Monthly Archives: June 2011

Molly Bloom’s

The newest bar in Sunnyside, Molly Bloom’s on Queens Blvd north between 43rd and 44th, has just started food service. Although I love the bar, I didn’t necessarily have high expectations for the food, as bar food is generally not … Continue reading

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The Kettle

On the edge of Sunnyside, right on the corner of 51st street and Skillman Ave, is the Irish restaurante/bar The Kettle. And it truly is both (a restaurant and bar), with a full bar, TVs, bar food, complemented by sit-down … Continue reading

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Mario’s Italian Restaurant

Hidden on the corner of 47th ave and 43rd st is one of the few non-pizza Italian restaurants in the area: Mario’s. It’s been around since the mid-80s, and I would consider it a “semi-fancy” place. Mario’s is probably unnoticed … Continue reading

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“I Love Py” bakery cafe

Normally we get our empanadas from Mama’s Empanadas, but for a change I decided to try some from the cryptically named “I Love Py” bakery cafe on Greenpoint between 44th and 43rd streets. Overall it wasn’t bad, but I think … Continue reading

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Saffron Garden

There aren’t many Indian offerings in Sunnyside, but the recently opened Saffron Garden makes up for that by serving excellent food. It replaced the mediocre Basmati table and is hopefully here to stay. Located on Skillman Ave between 46th and … Continue reading

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