664099 Mon Nov 02 09:33:02 -0800 2009 11 19 Outer Boroughs 0 5149143 Heard there's alot of new places popping up, any good ones?? Mon Nov 02 09:33:03 -0800 2009 247007 wonka 1 5158110 I guess this gives me my answer...maybe there's a need in Long Island City??...was looking for a little help from my fellow chowhounds . Thu Nov 05 09:13:21 -0800 2009 5149143 247007 wonka 2 5185005 I agree with Val55 below. La Tournesol is well worth the drive—for their crème brulée alone. I also find their pommes frites amazing (be sure to eat them while they're hot!). For me this place has been consistently wonderful. I I have enjoyed every meal I've ever had there. If you choose to go during the day, take a walk down to the water afterwards and enjoy Gantry Park. Also, if it's open (I think it's still there—used to open up at noon) check out the tiny Czech/Slovak gift store on Jackson Avenue near 50th Avenue. They have chocolate, puppets and Christmas ornaments—among other things. Ciao, Glendale is hungry... Mon Nov 16 06:31:48 -0800 2009 5158110 1117086 Glendale is hungry 3 5190336 My family used to drive from Richmond Hill to this place for Birthdays etc long ago. Still great. Might be worth a drive for charm, authenticity alone. Tue Nov 17 19:44:29 -0800 2009 5185005 159519 tabs 1 5159447 I don't know about anywhere new, but IMO Five Star Punjabi is worth the drive. Thu Nov 05 16:22:02 -0800 2009 5149143 29540 jaingmaster 2 5185514 for a cheap lunch, definitely. And yo won't need dinner either. Mon Nov 16 09:23:12 -0800 2009 5159447 21954 2slices 1 5159475 From where? I still love Tourensol. Thu Nov 05 16:31:01 -0800 2009 5149143 18970 Val55 1 5160448 I guess that all depends on how far you are driving... Fri Nov 06 06:21:14 -0800 2009 5149143 15357 Justpaula 1 5160836 Depends on the length of your drive :) My favorite LIC spots are La Vuelta (Latin Bistro) and Bella Via (Thin Crust Pizza- comparable with most NYC thin crust places). Sweetleaf and Brasil Coffee House (hasn't been open this week- not sure if it's returning) are great spots for coffee. So from the not too distant parts of Queens or Brooklyn, these spots are worth it. If you live in Manhattan or far East Queens or any distance more than that, I don't think you'll miss LIC. Fri Nov 06 08:32:23 -0800 2009 5149143 61801 BigV 1 5164018 It's been a while, but I would agree with Tournesol. Also, not too far away, Vesta. Sat Nov 07 16:37:23 -0800 2009 5149143 1122485 cuaimo 1 5164046 only new? like for people who can afford soulless glass boxes only on the WRONG side of the river or do you mean a good, neighborhood restaurant? If you mean a good neighorhood restaurant Manetta's rocks, an old Italian staple that is nonetheless not at all limited to red sauce and is much better than the new places popping up. A nice meal for three can be had for $60, w/out drinks. Otherwise try Malagueta, the city's best Brazilian which is up a bit, near Ravenswood and the Astoria border and hence perhaps a bit far from the miracle mile down by the water... Sat Nov 07 17:04:44 -0800 2009 5149143 38753 zemilideias 1 5181596 SweetLeaf is worth the trek! Best coffee & espresso in the boro....They use Stumptown. Sat Nov 14 13:01:05 -0800 2009 5149143 67604 fcara