Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Amazing food, great value, cozy, ethnic, hip, both vegetarian and meat options. Live music on Sundays in winer and Saturday nights - details on Facebook
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Uma's
92-07 Rockaway Beach BlvdAmazing food, great value, cozy, ethnic, hip, both vegetarian and meat options. Live music on Sundays in winer and Saturday nights - details on Facebook
The heart of local surf culture and new home of Rockaway Taco. Check out www.rockawaybeachsurfclub.com for details
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Rockaway Beach Surf Club
302 Beach 87th StThe heart of local surf culture and new home of Rockaway Taco. Check out www.rockawaybeachsurfclub.com for details
Playland Motel
97-20 Rockaway Beach BlvdGood place to go out
Right on the bay, good food, beautiful, great for dinner, live entertainment.
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Thai Rock
375 Beach 92nd StRight on the bay, good food, beautiful, great for dinner, live entertainment.
Jamesons Pub
421 Beach 129th StBurger place
Cuisine By Claudette
143 Beach 116th St5-10 min walk, amazing gourmet take out and coffee
Dunkin' Donuts
269 Beach 116th StreetCoffee
Paninico Cafe Inc
241 Beach 116th Street5-10 min walk from the house, homey diner food. Recommend!
Brisas Del Mar
9902 Rockaway Beach BlvdReally good Spanish food.
Boardwalk Bagel
108-01 Beach 108th StGo-to place for bagels for the locals.
Open in Summer. Bolivian food, one of the few bars on the boardwalk.
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Caracas Arepa Bar (Summer Only)
106-01 Shore Front PkwyOpen in Summer. Bolivian food, one of the few bars on the boardwalk.
Rockaway very own organic urban Go to www.edgemerefarm.org for events and farm stand hours.
385 Beach 45th St
Rockaway very own organic urban Go to www.edgemerefarm.org for events and farm stand hours.
2-9 Beach 116th St
Juices, smoothies, overnight oats. 5 minute walk.
Artisian pizza with attitude. Only the best ingredients and local seafood. Where the locals hang out.
97-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Artisian pizza with attitude. Only the best ingredients and local seafood. Where the locals hang out.
Rockaway Roasters
9206 Rockaway Beach BlvdLocal coffee shop. Juices, smoothie bowls
Wildfeast at Riis
16702 Rockaway Beach BlvdModern American dining right by the ocean.
Pico RBNY
419 Beach 129th StMexican food, elegant, good for drinks
Rotisserie chicken and peruvian food to go, with great quality and attitude
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Chicks To Go
97-02 Rockaway Beach BlvdRotisserie chicken and peruvian food to go, with great quality and attitude
For those of you craving authentic Jamaican food
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Goody's BBQ Chicken and Ribs
7018 Amstel BlvdFor those of you craving authentic Jamaican food
Frozen yogurt, enough said.
108-19 Rockaway Beach Dr, Rockaway, NY 11694
Beach 107th St, almost by the beach
Coastal Frozen Yogurt
108-19 Rockaway Beach DrFrozen yogurt, enough said.
108-19 Rockaway Beach Dr, Rockaway, NY 11694
Beach 107th St, almost by the beach
Ciro's Pastry Shop
415 Beach 129th StTiramisu is great!
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a short walk from the apartment. Amazing views of the bay and Manhattan, outdoor seating on a deck. It is hidden behind the gas station.
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The Wharf
416 Beach 116th StJust a short walk from the apartment. Amazing views of the bay and Manhattan, outdoor seating on a deck. It is hidden behind the gas station.
For all wine lovers, a little paradise on earth. Cozy and hip with amazing backyard.
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Sayra's Wine Bar
91-11 Rockaway Beach BlvdFor all wine lovers, a little paradise on earth. Cozy and hip with amazing backyard.
Full bar with waterfront deck overlooking the bay. Popular place, good for sports and parties
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Bungalow Bar
377 Beach 92nd StFull bar with waterfront deck overlooking the bay. Popular place, good for sports and parties
Connolly's turned 50 this year! Open during summer months only, it is the most beloved and friendly bar of the neighborhood. They host mics; the frozen pina colada is out of this world. Open mic on Tuesdays
1-55 Cross Bay Pkwy
Connolly's turned 50 this year! Open during summer months only, it is the most beloved and friendly bar of the neighborhood. They host mics; the frozen pina colada is out of this world. Open mic on Tuesdays
Everything Else
Makes a great destination for a short bike trip (about 15 min ride from the apartment).
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Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdMakes a great destination for a short bike trip (about 15 min ride from the apartment).
Essentials
Open 24 hr, great for essentials. The only place to get food very late at night
Pickles & Pies Food Market & Deli
202 Beach 116th StOpen 24 hr, great for essentials. The only place to get food very late at night
Just a 10-15 minute walk, it is somewhat behind the subway station.
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Waldbaum's
112-15 Beach Channel DrJust a 10-15 minute walk, it is somewhat behind the subway station.
Kings Pharmacy
241 Bedford AvePharmacy closest to the house
Polish deli - great (and cheap) kielbasa, cheese and other European foods. 5-10 min walk.
Eden Delicatessens
114-20 Rockaway Beach BoulevardPolish deli - great (and cheap) kielbasa, cheese and other European foods. 5-10 min walk.
Shopping
Duane Reade
11602 Beach Channel DrOpen 24 hrs
The Blue Bungalow
165 Beach 116th StBeach themed gift store
OFF SEASON
92-12 Rockaway Beach BlvdDesigner beach wear made in NY, lifestyle stuff
End of the A
437 Beach 129th StCute clothing and accessories, some etsy finds, good vibes
Rockaway location is on Beach 116th on the left side if heading towards the beach. Great for souvenirs, beach gear and just shopping around.
Lola Star Boardwalk
1205 Riegelmann BoardwalkRockaway location is on Beach 116th on the left side if heading towards the beach. Great for souvenirs, beach gear and just shopping around.
Must-see, a cute vintage store with clothing and home decor at unbelievable prices
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Zingara Vintage & Handmade Treasures
202 Beach 91st StMust-see, a cute vintage store with clothing and home decor at unbelievable prices
Parks & Nature
A former military fort, now a beautiful hiking destination
Check out schedule for events and tours at http://www.nyharborparks.org/visit/calendar.html (type in "fort tilden" or "riis" to narrow down the search)
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Fort Tilden
A former military fort, now a beautiful hiking destination
Check out schedule for events and tours at http://www.nyharborparks.org/visit/calendar.html (type in "fort tilden" or "riis" to narrow down the search)
Beautiful views, wild nature, bird watching tours by National Park Service. Call (718) 318-4340 for details.
If you are not driving, Q53 will take you there in 15-20 min from Beach 116th St
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
175-10 Cross Bay BlvdBeautiful views, wild nature, bird watching tours by National Park Service. Call (718) 318-4340 for details.
If you are not driving, Q53 will take you there in 15-20 min from Beach 116th St
Getting Around
Paul Bicycle Shop
163 Beach 116th StA bike shop. Beach bikes for rent.
There is a seasonal bike rental in Riis park, offering all sorts of conventional and unconventional bikes. Open during the season only.
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Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdThere is a seasonal bike rental in Riis park, offering all sorts of conventional and unconventional bikes. Open during the season only.