NaiSnow offers healthy and delicious tea beverages and fresh baked items with over 1,200 locations…read moremainly in China. NaiSnow's first stop in the U.S. expansion is in Flushing, New York. The second location in New York is 27-51 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. My first NaiSnow experience was at the Long Island City location. I walked in and ordered the Matcha Latte Boba, Caramel Egg Tart, Matcha Tiramisu Tart, Coffee Tiramisu Tart at the counter. It didn't take long for the order to be ready and it was all packed in an insulated bag. Inside, there are a few tables and countertop seats. The caramel egg tart is filled with custard core and a caramel aroma, the coffee tiramisu tart has a sponge cake soaked in coffee and layered with cream on a crisp and buttery tart, and the matcha tiramisu tart is made with premium Jingshan matcha powder fully infused into the cake base and layered with smooth cream cheese filling. The tarts are golden and have crispy layers. It just melts in your mouth. They are also a good size. The matcha latte boba was also very good. NaiSnow is definitely worth checking out!

NaiSnow Tea and Bakery is a rapidly expanding, trendy Chinese chain getting widely known for its…read morefusion of fresh Asian pastries, viral trompe l'oeil desserts, and healthy fruit and matcha beverages. It has quickly become a local favorite for modern sweets. A must-try in their menu includes Caramel Egg Tarts: The standout signature item. Expect a flaky, croissant-like outer crust with a rich, silky-smooth, pudding-like custard core. Tiramisu Egg Tarts: A viral sensation featuring a standard egg tart base topped with either matcha or coffee sponge cake, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa or matcha powder. Matcha Series Drinks: Features high-quality organic matcha. The Velvet Matcha Layered Latte (made with a thick matcha cheese foam) and the Matcha Coconut are highly rated. The "Daily Green" Bottle: A refreshing palate cleanser packed with kale, apple, and lemon for those seeking a healthier, fiber-rich balance to the pastries. I specially like the flaky, buttery textures of the pastries and note that desserts are sweet but not overwhelmingly cloying. The bakery space is bright, modern, and spacious, making them great spots to hang out with friends or relax. Depending on the time of day, you can occasionally smell the pastries being baked fresh right in front of you.

I came here for a doggy birthday and I must say: the beer is spectacular! They have some great…read morehoppy beers and sours and definitely super dog friendly there's so many dogs inside! The left room was perfect to host a gathering and if you come before 3pm usually nobody is there at that time so it's quite private in there! It's such a great vibe to chill and hang out with friends in here and there's also food for any hungry people - I was confirmed it was very good.

Open since 2015 or so, this is one of the many microbreweries all around Queens and Brooklyn. The…read moretaproom area is spacious and rustic, like most tap rooms, and they seem to be kid-friendly, though most folks, of course, were of drinking age. Our small group was here after a long walk, and everyone was in the mood for a drink. In terms of food, they have some snacks, and there are food carts outside on certain days. Sunday's option was Mom's Momos right outside, but the cart was unfortunately out of most of their things, but this is not the brewery's fault. For my selection, I decided to get a few of the 5oz (or 5.5oz) sampler/tasters of two $4 beers, and eventually a third, instead of getting a 10oz pour, though the pricey Cuvée Barley Wine sounded interesting. The bartender, who appears to be the owner from the photos online, was friendly and gave good suggestions. My favorite of the bunch was from their rotating cask selection, which was a bit surprising as I tend to like sours and stronger beers. This was the Billy Neverwilly, a 5.6% APV English Pub Ale, or Bitter. As expected for the style, it was very pleasant, being malty with a little bit of bitterness. For the percentage, which is higher than the typical pub ale, it was surprisingly drinkable. If I got an $8.50 20oz pour, it would be very dangerous, as I could easily drink another few. More unique, but still tasty, was the Grätzer, a 4.0% Grodziskie, or smoked wheat ale, a style originally from Poland. Previous to this, the only smoked beer I ever had was the German Rauchbier, using smoked barley. The most well-known one is the original from Schlenkerla, and it is pitch black with an off amber head, very smoky, and very tasty, and you can find it at Karczma in Greenpoint. The color in this case looked like any typical wheat ale/witbier with white foam and had a very mild smoky smell. The flavor was interesting, with the initial sip tasting like your typical citrusy wheat ale, but with a smoky aftertaste. The last of the brews was the Guava Goggles, a 5.5% Sour Ale with Guava and Lime, which he recommended over the similarly named Berry Goggles. It was primarily sour, but had some mild sweetness from the guava and a bit of tang. Occasionally, I find guava a bit overpowering, but it worked here. This was again refreshing and easy to drink. I would go back here, and next time, I would probably go with the Infernal Optimism, a 6.7% Smoked Porter, which seems available frequently. I also wouldn't mind trying something else interesting, as everything was good, which is rare for the number of styles I tried. Nice rotating taps, nice staff, and a good, large space. It's hard to dislike this place.

I remember when Cannelle started off in East Elmhurst as a bakery tucked away in a small shopping…read morecenter. I'm glad to see that they had expanded to LIC since then my favorites here will always include their espresso cakes and gateau bretons. However, I decided to try something new the last time I stopped by this included a pistachio custard tart of some sort as well as the flan parisien. The former was absolutely delicious, with the pistachio custard, being fantastic and the shell of the tart being buttery and tasty. The flan parisien, however, paled in comparison. In addition to being so soggy, there was a weird apricot I believe jam on the bottom, which was offputting all in all, stick to the classics here but don't hesitate to try something that catches your eye. You might love it, but if not, you know not to try it again.

Since becoming gluten free, this is still one of my favorite bakeries! Everything is fresh! From my…read moreknowledge, the following are gluten free: gluten free bread, passion fruit custard, praline crunch cake, and chocolate pudding!