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10-17 154th St. Whitestone, NY
(718) 709-9010
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BEST GOURMET FOOD
STORE
IAVARONE BROS QUALITY FOODS
6900 Grand Ave, Maspeth
(718) 639-3623–www.ibfoods.com
“You don’t need to sacrifice quality when
searching for food to stock your home. For
generations, Iavarone Bros Quality Foods
has been offering quality food items that
taste amazing and will surely impress anyone
you are feeding. From pasta to cheese to
everything in between, Iavarone Bros is
stocked with Italian specialties that are great
for any spread, big or small. For the health
conscious shopper, the shop has healthy and
gluten free alternatives of gourmet eats that
do not skimp on taste or value. Don’t forget to
check out the store’s gourmet gift sets, which
are perfect for your friends and family at any
occasion.
BEST GYRO
KALAMAKI GR
2906 172nd St, Flushing
(718) 939-1616–www.kalamakigr.com
Kalamaki GR opened its doors in August
2014 with a vision and a passion to provide
authentic Greek food using the best and
freshest ingredients at a fair price, served
in a comfortable, clean and family-oriented
restaurant. It does everything fresh daily
with a menu that includes skewers, beef and
chicken bifteki (patties), kebabs, pork gyro,
donner, all spreads and hummus, salads, fish,
spanakopita and rotisserie chicken. A number
of Queens residents will go as far as to claim
this Flushing restaurant’s gyros are even
better than the real deal from Greece.
BEST HEALTH FOOD
STORE
NEIL’S NATURAL MARKET
4610 Hollis Ct Blvd, Flushing
(718) 321-2088
“When it comes to natural and healthy food
options, Neil’s Natural Market has been the
borough’s go-to spot since 2002. The shop is
always well-stocked with a variety of options
that accommodate a number of different
diets and lifestyles, including tons of snacks,
vitamins and more. Neil’s has a huge customer
base that has been returning to shop its
natural and organic goods for years, so you
can be assured that you will find exactly what
you need. Plus, the staff prides itself on its
customer service, so if you need help finding
something or have questions about a specific
product, a team member will help you, no
questions asked.“
BEST HOT DOG
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367–www.bensdeli.net
Come to Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant
& Caterers in Bayside the next time you’re in
the mood for a great hot dog with the toppings
you desire. Ben’s Deli has had the same name
and the same owner for over 40 years, which
has given the eatery plenty of time to perfect
the process of making hot dogs. Since starting
small and paying the rent in quarters, Ben’s
has now grown to become one of the most
popular kosher delis in New York. With a
variety of specialty dogs, including the NY
Fiver, which holds two dogs, three toppings
and a pretzel bun making the rounds, nowhere
in Queens offers a better, tastier selection than
Ben’s.
BEST ICE CREAM
PESSO’S ICES & ICE CREAM
203-20 35th Ave, Bayside
(718) 224-9130–www.pessosices.com
Nothing hits the sweet spot quite like a scoop
from Bayside’s Pesso’s Ices & Ice Cream, and
for the fifth year in a row, Queens residents
have chosen Pesso’s as the best Ice Cream
place in the borough. Locals and other New
Yorkers alike continue to flock to Pesso’s
for its varied selection of ice cream, Italian
ices and gelato. Community favorites from
pistachio to cookie dough and strawberry are
made on the premises daily by Mr. Pesso and
his son. Every flavor is made in small batches,
so don’t miss out on the chance to try any of
its delicious treats before it runs out!
BEST ICED TEA
CHERRY VALLEY DELI
12-29 150th St, Whitestone
(718) 767-1937–www.cherryvalleydeli.net
“Nothing hits the spot quite like a cold
iced tea, which has pretty much become a
New York City staple. Cherry Valley Deli in
Whitestone is always stocked with the best
brands of iced tea, from AriZona Iced Tea and
Snapple to Gold Peak Tea and Brisk. There
are two walls on refrigerators inside Cherry
Valley Deli, so you will without a doubt find
something delicious to drink. Plus, you can
stock up on drinks for you and your friends
with just one stop at Cherry Valley Deli. Don’t
forget to grab a snack to enjoy with your iced
tea on your way out!
BEST LOBSTER ROLL
LONDON LENNIE’S
63-88 Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Park
(718) 894-8084–www.londonlennies.com
London Lennie’s has long held the reputation
of blending traditional seafood cuisine with
unique, innovative dishes. London Lennie’s
lobster roll, a classic New England dish,
features fresh lobster meat grilled on a hot
dog bun and covered in mayo, clarified butter,
celery and onions. This dish represents
London Lennie’s mixture of traditional cuisine
and innovative ideas, and it’s absolutely
delicious too! Owned by long term residents of
Queens, London Lennie’s wants to make sure
every customer’s expectations are surpassed.
BEST MEATBALL
PICCOLO SOGNO
195-14 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717–www.piccolosognony.com
Nothing is as great as cutting into a tender,
perfectly rounded meatball and taking that
first bite. At Piccolo Sogno in Flushing, that
feeling is intensified. It doesn’t matter whether
your meatballs are served on a hero or
incorporated in a pasta dish or served by itself.
Each one is impeccably seasoned and cooked
to perfection in a homemade tomato sauce. Its
meatballs can even be topped with a generous
selection of melted mozzarella cheese if you
choose to go the extra mile for the ultimate
meatball experience. Piccolo Sogno executive
chef and owner Maurizio only has one goal in
mind and that’s to provide Queens residents
with the best dining experience in the
borough.
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