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BEST BAGELS
UTOPIA BAGELS
1909 Utopia Pkwy, Whitestone
(718) 352-2586–www.utopiabagelsofnewyork.
com
If there’s one thing that New York City
prides itself on, it’s a good bagel. If you’re
looking for the best bagel in Queens,
you have to stop by Utopia Bagels in
Whitestone. Since 1980, Utopia Bagels
uses the old world process to hand roll
every single bagel that is sold in their shop.
After kettle boiling the dough, the bagels
are placed in a 1947 carousel oven to bake
each bagel evenly. Though their methods
are traditional, Utopia Bagels has a wide
variety of bagel flavors to try including
piña colada and red velvet (they also have
tons of traditional flavors as well). You can
also dress up your bagel with a variety of
delicious cream cheeses and salads as well.
BEST BAKERY
JOE’S SICILIAN BAKERY
212-16 48th Ave, Bayside
(718) 225-2272
When Queens residents think of old-school
bakeries where the bread is made fresh and
every customer is treated like family, they
immediately think of Joe’s Sicilian Bakery
in Bayside. Since 1975, this family-owned
establishment has more than won the hearts
— and the stomachs of the community. Are
you in the mood for a napoleon? Perhaps a
rainbow cookie? Or a cookie with rainbow
sprinkles and raspberry filling and a side
cup of coffee? Maybe you’re even craving
a slice of grandma pizza. Whatever your
selection, you can be rest assured that one
bite will keep you on your toes and have you
plan your next visit sooner than later.
BEST BINGE-WATCHING
SNACK*
BELGIAN FRIES - PRESS 195
BAYSIDE
4011 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 281-1950–www.press195.com
“We’ve all been there; you’re binging the latest
season of your favorite series and then all of
the sudden you’re craving something yummy.
If you need a snack to keep your binge-a-thon
going, it’s time to order some Belgian Fries
from Bayside’s Press 195. The Belgian Fries at
Press 195 are hand cut and double cooked so
the taste on its own is out of this world. These
fries are perfect for binging as well as dipping,
especially in ranch, BBQ sauce or one of Press
195’s specialty sauces like Chipotle Mayo,
Pineapple Sesame Sriracha, Roasted Red
Pepper Dressing and Roasted Garlic. And of
course, they also go great with ketchup for the
french fry purist.
BEST BURGER
DONOVAN’S PUB
57-24 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside
(718) 429-9339 - www.donovansny.com
For heaven between two buns, there’s no
better place to go than Donovan’s Pub. This
popular Woodside eatery cranks out the
tastiest burgers around, wowing guests with
every juicy bite they take. Donovan’s patties
are formed from freshly ground New York
Strip steak and broiled to a perfect char
(they’re good at any temperature, but we
recommend medium rare!), complemented
by fresh lettuce and tomato. Make your
burger ever the more special by loading on
tasty toppings like green peppers, onions,
mushrooms and bacon. Don’t forget the
cheese, of course; melt on some cheddar,
American, blue cheese, swiss or something
else. Pair it up with a side of crunchy fries or
onion rings and you’ve got yourself a burger
you’ll tell all your friends about!
BEST BURRITO
5 BURRO CAFE
72-05 Austin St, Forest Hills
(718) 544-2984–www.5burrocafe.com
If you want the best burrito in all of the World’s
Borough, 5 Burro Cafe in Forest Hills needs
to be your first stop. Situated comfortably on
Austin Street, 5 Burro Cafe offers a burrito
experience like no another. You can stuff your
burritos with your choice of beef, chicken,
shrimp or lobster, plus there are vegetarian
options such as black beans and pico de gallo,
cheese or vegetables, making it the perfect
lunch any day of the week. At dinner time, the
eatery serves two burritos on your plate, which
you can enjoy all in one sitting or save one for
later! 5 Burro Cafe offers delivery service and
pick-up orders as well so you can enjoy your
burrito from the comfort of your home.
BEST BUTCHER
METRO MEAT MARKET
102-23 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 793-5430–www.metromeatmarketfh.
com
Get the finest cut around at Metro Meat
Market. Queens’ favorite butcher. Metro
Meat Market has been serving prime meats to
Forest Hills and the surrounding community
for over 25 years. Whether you’re stopping
by for a prime T bone steak or a turkey cold
cut, you’ll be served the best meat around at
the counter. Craving the perfect sandwich?
Metro stacks it best! Choose from selections
like The Godfather, The Paulie and the
Casino, featuring meats from roast beef to
prosciutto that will satisfy any wise guy (and
gal). Satisfy the palates of the guests at your
next event with flavorsome selections from
Metro’s catering menu, including Italian Style
Meatballs, Veal Marsala, Pepper Steak and
Sausage and meatballs. Take a bite and you’ll
keep coming back!
BEST CAKE
JUST DELIGHT-FULL
161-11 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 845-3855–www.justdelightfull.com
At Just Delight-Full, dessert dreams come
true. What’s your cake wish? A cake dipped
in chocolate? A cake topped with Christmas
sprinkles? A cake where cannoli filling comes
out as soon as you cut into it? Each dessert is
individually made with top-quality ingredients
and is created with exquisite detail, and taste.
Numerous hours are spent researching and
designing individual displays for cakes, dessert
tables, and party favors to cater to the desires
of your event. The bakers at Just Delight-Full
enjoy baking and it shows. Being the source
of the best cake in the borough isn’t an easy
feat. But it’s one this bakery accepts with the
utmost pride!
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