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k1lk1 t1_ixrr91e wrote

Bayside is a haul for me but I like to explore. Any other cool things to see or do? Restaurants worth traveling for?

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixs6wvd wrote

Yes Bell Blvd has great spot - and all accessibly by the LIRR. Press 195 has great fries, sandwiches, and craft beers. Then plenty of Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Colombian, Italian, and Greek spots. Bayside is kind of an extension of Flushing in cuisine, some chains and some are family run. T Swirl is tasty for a treat. The Joe Michaels Mile is also fun and can bring you down to the Bayside Marina or Ft Totten Park, if you got some time and legs for walking. And there is a good amount of night life, with sports bars, at least one hookah spot, and places that are kinda dives. The old school Irish bars are there sometimes too. Thanks for asking!

Edit: Thank you to u/TSBii and other anonymous Redditor for the awards! Edit(2) - for the imgur link to the map

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rvbcaboose1018 t1_ixt5ext wrote

That section of Bell from the train station up to the new Mad for Chicken is full of so many great places to try.

Press is amazing, I go there when I can. Krave it next door has some great late night munchies. The bar next to the station, One Station Plaza is great too. Plus they opened up the new Korean Fried Chicken place during Covid and now they have a KBBQ spot as well. Plus I've heard nothing but good things about Bourbon Street, especially their brunch.

I was sad to see Donovan's go, I had a few parties there but they were never the same after the management shift in 2007. Still Monahan and Fitz across the street is good and im hoping to try Maggie Mays at some point.

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AFlatulentMess t1_ixt87q2 wrote

Bell Blvd really does have great food right around the LIRR station.

Shanghai You Garden has got some of the best soup dumplings and duck for mad cheap. The Cuban, while more expensive, is another spot with some good food.

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akaharry t1_ixthk2y wrote

And do not forget the best White Castle

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AFlatulentMess t1_ixtjdbz wrote

Fun fact when I was growing up I used to think that specific White Castle was a gas station. I still think it looks like one tbh

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvf9bn wrote

Fino is also great for a price - best roast chicken I have ever had.

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvf77o wrote

Donovans caramelized onions and burgers are missed forever.

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krizzlec t1_ixuro2g wrote

Wonderful info! This gives me a day trip to look forward...thanks

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