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BEST BAGELS
UTOPIA BAGELS
19-09 Utopia Pkwy, Whitestone
(718) 352-2586–www.utopiabagelsofnewyork.
com
It’s a bagel parade. Utopia Bagels has been a
staple in the neighborhood since 1980 and for
good reason. Thanks to its inexpensive grub
made by great employees, it has become an
experience. Using the old world process of
individually hand-rolling our bagels, kettle
boiling them, and then placing them in a 1947
carousel oven allows their bagels to be baked
evenly and with love by their expert bakers.
Locals and tourists frequently line up for their
New York-style bagels and deli sandwiches.
BEST BAKERY
JOE’S SICILIAN BAKERY
212-16 48th Ave, Bayside
(718) 225-2272
Joe’s Sicilian Bakery is a family-owned and
operated business that began in 1975 and
offers a wide variety of breads, cookies,
pastries and other treats, but one item reigns
supreme: the cannolis. This staple of Sicilian
cuisine is sure to amaze anyone who has
just a taste. Joe’s is a staple of the Queens
community, drawing the hungry people from
near and far to try their sweets. Joe’s treats are
irresistible even for those just passing by.
BEST BURGER
FILMORE’S TAVERN
166-02 65th Ave, Flushing
(718) 762-2727–www.fillmorestavern.com
Fillmore’s Tavern was originally a simple twostory
building built in 1912. The kitchen is still
in the same place it was all those years ago.
A lot has changed over the past century, but
the tavern is still loved by locals and visitors
alike. Fillmore’s has been groundbreaking in
a lot of ways from allowing women to sit at
the bar as early as 1968 to hiring an underage
bartender back in 1972. That bartender later
bought the tavern and named it Millard
Fillmore’s. They have hump day specials every
Wednesday, happy hour every Friday, superb
burger options and specials during games on
Sundays. Fillmore’s also has a variety of events
throughout the year.
BEST BURRITO
5 BURRO CAFE
72-05 Austin St, Forest Hills
(718) 544-2984–www.5burrocafe.com
Craving the best burrito in all of Queens? 5
Burro Cafe in Forest Hills has got you covered.
Their dishes are prepared with the freshest
ingredients to ensure the highest standard
in customer satisfaction. The burritos are
available with your choice of chicken, beef,
bean, shrimp or lobster in a flour tortilla roll.
The staff at 5 Burro Cafe seek to serve their
customers quality, scrumptious, well-prepared
meals and drinks at a fair price in a friendly,
fun, safe environment to ensure that everyone
is treated with the respect and dignity they
deserve.
BEST BUTCHER
MARIO’S MEATS & GOURMET DELI
75-53 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village
(718) 326-7973–www.mariosmeatsanddeli.
com
When it comes to butchers in Queens, Mario’s
Meats and Gourmet Deli in Middle Village
is the borough’s once and future king. Mario
DiGangi was born in Italy and moved to New
York in 1971. He quickly grew a reputation as
a timely, hard working butcher and has since
ascended to his title: “King of Italian Style Veal
Cutlets and Homemade Sausages.” Mario’s
cooks all their meat in house, and guarantees
service with a smile. Mario’s uses only the
finest, freshest and best ingredients. Every
order is cut fresh and Mario and his son still
go to the market to hand select the meat they
serve. Mario’s Meats and Gourmet Deli is
Queens’ premiere butcher.
BEST CAKE
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
70-28 Austin St
Forest Hills
(718) 544-0088–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. From whole cakes made for special
occasions to simply wanting to satisfy your
sweet tooth with a cake slice, Martha’s hopes
to evoke a delightful, warm feeling from its
customers each time.
BEST CALAMARI
PICCOLO SOGNO
195-14 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717–www.piccolosognony.com
Executive Chef Maurizio is head of the kitchen
at Piccolo Sogno in Flushing. Maurizio has had
experience in some of the finest restaurants
in Lombardia, Italy, and in 2009 he brought
his talents to New York and opened Piccolo
Sogno. All the dishes are made with care in
traditional Italian fashion. The “Calamari
Fritti” is one of Piccolo Sogno’s specialities,
but the restaurant also offers a wide array
of other foods and wines. All the wines are
imported from Italy as well. Come into the
restaurant for a comfortable, relaxed dining
atmosphere or order out from Piccolo Sogno’s
takeout and delivery menu!
BEST CANDY STORE
EDDIE’S SWEET SHOP
105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 520-8514–www.facebook.com/
EddiesSweetShop
Step back in time and enjoy the treats of
yesteryear at Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest
Hills. The century-old soda fountain shop
serves up massive ice cream sundaes, shakes
and malts. This classic corner store boasts an
interior that is warm, friendly and harkens
back to the days of old. Along with their ice
cream, Eddie’s has an enormous selection of
candies. Their staff is also professional and
friendly. If you’re looking to visit the bygone
age of ice cream parlors and candy stores, be
sure to stop by Eddie’s Sweet Shop, the best
candy store in Queens.
BEST CANNOLI
JOE’S SICILIAN BAKERY
212-16 48th Ave, Bayside
(718) 225-2272
Holy cannoli! There’s no better cannoli in
Queens than the ones produced at Joe’s
Sicilian Bakery. The family-owned and
operated business began in 1975 and offers a
wide variety of breads, cookies, pastries and
other treats, but one item reigns supreme: the
cannolis. This staple of Sicilian cuisine is sure
to amaze anyone who has just a taste. With
fried dough wrapped around a sweet, creamy
filling, Joe’s cannolis are the best in Queens.
Joe’s is a staple of the Queens community,
drawing the hungry people from near and far
to try their sweets. Joe’s treats are irresistible
even for those just passing by.
BEST CATERER
CARA MIA
220-20 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village
(718) 740-9118–www.caramiarestaurant.com
Tomaso and Armanda DeCiantis moved from
Italy to America in the 1960’s. In 1970, they
opened Cara Mia Restaurant. After 37 years
of continued success in Queens, Cara Mia
expanded to Long Island. This restaurant is
now being managed by the 4th generation
DeCiantis. At Cara Mia, the quality of their
food, impeccable service and the ambiance
they offer at both locations cannot be
compared. Their goal is to make your dining
and catering experience the best you’ve
experienced. Come out to one of their two
locations to try it out for yourself!
FOOD
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