Food Scene
Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdLocal, modest bakery with a big name reputation.
Jack & Nellie's
10825 Ascan AveGreat brunch!
Tandoor
95-24 Queens BlvdAuthentic Indian food, vetted by my Indian husband.
Shake Shack
90-15 Queens BlvdA NY favorite! Great pricing
Drinks & Nightlife
Banter
Great local spot, steps from the apartment. Incredible late night food.
UThai
63-55 Wetherole StreetGreat fresh Thai food spot, steps from the apartment . Great price point.
Nick's Pizza
1814 2nd AveGreat pizza spot, cute interior, close to outdoor shopping
Grocery Store
Best grocery store in the neighborhood. Clean and friendly staff.
38 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarket
208 Crescent StBest grocery store in the neighborhood. Clean and friendly staff.
Shopping
Local shopping center with stores including Century 21, Costco and Aldi.
23 locals recommend
Rego Center
61-35 Junction BlvdLocal shopping center with stores including Century 21, Costco and Aldi.
Great shopping mall, very close by. One of the largest indoor malls in all of greater New York City.
258 locals recommend
Queens Center
Great shopping mall, very close by. One of the largest indoor malls in all of greater New York City.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful Tudor homes, lush gardens. Especially beautiful in the springtime with cherry blossom trees in bloom. Great outdoor shopping and eateries on Austin Street.
Summertime music festivals at Forest Hills Stadium.
Connected to the LIRR, this would be a great stop before heading to Montauk or any other destinations connected to the LIRR.
The LIRR also takes you to Manhattan in 15 short minutes.
Walking distance: 20 mins
Car distance: 5-7 minutes
Train distance: 2 stops
25 locals recommend
Forest Hills
Beautiful Tudor homes, lush gardens. Especially beautiful in the springtime with cherry blossom trees in bloom. Great outdoor shopping and eateries on Austin Street.
Summertime music festivals at Forest Hills Stadium.
Connected to the LIRR, this would be a great stop before heading to Montauk or any other destinations connected to the LIRR.
The LIRR also takes you to Manhattan in 15 short minutes.
Walking distance: 20 mins
Car distance: 5-7 minutes
Train distance: 2 stops
Great Greek food, culture, and shopping can be found in this nearby neighborhood.
125 locals recommend
Astoria
Great Greek food, culture, and shopping can be found in this nearby neighborhood.
City advice
Ways to save
Groceries
The least expensive grocery store is 'Country Boy Market' on Queens Boulevard. Although it is not as nice as Key Foods or Net Cost, the pricing is unbeatable.
Ways to save
Times Square
Great destination which can be traveled to for free.