EXPLORE YOUR BORO Lockwood Shop www.lockwoodshop.com The little store that could was born from a labor of love known as Site Astoria, once located in the space now occupied by Mighty Balls. But when the baby grew up, wow, did she hit a rapid growth spurt! The original Lockwood just off of Broadway on 33rd Street quickly expanded a few doors down into Lockwood Style, then reached out into Jackson Heights, and on April 10, it opened a gift store in the Queens Museum. There’s absolutely no reason not to visit (frequent, more likely) at least one location. Maizal 32-07 34th Ave. maizalresta urant.com Witness the same teamwork that brought Maizal huge success in Staten Island and encouraged them to open a second location in Astoria. It is the kind of family tradition we can support with all our heart—and then enjoy a frozen margarita, some stuffed sweet plantains and a bowl of guacamole made tableside—all before savoring that beautiful mole. Manducatis Rustica 46-35 Vernon Blvd. www.manducat isrustica.com Gianna Cerbone is always “Mamma Gianna” in the way she deliciously delivers wit, wisdom and some of the best gelato in the city—unconventional flavors evoke “the last sip of a glass of chocolate milk” or a “citrus-kissed sea breeze.” Grab a passport to authentic Italian-American family dining via Cerbone’s pasta and pizza specials, which include monolithic meatballs in a sweet tomato sauce, all served in a dining room that looks just like Nonna’s. JUNE 2016 | BOROMAG.COM | 39
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