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BEST UPSCALE FINE
DINING
Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay
Who says you need to go out to experience
an upscale dinner? With Vetro’s
curbside pick up service, you
can dine like royalty in the comfort
of your own home. Vetro’s experienced
chefs combine traditional offerings
with exciting international
inspirations to create dishes that
are both classic and innovative.
Their dinner menu offers everything
you want out of a luxurious
meal, from delicious appetizers like
mussels marinara and risotto bites
to carefully prepared entrees like
chicken francese and shrimp oreganata.
Vetro even delivers selections
from their award-winning wine
list, including the highest quality
Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and
Pinot Noir. Whether you’re enjoying
a couple’s night in or catering for a
small, socially-distanced gathering,
make sure your fine dining experience
is more than just fine. 164-49
Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387 – vetronyc.com
BEST CAJUN
RESTAURANT
Bourbon Street
This New Orleans-themed bar really
knows its stuff. Not only does
it do its drinks well, but the French
Quarter-inspired watering hole and
eatery on Bell Boulevard also wears
the crown for best Cajun restaurant
in the borough. Open for curbside
pickup and online orders, Bourbon
Street boasts an impressive menu
chock full of favorites like the
Bourbon Street Wings (available
in either buffalo, BBQ, teriyaki,
ginger soy or triple garlic) and
the Blackened Bleu Cheese Bacon
Stuffed Burger (nine ounces of
blackened angus burger, cooked
to order, stuffed with bleu cheese
and bacon and topped with crispy
fried onions). With a menu that
mouth-watering, it’s no surprise
Bourbon Street is number one. 40-
12 Bell Blvd, Bayside (718) 224-2200
– bourbonstreetny.com
SPOTLIGHT ON 2020 WINNERS
BEST GREEK
RESTAURANT
Kalamaki GR
Kalamaki GR describes itself as a
simple, contemporary eatery serving
up traditional Greek specialties with
a twist. With everything made fresh
daily, this fan-favorite Greek restaurant
serves up everything from
skewers, bifteki, kebabs and donner
to gyro’s, salads and spanakopita,
among other Grecian delicacies. Kalamaki
now even has its own Kalamaki
GR app available for IOS and Android,
so ordering for pickup and delivery
is just a few clicks away. When it
comes to feasting on Mediterranean
fare during quarantine, why would
you settle for anything less than
the best? It’s Greek to us! 2906
172nd St, Flushing (718) 939-1616 –
kalamakigr.com
BEST HEALTHY EATERY
The Thirsty Koala
As we wait for COVID19 to blow over,
why not try a taste of down under?
This Australian-inspired eatery on
Ditmars Boulevard boasts an impressive
menu of mainly gluten-free and
veggie options as well as an extensive
brunch menu, a beer and wine list
fit for the thirstiest of patrons and
a reputation to match. From meat
pies to sliders and authentic vegan
moussaka, The Thirsty Koala has
something to please just about anyone’s
palette — and it won’t break
your wallet. Best of all, its healthy
options will leave you feeling good
even after you clean your plate. What
more could you want out of a meal?
35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria (718) 626-
5430 – thethirstykoala.com
BEST ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
Piccolo Sogno
Queens residents are always searching
for the best authentic Italian cuisine in
the boro, and their cravings have only
increased during quarantine. Whether
you’re in the mood for pasta, meat or
salad, let your taste buds fly off to the
old country with Piccolo Sogno’s delectable
dishes. After working at some
of the finest restaurants in Northern
Italy, Executive Chef Maurizio decided
to bring his culinary talent and vision
to New York, opening his restaurant
in 2009. Since then, customers have
enjoyed perfected classics like pasta
primavera and Veal Milanese while
indulging in flavorful pizza pies in an
array of styles. Piccolo Sogno brings the
taste of the Mediterranean peninsula
right to your dining room table with
their convenient curbside pickup and
delivery, so place your order today.
195-14 47th Ave, Flushing (718) 224-1717
– piccolosognony.com
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