FOOD
BEST CHEESECAKE
CASCON CHEESECAKE
704 149th St, Whitestone
(718) 767-5700–www.casconcheesecakes.com
The day starts before the sunrise at Cascon
Cheesecake. The ovens are fired up and the
baking begins to ensure each customer can
start their day off right with fresh baked
goods. Cascon boasts an incredible work
ethic and that has led to the best cheesecake
in Queens. Since 1975, Cascon has provided
Queens with the ultimate cheesecake fix. With
flavors ranging from Oreo to raspberry swirl,
every cheesecake is guaranteed to astound
customers with its rich, delicious flavor and
texture. Cascon is a dependable, family-owned
business that has a reputation that precedes
them. Being voted Best Cheesecake in Queens
is no surprise.
BEST CHOCOLATIER
AIGNER CHOCOLATES
103-02 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 544-1850–www.aignerchocolates.com
Founded in 1930, Aigner Chocolates is one of
the oldest chocolate and confectionery shops
in NYC. Owned by the same family for three
generations, the Aigners have recently passed
the recipes and traditions of chocolate making
to the new owners, Mark Libertini and Rachel
Kellner. Mark and Rachel plan on continuing
the rich tradition of making Austrian style
chocolate using the same antique equipment
and techniques that have made Aigner a New
York City institution. Mark and Rachel are
honored to be a part of generations of tradition
and hope to help create new traditions in the
years to come.
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BEST CUPCAKES
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
70-28 Austin St, Forest Hills
(718) 544-0088–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 than at Martha’s Country
Bakery. From a mouthwatering selection of
red velvet cupcakes to chocolate cupcakes,
there’s something even for those looking to
scale back on dessert. Their treats are meant
to bring you back to a time when a bite of
something sweet could make the world a little
brighter and evoke a warm feeling.
BEST DESSERT
SPOT DESSERT BAR
39-16 Prince St, Flushing
(917) 285-2187–www.spotdessertbar.com
Since Spot Dessert Bar opened its first Queens
location in Flushing in 2016 after achieving
success with their various Manhattan
locations, they have provided a never-beforeseen
dessert tapas menu to locals. Spot is
the medium in which Chef Ian shares his
global experiences through his confectionery
creations. Whether it is a signature dish like
the “Green Tea Lava,” “Golden Toast” or
a seasonal creation such as “Mango Crepe
Soufflé,” tasting each dish takes you to a
different part of the world. Their footprint in
the culinary industry has been big, and now,
they have been crowned best dessert in the
borough.
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