RESTAURANTS
BEST CHAIN
RESTAURANT
PANERA BREAD
3801 35th Ave, Long Island City
(718) 937-4740–www.panerabread.com
Experience food as it should be at Panera
Bread. Since opening in 1987, Panera has
grown from a small pastry shop in Missouri
to a nation-wide chain with more than 2000
locations throughout the United States
and Canada. The health conscious eatery
is dedicated to serving clean food devoid of
artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors and
colors from artificial sources. Its meals are
sourced from animals that are raised ethically,
sustainably and without the use of antibiotics.
From tasty sandwiches and nourishing grain
bowls to hearty soups and nutritious salads,
there’s a tasty meal waiting for everyone.
And of course, no trip is complete without a
freshly-baked pastry! Stop into Panera bread
for food you can truly feel good about!
BEST CHEF
KATHERINE FUCHS -THE THIRSTY
KOALA
35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 626-5430–www.thethirstykoala.com
The Thirsty Koala in Astoria has developed
a well-deserved reputation of serving cuisine
inspired by the land from “down under.”
Executive Chef Katherine Fuchs has been
instrumental in crafting Australian staples
to foodies by introducing ingredients such
as lemon myrtle, wattle seed, desert oak and
akudjura to the table. Try Fuch’s awardwinning
dishes including Grilled Wattle Seed
and Herb Crusted Australian Lamb Lollies.
And if you’re feeling adventurous and want
to experience a new food sensation, try the
Australian Kangaroo Sliders and compliment
them with an Australian Cooper’s Pale Ale or
The Thirsty Koala’s Koala Lager. Fuch has been
featured on the Food Network, Wall Street
Journal, HuffPost and Fox 5’s Good Day New
York.
BEST CHINESE
RESTAURANT
XI’AN FAMOUS FOODS
41-10 Main St, Flushing
(212) 786-2068–www.xianfoods.com
If you’re looking for the best Chinese food
that you can get in the World’s Borough, you
need to place your order at Xi’an Famous
Foods. Located on Main Street in Flushing,
the delicious menu at Xi’an Famous Foods
ensures that everyone you’re feeding will have
something to enjoy. The delicious Chinese fare
is perfect for a night in with a good movie.
Want to try your hand at making Chinese food
at home? Xi’an Famous Foods sells meal kits
of three of their popular noodle dishes through
Goldbelly that you can make from the comfort
of your kitchen and will wow even the pickiest
of eaters.
BEST COFFEE SHOP
CAFE MOCA
487 Seneca Ave, Ridgewood
(347) 889-6302–www.cafemoca.nyc
You can’t get your morning coffee just
anywhere. If you haven’t been to Ridgewood’s
Cafe Moca yet, you will find yourself wanting
to go there every morning after your first visit.
Named for the owner’s home city of Moca,
Domincan Republic, this coffee shop puts a
Domincan flare on its offerings. Its flavorful
vegan and vegetarian brews are expertly
roasted by Cafe Integral and handled with care
by its highly trained baristas. As a familyowned
and operated business, Cafe Moca
strives to put the customer first no matter
what, so every time you go in for your cup of
joe you will feel right at home. Be sure to grab
something scrumptious from the food menu to
go with your coffee!
BEST COFFEE SHOP FOR
GETTING WORK DONE
KINSHIP COFFEE COOPERATIVE
30-05 Steinway St, Astoria
(646) 468-7149–www.kinshipcoffeeisbrewing.
com
Calling all writers, photographers, graphic
designers and other freelancers! Tired of
working from home and desperately need a
change in scenery? Head on over to Astoria’s
Kinship Coffee Cooperative on Steinway Street
where you’ll be able to get your work done
while sipping on a cup of one of their many
caffeinated options from drip coffee to lattes
to cold brew. They say there’s a calmness when
there’s coffee, and it’s true. That calmness is
aided with its warm atmosphere and quietness
that can only boost productivity and have
you consider Kinship Coffee Cooperative as
your “new and improved” office space for the
foreseeable future.
BEST COFFEE SHOP FOR
GETTING WORK DONE
(NATIONAL WINNER)
PARIS BAGUETTE
156-24 Northern Blvd, Flushing
(718) 961-0404–www.parisbaguetteusa.com
Are you tired of working from home, or
looking to set up a work meeting off the
premises and desperately need a change in
scenery? Preferably, a scenery of the Parisian
kind? Be your most productive self at Paris
Baguette where the coffee is fresh and the
atmosphere is quiet. Since 1988, Queens locals
have enjoyed Paris Baguette’s French-inspired
breads, pastries, sandwiches and salads.
Whether you’re ordering one of their signature
coffees or need a much-needed smoke
sausage bread to help you power through
that important project, Paris Baguette has
everything you need to start and finish off your
day on the right foot!
BEST CUSTOMER
SERVICE
TEQUILA SUNRISE
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377–www.tequilasunriseofbayside.
com
Time and time again, Tequila Sunrise
continues to impress new and loyal customers
alike with its commitment to provide
exceptional customer service. When you step
in the door, you’re greeted with a smile and
immediately feel like you’re dining at home. As
soon as you have a drink in your hand made
by its friendly bartenders, you’re serenaded
with some of the best mariachi music you’ve
ever heard in New York City. From the time
you’re served chips and guac to the minute
you begin to digest its delicious entrees, the
staff at Tequila Sunrise is here to make sure
your dining experience is the best you’ve ever
experienced.
BEST DELICATESSEN/
JEWISH DELI
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS
211-37 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 229-2367–www.bensdeli.net
You would never know how good a sandwich
can be until you try one at Benateri’s Italian
Gourmet Deli & Catering in College Point.
Benateri’s is the typical New York City success
story of a kid who had a dream and made it
come true. Ben started working at a deli in
Astoria at the age of 12 and the rest is history.
Since 2002, Benateri’s has prided itself in
offering the best quality and service and its
staff is the best you’ll find on this side of
Queens. The team understands its customers
and loves to put a smile on their faces (and
their tummy’s) with its delectable dishes. If
you need any more proof of its success, look at
the long lines, typical of any high quality NYC
establishment.
BEST DINER
ATLANTIC DINER
111-16 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill
(718) 849-6673–www.atlanticdinerny.com
Craving pancakes at midnight, but your
friend wants a burger? And how about that
other friend who wants a gyro? There is no
need to make compromises; Atlantic Diner
is the place to go. At Atlantic Diner, guests
can enjoy a broad variety of breakfast,
lunch and dinner options 24/7, prepared by
a chef with over 30 years of experience in
international cuisine. Omelets and Belgian
Waffles, quesadillas and buffalo wings,
angus steaks and even live lobsters — you
name it, they will make it. Atlantic Diner
caters for all types of events and even offers
free delivery for those who want to enjoy
their specials without leaving home. Next
time you are not sure what kind of food to
order, head over and you will surely find
something great!
BEST DINNER DEAL
PICCOLO SOGNO
195-14 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717–www.piccolosognony.com
Eating out, picking up, or ordering in quality
restaurant food doesn’t mean you have to
put a dent in your wallet. Piccolo Sogno in
Flushing goes above and beyond in offering
authentic Italian food at an affordable price.
Each and every dish, from baked clams to a
sausage and peppers hero to a mouthwatering
plate of chicken cacciatore, takes you on a
journey to Italy where everything is grown on
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the premises and homemade. Piccolo Sogno’s
commitment to perfectly executed dishes
and ensuring guests are welcomed with open
arms makes it the restaurant with the best
dinner deal in Queens!
BEST FAMILY STYLE
RESTAURANT
MANETTA’S RISTORANTE
10-76 Jackson Ave, Long Island City
(718) 786-6171–www.manettaslic.com
At its core, dining is both a sharing and
interactive experience that’s meant to make
everyone feel at home. Manetta’s Ristorante
in Long Island City is committed to make
sure every customer feels comfortable in
its “home.” Manetta’s menu is designed
to share with your loved one. Whether
you order its wood-fired pizza, order an
appetizing plate of calamari or pass around
a baked ziti dish, you’re sure to be getting
a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t
get anywhere else in the borough. At
Manetta’s Ristorante, you’re not just having
any dining experience — you’re getting the
experience that’ll have you believing you’re
eating at grandma’s house!
BEST FRENCH
RESTAURANT
APERITIF BISTRO BAYSIDE
213-41 39th Ave, Bayside
(718) 215-6470–www.aperitifbayside.com
An authentic taste of Paris in Bayside,
Aperitif Bistro Bayside is hands down the best
French restaurant in the borough. Serving
up brunch, lunch and dinner with a hearty
selection of wines and spirits, Aperitif truly
stands out amongst other French restaurants
in Queens at a price that won’t have you
saying “non, merci”. Its menu boasts an
impressive variety of traditional dishes
with a little international spin, such as the
well-loved sesame crusted tuna or pistachio
crusted rack of lamb. With other menu items
like fan favorite French onion soup, mussels
and even classic salads, Aperitif truly offers
something for everyone.
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