Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
This converted high school is where the Museum of Modern Art hosts large installations and interactive arts. There's a decent cafe here too.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveThis converted high school is where the Museum of Modern Art hosts large installations and interactive arts. There's a decent cafe here too.
Experimental stand-up. What it lacks for being hit-or-miss, it makes for by being free. Come in late night, and you're likely to be pleasantly surprised.
36 locals recommend
The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson AveExperimental stand-up. What it lacks for being hit-or-miss, it makes for by being free. Come in late night, and you're likely to be pleasantly surprised.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place to kickback and soak up the neighborhood. Want to know an insider's secret? There's an upstairs room where they are usually bbqing and spinning funk from the 70s.
70 locals recommend
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th StThis is a great place to kickback and soak up the neighborhood. Want to know an insider's secret? There's an upstairs room where they are usually bbqing and spinning funk from the 70s.
Sightseeing
Lose yourself in the awe inspiring glow of this great city's skyline. Sandwiches, coffee and beer are served at the cafe, but, if you're smart, you'll bring your own. Just keep it down low.
47 locals recommend
Hunter's Point South Park
Center BoulevardLose yourself in the awe inspiring glow of this great city's skyline. Sandwiches, coffee and beer are served at the cafe, but, if you're smart, you'll bring your own. Just keep it down low.
Food Scene
Come for the noodles, but you'll be sorry if you overlook the starters. This pop-up restaurant has become a neighborhood mainstay. No reservations, no separate tables. Just show up, shut up, and eat.
41 locals recommend
Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson AveCome for the noodles, but you'll be sorry if you overlook the starters. This pop-up restaurant has become a neighborhood mainstay. No reservations, no separate tables. Just show up, shut up, and eat.
Mexican dishes plated for Michelin's gourmands, who in turn gave them a Michelin Star. The bar stocks tequila exclusively. Brunch here is solid too.
49 locals recommend
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th AveMexican dishes plated for Michelin's gourmands, who in turn gave them a Michelin Star. The bar stocks tequila exclusively. Brunch here is solid too.
For the best New American in LIC, hit up Alobar. The wine list might be it's strongest suit, but it is complemented nicely by the Mediterranean inspired menu.
16 locals recommend
Alobar
46-42 Vernon BoulevardFor the best New American in LIC, hit up Alobar. The wine list might be it's strongest suit, but it is complemented nicely by the Mediterranean inspired menu.
Everything Else
This Brooklyn-style flea market is a summer hit. Tons of vendors sell foods inspired by cuisines from across the globe, and Made in New York trinkets make perfect gifts for loved ones back home
24 locals recommend
LIC Flea & Food
5-25 46th AveThis Brooklyn-style flea market is a summer hit. Tons of vendors sell foods inspired by cuisines from across the globe, and Made in New York trinkets make perfect gifts for loved ones back home
This wine bar is French, very French. Solid cheese and meat plates. They have a great happy hour, and the house jazz band is pretty good too.
9 locals recommend
Domaine bar a vins
50-04 Vernon BlvdThis wine bar is French, very French. Solid cheese and meat plates. They have a great happy hour, and the house jazz band is pretty good too.