Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdBest Greek food outside of Greece!
Starbucks
301 W 145th StClassic Starbucks, but not a ton of seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ditty
3503 Ditmars BlvdLow-key bar with good music and a creative small bites menu.
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveCute bar good with really great food.
Shopping
A cute locally owned boutique with jewelry, housewares, gifts and stuff for kids.
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Lockwood
32-15 33rd StA cute locally owned boutique with jewelry, housewares, gifts and stuff for kids.
Essentials
Key Food
Go to grocery store between the apartment and the subway.
My go to laundromat and dry cleaners. Everyone who works there is very nice and friendly.
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Speedwash Laundry Center
2919 21st AveMy go to laundromat and dry cleaners. Everyone who works there is very nice and friendly.
CVS
115 W 125th StCVS with pharmacy, open 24/7.
The best corner store a person could want. Open 24/7. Organic products with a full deli. Great sandwiches & cheap iced coffee. Same owners for over ten years.
Verdi Fresh
2101 31st StThe best corner store a person could want. Open 24/7. Organic products with a full deli. Great sandwiches & cheap iced coffee. Same owners for over ten years.
Adega Wine & Spirits
31-25 Ditmars BlvdGreat wine and liquor store with a knowledgeable staff.
I prefer to get my produce here. It's fresher and cheaper than the other options. Open 24/7.
California Farmers Market
2161 31st StI prefer to get my produce here. It's fresher and cheaper than the other options. Open 24/7.
Trade Fair Supermarket
22-20 36th AveKeyCafe is located inside.
Getting Around
Your home stop! This is the last/first stop on the North end of the N/W line. It's so great because you'll always get a seat and even though the trains are elevated in Astoria, you'll be able to get in a waiting subway car if it's cold out. The W doesn't run on weekends.
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Ditmars Blvd Station
Your home stop! This is the last/first stop on the North end of the N/W line. It's so great because you'll always get a seat and even though the trains are elevated in Astoria, you'll be able to get in a waiting subway car if it's cold out. The W doesn't run on weekends.
Parks & Nature
Breathtaking views of the city. New manicured running and bike paths.
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פארק אסטוריה
19 19th StBreathtaking views of the city. New manicured running and bike paths.
Arts & Culture
Q.E.D.
27-16 23rd AveComedy venue with different shows every night.