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SPOTLIGHT ON 2019 WINNERS
YOU VOTED, THEY WON:
SUMMER FUN IN THE BORO
BEST OUTDOOR
ATMOSPHERE
Dine al fresco or enjoy a drink
under the stars as The Clinton
Restaurant. The building that
that now houses the eatery was
constructed in 1901, making it one
of the oldest commercial sites in
Whitestone. It housed a speakeasy
during Prohibition and later became
a restaurant. The Babich family has
owned the restaurant since 1939 and
are now in their third generation
serving the community their delicious
homemade Italian food. The
Clinton Restaurant has extensive
indoor seating, a bar and a patio
with umbrella-shaded tables and a
variety of plants. Customers come
back for the large helpings of Italian
favorites and the friendly staff.
Come in to The Clinton for the best
Italian food in Whitestone with the
best atmosphere. 917 Clintonville
St., Whitestone, 718-746-4800,
theclintonrestaurant.com
BEST CONCERT VENUE
Forest Hills Stadium is a New
York gem in the middle of a Renaissance.
Finding the perfect venue for
a concert is a tricky task. Everyone
has their preference, but the atmosphere
is key. The venue has played
host to legendary acts such as The
Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob
Dylan, Barbra Streisand, and Simon
and Garfunkel, has tons of history.
It’s also in an ideal location, as it’s
a short distance from frequent
service by several rail lines and
near local dining and bars. 1 Tennis
Pl, Forest Hills, (718) 673-3472,
foresthillsstadium.com
BEST HAPPY HOUR
There’s no better place to unwind
after a hard day of work than at
Katch Astoria. At their bar with
50 taps, they have everything from
well known beers to local brews including
Grimm, Finback, Gun Hill,
Big Alice, Transmitter, Other Half,
Rockaway and many more. Katch
Astoria offers weekly food and
drink specials, trivia nights, weekend
bottomless brunch, themed
event parties and live performances
of local artists. They have a large
space complete with a banquette
area, beer garden and more than
70 TVs. Come in to Katch for great
drinks, great food and a great time
in a fun, high energy atmosphere.
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230, katchastoria.com
BEST ROOFTOP BAR
Bourbon Street was Bayside’s
first rooftop bar and restaurant.
Their rooftop seating is a great
spot for a date, and they also offer
catering and party rooms for your
next big event. They have seasonal
events throughout the year including
contests, sports and more.
The New York Post called Bourbon
Street “Bayside’s best brunch on
a budget.” The eatery serves delicious
Cajun food for lunch and
dinner that is also available for
delivery. The cooks here know New
Orleans style food and offer an
authentic taste of the South right
here in Queens. Bourbon Street
has specials every weekday on top
of their already fair prices. 40-12
Bell Blvd, Bayside, 718-224-2200,
www.bourbonstreetny.com
BEST GOLF COURSE
Douglaston Golf Course, formerly
North Hills Country Club, became a
municipal course in the early 60’s. It
is the most popular course and the
second busiest course in New York
City. The course offers a country club
experience at a fraction of the cost.
The old clubhouse was completely
redesigned in 2004 and includes
a lavish catering facility. Also, in
2004, the golf course underwent a
major renovation by acclaimed architect
Stephen Kay. 6320 Marathon
Pkwy, Douglaston, 718-224-6566,
www.golfnyc.com/douglaston_home
BEST PARK
The site of two 20th century
World’s Fairs attended by millions
of people, Flushing Meadows
Corona Park continues to
draw and delight visitors. As the
largest park in Queens, it offers
plenty of space for whatever your
recreational desires may be–baseball,
soccer, tennis, cricket, et
cetera. Lots more too, including
a stunning recreation complex, a
zoo, an art museum, a botanical
garden, a science museum, and
a baseball stadium. Explore one
of the park’s six playgrounds,
take a stroll along the Flushing
Bay Promenade, or launch your
model airplane. Flushing Meadows
Corona Park has room for all
your active pursuits! Flushing,
(718) 760-6565, nycgovparks.org/parks/
flushing-meadows-corona-park
BEST ICE CREAM
There’s never a bad time to have
some great ice cream. Pesso’s
Ices & Ice Cream has been family
owned and operated since 2004
and serves 100+ flavors of Italian
ices, cream ices, ice cream and
gelato, all made on the premises
by the family. It doesn’t get more
New York and authentic than
that! 203-20 35th Ave, Bayside,
(718) 224-9130, pessosices.com
READY, SET, VOTE!
Vote for your favorite businesses and people in the 2020 Bethpage
Best of the Boro program through August 21st.
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Step 4: Select a category and click “Vote”
Step 5: Repeat for all your favorite people and businesses
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