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BESTOF.QNS.COM • WINNERS GUIDE • BETHPAGE BEST OF THE BORO 2021 15
BARS, NIGHTLIFE & SPIRITS
BEST MARGARITA
TEQUILA SUNRISE
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377–www.tequilasunriseofbayside.
com
A margarita is only as good as the ingredients
that go in it. Tequila Sunrise in Bayside prides
itself on making the best margaritas that
Queens has to offer. Each drink is served in
a big glass on the rocks or frozen. Not a fan
of just a traditional margarita and need some
flavor to go along with it? Tequila Sunrise also
serves passionfruit, strawberry, and coconut
margarita flavors to name a few. Customers
can’t resist the restaurant’s happy hour where
the margarita is the most requested drink on
the menu and customers can’t seem to get
enough of it.
BEST MARTINI
VETRO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
164-49 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Whether you want it shaken or stirred, Vetro
Restaurant & Lounge has the best martini in
Queens. For the ultimate martini experience,
it’s worth a trip to the bar at Vetro. In addition
to a traditional martini, Vetro offers a True
Lychee Martini with True Vodka and lychee
syrup to put a sweet twist on the classic
cocktail. Be sure to check out the rooftop bar
during your visit for an incredible view of
the bay. Don’t forget to ask for some olives
to snack on while you sip on your tasty
martini, or swing by for Happy Hour for a
complimentary appetizer to go along with your
drink.
BEST MOJITO
TEQUILA SUNRISE
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377–www.tequilasunriseofbayside.
com
Mojitos frequently serve as a suitable
alternative to heavier cocktails saturated
with sugar and juice. They’re on the lighter
side, making them the perfect afternoon or
evening drink. At Tequila Sunrise in Bayside,
its mojitos transport you to a warm, tropical
paradise. Made with white rum, simple syrup,
lime juice, club soda and garnished with mint
leaves, you can’t only leave the restaurant
without having more than one. Since 1988,
Tequila Sunrise has provided the Bayside
community with memorable cocktails that’ll
knock the socks off anyone who enjoys sipping
on a drink. Its mojitos are also perfect for
happy hour functions and a girl’s night out.
What are you waiting for? Order the drink
from only the best in the borough!
BEST NIGHTCLUB
VETRO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
164-49 Cross Bay 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 its 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, Vetro’s fun, creative,
experimental cocktails will make you work up
a thirst! At Vetro’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
THE CLINTON RESTAURANT
9-17 Clintonville St, Whitestone
(718) 746-4800–www.theclintonrestaurant.
com
Now more than ever, a great outdoor
atmosphere is just what foodies need to
have the quintessential dining experience.
The Clinton Restaurant in Whitestone has
been serving up good old Italian hospitality
to its customers for over a century. During
the day, The Clinton’s outdoor patio gives
off a casual, yet comfortable feel. At night,
its patio transforms into an elegant dining
space with twinkling lights that illuminate
the restaurant’s charm. Its outside setting is
perfect for splitting a pizza pie or devouring
a plate of stuffed pasta shells. Locals do not
have to travel very far to get a taste of the best
outdoor experience in the borough.
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
is a great spot for a date and the restaurant
also offer catering
and party rooms for your next big event. It
holds seasonal events throughout the year
including contests, sports and more. The New
York Post called Bourbon Street “Bayside’s
best brunch on a budget.” The eatery offers
delicious Cajun food for lunch and dinner —
which is also available for delivery. The cooks
at Bourbon Street know New Orleans style
food and offer an authentic taste of the bayou
right here in Queens. Bourbon Street has
specials every weekday on top of its already
fair prices.
BEST SINGLES BAR
KATCH ASTORIA
31-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230–www.katchastoria.com
At Katch Astoria, every night is singles night!
Conveniently located just a few steps away
from the 30th Avenue subway station, Katch
contains everything you’d ever need from a
neighborhood bar. In addition to offering a
heated outdoor space, it offers an astounding
selection of 50 beers on tap, several from
local breweries including: Grimm, Finback,
Gun Hill, Big Alice, Transmitter, Other Half,
Rockaway and Barrier. Katch Astoria’s expert
mixologists and chef offer a one-two punch
of delicious cocktails and a fusion of classic
American fare featuring exotic spices and
herbs. Of course, you can’t make a connection
with a fellow patron without partaking in its
weekly trivia nights, live performances and
happy hours so you have something that’ll
help break the ice!
BEST SPORTS BAR
O’NEILL’S
64-21 53rd Dr, Maspeth
(718) 672-9696
O’Neill’s has been a favorite sports bar among
Queens residents for several years. When
you come in to grab a beer while watching
the big game, you are in for a truly amazing
experience. It has a variety of delicious brews
on tap to choose from that are perfect for any
game, plus an extensive menu of food offerings
that are great to munch on. Its comfortable
and cozy atmosphere is what sets O’Neill’s
apart from any other sports bar in Queens.
Over the years, O’Neill’s has made a name for
itself that makes customers coming back time
and time again. At O’Neill’s, you’re not just a
customer — you’re family.
BEST WINE BAR
VETRO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
164-49 Cross Bay 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, wh ether a
private party or a romantic date for two.
Choose a bottle, pull off that cork and pour
away!
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33-01 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101
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