Very good food and good service. They needed another waiter since there seemed to be only one but…read morehe was working his tail off

I was walking around looking for some lunch and stumbled upon this nice corner pub…read more I would say it is 3-something stars, close to 4. However, I wasn't a fan of the service. When I walked in, there seemed to be just one person trying to care of things, so the wait was a bit longer than ideal. However, a second server eventually appeared. They do have awesome happy hour deals which include drinks and food from Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm. Overall, it has a good spot to grab a beer, sip a cocktail, and snack on some small bites. I tried the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and the chicken was juicy. I also like all the peppers and the flavorfulness of the aioli.

Really good food, I ordered the thenthuk and my friend got the rildok. We also got chilli momo to…read moreshare (half chicken and half beef, at the server's recommendation) and it was delicious. I preferred the chicken and my friend preferred the beef. Service was excellent, waiters were very friendly and helpful. They gave us complementary small plates of curry corn (also fantastic) as they had made a bit extra from a catering order. Ambiance was nice and cozy as well.

Darjeeling is the latest in the second generation of Nepalese/Tibetan restaurants in the city, with…read morea few less traditional dishes offered and no montage of the Himalayas playing on repeat from a TV. It's one of the more pleasant spaces to pass an afternoon in what I suppose is now called "Dutch Kills." We were here at an odd hour and so just opted for the masala chai, which was mediocre. But when we opened up our plate of steamed chive momos upon getting home, it was a revelation. These are the best vegetarian (or vegan) momos I've had in the city. They have a mix of shredded tofu which gives an excellent blend of creaminess to the sharp taste of the chives. Truly delicious. The chutneys are also excellent - I liked the dry chili sauce best of all. Next time I will try the oyster mushrooms momos too.

I cannot say I was expecting the food to be this damn good out of a seemingly random Mexican place…read morethat just happened to be near where we were. I hadn't seen Tacos Gobernador on any Mexican restaurant menu before. These are sinaloan-style tacos, stuffed with the fresh shrimp abundant in the region. This is the second time I'm saying this in the first four sentences, but these were amazing. First of all - they were huge! Way larger than normal tacos, these tortillas stretch across the plate. The outsides are perfectly crisped up - these are kind of a mix between a soft & hard shell taco, but incorporating the best of both worlds. The amount of oil used in the grilling is perfect. What really makes these though, is the fillings. The shrimp is unbelievable - first of all, its the largest shrimp I've ever seen inside a taco. I mentioned how large these tacos are, but the shrimp bursts out of the top like a xenomorph out of a chest; there's little containment to be had here. These shrimp are seasoned astoundingly, turning practically a dark red from the spices used. Oh yeah, and the juiciness is just perfect. They are so well cooked. The other outstanding part is the cheese. The Oaxacan cheese is special - it's some of the best cheese I've ever had on a taco. Hot, soft, and stretchy with a perfect level of melting, it adds a crazy amount of flavor to each bite. The other toppings are solid, but some more onions would've helped I think. Also, the dipping sauce used is around average, and unnecessary. This was kind of expensive for 3 tacos - coming in at $25 before tax and tip. It was a ton of food though. Overall, a new variation of taco I think I'm absolutely in love with. 9.25/10

Came at 1 pm on a Sunday for lunch and got seated quickly. Chorizo torta and green sauce…read morechilaquiles with eggs were both excellent, though it took a really long time to get food. Would order delivery next time! 4.5 stars.

This cute little bakery is located in the same space as Koufuku Market, on the corner of Hunter St…read moreand 42nd Road. It can be a little confusing to find since it's a stand inside the market, not a separate store front. They carry a pretty wide variety of Asian flavor-inspired breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, including buns and some more dessert-type items. I checked out Progreso for an event this past weekend and ended up buying a few items to go: - matcha marble sponge cake $4.49: was fluffy, light and moist, good flavor of matcha and a light schmear of whipped cream in the middle. Would get this again! - taro cream puff $6.50: this was taro paste (? not sure if that's fully accurate though it felt more consistency of soft whipped taro than a traditional pastry cream) with whipped cream on top sandwiched by what I believe was choux pastry with craquelin. I think maybe because the this was sitting chilled/refrigerated for a while the top craquelin layer wasn't quite crispy anymore, though it looked nice. Personally it was a bit too much regular whipped cream, would've preferred more of a taro pastry cream. - mango pudding with fresh mango $6.50 mango flavor in the pudding was light though it was a nice tease of flavor. The texture was on the firmer side for puddings. The mangos were a bit oxidized though tasted ok, maybe glaze them or do something to maintain the color? Since this is a pretty new spot hope they could make a few improvements and blow it out of the park! I appreciated the owners' enthusiasm for sharing about their shop.

I'm so happy I got to try progreso cafe. I generally love cafe's, so whenever I try another cafe I…read morecan't wait to review it. I'm definitely happy i visited Progreso cafe it is an amazing little cafe which was a little tricky to find because it's inside a market. The cafe was awesome, the food looked delicious the service was fast. The workers were extremely friendly, it was a great experience. I got the strawberry dragon it was absolutely fantastic and so so delicious. I have recently started getting into matcha and the drink had matcha with like strawberries in it. My first ever experience with a matcha strawberry combination. I'm definitely going to go to progreso cafe very soon again. I'm definitely going to try out more of the pastries. On top of pastries looking so good I'm also very curious about the meat buns. They have so many choices in progreso and I can't wait to try everything. All the drinks look so so good but Im definitely happy I got the strawberry dragon as my first but it won't be my last. If you like cafe pastries and meats buns please go and support progreso. For the people who will have a hard time finding it, it's located inside a market called koufuku market

A True Astoria Gem…read more Little Flower Café is such a beautiful representation of the Astoria community. Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place that reflects the diversity, culture, and heart of the neighborhood. I especially appreciate that they stand with Palestine and give space to values of community, compassion, and solidarity. A true Astoria gem and definitely worth supporting!

This little cafe is so cute! They have some seating indoors and outside but they get very busy…read more Seating is first com first serve so it's okay for a solo date or with a very small group, but more than 3 or 4 people might be difficult to find seating. The staff are all very kind. I interacted with 3 employees and they were all kind and helpful. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was very good. Some of the ingredients were not evenly distributed so I tasted some things only at the beginning or the end of my burrito, but you could tell it was prepared to order and overall a good choice. The Afghan pink iced chai was good but very floral. It was nice but I probably wouldn't have ordered it if I knew how floral it was. I would come back and try other items on their menu. Their matcha looked promising and coffee in New York is unmatched, so I would try their cold brew or espresso based drinks. Great spot in the area!

My go to spot in LIC to study! It's got a beautiful courtyard -- underrated IMO. Feels super cozy…read moreand homey Dogs are welcomed guests which is nice! Pastries and drinks are delicious, peter is wonderful. Would def recommend making it a go to spot (albeit it's a bit blocked by construction but worth the trek)

Lately Cafe is a bit hidden right now because of all the construction, so I probably never would…read morehave found it if it weren't for Google Maps. The highlight is definitely the large outdoor space in the back. There are plenty of tables and chairs, lights, and even a projector screen. They also host different events like speed dating. Mahjong and more. Definitely check out their website to see what events they have coming up. They offer both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks like coffee, tea, and fruity refreshments along with food options. I ordered the spicy seafood pasta, but unfortunately, it wasn't spicy at all. I also felt that for the portion size, the price point didn't really match. I was expecting a little more for what I had paid. There is seating indoors as well as a bathroom for customers. I wouldn't say this is a traditional restaurant. So don't cone in expecting full table service. The service wasn't particularly attentive. Overall, this place feels like a casual neighborhood hangout and event space than a restaurant.

I decided to try their veggie burger- and OMG I LOVED IT! BEST VEGGIE BUGER EVER! Their bread was…read moregrilled and so delicious. I also ordered French fries- but I have to say, I dislike their fries. Overall I would come here again for their veggie burger!!!!! Their atmosphere is also amazing which is located in the hotel

Came to the rooftop spot of mine heals cage for a drink with a few friends. It's very wide open and…read moreoffers a great view, thankfully it's enclosed too during the winter. They have a full bar and some out of the box specialty drinks.

This place has a variety of flavors you wouldn't normally see at your regular boba place (but for…read morethose who want the usual, they do have a few crowd favorites -- see menu pics). I had the strawberry, rose lemonade and it was so refreshing on a hot day! There is outdoor seating. Our server answered any questions we had and was patient and kind. I would love to try their sandwiches next. So cool that they serve Bánh mì baguettes and bowls.

I went for a Yelp event and picked up a jasmine green tea. It was good. I didn't realize they…read morealso had food. Unfortunately they didn't seem to have a sit in area except outside. My tea came super fast and she just asked for my name vs checking my Yelp pass. I definitely don't mind coming back if I am back in Astoria. I have been checking out Astoria more recently and next time would love to come back.

I want to gatekeep this spot SO bad because I love it. The staff are the sweetest people ever,…read moreevery barista has welcomed me and made me feel so at home. This is a great spt in LIC to do work in, with fast wifi, lots of outlets, seats, quiet zones, and lots of different types of seating, its great to sit down and catch up with a friend or hop on a meeting. They have a great selection of coffee and beers, more beers than coffees, lol.. This place is at the bottom of the Local hotel, so there are people checking in and out. Really good way to meet people!

I tried The Local for a little bit on my way to my Figure Drawing classes!…read more The vibe was so hip. The service was slow, only serve alcohol after 6 so kind of a bummer. Prices were cheap in my opinion. Overall, I'd rate it 6/10 and I would go back to see how brunch or other things they offer maybe earlier in the day! I must say that the environment and atmosphere is very trendy, gave me a Brooklyn vibe too lol And if you stop by, you should definitely try checking out their rooftop!