245140 Sat Jan 29 13:07:55 -0800 2005 13 19 Outer Boroughs 0 1302057 We're taking the family to visit Louis Armstrong's home in Corona (34-56 107th street). Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to eat on a winter Sunday afternoon in Corona ? Thanks. Sat Jan 29 13:07:55 -0800 2005 0 jennifer 1 1302061 If it's not to late, and you have a car, try Rincon Criolla (good old style Cuban) on Junction just south of Roosevelt, Or Viko's over on National street,or Spicy and Tasty in Flushing. Parkside is a good bet for Italian. There are two Argentine places (esquina criolla is one)and an excellent bakery on Corona ave at the southern end of Junction.Maybe just head over to Jackson Heights for Indian such as Jackson Diner or Dimple. Sat Jan 29 15:57:15 -0800 2005 1302057 0 stuartlafonda 2 1302070 rincon is good, parkside is not good imo Sat Jan 29 22:41:11 -0800 2005 1302061 0 doc 3 1302073 Parkside was great in the late 60's! Sun Jan 30 05:40:13 -0800 2005 1302070 0 ciao ny (now in LA) 4 1302078 momma leone's was good also Sun Jan 30 09:08:11 -0800 2005 1302073 0 doc 5 1302110 But, La Stella was best! Sun Jan 30 21:01:54 -0800 2005 1302078 0 ciao ny (now in LA) 3 1302080 I think Parkside is a solid, old stlye, red sauce joint. It is better then Ponticello but not as good as Piccolo Venezia. The OP was looking for something in a very specific area and I don't know of a better family friendly Italian in the area. Sun Jan 30 09:57:46 -0800 2005 1302070 0 stuartlafonda 4 1302082 understood..i disagree..enjoy Sun Jan 30 10:40:58 -0800 2005 1302080 0 doc 4 1302114 I know a much better family style italian. for some weird reason, chowhounders ignore this place, but i think it's some of the best italian in the city: Tony's Pizzeria: 45-18 104th street, 718-779-1707. get the salad -- amazing salad. try the shrimp over linguine with the marinara sauce -- get it on the spicy side. i think it's faaaar better than parkside, any day of the week! Sun Jan 30 22:04:18 -0800 2005 1302080 0 diane 5 1302116 I don't know that it is ignored, I personally have never seen it mentioned on chowhound. I take it from the name that it is an informal spot.I will put it on my list to check out when I'm in the area. Thanks for the tip. Sun Jan 30 22:38:12 -0800 2005 1302114 0 stuartlafonda 6 1302235 Tony's is so great. I've probably posted about 10 times! I dunno why it always seems to be overlooked. But I'll tell you this: the salad. that delicious tangy oil and vinegar mix that only the really great italian joints do perfectly! and the sauce! (red, that is). I like mine a little spicy, but my husband gets his milder -- delicious. they've got everything Parkside has only the food is faaaaaar better. Tue Feb 01 19:57:08 -0800 2005 1302116 0 diane 1 1302067 absolutely, Viko's Cafe... Link: http://www.vikoscafe.com/ Sat Jan 29 20:23:22 -0800 2005 1302057 0 Tree 2 1302107 We went and it was great. everything we ordered was very good. They're not licensed at this time. Thanks for the tip. Sun Jan 30 19:28:44 -0800 2005 1302067 0 jennifer 1 1318113 Tonys PIZZA 45-18 104th street Corona NY 11368 TEL # 718-779-1707 THE BEST FOOD EVER Tue Nov 22 11:12:42 -0800 2005 1302057 0 Ray