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BEST APPETIZER
JAGERHAUS GASTRO PUB
& BIERGARTEN
15-16 149th St, Flushing, NY
11357/(718) 767-3486
www.jagerhausnyc.com
Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten, a hidden gem
in the heart of Whitestone. Share the massive fresh
pretzel with beer cheese along with the potato
pancakes, or choose to enjoy the complex fl avors
of a cold hefe-weizen in their traditional Bavarian
Biergarten, or the warmth of a smoked paprika
goulash, Bratwurst, Bockwurst or Knackwurst in
the dining room. Featuring only the best drafts
and cuisine, Jägerhaus is a destination unlike any
other, let them transport you to the Alps of Europe.
BEST BAGELS
UTOPIA BAGELS
19-09 Utopia Pkwy, Flushing, NY
11357/(718) 352-2586
It’s a bagel parade. Utopia Bagels has been a
staple in the neighborhood for years, and for
good reason. Thanks to its inexpensive grub
made by great employees, it has become an
experience. Locals and tourists line up for New
York-style bagels and deli sandwiches.
BEST BAKERY
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 545-9737
www.marthascountrybakery.com
It’s easy as pie! Martha’s Bakery was founded
with the goal of providing customers with
classic American baked goods in a warm,
friendly atmosphere. This has translated into
creating the area’s best pie. Baking all products
on-site, they fi ll their stores with the delicious
smells of fresh pies, cakes and bread to bring
back that delightful, warm feeling every time of
the year. Each day, they bake everything from
scratch using the fi nest ingredients.
BEST BBQ
BUTCHER BAR
37-10 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 606-8140
www.buthcherbar.com
Looking for great BBQ? Astoria’s fi rst organic,
natural, and local butcher shop, Butcher Bar,
is the best eatery to pig out. They believe in
old traditional methods and the exclusive use
of high-quality, hormone- and antibiotic-free
meat to guarantee quality and taste.
BEST BURGER
DONOVAN’S PUB
57-24 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY
11377/(718) 429-9339
www.donovansny.com
Many pubs and restaurants serve burgers, but there
is one that gets it just right! Established in 1966,
Donovan’s Pub has an amazing tasty menu, so
even if you aren’t in the mood for a burger, there’s
something that will leave your taste buds content.
BEST BURRITO
5 BURRO CAFE
72-05 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY
11375/(718) 544-2984
5 Burro Cafe, a great Mexican eatery established
in September 1990, is the go-to place if you
are in Forest Hills for your burrito craving. For
scrumptious, well-prepared meals and drinks-
using only fresh, quality ingredients in a friendly,
fun, safe environment, this is the place for you.
BEST BUTCHER
S OTTOMANELLI &SONS
PRIME MEATS
61-05 Woodside Ave, Woodside, NY
11377/(718) 651-5710
www.ottomanelli.com
In business for more than 80 years, get the
nostalgic feel of an old-fashioned butcher shop
at S Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats. They are
a family-owned and -operated butcher shop that
offers all-natural prime meats and wild game
meats. They rely on the tried and true way of aging
meats, which reaches 21 days. All their products
come fresh and never frozen in every shipment.
BEST CAKE
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY
11105/(718) 545-9737
www.marthascountrybakery.com
If you want an amazing piece of cake, Martha’s
Country Bakery is the place to go. They bake all of
their cakes and other baked goods on site, so the
customer knows they’re getting the best bang for
their buck with fresh products made with care.
BEST CALAMARI
TAVERNA KYCLADES
33-07 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105
(718) 545-8666
Taverna Kyclades, in Astoria is one of the top
Greek restaurants in New York City. Since
they launched they have always served fresh
food, made with the best ingredients based on
original Greek recipes. With its robust menu, the
calamari is crispy and savory.
BEST CANDY STORE
EDDIE’S SWEET SHOP
105-29 Metropolitan Ave #1, Forest Hills,
NY 11375/(718) 520-8514
Eddie’s Sweet Shop is the gem in Queens that
isn’t only rare in the city, but the country.
Thank goodness it has been preserved after all
these years, mostly thanks to loyal customers
and great owners. Eddie’s Sweet Shop
includes a century-old soda fountain that offers
up huge, fresh homemade-ice-cream sundaes,
malteds, shakes, and egg creams.
BEST CANNOLI
JOE’S SICILIAN BAKERY
212-16 48th Ave, Bayside, NY
11364/(718) 225-2272
Joe’s Sicilian Bakery Inc. is family owned and has
been in business since 1975 and specializes in a wide
variety of breads, cookies, pastries, and other sweet
and savory treats. You would be doing yourself a
disservice if you don’t try their cannoli. Sweet!
BEST CHEESECAKE
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY
11105/(718) 545-9737
www.marthascountrybakery.com
New York is known for its cheesecake and it
can be diffi cult to fi nd the perfect one that suits
your taste buds. Martha’s Country Bakery has
the edge due to its fresh baking routine, so if
you want the best cheesecake in Queens, visit
this wonderful pastry shop
BEST CHOCOLATIER
AIGNER CHOCOLATES
103-02 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY
11375/(718) 544-1850
www.aignerchocolates.com
Aigner Chocolates is one of the oldest chocolate
companies in New York, dating back to 1930.
Over the years, three generations have worked
for the business, bringing fresh handmade
chocolate to New York. The small, pieceby
piece handmade chocolate company is
largely a thing of the past, but through this
movement, they have been revitalized and
re-energized by a completely new clientele who
are experiencing and tasting this age-old craft
for the fi rst time.
BEST CUPCAKES
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY
11105/(718) 545-9737
www.marthascountrybakery.com
Cupcakes are great treats for any occasion. If
you want to cater a party or just have a snack,
these fresh, homemade cupcakes are the exact
ones you want and what better place to pick up
a dozen or more at Martha’s Country Bakery?
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