NIGHTLIFE & BARS
BEST MARTINI
MAIELLA
4610 Center Blvd, Long Island City
(718) 606-1770–www.maiellalic.com
Maiella may be best known for their authentic
Italian dishes with a modern twist and its
picturesque view of the waterfront section of
Long Island City but they are also known for
their carefully crafted Martinis. Maiella sits
at the base of the iconic Pepsi sign in Gantry
State Park and features spectacular views of
New York City. Designed by a leading New
York City Architecture firm, Bluarch, the
rustic space features seating for up to 180
guests inside and almost 100 guests in the
outdoor terrace facing Manhattan and Gantry
State Park. Have yourself a night out, or with
company on the town and savor the food and
cocktails at Maiella.
BEST MOJITO
SANGRIA TAPAS & WINE
29-02 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing
(718) 358-2727–www.sangrialatinrestaurant.
com
With a full cocktail bar, coffees and a
famous sangria, you’ll never go thirsty
at Sangria Tapas & Wine! At this familyowned
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local restaurant, you can pair your
drinks with a diverse menu full of Latin
and Spanish cuisine. Dine for dinner, or
come in earlier to try the brunch menu! And
since the sangria here is just that good, the
kitchen puts it in the egg english muffin to
make its “Sangria Benedict.” On weekend
afternoons, don’t miss the restaurant’s
bottomless brunch! Enjoy this special on
Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m.
Try Sangria Tapas & Wine’s dinner menu
options like rice bowls, tacos, and taco salad
as well!
BEST NIGHTCLUB
VETRO BY RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Grab your friends and dance the night
away at Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay! As
you party under the stars on their private
rooftop lounge, treat yourself with their
award-winning wine list featuring more
than 415 selections from around the world,
including everything from Sonoma Valley
Chardonnay and French chateau talbot to
Tuscan chianti and New Zealand sauvignon
blanc. If a bottle of red isn’ t what you crave,
their fun, creative, experimental cocktails
will make you work up a thirst! At V etro’s,
the nightclub experience isn’t just your
typical loud, New York City club setting. It’s
the place where everyone receives the royal,
VIP treatment!
BEST OUTDOOR
ATMOSPHERE
ANABLE BASIN SAILING BAR &
GRILL
4-40 44th Dr, Long Island City
(646) 327-1058–www.anablebasin.com
Anable Basin Sailing Bar and Grill truly has
one of the best views in the borough. Located
right on the East River in Long Island City,
the outdoor restaurant features a breathtaking
view of the midtown Manhattan skyline and
Roosevelt Island. Their small but diverse
menu features a variety of grilled foods from
the Balkans, Brazil, Poland and Germany.
Anable Basin also serves local beers, specialty
cocktails and wines from around the world.
Customers love how cool and casual the venue
is, from the cute picnic tables to the laid
back, friendly staff and appreciate how the
restaurant rarely gets too crowded due to the
amount of tables available.
BEST ROOFTOP BAR
BOURBON STREET
40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 224-2200–www.bourbonstreetny.com
Climb way up to the top of the stairs at
Bayside’s Bourbon Street and let your
cares drift right into space! Bourbon
Street’s rooftop seating is a great spot
for a date and they also offer catering
and party rooms for your next big ev ent.
They have seasonal events throughout the
year including contests, sports and more.
The New York Post called Bourbon Street
“Bayside’s best brunch on a budget. ” They
offer delicious Cajun food for lunch and
dinner that is also available for delivery.
The cooks at Bourbon Street know New
Orleans style food and offer an authentic
taste of the South right here in Queens.
Bourbon Street has specials ev ery weekday
on top of their already fair prices.
BEST SINGLES BAR
KATCH ASTORIA
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230–www.katchastoria.com
Katch Astoria, located in the heart of
Astoria, is a unique multitasker that
incorporates a stunning 2,000-square-foot
place that includes a first class bar with 50
taps, a banquette space, high top tables, a
transitional dining space, over 70 TV s and a
2,500-square-foot beer garden culminating
in the ultimate drinking and dining
experience. Offering weekly food and drink
specials, trivia nights, weekend bottomless
brunch, themed event parties, happy hour
specials and live performances of local
artists and entertainers, there is always
something happening at Katch.
BEST SPORTS BAR
KATCH ASTORIA
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230–www.katchastoria.com
Katch Astoria is a gastropub and eatery
known for their huge bar that contains
over 70 TV s, making it the perfect place to
watch a big game. With 50 taps on display,
they have everything from well known
beers to local brews including Grimm,
Finback, Gun Hill, Big Alice, Transmitter,
Other Half, Rockaway and more. Katch
offers weekly food and drink specials,
trivia nights, weekend bottomless brunch,
happy hour specials and themed event
parties and live performances of local
artists. They have a large space complete
with a banquette area and beer garden.
Come to Katch for great drinks, great food
and a great time in a fun, high energy
atmosphere.
BEST WINE BAR
VETRO BY RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay serves the finest
wines, straight from the vine. Their awardwinning
wine list features more than 415
selections from around the world, including
everything from Sonoma Valley Chardonnay
and French chateau talbot to Tuscan chianti
and New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Enjoy a
bottle of red surrounded by live music in the
lounge, or a bottle of white under the stars on
their rooftop. Vetro’s expansive wine cellar
is the perfect location to host arrangements
large and small, whether a private party or a
romantic date for two. Choose a bottle, pull
off that cork and pour away!
BEST FIRST DATE VENUE
VETRO BY RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Impress your date with a romantic dinner for
two at Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay where a
unique dining experience awaits you. Vetro’s
is guaranteed to change the landscape of
fine dining from their exquisite cuisine and
expansive wine cellar to their private rooftop
lounge – all with the exemplary service of
any Russo’s Brand. You and your date will
be treated like royalty during your visit, from
your first moment of contact with one of their
experienced and capable servers all the way
through to dessert and after dinner drinks at
the bar. For an even more intimate setting, an
outdoor waterfront dinner under the stars will
stir up your appetite – and those butterflies.
Dinner at Vetro’s is guaranteed to turn a first
date into a second!
BEST HAPPY HOUR
KATCH ASTORIA
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230–www.katchastoria.com
There’s no better place to unwind after a hard
day of work than at Katch Astoria. With 50
taps available, they have everything from well
known beers to local brews including Grimm,
Finback, Gun Hill, Big Alice, Transmitter,
Other Half, Rockaway and more. Katch Astoria
offers weekly food and drink specials, trivia
nights, weekend bottomless brunch, themed
event parties and live performances of local
artists. They have a large space complete with
a banquette area, beer garden and more than
70 TVs. Come in to Katch for great drinks,
great food and a great time in a fun, high
energy atmosphere.
BEST IRISH BAR
BANTRY BAY PUBLICK HOUSE
33-01 Greenpoint Ave, Long Island City
(718) 784-9500–www.bantrybaynyc.com
Bantry Bay Publick House is a contemporary
version of the classic NYC Irish pub described
as fast casual meets high-end artisanal with
“neighborhood” vibe. Their menu of great
cocktails and 14 draft lines offers you plenty
of options while you get to know the cast of
characters that hang out on both sides of the
bar. Come in once and the bartenders will
remember your drink. Bantry Bay also offers
a reasonably priced Americanized fusion
menu. Chow down on favorites from chicken
marsala tidbits and baked clams to homemade
perogies and of course a great burger.
If you’re searching for a great Irish bar, you’ll
feel “lucky” to have found this Long Island
City gem!
BEST LIQUOR STORE
LEISER’S WINES & LIQUORS
41-30 162nd St, Flushing
(718) 359-3106–www.leisers.com
In 1947 Lloyd Leiser Sr. opened Leiser’s Wines
& Liquors on 162nd Street as a single unit
storefront. In 1970 the store moved to the
corner of the block and expanded in 1983 and
2003. They now have over 3500 square feet of
floor space and over 4500 items in store. They
are known throughout the Queens community
as having the best prices and the largest
selection and we are committed to offering the
best possible prices on the internet. Happy
Shopping!
BEST MARGARITA
TEQUILA SUNRISE
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377–www.baysidetequila.com
This festive and flavorful Mexican restaurant,
at home on Bell Boulevard, takes the top prize
not just for its unbeatable margaritas and
mojitos but perhaps most importantly, for its
quality customer service. Tequila Sunrise has
a knack for making its patrons feel at home
even if they’re far from it. And they do so with
a smile and a salted margarita.
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