Guidebook for Long Island City
Shopping
47-02 5th St
Great local convenience store.
Blue Streak Wines & Spirits
4720 Center BlvdLocal liquor store.
Essentials
Foodcellar Market
4-85 47th RdBest supermarket in the neighborhood.
Food Scene
SHI
4720 Center BlvdLovely restaurant/bar.
Skinny's Cantina
4705 Center BlvdLocal Mexican restaurant.
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th AveBest Mexican food in LIC; 1-star Michelin rated!
Café Henri
10-10 50th AveLovely French restaurant/cafe.
Spice
West 81st StreetLocal Thai restaurant.
Blend
47-04 Vernon BlvdLatin fare, mostly Cuban.
Rivervieww
2-01 50th AveNice restaurant with views.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe during the day, cocktail lounge at night (fantastic drinks).
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Sweetleaf Coffee & Cocktail Bar
4615 Center BlvdCafe during the day, cocktail lounge at night (fantastic drinks).
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson AveBest speakeasy in LIC; best drinks around.
Dominie's Hoek
48-17 Vernon BlvdLocal pub; good brunch spot.
Another good bar in the neighborhood; nice views and ambiance.
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Blend on the Water
45-40 Center BoulevardAnother good bar in the neighborhood; nice views and ambiance.
Arts & Culture
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveContemporary art gallery.
Everything Else
Absolute Dry Cleaning
475 48th AveDry-cleaning and laundry service in the building.
Sightseeing
LIC Landing
52-10 Center BlvdLovely sitting area with food and views.