FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com march 27, 2014 • BUZZ • The Queens Courier 49 dining out THE COURIER/File photo Tony Roma’s in The Bay Terrace serves up delicious dishes, including their sumptuous ribs. Superb Ribs Served BY COURIER STAFF editorial@queenscourier.com “This is delicious!” So said my son Josh as he bit into his baby back ribs at Tony Roma’s on the upper level of The Bay Terrace shopping center on 26th Avenue. I had taken my family to the restaurant after I heard many rave reviews from friends. They were right. We began our dinner “outing” with seven-month-old Jonah and his parents and uncle and were greeted by a “welcomer” – a nice touch as we entered a handsome contemporary environment with high ceilings that effectively absorb the noise, so that the spacious restaurant and bar seem almost intimate. We sat at a table, but there are many booths around the perimeter of the room. With the baby in a high chair, sitting at a table worked well for us. To begin our meal we ordered Tony Roma’s signature dish – a mouthwatering delicious onion loaf made from giant hand cut Spanish onions, lightly breaded, and deep fried into a delectable crunchiness surrounded by their original BBQ sauce. Forced by New York City law, all the dishes have calorie counts. It is very enlightening and helpful for those of us who are on diets! We also sampled the spinach artichoke dip served with warm tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa. It was also delicious, but the onion loaf was irresistible and we each fought for our share! There is a Roma sampler I’d recommend that includes the two above and boneless Buffalo bites – chicken breast lightly breaded and tossed with Buffalo sauce. TONY ROMA’S The Bay Terrace shopping center (next to the movie theatre) 210-35 26th Avenue Bayside, NY, 11360 Phone: 718-224-TONY (8669) Credit: All cards accepted Hours: Open 7-days-a-week for lunch and dinner Parking: Plentiful and free Take out available and free delivery The drinks came minutes later and there are free refills on soft drinks and iced tea. Ours were repeatedly refilled by the attentive waitperson assigned to our table. Although there are chicken and fish choices, any trip to Tony Roma’s must mean you order ribs or steaks. We sampled several rib and steak dishes – pork and beef with different sauces – each one was tasty and the meat fell off the bones, as it was tender and juicy. There is a wide selection of side dishes, but make sure to order the “loaded mashed potatoes.” At only 194 calories, it is amazingly tasty and worth every calorie! Try it; you’ll love it! There is free delivery in many northeast Queens communities and a take out counter for fast food pick-up. Tony Roma’s has a handsome bar with booths for dining and TVs all around the space. They are open seven-days-a-week for lunch and dinner. Call for delivery or reservations: 718-224-TONY (8669). View Over 200 Reviews at queenscourier.com Plan Your Party With Us In-House Catering for up to 100 People Off-Site Catering for up to 500 People Available Full Liquor Bar Available Private Rooms Available We Cater To All 5 Boros Graduation Parties, Communions, Confi rmations, Sweet Sixteens, Late Night Birthday Parties or Any Occasion 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Best Calamari 2013 of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Best Pizza 2013 of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Best Specialty Pizza 2013 152-59 10TH AVE • WHITESTONE Waldbaum’s Shopping Center 718.229.7433 • 718.746.4370 x: 718.747.6460 Authentic Italian Food From st Place of the OSTERIA ITALIANA 57-59 61st Street, Maspeth, NY 11378 • 718-894-4391 20% OFF MARCH ENTIRE MENU ENTIRE MONTH EAT IN ONLY We Now Serve Whole Wheat Pasta and Gluten Free Pasta Weekly Prix-Fixe Menu 4 Course Meal $25.00 Prime Quality Meats Fresh Fish Bought & Served Daily Homemade Pasta & Dessert Children’s Menu Available FREE DELIVERY • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12PM - 11PM
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