish Grill, but less expensive and good to take out.
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Mangal Kebab
46-20 Queens Blvd
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Not as posh as the Turkish Grill, but less expensive and good to take out.
The Korean chain opens a store in Sunnyside!
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Caffe Bene
564 Washington Blvd
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The Korean chain opens a store in Sunnyside!
Small coffee shop. I think they also do bubble tea and there are some food options. Nothing fancy, but they do offer free Wi-Fi/WLAN.
Ave Coffee
4501 Greenpoint Ave
Small coffee shop. I think they also do bubble tea and there are some food options. Nothing fancy, but they do offer free Wi-Fi/WLAN.
Typical New York pizzeria and decent calzones and rolls. The Italian food is not all that, however. They also sell beer if you eat in!
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Lenny's Pizza
1969 86th St
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Typical New York pizzeria and decent calzones and rolls. The Italian food is not all that, however. They also sell beer if you eat in!
The other nearest pizzeria. Different style of pies and more expensive, but good.
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43-24 Greenpoint Ave
The other nearest pizzeria. Different style of pies and more expensive, but good.
Well known Korean restaurant. This is the sister branch of the original in Flushing, which is actually a lot more fun.
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Sik Gaek
49-11 Roosevelt Ave
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Well known Korean restaurant. This is the sister branch of the original in Flushing, which is actually a lot more fun.
One of the best diners in the neighborhood. The other is not so good.
BLVD DINER
4311 Queens Blvd
One of the best diners in the neighborhood. The other is not so good.
Good Korean mandoo and not very expensive in K-town.
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Mandoo Bar
2 W 32nd St
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Good Korean mandoo and not very expensive in K-town.
Coffee, Korean bakery and K-pop. Not a bad place to chat or take a break.
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Tous Les Jours
31 W 32nd St
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Coffee, Korean bakery and K-pop. Not a bad place to chat or take a break.
If you're touring the west side, such as the Intrepid Space and Air Museum, this spot is worth checking out for lunch. There are several options from tacos and ramen to tapas.
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Gotham West Market
600 11th Ave
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If you're touring the west side, such as the Intrepid Space and Air Museum, this spot is worth checking out for lunch. There are several options from tacos and ramen to tapas.
Why this mall? The food court in the basement is a feast of different Chinese foods at very reasonable prices.
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New World Mall
136-20 Roosevelt Ave
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Why this mall? The food court in the basement is a feast of different Chinese foods at very reasonable prices.
If you like hot pot, this is a great place for a meal!
Little Sheep
136-59 37th Avenue
If you like hot pot, this is a great place for a meal!

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun Irish and sports bar close to the 40th Street 7 train.
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Courtyard Ale House
40-18 Queens Blvd
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Fun Irish and sports bar close to the 40th Street 7 train.
Recently renovated and popular bar in the neighborhood near the 40th Street 7 train station.
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Monika's Cafe Bar
32-90 36th St
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Recently renovated and popular bar in the neighborhood near the 40th Street 7 train station.
On the north side, a cute wine bar with small bites, but not a full menu.
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Claret Wine Bar
4602 Skillman Ave
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On the north side, a cute wine bar with small bites, but not a full menu.
Another pub with a small backyard. It's a nice Irish bar with a few screens for sports.
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Gaslight
33 First Ave
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Another pub with a small backyard. It's a nice Irish bar with a few screens for sports.

Everything Else

If you like Italian-style cookies and pastries, this is a great place to pick them up. Cash only!
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Nita's European Bakery
4010 Greenpoint Ave
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If you like Italian-style cookies and pastries, this is a great place to pick them up. Cash only!
The largest wine and liquor store in the neighborhood. Great selection of wines and at decent prices for New York.
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Lowery Liquor & Wine Company
4014 Queens Blvd
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The largest wine and liquor store in the neighborhood. Great selection of wines and at decent prices for New York.
I'm not a practicing Buddhist, but ever since I moved to New York, I stop by this temple on Mott street to get a fortune for $1. It's a little secret that I show my friends.
Eastern States Buddhist Temple of America
64 Mott St
I'm not a practicing Buddhist, but ever since I moved to New York, I stop by this temple on Mott street to get a fortune for $1. It's a little secret that I show my friends.

Sightseeing

People ask me if they should go to the Empire State Building. Go to this rooftop instead and SEE the ESB! Really great views and a nice roofdeck.
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Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller Plaza
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People ask me if they should go to the Empire State Building. Go to this rooftop instead and SEE the ESB! Really great views and a nice roofdeck.
Small park, but offers free art installations throughout the year. If you go to Eataly, it's worth crossing the street to take a look.
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Мэдисон-сквер
11 Madison Ave
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Small park, but offers free art installations throughout the year. If you go to Eataly, it's worth crossing the street to take a look.
If you like Korean food and karaoke, do a little digging around here for some fun!
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Кореатайн
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If you like Korean food and karaoke, do a little digging around here for some fun!
Cheaper than taking the ferry to the Statue of Liberty - it's free! You'll have to snap pics as you go by, but it's still a nice ride.
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Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall St
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Cheaper than taking the ferry to the Statue of Liberty - it's free! You'll have to snap pics as you go by, but it's still a nice ride.
I haven't been there yet, but I'm sure the views are stunning.
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Обсерватория One World
117 West St
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I haven't been there yet, but I'm sure the views are stunning.

Arts & Culture

Why this TKTS booth instead of Times Square? This one opens at 11:00 AM and has very few people in line.
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TKTS South Street Seaport
190 Front St
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Why this TKTS booth instead of Times Square? This one opens at 11:00 AM and has very few people in line.
The original discount ticket service, it's still worth going and the line moves relatively quickly. Make sure to check the app first to make sure the ticket to your preferred show(s) are available.
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TKTS Times Square
West 47th Street
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The original discount ticket service, it's still worth going and the line moves relatively quickly. Make sure to check the app first to make sure the ticket to your preferred show(s) are available.
A little hit or miss, this karaoke spot has private rooms and a public bar room, which can be a lot of fun.
Radio Star Karaoke
3 W 35th St
A little hit or miss, this karaoke spot has private rooms and a public bar room, which can be a lot of fun.
The museum opened earlier this year and is a beautiful space. The outdoor decks also have nice views of Manhattan. Friday from 7-10 PM, the museum is pay what you wish and less crowded.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
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The museum opened earlier this year and is a beautiful space. The outdoor decks also have nice views of Manhattan. Friday from 7-10 PM, the museum is pay what you wish and less crowded.
Rotating art exhibits, but the real star is the New York City Panorama from the 1964 World's Fair.
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Музей Квинса
Building
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Rotating art exhibits, but the real star is the New York City Panorama from the 1964 World's Fair.
There's so much in terms of art, it's really a must see if you're interested in just about anything! Check metmuseum.org for their exhibitions.
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Музей Метрополитен искусств
1000 5th Ave
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There's so much in terms of art, it's really a must see if you're interested in just about anything! Check metmuseum.org for their exhibitions.
A great little museum if you just want a touch of culture with a focus on New York. mcny.org for more info.
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Музей города Нью-Йорк
1220 5th Ave
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A great little museum if you just want a touch of culture with a focus on New York. mcny.org for more info.
Interest in television and motion pictures? This museum has a great collection of equipment and history, as well as special exhibits and film screenings.
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Музей движущихся изображений
36-01 35th Ave
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Interest in television and motion pictures? This museum has a great collection of equipment and history, as well as special exhibits and film screenings.