Guidebook for Long Island City
Drinks & Nightlife
Right on our block, this place is famous for an amazing beer selection and a delicious kitchen. Check out their bottomless brunch on weekends too!
13 moradores locais recomendam
Alewife - The Brewpub
Right on our block, this place is famous for an amazing beer selection and a delicious kitchen. Check out their bottomless brunch on weekends too!
The best Kansas City style BBQ this side of the Mason-Dixon. Get the burnt ends before they run out – and don't forget corn bread.
42 moradores locais recomendam
John Brown Smokehouse
27-20 40th AvenueThe best Kansas City style BBQ this side of the Mason-Dixon. Get the burnt ends before they run out – and don't forget corn bread.
Venture a few blocks towards the industrial side of town for this top-rated speakeasy and knock back a cocktail.
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Mata Holandesa
27-24 Jackson AveVenture a few blocks towards the industrial side of town for this top-rated speakeasy and knock back a cocktail.
One of the best local, casual bars in the neighborhood. Great happy hour too.
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Dominie's Hoek
48-17 Vernon BlvdOne of the best local, casual bars in the neighborhood. Great happy hour too.
Food Scene
Yummy bagels at old-school prices right on the corner.
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Bricktown Bagels & Cafe
51-06 Vernon BlvdYummy bagels at old-school prices right on the corner.
Tuk Tuk
49-06 Vernon BlvdDelicious Thai food - check out the BBQ options.
Also less than a block away, this French bistro is delicious
33 moradores locais recomendam
Café Henri
10-10 50th AveAlso less than a block away, this French bistro is delicious
Blend
47-04 Vernon BlvdOne of the best Cuban spots in town.
This decade's old family institution serves up some of the best Italian food in the borough.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Manetta's
10-76 Jackson AveThis decade's old family institution serves up some of the best Italian food in the borough.
Just a couple doors down, a local couple brews high-quality Intelligenstia coffee and prepares heavenly baked goods and sandwiches. Highly recommended.
51st Bakery & Cafe
5-33 51st AveJust a couple doors down, a local couple brews high-quality Intelligenstia coffee and prepares heavenly baked goods and sandwiches. Highly recommended.
Both amazing local coffee and knock-your-socks-off after-hours cocktails here.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Sweetleaf Coffee & Cocktail Bar
4615 Center BlvdBoth amazing local coffee and knock-your-socks-off after-hours cocktails here.
The #1 Ramen spot in NYC, according to the New York Times. Make a reservation, it gets packed!
41 moradores locais recomendam
Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson AveThe #1 Ramen spot in NYC, according to the New York Times. Make a reservation, it gets packed!
Everything Else
The subway is literally right next door.
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Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue Station
The subway is literally right next door.
Sightseeing
A gorgeous brand new waterfront park is just blocks away. You can hop on the East River Ferry here too.
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Hunter's Point South Park
Center BoulevardA gorgeous brand new waterfront park is just blocks away. You can hop on the East River Ferry here too.
One of the best contemporary art museums in the world is just a 5 minute walk from our place.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveOne of the best contemporary art museums in the world is just a 5 minute walk from our place.
This bar/restaurant/comedy club has free shows every night of the week, as well as the largest collection of pinball machines in Queens.
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The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson AveThis bar/restaurant/comedy club has free shows every night of the week, as well as the largest collection of pinball machines in Queens.
Every Saturday this parking lot comes alive with dozens of interesting (and sometimes delicious) vendors. Special events are a regular occurrence, so check it out.
24 moradores locais recomendam
LIC Flea & Food
5-25 46th AveEvery Saturday this parking lot comes alive with dozens of interesting (and sometimes delicious) vendors. Special events are a regular occurrence, so check it out.
Arts & Culture
Our neighborhood is home to two comedy clubs. This one is a bit smaller than Creek and Cave, but hosts shows just as funny.
13 moradores locais recomendam
The Standing Room
4738 Vernon BoulevardOur neighborhood is home to two comedy clubs. This one is a bit smaller than Creek and Cave, but hosts shows just as funny.
Essentials
Chain pharmacy/convenience store. Has most of what you will ever need. Be aware of their somewhat limited hours.
56 moradores locais recomendam
Duane Reade
7301 37th AveChain pharmacy/convenience store. Has most of what you will ever need. Be aware of their somewhat limited hours.
Whole Foods-esque grocery store with high quality products (and matching high prices).
57 moradores locais recomendam
Foodcellar Market
4-85 47th RdWhole Foods-esque grocery store with high quality products (and matching high prices).
The best bodega/corner store in the neighborhood. Has the flowers out front.
Open 24 hours, surprisingly large selection of products in a small space. Solid prepared foods.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Bryant Square Deli N Grocery
4720 31st AveThe best bodega/corner store in the neighborhood. Has the flowers out front.
Open 24 hours, surprisingly large selection of products in a small space. Solid prepared foods.