Guidebook for Long Island City

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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 locals recommend
Alewife - The Brewpub
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
John Brown Smokehouse
27-20 40th Avenue
42 locals recommend
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.
Venture a few blocks towards the industrial side of town for this top-rated speakeasy and knock back a cocktail.
104 locals recommend
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson Ave
104 locals recommend
Venture 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.
20 locals recommend
Dominie's Hoek
48-17 Vernon Blvd
20 locals recommend
One 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.
8 locals recommend
Bricktown Bagels & Cafe
51-06 Vernon Blvd
8 locals recommend
Yummy bagels at old-school prices right on the corner.
Delicious Thai food - check out the BBQ options.
29 locals recommend
Tuk Tuk
49-06 Vernon Blvd
29 locals recommend
Delicious Thai food - check out the BBQ options.
Also less than a block away, this French bistro is delicious
33 locals recommend
Café Henri
10-10 50th Ave
33 locals recommend
Also less than a block away, this French bistro is delicious
One of the best Cuban spots in town.
11 locals recommend
Blend
47-04 Vernon Blvd
11 locals recommend
One 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 locals recommend
Manetta's
10-76 Jackson Ave
10 locals recommend
This 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 Ave
Just 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 locals recommend
Sweetleaf Coffee & Cocktail Bar
4615 Center Blvd
25 locals recommend
Both 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 locals recommend
Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson Ave
41 locals recommend
The #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.
22 locals recommend
Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue Station
22 locals recommend
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.
47 locals recommend
Hunter's Point South Park
Center Boulevard
47 locals recommend
A 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.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
575 locals recommend
One 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.
36 locals recommend
The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave
36 locals recommend
This 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 locals recommend
LIC Flea & Food
5-25 46th Ave
24 locals recommend
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.

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 locals recommend
The Standing Room
4738 Vernon Boulevard
13 locals recommend
Our 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 locals recommend
Duane Reade
7301 37th Ave
56 locals recommend
Chain 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 locals recommend
Foodcellar Market
4-85 47th Rd
57 locals recommend
Whole 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 locals recommend
Bryant Square Deli N Grocery
4720 31st Ave
6 locals recommend
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.