Wow! Wow! Wow! Fine dining in my own hood and a James Beard finalist. The nomination is so well…read moredeserved. My fellow yelpie Jeannie has been raving about their duck à la pressie for ages and we finally organized an outing so she can share her love of Tourmaline and the duck with us. Thank you Jeannie. The duck in itself deserves an award. You can tell that Yvan the head chef and owner has put so much detail into creating this magnificent dish for his customers. From picking the perfect farm to order the duck from in PA, to purchasing the machinery for churning out the sauce from the bones and internals of the duck, to incorporating different aspects of duck preparations from different cultures (French Normandy, Chinese roast duck) and teaching to Daniel in the city for some tips. You know Yvan has put his heart and soul into this one dish. I love how this dish is prepared table side by the chef himself with so many different stories and presentations. He starts off the duck with a serving of the perfect tot crispy skin served with his seasonal sauce. We had rhubarb. We were the stars of the room with everyone envying us. I can't recommend this experience enough. Worth every penny! In addition to the duck, we ordered some apps, salad and a fish dish. The seasonal cocktail Noveau Peach so refreshing and delish and dessert wine was a perfect accompaniment to the desserts. The atmosphere or the restaurant was cozy and high end. Lots of couples on cute romantic dates. The owners Yvan and Rebecca are the sweetest. I met Rebecca at our building bbq that they catered and she was just so lovely. Mentioned to her that we were going to see her the following week and she remembered me. Definitely check out Tourmaline. A true gem in FH and so happy to have them here.

We had dinner last night for the first time at Tourmaline !…read more The ambiance and service from Seth were excellent! But sadly, the pork tenderloin special that I had was tough and dry . Both my husband's and friend's hanger steak was very chewy!!! A restaurant of this quality should definitely serve a better cut of beef!!! We really looked forward to this dinner having read about the chef but were very disappointed with the entrees! The kale salad and celery root latkes were good as were the desserts. Too bad as Forest Hills is really lacking in fine dining restaurants !!!

Ate here on a Sunday night with some friends. Surprisingly, the place was completely empty. I know…read moreit was a Sunday night but it didn't seem to bode well. Fortunately, the food was delicious and service was impeccable. We ordered 4 entrées to share and enjoyed everything. My favorite was the Half-Baked Chicken. The skin was so crispy and the chicken so tender. The Braised Short Rib was also really good and the crispy Brussels sprouts that come with it were the perfect amount of crispy. The other dishes we ordered were good too. We finished everything down to the last grain of rice. Half-Baked Chicken 10/10 Braised Short Rib 10/10 Creamy Pesto Garganelli with Grilled Chicken 8/10 Jumbo Seared Scallops 8/10

I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.

THEIR BRANZINO IS THE BEST IN THE CITY!!!!! YES, I SAID…read moreIT!!! ASK FOR EXTRA SAUCE ON THE SIDE!!!! This is probably my 4th or 5th visit and each visit has us ordering the Branzino, that should tell you something. Also note, I'm not a 'fish person', and I can't get enough of this Branzino. In addition to the AMAZING BRANZINO, we enjoyed steak frites, oxtail croquettes, fried calamari and a Boston wedge salad. Everything was amazing and delicious. The calamari has a sweet honey sauce drizzled on it. The salad was fresh and crisp, delicious dressing and crispy bacon included. We were very full but there's always room for dessert. Tried the key lime pie, stellar. If you're in Forest Hills be sure to check out White Radish. Staff is very friendly and amazing from beginning to end. Restaurant noise level is low to average. I'll be dreaming of that Branzino sauce tonight, ah, until next time :)

Came to Forest Hills to visit a friend and decided to eat at White Radish for lunch. We didn't…read morewant to do fast food or any food chain. And the place seems nice enough where it's not too loud. I was surprised to see only 1 other table. It's lunch time, I thought there would be more business. The service was good except the waiter kept on asking us if we wanted a starter. We politely declined a few times. The food was good. I ordered a cheeseburger and my friend ordered the 1/2 chicken. She said it was a little salty. But OK. My burger/fries was $19 and the chicken $22. Overall, it was OK. It is a nice restaurant. They should really offer lunch specials like the rest of Forest Hills restaurants. They can draw more people in for lunch. Bareburger has a lunch special $15 for any burger/fries with a soda. Mad for Chicken has lunch specials too.

Have been here a few times. The food I've ordered is very good and the service is beyond excellent.read more

Sunday brunch with some friends after church was lovely. Service was wonderful despite many…read morerequests from my friend which would've made me upset as server. Food was good - I had the Rove omelette with sour dough bread. I was really hungry when I went so I'm not sure how it would be if I weren't starving. I'd go back again. The steak and eggs my friend had with a salad looked so much better.

Neighborhood Gem! Not a big place so wouldnt come with a big group. But if you want a solo date or…read morecatch up with someone perfect place. They have a good selection of wine and their foods pretty good too. I enjoy their mussels and they have nice meat and cheese board options as well.

I've been to this place on several occasions. I've enjoyed their mussels and flatbread as well as…read moreseveral of their wines. Tonight was a completely different experience. The service was good "quick" as usual. We were met as we entered the restaurant by a female service however she had a mouth full of food. We ordered the Braised Short Rib and the Chicken Tagine. We received our food within just a few minutes no more than 7-10 minutes. Although there was steam coming off of the couscous the chicken was ice cold. It was obvious that my food had been simply thrown into a microwave. The couscous although hot it was overcooked and mushy. The chicken was warm on the bottom but extremely cold as I cut into it. The Short Rib dish had the same problem. The pasta was steamy hot but the rib was cold. I really don't have a problem eating cold beef, but I can't eat cold chicken. I would have sent my dish back however it was obvious that they weren't going to make a new dish I felt they would have just nuked it longer. If I wanted nuked food I could have picked up a frozen dinner at the grocery store. Go for the wine, not the food.

Stopped in for a hot sugar cookie and cold brew and pralines icecream scoop and then I see ASK…read moreABOUT OUT GUMBO on the chalk board . So guess what I did ? I asked and ordered and I ENJOYED THE GUMBO! Always good stuff here . I bought some fresh local honey the other day here . I will explore the menu more ....come visit Nanas Cafe!

When I first moved into Forest Hills, this was probably the first place I discovered while I was…read moreout exploring my neighborhood. I brought my super obese cousin in here, dude dried up my wallet within seconds. Nathan's hot dogs are nothing really special. You can just get them at a supermarket for a lower cost and cook it yourself and it'll taste exactly the same. I got some fries which I didn't like very much. It was soggy wavy fries, almost like the ones they have at White Castle. I just like the fact that there's a Nathan's in my area. I like the old style lighting they have outside. The only Nathan spots I know is just this one and the one in Coney Island. There use to be one on Grand Ave in Maspeth and another one in Metro Mall but I believe they both closed down years ago.

Not my first time here but the rest of my party were first timers. Great food and service by…read moreDanielle. I'll be back and I'm sure other parties will as well but on another note. I'm a big supporter of small local biz and this month is small business month. Everyone shop small biz. Please

My daughter and I went to Atlantic diner for the first time and we were pretty excited to ordered a…read morebanana split. We were asked if we wanted the works on the ice cream which consisted of chocolate syrup, walnuts, whipped cream, sprinkles, cherries and bananas. Unfortunately, we got nothing but vanilla ice cream a few walnuts, a couple of slices of banana and whipped cream. We were disappointed and only ate less than half. I guess Atlantic Diner isn't the place to go to when you're craving a banana split!

I know I just reviewed them recently, but I had to come back and give more love because when the…read moredecision was made for my friends and I to attend a Game 4 Knicks watch party at Cobblestones, I was excited to make a trip back here. I got there early to snag a table, and the team was already hard at work with nearly the entire beergarden packed with fans. The hostess Jenna was an absolute rockstar all night - I don't think she stopped moving or smiling! Not only was she seating guests with poise and insane amounts of charm, but she was also running food and drinks to make sure guests weren't waiting for their orders - in fact, despite there being more than 250 people in the beergarden, we never waited more than 4 minutes for drinks and 12 minutes for food which is pretty impressive given how busy they were inside and outside. We were served by Lana, who legit might have been the nicest, friendliest, most engaging server I have ever met in New York City, and I am not being overly dramatic here. She handled her insanely large section with aplomb, took the time to actually learn our names and address us by names when asking if we wanted to order anything, checked in on us every few minutes even if we did not need anything, and despite likely being tired from all of the guests, the running of food and drinks, and the hustling, she was cracking jokes all night through her radiant and starry smile, and making our group feel like the most important people there despite the fact that we were just three regular dudes enjoying a basketball game. Her attentiveness and personality alone are worth requesting to sit in her section at all times. Food was solid on this trip - our table ordered a half-pound burger which was cooked and seasoned perfectly (came with fries and toppings), mozzarella sticks which were piping hot with a nice crunch on the exterior, waffle fries (had to get them again they were too good last trip), and honey BBQ wings, which although they weren't very meaty (not their fault since I am assuming they didn't butcher the wings in-house - could have just been a lean batch from the supplier), the sauce was addictive and delicious and I found myself dipping everything we ordered into it so it wouldn't go to waste - order the Honey BBQ! All beers came out cold and rapidly (Cobblestones uses plastic for half liter beers when the beergarden is saturated with guests, just be prepared for that - makes sense because of the volume). The rest of the staff was incredible given the chaos. Beergarden manager Pete made it a point to check in on us a couple of times and was very appreciative of all of the guests coming for the game, and you can tell he steers the ship effectively because everyone in the beergarden was focused, attentive, and in the zone during what many bars would be challenged to handle. One final thought - my two friends who came with me (who are NOT "let's go out drinking at night" type of guys) asked me when we are coming back for a Friday or Saturday night - they loved the atmosphere, loved the friendly service from Lana, and loved the food and drinks. The answer? very soon! Thank you Cobblestones!

I've only been inside the pub and not the outdoor section a few times but what I can say:…read more1. It can get crowded but service is fast 2. Wings are great! Happy hour price on those are the best and worth the money. The pizza and mozz sticks give frozen food flavor and aren't worth your time. 3. The frozen margs are weak, def go for those on the rocks if you're looking to have a time.

We hosted my daughter's baby shower here at My Kitchen/Tourmaline and couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience in this beautiful space. The food was delicious, staff was lovely and Rebecca, the owner, was amazing to work with. She was so lovely from party planning through to the actual event. I wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful venue.

We celebrated our October 2024 wedding at My Kitchen, and they exceeded all our expectations! My…read moreKitchen offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, making it perfect for any season. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was incredibly attentive. The owners, Rebecca and Yvan, and their team were so helpful and accommodating from start to finish. It can be hard to choose the perfect wedding venue and at first, we weren't sure what to expect. But after our tour, we knew this was the place for us. The outdoor patio area was intimate, warm, and beautiful! We rented space heaters in case, but we didn't end up needing a tent - though My Kitchen can rent a tent if needed. We had the reception outside, with string lights hanging above. It created such a magical atmosphere as the sun set, and the lights added the perfect touch. We had about 40 guests and there was definitely enough space for all of us. Even though parking was limited, guests were able to easily find street parking in the surrounding residential area even on a Saturday night. Overall, we highly recommend this venue - beautiful space, exceptional professionals, and amazing service!