BEST DESSERT
MARTHA’S COUNTRY
BAKERY
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY
11105/ (718) 545-9737
www.marthascountrybakery.com
Martha’s has got you covered for anything your
sweet tooth desires. They serve every item,
whether it’s pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes,
cheesecake and more. Stop by for a cup of
coffee or tea and enjoy any one of the amazing
desserts they offer in a great atmosphere. No
onder they are the best of the boro!
BEST DONUT
DOUGHNUT PLANT
31-00 47th Ave, Long Island City, NY
11101 - (212) 505-3700 ext. 310
www.doughnutplan.com
Founded in 1994, Doughnut Plant doughnuts
are handcrafted daily using the best
ingredients. They make their own jams and
fillings, ensuring that great homemade taste.
They never use eggs, preservatives, or anything
artificial, making it the best place to get your
fresh treats.
BEST DUMPLINGS
NAN XIANG DUMPLING
HOUSE
38-12 Prince St, Flushing, NY
11354/ (718) 321-3838
Nan Xiang Dumpling House has plenty of
items on the menu for all kinds of palates,
but everything dumpling is a delicacy you
can’t miss out on. The sizable venue is a great
place to bring a date, family, and friends. The
dumplings are served in a variety of ways,
including pan friend, steamed, vegetable, and
in soup. The selection is large, and you can’t go
wrong with any of them.
BEST FALAFEL
KING OF FALAFEL
AND SHAWARMA
30-15 Broadway, Astoria, NY
11106/ (718) 340-8068
www.kofnyc.com
With a desire to replicate the taste of home,
King of Falafel and Shawarma was born. On
April 18, 2002, on the corner of Broadway
and 30th St in Astoria they made their home.
With support and love from the community
they were able to serve their authentic street
fare to not only Astorians, but people all over
the world. Everything they make is from
scratch, using the best ingredients and flavor
combinations.
BEST FOOD TRUCK
KING SOUVLAKI- ASTORIA
31st St & 31st Ave, Astoria, NY
11106/ (917) 416-1189
www.kingsouvlakiofastoria.com
Food trucks are important in the big city.
With all the competition all over the area,
King Souvlaki-Astoria stands out. Since its
inception in 1979, the have served the best
authentic Greek Style Street Food in Astoria on
the corner of 31 Street and 31 Avenue, for three
generations.
BEST FOOD
VENDOR
BUTCHER BAR
37-10 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103/ (718)
606-8140
www.butcherbar.com
What makes Butcher Bar such a fantastic food
vendor is its trusted name and great dishes.
They serve grass-fed meat and barbecued
organic chicken.
BEST FRIED
CHICKEN
SUGAR FREAK
36-18 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103/ (718)
726-5850
Sugar Freak has a great reputation with its great
southern and Cajun dishes. The menu includes
unique and delicious items such as the creamy
crawfish mac and cheese, the catfish po’boy, and
excellent cocktails. Many people travel far and wide
for the mouth- watering and crispy fried chicken.
BEST GOURMET
FOOD STORE
IAVARONE BROS QUALITY FOODS
6900 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
(718) 639-3623
www.ibfoods.com
Iavarone Bros. celebrates four generations of
quality, since 1927, as one of NY’s largest, most
highly-regarded specialty food companies with
European-style gourmet markets. At Iavarone
Bros. Quality Foods, they offer international and
gourmet foods specializing in Italian fare with
professional and knowledgeable staff. Palatepleasing
foods include prime meats, freshlycaught
seafood, abundant fresh produce and
select imported delicacies from around the world.
BEST GYRO
KALAMAKI GR
29-06 172nd St, Flushing, NY
11358/ (718) 939-1616
Kalamaki Gr opened its doors on August
2014 with a vision and a passion to provide
Authentic Greek food, using the best and
freshest ingredients, at a fair price, served
in a comfortable, clean and family-oriented
restaurant. They do everything fresh daily with
a menu that includes skewers, beef and chicken
bifteki (patties), kebabs, pork gyro, donner, all
spreads and hummus, salads, fish, spanakopita,
and rotisserie chicken.
BEST HEALTH FOOD
STORE
HEALTH NUTS
211-35 26th Avenue Bayside, NY
11360/ (718) 225-8164
A health store with great ideals, Health
Nuts opened its first store in 1971, with the
hope of bringing healthy chemical free food
to the neighbors. What started with an idea
turned into a dream and became a reality. They
have been part of the natural food movement
from when only nuts thought about pure,
simple, preservative-free food. They offer over
100 quality products of nuts, seeds, dried fruits,
and grains in eco-friendly packaging.
BEST HOT DOG
BEN’S OF BAYSIDE
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside, NY
11360/ (718) 229-2367
www.bensdeli.net
Sorry Chicago, but New York is the king of hot dogs.
With so many avenues and competition to find a
high-quality frank, Ben’s of Bayside has the perfect
hot dog. With the owner in the business for 42
years, the establishment has maintained a dedicated
group of customers. If you need to cater a large
gathering with not only their delicious hot dogs, but
great sandwiches and cold cuts, give Ben’s a call.
Their prices are great as is their customer service.
BEST ICE CREAM
PESSO’S ITALIAN ICES
203-20 35th Ave, Bayside, NY
11361/ (718) 224-9130
www.pessosices.com
There’s never a bad time to have some great ice
cream, even in the brutal New York winters.
It’s a good thing that Pesso’s Italian Ices, which
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serves the best ice cream and ices, is open year
‘round. Pesso’s has been family owned and
operated since 2004 and serves 100+ flavors of
Italian ices, cream ices, ice cream and gelato, all
made on the premises by the family. It doesn’t
get more New York and authentic than that.
BEST ICED TEA
TEA AND MILK
32-02 34th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106/ (347)
921-2056
www.teaandmilk.com
Revolutionizing tea one cup at a time is a lofty
goal, but Tea and Milk is up for the challenge.
People at the store are committed to serving
you the best concept teas. Each aspect of their
ingredients has been perfected and has endured
long testing periods by their tea-brewing
masters. They are not your run-of-the-mill
franchise or mom and pop shop, as they are tea
enthusiasts who find enjoyment and fulfillment
by contributing to the community and world
serving fresh and quality tea beverages.
BEST LOBSTER ROLL
OFF THE HOOK RAW BAR
AND GRILL
28-08 34th St, Astoria, NY 11103/ (718)
721-2112
www.offthehookastoria.com
Offering up the best in fresh seafood, Astoria’s
gem on 34th Street, Off the Hook, truly lives up
to its name. Garnering some serious acclaim
from locals when it comes to its out-of-this
world lobster roll, it’s no surprise that Off the
Hook is a tried and true Queens favorite.
BEST MEATBALL
TRATTORIA 35
213-15 35th Ave, Bayside, NY
11361/ (718) 352-3800
www.trattoria35.com
Trattoria 35 is a complete dining experience
where value meets exceptional quality. The
owners have personally selected some of their
favorite Northern Italian cuisine paired with
a wine selection that will augment any dinner
choice. Along with the delicious cuisine, the
service is excellent. As you walk through the
doors, you are greeted with a friendly smile
from your host, then engage with the highlyexperienced
staff that will be glad to guide you
through menu selections.
BEST PASTRAMI
SANDWICH
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT AND CATERERS
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside, NY 11360/
(718) 229-2367
www.bensdeli.net
Along with their great catering service and
impeccable reputation, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen
also serves the best pastrami sandwich you have
ever tasted. The owner, who has been in the
business for decades, has several locations around
the city, and the Queens store holds the same
standards as the others. Whether hosting a party,
or wanting lunch or dinner, it would be wise to
give Ben your business.
BEST PIE
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
3621 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105/
(718) 545-9737
www.marthascountrybakery.com
Established in 1972, Martha’s Country
Bakery was founded with the goal of
providing customers with classic American
baked goods in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
By baking all of their products on-site,
Martha’s fills its three Queens locations and
one Brooklyn location with the delicious smells
of fresh cakes and pies to bring back that
delightful, warm feeling every time of the year.
BEST PIZZA
V I PIZZA
43-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY
11361/ (718) 229-9311
www.vipizzabayside.com
Finding a great pizza joint in New York isn’t hard.
But there’s something special about VIPizza that
makes it stand apart from the fierce competition.
Faithfully serving you for over 50 years, all of
their dough is made daily on the premises and
prepared with the finest cheese and the best ripe
tomatoes for that fresh taste the traditional way.
Their specialty is their traditional hand-tossed
pizza. They always use the finest ingredients in
their delicious pizza, so it’s no wonder why they
are number one for countless New Yorkers.
BEST SALAD
THAT’S A WRAP
45-52 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 -
(718) 428-9727
www.mmmthatsawrap.com
That’s A Wrap is a family owned and operated
food service establishment offering premium
specialty gourmet wraps, salads, shakes, and so
much more. Not only is all their food healthy,
but it’s loaded with flavors that will guarantee
to have you coming back for more as they pack
their wraps with fresh and steamed vegetables,
meats, cheeses, and all the fixins. It’s no
wonder why their salad is a huge hit.
FOOD
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