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Queens, I love you

1. Queens Museum

8.6
Great Lakes Court (Kennedy Circle), Queens, NY
Art Museum · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 55 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: See the Panorama of the City of New York! Guaranteed one of the most awesome things you will ever see. Read more.

2. Flux Factory

7.2
39-31 29th St (40th Ave), Long Island City, NY
Arts and Entertainment · 6 tips and reviews

Man B.Man Bartlett: If you see Jean around, ask him if he eats cactus for breakfast.

Museum of the Moving Image is one of Queens, I love you.

3. Museum of the Moving Image

9.2
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museum · Astoria · 185 tips and reviews

CariCari: be sure to visit the new Jim Henson exhibit (through Jan 2012). So awesome. Read more.

4. MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center

8.7
2225 Jackson Ave (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Art Museum · Hunters Point · 196 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: You’ll find artwork up and down each staircase and behind every door. Crucial to think of this not as a museum, but an exhibition space.

SculptureCenter is one of Queens, I love you.

5. SculptureCenter

8.1
44-19 Purves St (at Jackson), Long Island City, NY
Art Museum · 7 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Basement. That's all you need to know.

Socrates Sculpture Park is one of Queens, I love you.

6. Socrates Sculpture Park

8.5
3205 Vernon Blvd (at Broadway), Astoria, NY
Sculpture Garden · Astoria · 80 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Always a pleasure to visit, but make sure to check out the great programming they have in the warmer months. Thanks to Socrates, I learned how to pickle!

SriPraPhai is one of Queens, I love you.

7. SriPraPhai

9.0
64-13 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · 357 tips and reviews

John W.John W: Ignore talk of "pilgrimages" & "worth the trip." The best ethnic food is always where immigrant folk actually live. Over 20 yrs old Sri has kept true to its flavors from when it was a hole in the wall

Tortilleria Nixtamal is one of Queens, I love you.

8. Tortilleria Nixtamal

104-05 47th Ave, Corona, NY
Taco Restaurant · 147 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Definitely start off with the guacamole. The fish tacos are amazing. Check out the tortilla machine!

Nick's Pizza is one of Queens, I love you.

9. Nick's Pizza

108-26 Ascan Ave (at Austin St), Forest Hills, NY
Pizzeria · 98 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Any pizza you get will be delicious. Also get the house salad, there is something just so good about it.

10. Lounge 47

4710 Vernon Blvd (btwn 47th Ave. & 47th Rd.), Queens, NY
American Restaurant · Hunters Point · 25 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: "Grown up" mac n cheese.... so good.

M. Wells is one of Queens, I love you.

11. M. Wells

2117 49th Ave (at 21st St.), Queens, NY
Diner · Hunters Point · 50 tips and reviews
Spicy & Tasty 膳坊 is one of Queens, I love you.

12. Spicy & Tasty 膳坊

39-07 Prince St (at Roosevelt Ave), Flushing, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: must get the bamboo. also, there's a cheap parking lot right across the street.

Leo's Latticini is one of Queens, I love you.

13. Leo's Latticini

8.6
46-02 104th St (at 46th Ave.), Corona, NY
Deli · 29 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: two words. Mama's Special.

Carmel Grocery Store is one of Queens, I love you.

14. Carmel Grocery Store

8.0
6427 108th St (at 64th Rd.), Forest Hills, NY
Grocery Store · 9 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: my usual purchase- pickles, olives, hummus, white bean dip, turkish salad, eggplant tahini, mini whole wheat pita.

Dirty Pierre's is one of Queens, I love you.

15. Dirty Pierre's

8.7
13 Station Sq (at 71st Ave.), Forest Hills, NY
American Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Tuesday is all you can eat mussels! This also might be the best bar in the area.

5 Pointz is one of Queens, I love you.

16. 5 Pointz

4623 Crane St (at Jackson Ave.), Long Island City, NY
Art Gallery · 83 tips and reviews
Dutch Kills is one of Queens, I love you.

17. Dutch Kills

9.1
27-24 Jackson Ave (btwn Queens & Dutch Kills St), Long Island City, NY
Cocktail Bar · 259 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Modeled after an 1890s "gentleman's tavern," the newest bar from local hero mixologist Richard Boccato serves classic cocktails made with hand-cut ice and pub food from the local Sage General Store.

18. El Pollo Loco

6.7
93-13 Roosevelt Ave., New York
Fast Food Restaurant · Jackson Heights · No tips or reviews
Himalayan Yak is one of Queens, I love you.

19. Himalayan Yak

8.4
72-20 Roosevelt Ave (at 72 St.), Flushing, NY
Tibetan Restaurant · Jackson Heights · 66 tips and reviews
Jackson Diner is one of Queens, I love you.

20. Jackson Diner

7.4
37-47 74th St (btwn 37th Rd & 37th Ave), Jackson Heights, NY
Indian Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

John W.John W: While I prefer other spots in Jackson Heights for my South Asian food, I really like Jackson Diner's baingan burta (eggplant w/ ginger), great flavor & kick, vegetarian. Big party room upstairs too.

El Palacio De Las Empanadas is one of Queens, I love you.

21. El Palacio De Las Empanadas

7.5
53-02 108th St (53rd Ave), Corona, NY
South American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: El Palacio (mispelled on Foursquare) has great Colombian Food in general, but the empanadas are reallllly delicious. Get a jugo de lulo or guayaba (in water, not milk).

Empanadas Cafe is one of Queens, I love you.

22. Empanadas Cafe

9.3
5627 Van Doren St (at 108th St), Corona, NY
Empanada Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: So many choices. Vegetarian friendly.

The Sparrow Tavern is one of Queens, I love you.

23. The Sparrow Tavern

24-01 29th St (at 24th Ave), Astoria, NY
Bar · 125 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Great beer selection. They play great music most of the time. I have to admit I miss living a few blocks away.

Sweet Afton is one of Queens, I love you.

24. Sweet Afton

8.8
30-09 34th St (btwn 30th & 31st Ave), Astoria, NY
Pub · 257 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Do not go here without trying the fried pickles! Mac and cheese is great also. Try the modelo especial with lime and tabasco.

Sunswick is one of Queens, I love you.

25. Sunswick

8.5
3502 35th St (at 35th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Bar · 112 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Delicious beverage and their food is pretty yummy. If you're lucky, you'll catch a small live band play.

Hell Gate Tiki is one of Queens, I love you.

26. Hell Gate Tiki

12-21 Astoria Blvd (btwn 12th & 14th St), Astoria, NY
Cocktail Bar · 34 tips and reviews
Crescent & Vine is one of Queens, I love you.

27. Crescent & Vine

25-03 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 26th & Crescent St), Astoria, NY
Wine Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Wine! Olives! Tin ceiling! Nice intimate spot.

Mr. Pollo #2 is one of Queens, I love you.

28. Mr. Pollo #2

7.1
1227 150th St, Whitestone, NY
South American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Great Colombian food! Definitely try a roasted chicken. Also get empanadas.

Kabab Café is one of Queens, I love you.

29. Kabab Café

7.3
25-12 Steinway St (btwn 25th & 28th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Egyptian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Ask Ali for a recommendation. BYOB!

Wafa's is one of Queens, I love you.

30. Wafa's

100-05 Metropolitan Ave (at 70th Ave.), Forest Hills, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Everything, but especially the shawarma, is scrumptious. Also- BYOB!

La Boulangerie is one of Queens, I love you.

31. La Boulangerie

9.1
109-01 72nd Rd (Austin St & Queens Blvd), Forest Hills, NY
Bakery · 104 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Try everything and take home a loaf of bread,

KumGangSan is one of Queens, I love you.

32. KumGangSan

7.0
13828 Northern Blvd (btwn Union St & Bowne St), Flushing, NY
Korean Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: The appetizer snacks are scrumptious. Go during the week so you can get the lunch special.

LIC Bar is one of Queens, I love you.

33. LIC Bar

8.7
45-58 Vernon Blvd (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Beer Garden · Hunters Point · 80 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Fireplace AND outdoor space. Great Queens bar for all seasons.

Sage Roadhouse is one of Queens, I love you.

34. Sage Roadhouse

24-20 Jackson Ave (at 45th Ave), Queens, NY
American Restaurant · Hunters Point · 91 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: If you're going for dinner... BYOB!

Shannon Pot is one of Queens, I love you.

35. Shannon Pot

45-06 Davis St (Jackson Ave.), Queens, NY
Bar · Hunters Point · 19 tips and reviews
Lockwood is one of Queens, I love you.

36. Lockwood

9.0
32-15 33rd St (btwn Broadway & 34th Ave), Astoria, NY
Gift Store · 22 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Formerly "Site" on 34th, this shop has a great variety of home goods, kids goods, clothing, accessories, etc for the design minded. A winner if you're looking for a gift, for someone else or yourself!

Eddie's Sweet Shop is one of Queens, I love you.

37. Eddie's Sweet Shop

8.9
10529 Metropolitan Ave (at 72nd Rd), Forest Hills, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · 109 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Go back in time in at this adorable spot and enjoy all of their homemade treats.