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“A sunny Parisian bistro brightens Long Island City.” citysearch

Cuisine:  French, Bistro
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Tournesol - 50-12 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 718.472.4355 7 Train to Vernon Blvd/Jackson Ave www.tournesolnyc.com I've been wanting to try Tournesol for a long time now--ever since I tasted their amazing bacon and onion quiches at the Taste of LIC event back in June. My cousin Vicky... Read More
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"Sunflower," the English translation for the name of this French bistro, shines in the evening, too. The hanger steak with béarnaise sauce (not shown; $18), sided with an am... Read More
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Although this weekend isn't marked by special events, there's always fun to be had in Astoria and LIC. Check out the new Mediterranean eatery, Balu on 30th Avenue. It 's only been open for about two weeks but so far it's buzzin'. While the food isn't anything special, the atmosphere is oh so chic—v... Read More
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Still uncharted territory for a surprising number of New Yorkers, Queens offers a slew of good eats for the adventurous cheapskate. Not only will you find some of the best Indonesian, Indian, and Thai in the city, you'll also fork over less money on a full meal than you'll spend on a salad at your l... Read More
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Last weekend I mentioned a few places for Valentine's Day dinner. Here is a larger list of suggestions for a romantic dinner on Thursday: Bistro 33, $50 prix fixe 19-33 Ditmars, 718-721-1933 Cavo, $65 prix fixe 42-18 31st Ave, 718-721-1001 Mundo, $65 prix fixe, 6 and 8 p.m seatings 31-18 Broadwa... Read More
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Image by www.discoverqueens.info Like Manhattan, Queens is also holding its Restaurant Week soon--September 15-18, September 22-25. Usually it's been great because the price point is lower than in Manhattan, actually making Restaurant Week a good value. Not this year! I was surprised and annoyed to... Read More
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Winegasm's Molten Lava Cake pictured above Tomorrow marks the beginning of Queens Restaurant Week, a two-week Monday-Thursday food event where restaurants from all parts of Queens offer lunch and dinner specials. At first, the offering was a $25/person prix-fixe lunch and a $35/person prix-fixe din... Read More
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Last Wednesday, I had the great fun of attending the third annual Taste of LIC. And while I was expecting a standard tasting event, it was so much more because of its spectacular location in LIC's luxurious East Coast Tower. The event was held on the rooftop of this magnificent building, located ... Read More
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It's getting down to the wire for Valentine's Day and you can probably write off all the usual dining suspects. Yes, they're completely booked. But there are still plenty of restaurants and some off-the-beaten path spots to celebrate the romantic occasion. Without further ado... Meskerem 124 M... Read More
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It's called Eater's Roulette, the unspoken understanding, and proposition, among NY diners that bugs and assorted other creatures happen. It's only a matter of time before you see a rodent or uncover a grasshopper. It's never pleasant, but it does help to talk about it. Here now, two stories of r... Read More
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