Page 24 - 2020 Best of Queens - Hospitality & Dining

QUEENS RESTAURANTS By Neighborhood
Ozone Park
DON PEPPE
Italian
$$$
135-58 Lefferts Blvd
718.845.7587
Italian classics like linguini and clam sauce are served at this cash-only Ozone Park institution.
GREEN ZENPHONY
Vegan/Kosher/Chinese
$$
95-26 Queens Blvd
718.830.0808 greenzenphonyregopark.com
Simple outfit offering vegan kosher Chinese dishes both classic and innovative, plus lunch specials.
MARANI
Georgian/Glatt Kosher
$$
97-26 63rd Rd
718.569.0600 | maraninyc.com
Tranquil location offering classic kosher Georgian specialties alongside unique cocktails and wine.
Richmond Hill
ALFIE'S PIZZA
Pizza
$
86-08 117th St
718.849.8701
CREAM
Modern American Bar Food
$$
59-09 71st Ave
718.576.3237
Five-star bar food" is the theme here, with chicken, beef, seafood, pasta and nine different burgers to choose from. A nice motif and craft cocktails with house-infused liquors enhance the experience even more.
EVIL TWIN BREWING
Taproom/Light Bites
$
1616 George St
718.366.1850 | eviltwin.nyc
Gypsy brewer with a cult following, serving up locally made brews and bites in a stunning greenhouse and an expansive outdoor space.
HOUDINI KITCHEN LABORATORY
Pizza
$
15-63 Decatur St
718.456.3770 | https://houdinikl.com
Named after the famed magician, this pizzeria with an industrial setup offers a simple menu of gourmet wood-fired pies and appetizers.
JULIA'S
American
$$
818 Woodward Ave
917.909.1314 | juliasbeerandwine.com
Mellow café offering local beer, organic wine, cheese plates, charcuterie and Sunday brunch.
R Ridgewood
idgewood’s first major population burst was in the early 1900s, when Germans and German-Americans
skipped over from Williamsburg, which is nearby, but on the other side of the Brook- lyn border. Once again, the Southwestern Queens neighborhood is experiencing anoth- er population shift from Williamsburg, but this time it’s mostly hipsters, artists, and young professionals. Plus, there’s a significant influx of Polish, South Americans, and Himalayans (Nepalese and Tibetans).
Get there: Take the L to “Myrtle Ave- Wyckoff” or the M to “Fresh Pond Road”; by bus, take the B54, Q39, Q55, and Q58.
Get culture: The Onderdonk House was built in 1661, but finished in about 1709. With federal, state and city landmark status, the Dutch-style house’s features include heavy fieldstone walls, a wooden-shingle gambrel roof, and large brick chimneys. The interior is mainly exposed post-and-beam construction with wooden floors. There are double Dutch doors and numerous shuttered windows.
Address: 1820 Flushing Ave; www.onderdonkhouse.org.
Evil Twin Brewing
THE LOCAL PRESS
American/Gastropub
$$
92-15 Rockaway Blvd
718.323.8800 | thelocalpressnyc.com
Sleeper spot for excellent pizza slices, known for their delicately crunchy Sicilian slices. More than worth the trip.
CLASSIC DINER
Diners
$$
117-33 Myrtle Ave
718.847.7500 | theclassicdiner.com
Contemporary diner with counter stools doling out American standards, such as waffles and burgers.
SULTAN'S DINE
Afghan/Indian/Vegetarian
$$
110-23 Jamaica Ave
718.846-.2513 | sultansdine.com
Flavorsome halal kofta, samosas, parantha and roti with vegetarian options.
Ridgewood
BRIDGE AND TUNNEL BREWERY
Taproom/Light Bites
$$
15-35 Decatur St
347.392.8593 bridgeandtunnelbrewery.com
Taproom serving up brews in flights, cans and growlers, with light bites.
CANTINA 33
Peruvian
$$
55-33 Myrtle Ave
347.449.4710
Traditional Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist, on the border of Queens and Brooklyn.
Trendy American, Mexican and Asian-inspired plates gastropub.
Queens Village
CARA MIA
Italian
$$
220-20 Hillside Ave
718.740.9118 | caramiarestaurant.com
Longtime locale for Italian fine dining; features traditional dishes with house-made pastas.
RAJDHANI INDIAN
Indian
$$
206 12 Hillside Ave
718.464.9100 | rajdhaniqv.us
Classic Indian dishes, like curry, biryani and tandoori, served in a simply appointed setting.
Rego Park
CHEBURECHNAYA
Middle Eastern
$$
92-09 63rd Dr
718.897.9080
Known for their Central Asian specialties like meat kebabs & chebureki (Russian-style empanadas).
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