There's no question that Long Island City (LIC for those in the know...) is the cultural center of this incredibly vibrant borough. Only minutes away from midtown Manhattan, LIC boasts many fantastic museums, parks, restaurants, and an amazing array of affordable boutique hotels. Anyone with an eye for design should keep LIC at the top of their places to visit list, especially for those wanting something slightly "off" the grid.
This middle-eastern food-truck is ten notches above the rest. There are few places in NYC that serve falafel, chicken and shawarma at this level of quality. But don’t just take our word for it. They are winners of the prestigious Vendy award (the Oscars of food) and have been reviewed by several prominent food critics. First-timers should get one of the mixed platters with all the toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and turnips + white, hot, and tahini sauce).
