Ruth M. If you like slightly eccentric coffee shops with mouthwatering meatless menus, then you’ve surely heard of Queens Kickshaw. This restaurant, located in an inconspicuous corner on Broadway, opened in 2011 and was founded by Ben Sandler and Jennifer Lim. The couple decided to open a restaurant together after their successful wedding, which ended in them marching down a vacant street in Downtown Manhattan. A very distinctive wedding, may I say. But what’s even more distinctive is this establishment’s cuisine. Although you cannot indulge yourself in a delectable serving of a juicy steak coated with barbeque sauce and a side of mashed potatoes here at the Kickshaw, you surely can indulge yourself in some delicious foods. If you haven’t figured it out, Queens Kickshaw is a vegetarian restaurant. That’s right—they manage to serve scrumptious foods without having to include meat. The grilled cheese, for instance, will leave you yearning for more of that crunchy toasted bread and the tangy melted cheese. It’s an explosion of incredible flavors right in your mouth. The mac and cheese served here surely puts Kraft to shame. You’ll certainly disagree that Kraft is the cheesiest after you try the macaroni and cheese at the Kickshaw. Just by looking at it, you know this is a dish that will rock your taste buds. Although slightly bland, it consists of some squishy macaroni and an overload of elastic melted cheese. It even contains green beans in the inside, which will be a nice addition for you protein lovers out there. You could tell this workplace is enjoyable by the way the staff treats you. The minute you sit down, a waiter comes and tries to tend to every need you have, and in a friendly manner, too. It’s already great that the outside of the restaurant is extremely alluring, giving customers a glimpse into the warm, pleasant atmosphere. What’s even better is that all your pre-conceived thoughts are proven true once inside. Dim lighting and a homey feeling are pretty much the best phrases to describe the rustic setting of Queens Kickshaw. And let’s not forget the music: ‘80s and ‘90s songs seem to be the preferred playlist, but who’s complaining? Who doesn’t like listening to Whitney Houston while dining on some mac and cheese? january 2016 I BOROMAG.COM I 47
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