Tips for Dining, Eating, and Food Shopping in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and The Bronx
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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
By UWStoSONO
on Aug 29, 2009 04:31 AM
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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
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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.
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You're right, Crab House (or Waterfront Crab House, per my notes). Had Old Clam House (San Francisco) stuck in my mind.
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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.
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Oh, and of course, you need to visit Dutch Kills for a cocktail and live jazz.
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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.
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La Vuelta and Bella Via are strong. Manducatis and Da Gianni are solid Italian choices.
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