Category: bar/restaurants

New eats and sips: LIC welcomes a wave of new restaurants

July 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Long Island City continues to grow at a rapid pace, and nearly every week brings a new restaurant or business to the neighborhood. Frequently named one of the fastest-growing communities in the city, LIC has become a vibrant hub for families, food lovers, and trendsetters alike. From Chinese BBQ… Read more »

Step into 1980s Japan at 56709, LIC’s newest vintage vinyl bar

July 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello A new bar in Long Island City is transporting guests straight into the neon glow of 1980s Japan—one vinyl record and cocktail at a time. 56709, the latest concept from the team behind 929 LIC, quietly opened on June 12 in a reimagined speakeasy tucked behind Gulp, the Taiwanese… Read more »

Dim Sum Palace celebrates LIC grand opening in former location of Brooks 1890

July 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Dim Sum Palace, a New York City chain offering dim sum and a variety of other Chinese dishes, has opened its doors in Long Island City, replacing the historic neighborhood bar Brooks 1890.  Dim Sum Palace celebrated its grand opening at 24-28 Jackson Ave. on Thursday, June 26, representing… Read more »

Teppanyaki One opens in Sunnyside, serving bento boxes, poke bowls and more

June 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Teppanyaki One Japanese Grill recently expanded to the Sunnyside community, offering flavorful meals, from delicious teriyaki dishes to sushi, poke bowls and other culinary delights. The eatery, located at 40-17 Queens Blvd., a space previously occupied by Arriba, officially opened in the neighborhood last month and offers an array… Read more »

Astoria’s Comfortland makes its Manhattan debut this July

June 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Lower East Side is about to get a sweet makeover, Astoria-style, with the expansion of Comfortland to the NYC neighborhood. The beloved local gem, known for its decadent sweets and savory sandwiches, is slated to open its newest location at 92 Rivington St. this July. The restaurant, known… Read more »

Barkada Social Club debuts in Astoria with bold flavors and a social mission

June 4, 2025 By Kathryn Greene In Filipino, the word barkada means a clique or informal group of friends—and that’s exactly what chef and owner Giemay Manuel is cultivating in Astoria with her new restaurant, Barkada Social Club, located at 33-05 Broadway. “Barkada is about being a collective of different friends, and I feel like… Read more »

Serafina opens first Queens location in Long Island City after years of anticipation

June 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Serafina, the Italian restaurant chain known for its upscale yet inviting atmosphere, has officially opened its first Queens location in Long Island City—fulfilling a long-anticipated arrival in the neighborhood. The new outpost, located at 28-40 Jackson Ave., opened its doors on May 23, bringing Serafina’s signature Italian cuisine and… Read more »