648390 Sat Aug 29 04:31:58 -0700 2009 7 19 Outer Boroughs 0 4987975 Hello, I recently moved to the LIC Waterfront area and was wondering what's good to eat around here. I've been to Tournesol, which was great and was wondering what else I might be missing on Vernon or surrounding areas. Will travel for something great. Also, any old school Mom and Pop places that I must try? Like a staple that's been around for 100 years? ie: Manducati? Thanks Sat Aug 29 04:31:59 -0700 2009 168555 UWStoSONO 1 4988245 The Clam House is definitely old school (tell them it's your birthday, and you'll see!) Cafe Henri has great breakfasts/brunches and early reports on Iwahan (upscale Filipino) are promising. Lounge 47 is good for late night bar food. Otherwise the 7 train is your ticket to noshing paradise Sat Aug 29 08:32:54 -0700 2009 4987975 131118 Xiao Yang 2 5030813 You mean the Crab House. Despite its many failings, I was always fond of the place for the location and the kitsch. Went last week for the first time since the fire and it was absolutely awful. I am sad. Tue Sep 15 05:47:26 -0700 2009 4988245 193049 pothead 3 5034244 You're right, Crab House (or Waterfront Crab House, per my notes). Had Old Clam House (San Francisco) stuck in my mind. Wed Sep 16 10:13:31 -0700 2009 5030813 131118 Xiao Yang 1 5027539 Ditto Cafe Henri. Crepes are light and perfect. My favorite brunch spot. Service can be a little harried at times. Blend used to have a great brunch, but I feel like their quality/consistency has really taken a nosedive. Sweetleaf is a great spot for community feel and a great cup of coffee. LIC Bar is the chillest spot for a beer and free live music. The pizza at Belle Via is better than Manducatis. Papo's doesn't have bad chicken. Lounge 47 has a very unremarkable menu, as does Dominie's. I had one meal at Riverview and was actually quite pleasantly surprised. The bar staff there is good too. Sun Sep 13 20:25:32 -0700 2009 4987975 161755 middyboo 1 5027541 Oh, and of course, you need to visit Dutch Kills for a cocktail and live jazz. Sun Sep 13 20:26:21 -0700 2009 4987975 161755 middyboo 2 5031406 Anyone know if there is any music listing anywhere for Dutch Kills? I don't live far (Sunnyside) but it's still out of the way so I'd like to plan my visit. Tue Sep 15 09:24:17 -0700 2009 5027541 13780 Up With Olives 1 5043105 La Vuelta and Bella Via are strong. Manducatis and Da Gianni are solid Italian choices. Sat Sep 19 20:56:09 -0700 2009 4987975 61801 BigV