40 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • NOVEMBER 5, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Meals at O’Neill’s hit a Home Run BY BRIANNA ELLIS bellis@queenscourier.com Although the New York Mets were away from their Queens stadium, patrons at O’Neill’s created a pulsating presence of their triumphant home team. For Game 1 of the World Series, this Maspeth restaurant and bar was fl ooded with a sea of blue and orange Mets apparel. O’Neill’s was established by George O’Neill Sr. on Dec. 5, 1933, a day after prohibition. It now operates as a family-owned restaurant for 80 years. O’Neill’s presents a versatile atmosphere because it juxtaposes a dining room with a catering hall and sports bar. The dining area offers a cozier and quieter environment. The secluded room is designed with brick walls, a fi re place and suffi cient seating. The catering hall is also spacious with a capacity of 150 guests, who utilize this section for family christenings, birthdays and anniversary parties, bereavements and more. The sports bar is dimly lit yet illuminated by the vast array of mounted televisions. Waitresses bustled on Thursday night to serve the energetic Mets fans. Echoes of “Let’s Go Mets!” vibrated against the sports bar walls. Visitor Jeffrey Sanders, 26, of Maspeth explained, “I always come here for the games and defi nitely the wings.” For O’Neill’s 64-21 53rd Dr, Maspeth, NY 11378 (718) 672-9696 www.oneillsmaspeth.com $10, O’Neill’s offers various wing fl avors, including the succulent pineapple BBQ, Jack Daniels, Thai chili and Buffalo. On Monday and Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m., wings are 50 cents each. The porterhouse steak for two is another favorite selection. For $82, this dish incorporates hash brown potatoes and cream spinach, served with onion rings. Hamburger lovers can enjoy O’Neill’s specialty burgers for $13.50. These specials consist of bacon and melted blue cheese or a Hawaiian version with sliced pineapples and Canadian bacon. All burgers are served with French fries, lettuce, tomatoes and kosher pickles. O’Neill’s is an essential restaurant and bar for your favorite grub and games. Its hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 a.m., so make your way over to Maspeth! dining out View Over 200 Reviews at queenscourier.com Celebrate your Holiday Parties and Special Occassions at Jimmy’s Trattoria. Private Dining Room Special Catering Menu Available • Friendly, calm and cozy atmosphere • Great Service • Excellent Italian Food (Large Portions) • Extensive Menu Please call for Dinner Reservations “Delicious! Distinctly Original and Powerfully Poignant. Great Comedy!” A J EWISH TRAGEDY Written By & Starring BRAD ZIMMERMAN “LIKE BILLY CRYSTAL’S 700 SUNDAYS!” – Jewish Week “EASILY THE FUNNIEST SHOW TO HIT OFF-BROADWAY!” – The Forward Mon 7pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 2 & 7pm, Sun 2pm • $45 Mezzanine • $60 & $65 Orchestra $99 VIP • TWO DRINK MINIMUM • Drinks start at $6 per Stage 72-Triad Theatre 158 West 72nd St., New York City Box Office: 212-868-4444 • Groups (12+): 212-400-6800 MySonTheWaiter.com “I’VE HAD THREE GREAT OPENING ACTS IN MY LIFETIME: BILLY CRYSTAL, GARRY SHANDLING, AND BRAD ZIMMERMAN.” – Joan Rivers “LAUGH YOUR TUCHAS OFF!” – Huffington Post If you ever…longed for something, and desired it with all your heart, if you were willing to wait tables for 29 years to pursue your dream then… 8TH SMASH MONTH! Open 7 days Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-11:00pm Friday 3:30pm-midnight Saturday 4:00pm-midnight Sunday 1:00pm-10:00pm 45-73 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY, 11361 (718) 229-5319 • www.JimmysTrattoria.com
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