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Here are 10 places in Queens where you can
enjoy an outdoor dining experience this summer
ABY EMILY DAVENPORT s the temperature heats
up, many restaurants are
cranking up the air conditioning
to make their
guests more comfortable. While the
cool air feels nice, sometimes you
want to enjoy the warm breeze that
comes with summer.
One of the best parts of summer is
getting to eat outside. Here are a few
spots around Queens where you can
experience great outdoor dining.
1.Bourbon Street, 40-12 Bell
Blvd., Bayside
Located right on Bell Boulevard,
Bourbon Street will make you feel as
if you’ve been sent to New Orleans.
Head up to their rooftop seating for
great food and cocktails in a comfortable,
casual environment.
2.Nowadays, 56-06 Cooper Ave.,
Ridgewood
If you’re looking to enjoy a cold
brew in a place that has the comforts
of home, Nowadays is the
place to be this summer. On top of
having a delicious food and drink
menu, they have a bocce ball set,
chess, checkers and backgammon
sets with the playing boards painted
directly onto the picnic tables
and a ping-pong table for customers
to use.
3.A+ Roof Bar, 39-16 College
Point Blvd., Flushing
Drinks on the roof, anyone? A+
Roof Bar sits on top of The Parc
Hotel and offers stunning views of
the Manhattan skyline while you sip
on your favorite summer cocktails.
4.Jägerhaus Gastropub &
Biergarten, 15-16 149th St.,
Whitestone
Enjoy a contemporary twist on
German and American cuisine at
Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten.
Their outdoor space with long picnic
tables allows you and your group to
have plenty of space while enjoying
a pretzel that’s the size of your face.
5.Anable Basin Sailing, 4-40
44th Dr., Long Island City
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Get a closeup view of the
Manhattan skyline and the East
River while dining at Anable Basin
Sailing. With their specialty menu
and beautiful views, you’ll find yourself
coming here again and again
this summer.
6.Jack’s Fire Department, 39-46
Skillman Ave., Sunnyside
Sometimes you just want chargrilled
wings and loaded fries. At
Jack’s Fire Department, patrons can
enjoy their cozy outdoor space while
enjoying classic bar food menu and
brews.
7.Nick’s Bistro, 104-20
Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
Transport yourself to Italy and
Greece as you enjoy your meal at
Nick’s Bistro. Their outdoor seating
is limited, so be sure to get there
early for a good spot!
8.Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar,
81-15 Northern Blvd., Jackson
Heights
What could be better than enjoying
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great food and wine outside?
Whether you’re coming for brunch,
dinner or happy hour, Bocaito
Cafe & Wine Bar offers a comfortable
outdoor dining experience
complete with giant umbrellas for
shade.
9.Tu Casa Restaurant, 119-
35 Metropolitan Ave., Kew
Gardens
Looking for delicious Peruvian
food while enjoying the summer
weather? Tu Casa’s Kew Gardens
location allows customers to enjoy
outdoor seating while munching on
Peruvian favorites such as chalet fritas
and carne guisada.
10.IL Bambino, 34-08 31st
Ave., Astoria
Get a taste of hand-made meats,
cheeses and breads for a fresh meal
this summer at IL Bambino. Their
rustic outdoor space is shady, which
is perfect for those who want to
enjoy the weather but don’t want to
be cooked in the sun.