FOOD
BEST DONUT
DOUGHNUT PLANT
3100 47th Ave, Long Island City
(212) 505-3700–www.doughnutplant.com
Doughnut Plant prides itself on making
amazing doughnuts from scratch out of the
best ingredients right in the store! Born
out of a small apartment on the East Side
of Manhattan, Doughnut Plant has grown
into a renowned brand and an innovator
in the doughnut industry. Founder Mark
Israel began making doughnuts based on his
grandfather’s recipe and quickly expanded
to making state of the art doughnuts. Mark
first created a square-shaped jelly donut, then
began shaping doughnuts into Christmas trees
and Menorahs and recently created vegan and
savory doughnuts. Doughnut Plant offers a
wide variety of doughnuts made from the best,
freshest ingredients that shock and awe all
who try them.
BEST DUMPLINGS
LITTLE DUMPLING
252-20 Northern Blvd, Little Neck
(718) 225-1178–www.littledumplingny.com
Little Dumpling makes the best dumplings
you’ll find in Queens! The portions at Little
Dumpling are large, the food is well seasoned
and the meals are affordable. The Little
Dumpling restaurant has roots in 19th Century
China when a travelling cook began serving
traditional Chinese meals out of a popular
garden. The Little Dumpling specialty is
a dumpling soup, which features delicate
wrappers and flavorful broth and meats. Little
Dumpling is an outstanding establishment,
and they serve what are easily the best
dumplings in Queens.
BEST FALAFEL
KING OF FALAFEL & SHAWARMA
30-15 Broadway, Astoria
(718) 340-8068–www.kofnyc.com
There’s a reason why King of Falafel &
Shawarma in Astoria was voted number one
street vendor in New York City and now, “Best
Falafel” by Queens voters. Established on the
corner of Broadway and 30th St in 2002, they
have been serving authentic Palestinian and
Middle Eastern street food not only to the
community but to people all over the world.
Everything they make is from scratch, using
the best ingredients and flavor combinations
to serve juicy platters, falafels, kebabs and
more. Although their popularity has allowed
them to open a second location in midtown
Manhattan, Astoria will always be their home
thanks to the love and support from the
community.
BEST FOOD TRUCK
KING SOUVLAKI
Astoria Corner of 31 St and 31 Ave, Astoria
(917) 416-1189–www.kingsouvlakiofastoria.
com
Food trucks are important in the big city.
With the competition all over the area,
King Souvlaki–Astoria stands out. Since its
inception in 1979, they have served the best
authentic Greek Style street food in Astoria
on the corner of 31 Street and 31 Avenue, for
three generations. The food truck’s specialties
include lamb gyros, souvlaki and greek salad.
Stop by and try King Souvlaki today!
BEST FOOD VENDOR
BUTCHER BAR
37-10 30th Ave, Astoria
(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. They are Astoria’s first
organic, natural and local butcher shop. When
it comes to their barbecue, their belief in old
traditional methods and the exclusive use of
high quality, pasture raised, no hormone or
any antibiotic treated meat guarantees quality
and taste. Come on down and sample some of
the finest BBQ in NYC and take home some
good meat.
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
MAD FOR CHICKEN
157-18 Northern Blvd, Flushing
(718) 321-3818–www.madforchicken.com
If you’re looking for chicken that is both
delicious and locally sourced, fly into Mad for
Chicken! The health-conscious eatery first
opened their doors in 2006 and they have
been flapping their wings ever since. Their
farm-raised chicken is 100 percent all natural:
organically grass fed and free of GMO’s,
hormones and antibiotics. Mad for Chicken
pride themselves on their unforgettable fried
chicken, which packs a crunch like no other.
Their signature sauce — a mouthwatering
mix of garlic, soy sauce and fresh fruits — is
hand brushed, so you can dig in without
making a mess. Visit their location today for
a sustainable and satisfying meal you’ll never
forget!
BEST GOURMET FOOD
STORE
BENATERI’S ITALIAN GOURMET
DELI & CATERING
129-21 14th Ave, College Point
(718) 445-9240–www.benateriscaters.com
When you walk into Benateri’s Italian
Gourmet Deli & Catering, you’re faced with
some of the most delicious traditional Italian
dishes you can expect. Benateri’s is the typical
New York City success story of a kid who had
a dream and made it come true. Ben started
working at a deli in Astoria at the age of 12
and the rest is history. Serving the College
Point community since 2002, Benateri’s pride
themselves in offering the best quality and
service and their staff is the best you’ll find
on this side of Queens. They understand their
customers and love to put a smile on their
faces (and their tummy’s) with their dishes.
BEST GYRO
KALAMAKI GR
2906 172nd St , Flushing
(718) 939-1616–www.kalamakigr.com
Kalamaki GR opened its doors in 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. A number
of Queens residents will go as far as to claim
this Flushing restaurant’s gyros are even better
than the real deal from Greece.
BEST HEALTH FOOD
STORE
QUEENS HEALTH EMPORIUM
159-01 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows
(718) 358-6500–www.queenshealthemporium.
com
Since 1984, Queens Health Emporium has
been supplying it’s customers with only the
very best that the health food industry has
to offer. They are here to provide you with
the finest quality fresh, natural, organic and
whole foods, body care products and health
information. Come in and check out their
vitamin selection which is one of the most
highly regarded in all of Queens. Make Queens
Health Emporium your doorway to total
health—twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
week all year long!
BEST HOT DOG
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367–www.bensdeli.net
Come to Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant
& Caterers in Bayside the next time you’re in
the mood for a great hot dog with the toppings
you desire. Ben’s Deli has had the same name
and the same owner for over 40 years which
has given plenty of time to perfect the process
of making hot dogs. After starting small and
paying the rent in quarters, Ben’s has now
grown to become one of the most popular
kosher delis in New York. With a variety of
specialty dogs, including the NY Fiver which
holds two dogs, three toppings and a pretzel
bun making the rounds, nowhere in Queens
offers a better, tastier selection than Ben’s.
BEST ICE CREAM
PESSO’S ICES & ICE CREAM
203-20 35th Ave, Bayside
(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 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
than that.
BEST ICED TEA
BENATERI’S ITALIAN GOURMET
DELI & CATERING
129-21 14th Ave, College Point
(718) 445-9240 www.benateriscaters.com
If you’re bracing the long lines of the highly
successful Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli &
Catering in College Point, make sure to quench
your thirst with their delicious Iced Tea
alongside their variety of traditional Italian
dishes and high quality delicatessen cuisine.
Serving the community since 2002, Benateri’s
pride themselves in offering the best quality
and service and their staff is the best you’ll find
on this side of Queens. They understand their
customers and love to put a smile on their
faces (and their tummy’s) with their dishes.
Their recipes are the result of authentic and
strong tradition brought to you by its owner,
Ben who began working at an Astoria deli at
the age of 12 and eventually realized his dream
by opening Benateri’s.
BEST LOBSTER ROLL
LONDON LENNIE’S
63-88 Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Park
(718) 894-8084–www.londonlennies.com
London Lennie’s has long held the reputation
of blending traditional seafood cuisine with
unique, innovative dishes. London Lennie’s
lobster roll, a classic New England dish,
features fresh lobster meat grilled on a hot
dog bun and covered in mayo, clarified butter,
celery and onions. This dish represents
London Lennie’s mixture of traditional cuisine
and innovative ideas, and it’s absolutely
delicious too! Owned by long term residents of
Queens, London Lennie’s wants to make sure
every customer’s expectations are surpassed.
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Their expert staff is well equipped to answer
any questions and provide expertise in the
ordering and purchasing of fresh seafood. Be
sure to check out London Lennie’s lobster roll,
the best in Queens!
BEST MEATBALL
FORNO PIZZERIA E TRATTORIA
52-27 69th St, Maspeth
(718) 424-1200–www.pizzeriaforno.com
Opened in 2013, Forno Pizzeria E Trattoria
is here to provide you a new outlook on the
“traditional” pizza experience. With our
signature and unique pizzas, you’ll be able
to experience authentic Italian pizza right
in your own neighborhood. The menu also
features a wide array of meatballs, paninis,
and a selection of pasta dishes that you’d find
in top of the line Italian restaurants, you’ll
experience the best cooked to perfection.
BEST PASTRAMI
SANDWICH
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367–www.bensdeli.net
For over 40 years, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen
Restaurant & Caterers has had the same
owner and same name. In that time, Ben’s
has perfected the pastrami sandwich. After
starting small and paying the rent in quarters,
Ben’s has quickly become an integral part of
New York’s kosher delis. With a monstrous
stack of delicious pastrami, Ben’s sandwiches
are enough to defeat even the hungriest of
customers. Nowhere else in Queens offers
pastrami sandwiches on the same level as
Ben’s. Their unmatched quality and flavor
give them more than just a leg up on the
competition – the run the town!
BEST PIE
LA CHEESECAKE
126-06 14th Ave, College Point
(718) 359-9718
Satisfy your sweet tooth and head on over to
La Cheesecake where they have been serving
the College Point community since 1985.
You will not only find the basic treats such as
cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cannolis and pies but
also their New York cheesecakes. If that hasn’t
worked up your appetite, La Cheesecake’s 18
specialty cheesecakes including their rainbow
bars and “light as air” cheesecakes will. Don’t
wait for the perfect opportunity to grab quality
dessert, head to La Cheesecake today!
BEST PIZZA
PICCOLO SOGNO
195-14 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717–www.piccolosognony.com
Piccolo Sogno has been serving customers in
many ways including dining in and enjoying
their superb food, great service and reasonable
prices since 2009. Moreover, customers can
take out of have food delivered to their job or
home. In a city where people can taste every
type of cuisine from Chinese to Mexican and
Thai food, Piccolo Sogno offers the best Italian
food in New York. This restaurant gives people
the chance to taste one of the culinary symbols
of Italy: the pizza. At Piccolo Sogno, customers
can see the preparation and the fresh
ingredients and are able to smell the scent
of freshly baked pizza. It’s an outstanding
experience you can’t afford to miss!
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