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Tournesol
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Restaurants
5012 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City,
New York 11101
(718) 472-4355
Last night I was delightfully surprised by Tournesol, a small French restaurant in Long Island...
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Last night I was delightfully surprised by Tournesol, a small French restaurant in Long Island City. My friend, Neille Ilel, covers western Queens for the Queens Chronicle. When we decided to go out for dinner last night, she suggested we try L.I.C.. Having never socialized there before I was game, so off we went.
She suggested Tournesol, having heard that it was started by a former Maitre'd from Artisanal. It couldn't have been a better choice. The dishes were as good as any top end restaurant in Manhattan, such as Gotham or Grammarcy. We shared two appetizers, the Sautéed Calamares with Beets, and the Terrine of Duck Liver & Fig Chutney. The Fois Gras was delicious, but that always is. However, Neille declared that the Calamares was the best she ever had, and I would agree. It was lightly fried, more like sautéed and fresh and delicious. For dinner we shared Seared Skate with Red Cabbage and Mango Sauce and a white fish called Hake on top of a bean salad. The Skate was great. The "Mango" sauce was more of an apple/pineapple sauce. There was an apple compote in the middle of the red cabbage, and the entire dish was more like eating a hot desert than a main course. The Hake was a nice whitefish, but the bean salad under the Hake was out of this world. It was cold and fresh and served with asparagus on top of a small exposure to a yellow curry dressing.
By dessert we were stuffed, but I had to try the Isle Fleutant (sp?) ("Floating Island"). It was cold, sweet, light and mouth watering.
All in all, it was a great evening. The biggest and best surprise was the cost. In Manhattan, I have had dinners that are not the equal of this one for close to $200. Here, the main courses average $14 and the appetizers around $8. With a half carafe of wine, we got away for $75 bucks. It doesn't get much better than this.
http://tournesolnyc.com/
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we had our wedding at loft 11 (on the westside) but rather than use the in house caterer we found...
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we had our wedding at loft 11 (on the westside) but rather than use the in house caterer we found thomas preti. he was great to work with. the prices were reasonable. the service was excellent. and the food was probably the most commented upon thing after our wedding. dont be afraid of the long island city location - its just over the 59th street bridge and is real easy to get to
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Communitea
Category:
Food & Dining
4702 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City,
New York 11101
(718) 729-7708
This is a wonderful place to stop by for a quick iced coffee to go or to spend a long afternoon...
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This is a wonderful place to stop by for a quick iced coffee to go or to spend a long afternoon studying while sipping organic tea. The staff is friendly and the menu is versatile. I am definitely looking forward to my next trip!
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Dominie's Hoek
Category:
Dine At The Bar
48-17 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City,
New York 11101
Small, quaint bar with an unexpected patio in the back. If I remember, about 4-5 beers on tap of...
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Small, quaint bar with an unexpected patio in the back. If I remember, about 4-5 beers on tap of varying flavors. Local artwork on the walls. The lighting and atmosphere in the bar is great. The menu, while not long, offers a pretty wide selection of food. The burgers were awesome as was our penne with vodka sauce (special). The staff was extremely friendly.
Pros: Food, atmosphere, service
Cons: Sidewalk/storefront could be cleaner.
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Hot, non-greasy chicken.
Juicy burgers.
and all the side orders you can think of, from salads to...
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Hot, non-greasy chicken.
Juicy burgers.
and all the side orders you can think of, from salads to fries.
Try them they have 3 locations in 11101, I am sure you NOT de disappointed.
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Cassino
Category:
Restaurants
4716 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City,
New York 11101
I am so glad this place is back. Best pizza in the borough by far...........
Had a great dinner...
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I am so glad this place is back. Best pizza in the borough by far...........
Had a great dinner last night in the garden. Nothing short of AWSOME! Great people, food and value.
Bring the family.
HAPPY!
Eric G
Pros: PIZZA, Scungilli, GRAVY
Cons: 106.7 Lite FM
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Metro Plaza Cafe
Category:
Restaurants
25-13 Queens Plaza
Long Island City,
New York 11101
(866) 900-1160
these guys catered a lunch for me in Manhattan on E59th St. I now make it a point to stop by a...
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these guys catered a lunch for me in Manhattan on E59th St. I now make it a point to stop by a few days a week for breakfast or lunch. If you need a dependable caterer, these are your guys. If you want good food, don't go any where else.
Pros: Great selection, good coffee, great sandwiches
Cons: none
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I've been living in the neighborhood for years, but only recently made my way to Sage--it's on a...
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I've been living in the neighborhood for years, but only recently made my way to Sage--it's on a stretch of Jackson Ave where most people have no reason to be, between Citibank and Queens Plaza. But I have to say it's worth going a few blocks out of your way...this little shop does simple, interesting American food, really well. The sandwiches are awesome (I especially love the Grilled Chicken Breast, with blue cheese and roasted red peppers and watercress...yum), the soups are hearty and delicious, and the baked goods...I'll go WAY out of my way for one of their German Chocolate Brownies. Although with the opening of the Sculpture Center and MOMA nearby, and PS1 just a few blocks down Jackson (with a mini-Sage of its own for the cafe), maybe this isn't so out of the way after all.
Pros: fresh, unique, they deliver
Cons: just three stools
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I like a CRISPY New York Pizza and this is the Place to get it ... I am a former chef so im...
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I like a CRISPY New York Pizza and this is the Place to get it ... I am a former chef so im particular about my eateries...these guys are Great ... work well together and it shows in the quality...and Cleanliness... need i say more...lol
Pros: great cooked food... crispy crust...clean.. shopping center free parking..smiling faces...
Cons: small dining room...
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I have been here to attend a party and the food was so delicious, the service was perfect, and the...
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I have been here to attend a party and the food was so delicious, the service was perfect, and the party was so much fun. It is very close to the east river so there is beautiful views outside. The small diner next door has amazing indian food. Overall a great experience.
Pros: amazing overall
Cons: none.
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