FOOD
BEST MILKSHAKE*
EDDIE’S SWEET SHOP
105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 520-8514
“Whether you’re enjoying one alongside a
burger and fries or as your end of the day treat,
nothing hits the spot quite like a milkshake.
For several years, Eddie’s Sweet Shop has been
taking the milkshake to the next level. You can
pick any of its ice cream flavors and syrups to
blend into a delicious shake. Not only does it
have classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate
and strawberry, Eddie’s Sweet Shop offers
flavors like mint chip, pistachio pineapple and
cherry vanilla, plus a variety of syrup mix-ins,
so you can create a truly one of a kind shake
to enjoy. Don’t forget to top your shake with
some candy, sprinkles and syrup!
BEST PASTRAMI
SANDWICH
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367–www.bensdeli.net
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant &
Caterers has been serving up Jewish classics
for over 40 years. In that time, Ben’s has
perfected the pastrami sandwich. After
starting small and paying the rent in quarters,
Ben’s has quickly become an integral part of
New York’s kosher delis. With a monstrous
stack of delicious pastrami, Ben’s sandwiches
are enough to defeat even the hungriest of
customers. Nowhere else in Queens offers
pastrami sandwiches on the same level as
Ben’s. Its unmatched quality and flavor gives
it more than just a leg up on the competition –
the run the town!
BEST PIE
LA CHEESECAKE
126-06 14th Ave College Point
(718) 359-9718
Satisfy your sweet tooth and head on over to
La Cheesecake, which has been serving the
College Point community since 1985. You
will not only find the basic treats such as
cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cannolis and pies
but also its famous New York cheesecakes.
If that hasn’t worked up your appetite, La
Cheesecake’s 18 specialty cheesecakes,
including its rainbow bars and “light as air”
cheesecakes, will. Don’t wait for the perfect
opportunity to grab quality dessert, head to La
Cheesecake today!
BEST PIZZA
AEGEA WEST MEDITERRANEAN
KITCHEN
242-05 Northern Blvd, Douglaston
(718) 423-4329–www.aegeagyros.com
When it comes to pizza, it’s time to think
outside the box (pun intended) and try Aegea
West Mediterranean Kitchen. Aegea West’s
offerings leave every pizza lover satisfied and
thinking about what they’d order the next time
around. It has a number of premium toppings
to choose from for its traditional and Sicilian
pies, plus options such as a Buffalo Chicken
pizza, a Chicken bacon ranch pizza, a Greek
pizza and a Penne a la Vodka pizza that you
have to try. Here’s something you won’t find
at your corner pizzeria: Agea West even offers
9-inch pita pizzas for those who want to give
their pie a Mediterranean twist. So call in and
order today, you’ll please your whole family
without a doubt.
BEST SALAD
AEGEA WEST MEDITERRANEAN
KITCHEN
242-05 Northern Blvd, Douglaston
(718) 423-4329–www.aegeagyros.com
Who doesn’t love a delicious salad, especially
for lunch? Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen
offers a variety of salad options that go beyond
your average house salads. Its salads are hand
tossed with some of the best ingredients, so
you are guaranteed to have the best tasting
veggie medley Queens has to offer. Aegea
West’s menu has one-of-a-kind creations
such as the Horiatiki Salad and the Christmas
salad, plus other favorites like the Douglaston
salad and Acropolis salad. Plus, any one can
be customized with some favorite add-ons like
avocado, shrimp, chicken, falafel and so much
more. Is your stomach grumbling yet?
BEST SMOOTHIE
FITRITION
32-55 Francis Lewis Blvd, Bayside
(917) 285-2082–www.fitritionnyc.com
Power up your morning or afternoon with a
smoothie from Fitrition. Fitrition’s smoothies
are all natural consisting of only the freshest
ingredients and no artificial additives or
syrups that typically make many other
smoothies an unhealthy option. Coming
back from an intensive workout? A “Pick Me
Upper” consisting of bananas, blueberries
and strawberries will re-energize your body
and mind. You can never go wrong with a
“Straw-nana” featuring fresh strawberries
and bananas. It’s the perfect drink to help
you get through the rest of your workday.
Bayside locals know that Fitrition isn’t just a
typical smoothie spot. Its well-informed staff
is always there to help guide you enhance your
overall health and fitness needs.
BEST SOUP
AEGEA WEST MEDITERRANEAN
KITCHEN
242-05 Northern Blvd, Douglaston
(718) 423-4329–www.aegeagyros.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a hearty bowl
of soup. Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen’s
soup is the talk of the town. The soup of the
day at Aegea West rotates regularly, so you
can try something new every time you order.
However, every soup fanatic has to try Aegea
West’s Avgolemono. This traditional Greek
soup contains chicken that is stewed in a
lemon and egg broth that will have your mouth
watering as soon as you smell it. Complete
your meal with a side salad (perhaps a side
Greek salad for more Meditteranean flavors)
or some pita bread to soak up the broth.
BEST SPECIALTY PIZZA
PICCOLO SOGNO
195-14 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717–www.piccolosognony.com
The competition for the best specialty
pizza in Queens is fierce, and every pizza
establishment looks to not only be the best
in the borough but the rest of New York
City. Piccolo Sogno easily goes above and
beyond producing what a pizza should look
like and taste. Executive chef and owner
Maurizio knows that a perfect specialty pie
requires the freshest ingredients and a lot of
love. Customers are able to smell the pizza
as it’s being made and see it being prepared
to their delight! Piccolo Sogno offers
staples such as “Grandma,” “Sicilian” and
“Margherita” pies while playing it up with
pies like the “Pancetta” consisting of bacon
and mozzarella and “Salmone e Radicchio”
consisting of thin slices of salmon and
radicchio rosso.
BEST SUSHI
SUSHI VILLAGE
32-50 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing
(718) 358-2888–www.sushivillageflushing.com
In a borough where sushi restaurants are
abundant, Sushi Village in Flushing stands
out from the competition for its modern
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interpretation of classic dishes and its
insistence on only using high quality, fresh
ingredients. Aside from staples like miso
soup, vegetable tempura and a California
roll, Sushi Village offers rolls you can’t
order anywhere else. The kamikaze roll
is an impressive combination of crunchy
spicy salmon, tuna and yellowtail while
the creamy lobster roll provides a taste
of the sea with pepper tuna and avocado
topped with a creamy lobster salad. Not in
the mood for rolls or sashimi? What about
a sushi sandwich filled with spicy tuna,
tomago (grilled egg) and avocado to satisfy
your appetite? At Sushi Village, there’s only
deliciousness, not hesitation!
BEST TACO
THE THIRSTY KOALA
35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 626-5430–www.thethirstykoala.com
A truly satisfying taco is hard to come by
in New York City, and The Thirsty Koala
in Astoria is here to change that. The
Australian-inspired restaurant whips up an
impressive arsenal of fish, chicken and vegan
tacos you can’t taste anywhere else. Each taco
is served on a soft corn tortilla and topped
with fresh coriander and daikon, a mildflavored
white radish that is crispy and juicy
in texture and tangy in taste. The next time
you’re craving tacos with an Australian twist,
look no further than The Thirsty Koala. You’ll
understand why they’re the best tacos in the
borough.
BEST WINGS
CHICKEN LOVERS
215-09 Northern Blvd, Bayside
(718) 225-8482–www.baysidechickenlovers.
com
“Who doesn’t love an order of wings? At
Chicken Lovers in Bayside, you are guaranteed
to have one of the best orders of wings you’ve
had in your life. Chicken Lovers doesn’t rely on
fancy or exotic ingredients for its wings. The
mild wings have so much flavor that you will
find yourself wanting more with every bite. As
a lunch special, you can order wings with two
of Chicken Lovers’ hot sides for a complete
meal that will leave you feeling satisfied every
single time. So next time you’re feeling the
crave for a great order of wings, be sure to
give Chicken Lovers a try. They are the best,
after all.
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