Sunnyside Shines
A Perfect
Fall Day in
Sunnyside
As fall breezes freshen the air, there are fewer better places to while
away a perfect autumn afternoon than Sunnyside. Take a stroll through idyl-lic
Sunnyside Gardens, relax awhile in the shadow of the iconic Sunnyside
Arch, or enjoy a game of chess with the regulars in Bliss Plaza, and then
stop in to some of the neighborhood’s thriving small businesses to top off
a day of great memories (and mementos!) Here is our recipe for a perfect
fall day in Sunnyside:
Here are our picks for trying out these new spots:
™™Zen Yai, 45-04 Queens Boulevard:
™™This brand new Vietnamese café recently popped up in place of Blu
Orchid; their Vietnamese cold brew is a tasty counter to piping hot pho.
™™Violet’s Volition: 45-06 46th St. (at Queens Boulevard)
™™We’re hoping that this charming pop-up for all beautiful things vintage and
handmade will be around at least for the fall, and we’re hoping, a long time
to come!
™™G&G Barber Shop: 46-15 Queens Boulevard
™™Head barber Franko has been keeping the gentlemen of Sunnyside look-ing
fresh for over 40 years, and with the Shop Sunnyside card, you can
enjoy 10% off your haircut!
™™Blush & Glow: 44-09 Queens Boulevard
™™Don’t let your pedicure game fall by the wayside along with your summer sandals!
Indulge yourself in a spa pedicure along with their decadent chocolate facial.
Shop Sunnyside card holders get $5 off any product or service of $30 or more.
™™Sotto le Stelle: 44-07 Queens Boulevard
™™Romantic, casual, and charming all at once, this spot for authentic Neo-politan-
style pizza serves outrageously delicious pies out of their copper,
wood-fired oven. Owned by the folks from the acclaimed spot SoleLuna,
Sotto le Stelle is the new rising ‘star’ in Sunnyside.
™™Sidetracks: 45-08 Queens Boulevard
™™End your evening out at Sidetracks, a neighborhood staple for nearly 30
years that just underwent a full renovation, including an updated bar menu.
Snag a pear martini (served with a dash of champagne) or warm up with
the Honey and Smoke, a concoction of Mescal, honey simple syrup, fresh
lime juice, and ginger beer with a jalapeño salt rim.
46 OCTOBER 2017 I LIC COURIER I www.qns.com
Photo by Kamila Harris
Photo by Kamila Harris
Photo by Kamila Harris
Photo by Kamila Harris
Photo by Kamila Harris
