The small but mighty LIC store sells fresh fish, shellfish and unusual catches (Rabbitfish anyone?). Fortunately for LIC, the business has come across the Pulaski bridge with a second shop on 48th Ave. The company holds high ethical standards in sourcing domestic and wild caught seafood. The original location of this fish market is in Greenpoint. The Devocion coffee is often served by Stirling with the kind of “Welcome, neighbor” smile only a passionate small business owner can deliver.ĥ-43 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 Nothing is fussy but everything is satisfying from the chocolate chip cookies to a rotating roster of cakes. The baked goods are reminiscent of my grandmother’s kitchen. Even a seemingly humble tuna sandwich on multi-grain bread makes a perfect midday meal. Hess has cooked her way around France and Italy, so she makes salads and sandwiches with a rustic sensibility.

To Go or Stay, breakfast and lunch (Check website for special “Supperclub” dinners)Ĭhef Faye Hess and her husband Jonathan Stirling have made this breakfast and lunch spot a friendly place for fresh, thoughtful food. This is real barbecue, best enjoyed on John Brown's patio after googling whether downtown Kansas City is in Kansas or Missouri.ĥ-33 51st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 The meats and sides are great for carry out. I recommend the chunky, charred beef burnt ends and the innovative KC-meets- NYC pastrami. Boulevard Beer is on tap and there are rolls of paper towels on the tables to wipe up messy sauces (argue if you must, but real BBQ has sauce). The decor nods to beloved KC sports teams, the Royals and the Chiefs. Owner and Kansas City native Josh Bowen runs a solid BBQ joint. The smell of the namesake smoke inside John Brown Smokehouse conjures my favorite childhood food memories. Surprise! This Queens blogger was born in Kansas City.

If you stay outside when ordering a donut and coffee, you can avoid seeing all the healthy food you should probably be eating instead.ġ0-43 44th Dr., Long Island City, NY 11101 In surprising contrast to the Instagrammy avocado-ramen-poke entrees inside, the front window is filled with huge Dough donuts. My favorite part is the outside walk-up window, where witty baristas make excellent cafe lattes and matcha. This modern, Izakaya-style restaurant has a stylish interior with a menu of healthy bowls, meats and noodles.

Here is our brief guide to a variety of dining establishments in Long Island City offering menu items that travel well, plus most have seating too!ĥ-50 50th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

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