Guidebook for Queens

Ari And Irin
Ari And Irin
Guidebook for Queens

Food Scene

This cozy neighborhood wine bar also has a fabulous brunch.
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Julia's Beer and Wine Bar
818 Woodward Ave
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This cozy neighborhood wine bar also has a fabulous brunch.
Scene-y spot to grab a coffee on your way in or out of the L train.
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Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham Ave
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Scene-y spot to grab a coffee on your way in or out of the L train.
Out of all the amazing taquerias in town, this is our favorite. Also, margaritas!
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Taqueria Kermes
66-36 Fresh Pond Rd
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Out of all the amazing taquerias in town, this is our favorite. Also, margaritas!
Charming place for a breakfast sandwich.
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Norma's Corner Shoppe
59-02 Catalpa Ave
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Charming place for a breakfast sandwich.
The absolute best pastries in town. Fresh baked.
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Buttah
377 Onderdonk Ave
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The absolute best pastries in town. Fresh baked.
Where to buy fresh bread. (Skip the pastries.)
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Grimaldi Bakery Corporation
21-01 Menahan St
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Where to buy fresh bread. (Skip the pastries.)

Parks & Nature

This little park just around the corner from us offers a lovely mix of friendly people — and the best place in our neighborhood to watch the sunset over the Manhattan skyline.
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Grover Cleveland Playground
Grandview Avenue
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This little park just around the corner from us offers a lovely mix of friendly people — and the best place in our neighborhood to watch the sunset over the Manhattan skyline.

Shopping

More than a bookstore, this lefty-artsy cafe/secondhand books spot is great for people watching, hanging out, reading the newspaper, etc.
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Topos Bookstore Cafe
788 Woodward Ave
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More than a bookstore, this lefty-artsy cafe/secondhand books spot is great for people watching, hanging out, reading the newspaper, etc.
This is where to buy your fancy meat, cheese, sandwich, coffee, olive oil...
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Foster Sundry
215 Knickerbocker Ave
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This is where to buy your fancy meat, cheese, sandwich, coffee, olive oil...

Essentials

Pick up the basics here. (Also conveniently on the way to and from the L.)
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Associated Supermarket
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Pick up the basics here. (Also conveniently on the way to and from the L.)
The closest pharmacy and drugstore.
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Rite Aid
583 Grandview Ave
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The closest pharmacy and drugstore.
Two doors down, a basic market for quick convenience.
M & S Express Deli Grocery
490 Grandview Avenue
Two doors down, a basic market for quick convenience.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood watering hole.
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Windjammer Bar
552 Grandview Ave
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Neighborhood watering hole.

Getting Around

Please note this is the only functioning subway to get to Manhattan due to construction on the M line.
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DeKalb Av Subway Sta station
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Please note this is the only functioning subway to get to Manhattan due to construction on the M line.

Arts & Culture

Part gallery, part performance space, part concert hall... this former factory is incredible. Great bar in the back too.
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Knockdown Center
52-19 Flushing Ave
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Part gallery, part performance space, part concert hall... this former factory is incredible. Great bar in the back too.