RESTAURANT GUIDE

Blend on the Water Modern restaurant & lounge featuring cocktails, gourmet Latin-inspired eats & expansive water views. 4540 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY

Crescent Grill Farm-to-table eats & cocktail options in a former industrial spot with a gallery for local artists. 38-40 Crescent St, Long Island City, NY

Lakehouse Intimate eatery renowned for New American fare & water view offers mahogany bar & lakeside fire pit. 135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY

John Brown Smokehouse Counter-service BBQ spot serving Kansas City-style meats along with sides, salads, beer & wine. 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY

Madera Featuring live jazz on the weekends, this casual bistro serves Cuban steak & seafood dishes. 47-29 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY

Maiella Sophisticated waterfront bar & restaurant crafting contemporary Italian dishes & cocktails. 4610 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY

West End Cafe Located in a strip mall, this bistro serves inventive entrees & cocktails plus fixedprice specials. 187 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY

Crabtree’s Restaurant White-tablecloth spot with garden seating serving Mediterranean fare, including seafood & brunch. 226 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, NY

Revel Cosmopolitan bistro serving a menu of globally inspired American seafood, meat & pasta dishes. 835 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY Bryant & Cooper Steak House Modern steakhouse featuring meats aged on-site, seafood, traditional sides & an extensive wine list. 2 Middle Neck Rd, Roslyn, NY

Churrasqueira Bairrada Portuguese rodizio offering sizzling grilled meat skewers & other traditional fare. 144 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY

Rustic Root Rustic-chic New American tavern offering area-sourced plates plus beer, wine & cocktails. 7927 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY

LIC Market An intimate market, eatery & natural wine & beer bar serves local and international artisanal fare. 21-52 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY

18 Bay Dinner-only Italian hub with a fixedprice, locally focused menu, set in an airy Victorian house. 23 N Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, NY

Manducatis Straightforward Italian cooking from this family-run eatery open since 1977. 13-27 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY

SHI Upscale Pan-Asian eatery in a high-rise restaurant with Manhattan skyline views and modern look. 4720 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY

Jora This eatery & cocktail spot with elegant decor specializes in Peruvian dishes & cocktails. 47-46 11th St, Long Island City, NY

Blend Casual cafe & lounge serving dishes from various Latin cuisines along with cocktails. 47-04 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY