The apothecary-inspired restaurant is beloved for French country-inspired gourmet like wild mushroom toast to the wildly popular maple bacon popcorn.
Old world Italian dishes and a corner local filled with natural light make for meals that are always authentic, but never stuffy.
The neighborhood bar embraces many aspects of Long Island City charm, from trendy bourbon cocktails to a takeaway brunch counter.
An unassuming two-table patio gives way to chic dining spot and mini sundries market housing dried lentils, local maple syrup, and designer cooking supplies.
A continental menu and overstuffed booths keep the all-night eatery as beloved by out-on-the-town locals as film crews looking to capture the americana setting on film.
Mexican street food snacks and gourmet Latin fusion dishes cross paths on the menu at this cozy bleached wood-tabled brunch and dinner favorite.
Modern decor and beautiful platings filled with authentic Thai dishes from pineapple fried rice to all manner of curry.
Drink in hand-mixed cocktails and a speakeasy vibe at this a popular date and drinking spot.
The woodsy, tin-ceilinged community watering hole gives way to a shaded, brick patio for mingling (or private partying) under the shade trees out back.
The bright blue, hacienda-style street front baja-influenced menu, and wildly popular board game library keep passersby and Battleship tournament regulars making return trips.
Upscale Asian fusion with a handful of tempting Latin twists that guarantee a chic dinner or date night.
The clean-lined burger diner is popular for it’s all-natural angus beef patties, hand-dipped milkshakes, and casual vibe.
The familiar-feeling soccer and sports pub is perfect for an after work pint at the bar or casual dinner service at tables boasting their own guest-controlled flatscreens.
Live music, an upscale European bar menu, and extensive ale selection -- 28 selections on tap and counting -- keeps the bi-level brewhouse buzzing come happy hour and weekends.
The simplistic “Wine Bar” signage belies the serious dining to be had here: global wine flights, fresh oysters, and top shelf charcuterie served on sleek butcher blocks.
A convival bar known for its neighborhood vibe and well-paired gastropub small plates and craft beers.
Paw through garage sale treasures, vintage serving-ware, and records at this knick-knack shop.
The organic-focused grocer is a beautiful (and truly local) alternative to Whole Foods.
Free outdoor concerts, playgrounds and mini sprinkler parks, and beautiful views of the East River waterfront and Manhattan skyline.
This double-decker pathway (also known as the 59th Street Bridge) is a popular biking and running loop for athletes based on either side of the East River.
Hop into a Schwinn bike saddle or grab a floor mat for sweat sessions with cheeky names and themes, from Britney Spears-themed playlists to zone-intense workouts meant to target specific body parts.
Go Zen at the converted loft space main studio, or grab a cocktail rooftop and free park-side sessions partnering at CityView Racquet Club and Gantry Plaza lawn.
Guided meditation, hot yoga, and great class twists incorporating everything from live music to kids.
Designer haircut and coloring services plus inexpensive jewelry and gifts to top off your look.
The full-service beauty studio is a local go-to for cuts, color, waxes, and makeup application.
Gas-effect lighting and Victorian era decor set the scene for a laptop-friendly coffee and cocktail den.
Hit the history buff-beloved wine shop for glass-walled displays featuring wine facts, ancient drinking paraphernalia, and 19th century news clippings printed mere blocks away.
What it lacks in the airtight hipster curation you’ll find in Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan, it makes up for with homespun charm and truly local vendors you won’t find outside of LIC.
Scones of the day and a laid-back, signature twist on silver-trayed tea service make this a popular grazing and working spot for local families and freelance creatives.
The pop-colored outdoor exhibition space (and historic landmark contender) is both a newcomer culture landmark and a testament to LIC’s top-tier public art community.
The concrete-surfaced Museum of Modern Art outpost is home to a destination summer DJ series, global art book shop, and school-housed themed cafe run by LIC’s critically acclaimed M. Wells Diner.
Thanks to popular TV and movie filming including Gossip Girl and 30 Rock, the private film studio warehouse and soundstage has become a streetfront landmark just the same.
Long Island City’s most popular open lawn, playing host to summer film screenings, weekend green markets, and Hallet Cove’s most scenic canoe push-off point.
The non-profit gallery is as beloved for its global artist rotation and bilingual programming as its diverse workshop roster, ranging from DJ lessons to Mural Making 101.
An accomplished comic roster plus a steady stream of up-and-comers makes for a venue rivaling the best of Manhattan headliner nights at half the price.
Open mic nights, featured comics, and casual Tex-Mex comfort food collide at this bar and comedy venue.
