Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
The Strand Smokehouse
25-27 BroadwayFun atmosphere and live Bluegrass on the weekends!
The best cookie you will ever have in your life. I love the double chocolate peanut butter.
215 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StThe best cookie you will ever have in your life. I love the double chocolate peanut butter.
Verlaine
110 Rivington StGreat happy hour. My friends and I go here all the time.
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveGo. Just. Go.
They have a crazy beer selection where you can mix and match your own six pack and take it home, as well as great beer and cheese pairing flights in the restaurant section!
38 locals recommend
Astoria Bier & Cheese
3414 BroadwayThey have a crazy beer selection where you can mix and match your own six pack and take it home, as well as great beer and cheese pairing flights in the restaurant section!
Great coffee, huge bagels, delicious cream cheese. Still the best bagel I've ever had in NYC.
101 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayGreat coffee, huge bagels, delicious cream cheese. Still the best bagel I've ever had in NYC.
One of my favorite spots for a glass of wine and a plate of fries. Great cocktails
161 locals recommend
Sweet Afton
30-09 34th StOne of my favorite spots for a glass of wine and a plate of fries. Great cocktails
Movie stars used to stop by this place for a cocktail after a day on set at the Astoria-Kaufman Studios across the street, so great to go after a day at the Museum of The Moving Image!
17 locals recommend
The Astor Room
35-11 35th AveMovie stars used to stop by this place for a cocktail after a day on set at the Astoria-Kaufman Studios across the street, so great to go after a day at the Museum of The Moving Image!
Sightseeing
This is great if you love movies. They have their regular exhibits about filmmaking and such, but also specialty exhibits from time to time (m favorite was the Mad Men exhibit). Very affordable.
507 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveThis is great if you love movies. They have their regular exhibits about filmmaking and such, but also specialty exhibits from time to time (m favorite was the Mad Men exhibit). Very affordable.
My favorite park in NYC. IT's an old railroad that used to supply goods along the west side of Manhattan. It fell into disrepair but a few years ago the state turned it into a park. Great way to see the city, and close to Chelsea Market!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
My favorite park in NYC. IT's an old railroad that used to supply goods along the west side of Manhattan. It fell into disrepair but a few years ago the state turned it into a park. Great way to see the city, and close to Chelsea Market!
Second favorite park in the city. Next to the Flatiron Building. Good shopping nearby. Eataly also nearby!!!
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveSecond favorite park in the city. Next to the Flatiron Building. Good shopping nearby. Eataly also nearby!!!
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveGo. Just go.
A nice walk to the water and sometimes they have cool exhibits!
238 locals recommend
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdA nice walk to the water and sometimes they have cool exhibits!
In the summer, there isn't a more perfect place to spend a few hours in the middle of Central Park, on a blanket with a book or some friends, and a bottle of wine, completely surrounded by trees and the skyline of NYC.
77 locals recommend
Sheep Meadow
1802 East 65th StreetIn the summer, there isn't a more perfect place to spend a few hours in the middle of Central Park, on a blanket with a book or some friends, and a bottle of wine, completely surrounded by trees and the skyline of NYC.
Drinks & Nightlife
Diamond Dogs
34-04 31st AveAmazing cocktails. Perfect area for barhopping if you're interested!
TESSA
349 Amsterdam AveLove this wine bar and brunch spot!
Cool mixologists. Head mixologist works for Sweet Afton also. Outdoor seating!
85 locals recommend
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveCool mixologists. Head mixologist works for Sweet Afton also. Outdoor seating!
The Bar Room
117 E 60th StPretty, a little swanky. A solid UES bar.
Everything Else
If you love comedy, this is SUPER affordable and hilarious. Check out the schedule of shows and let me know if you need a recommendation!
81 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StIf you love comedy, this is SUPER affordable and hilarious. Check out the schedule of shows and let me know if you need a recommendation!
Crazy cool grocery experience with great espresso, gelato and food options!
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveCrazy cool grocery experience with great espresso, gelato and food options!
Shopping
Who doesn't love candy? And there's a cute, silly bar upstairs with candy themed drinks. I went for my birthday once.
81 locals recommend
Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 3rd AvenueWho doesn't love candy? And there's a cute, silly bar upstairs with candy themed drinks. I went for my birthday once.