Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Fantastic Thai food!! We recommend any of the curries (they tend to be a bit spicy) and the steamed dumplings.
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I am Thai
49-08 43rd AveFantastic Thai food!! We recommend any of the curries (they tend to be a bit spicy) and the steamed dumplings.
One of our favorite places to order in from! The sushi is great, another favorite is the Yaki Udon noodle dishes. Amazing gyoza's, also really love the duck salad.
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TJ Asian Bistro
50-19 Skillman AveOne of our favorite places to order in from! The sushi is great, another favorite is the Yaki Udon noodle dishes. Amazing gyoza's, also really love the duck salad.
Another great Thai restaurant! This is usually our second choice after I Am Thai, only because it's a few more blacks away. The pad thai is excellent!
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Dee Thai
46-17 Queens BoulevardAnother great Thai restaurant! This is usually our second choice after I Am Thai, only because it's a few more blacks away. The pad thai is excellent!
Our favorite nearby fancy restaurant! All of the food on the menu is great. Personal favorites: the mussles, the mesclun salad, the salmon, and of course, the burgers!
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Quaint
46-10 Skillman AveOur favorite nearby fancy restaurant! All of the food on the menu is great. Personal favorites: the mussles, the mesclun salad, the salmon, and of course, the burgers!
Very cute cafe with great ambience! Best part is it is less than a block away.
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Aubergine Cafe
49-22 Skillman AveVery cute cafe with great ambience! Best part is it is less than a block away.
SriPraPhai
64-13 39th AveOne of the best Thai restaurants on the East Coast!
Our go to place for great Indian food! Just 2 subway stops away.
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JACKSON DINER - INDIAN CUISINE
37-40B 74th StreetOur go to place for great Indian food! Just 2 subway stops away.
Salt & Fat
41-16 Queens BlvdGreat food! And bacon popcorn!
Everything Else
We use these guys all the time to get cabs to the airport or anywhere nearby. They are less than a block away so always arrive within 5 mins.
New American Class Car Service
4911 43rd AveWe use these guys all the time to get cabs to the airport or anywhere nearby. They are less than a block away so always arrive within 5 mins.
Rite Aid
50-15 Roosevelt AveNewly renovated, open 24 hours, and just a block away!
43-12 50th St
43-12 50th StreetGreat no frills gym for the athletically inclined less than a block away!
Our go-to landromat. Tons of washers and dryers always available. No coins needed! Load up a card with cash and you're good to go.
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Laundry City
632 Grand AveOur go-to landromat. Tons of washers and dryers always available. No coins needed! Load up a card with cash and you're good to go.
Bike rental place near the Queensborough bridge! Perfectly situated to rent a bike to ride over the bridge into Manhattan and around Central Park.
L.I.C. Bikes
25-11 Queens Plaza NBike rental place near the Queensborough bridge! Perfectly situated to rent a bike to ride over the bridge into Manhattan and around Central Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ida's Nearabout
43-13 Queens BlvdGreat pub food! The wings are great :)
A neighborhood favorite! Cute, nice ambience, great wines, and great pizza!
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Claret Wine Bar
4602 Skillman AveA neighborhood favorite! Cute, nice ambience, great wines, and great pizza!
Essentials
This is our go-to grocery store in the neighborhood! Not to big, and has a great selection.
50-18 Skillman Ave
50-18 Skillman AvenueThis is our go-to grocery store in the neighborhood! Not to big, and has a great selection.
Shopping
Jin Brothers Wine & Liquor
51-03 Skillman AveGreat little wine shop nearby.
Arts & Culture
Great museum close by! On Saturday afternoons during the summer they usually have a dance party in their courtyard.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveGreat museum close by! On Saturday afternoons during the summer they usually have a dance party in their courtyard.