Danny Brown, Queens NY

One of my favorite restaurants in my hometown of Forest Hills is Danny Brown. A Michelin recommended restaurant in Queens? Yeah, you bet!  It is such a hidden gem tucked away on a small street. It gives you a Manhattan feel but with a local crowd. You'll see new and old families dining here as well as young trendsetters. The wine list is extensive, the food is always impeccable, and the service has never disappointed me. There is something for everybody here. As posted on their website, "Danny Brown... embodies the pleasures of a French wine bar, an Italian "Enoteca," and a Spanish Tapas bar, as well as that of a conventional restaurant." Below are some plates I have tried here - a cheese plate, steak, and confit of duck. Whenever I'm in my neighborhood, I try to have a meal here - reservation permitting! The wait can sometimes be long. But there is a reason why its always crowded, so the wait is worth it! 

Danny Brown

Wine Bar and Kitchen

104-02 Metropolitan Ave.

Forest Hills, New York 11375

Brand Attire Casual to Business 

Reservations Accepted and Recommended on Weekends

Masala, Woodside, Queens

Below are photos of an Indian crown jewel in Queens.  In addition to the appetizer and entree below, we also got this yogurt drink called the lassi and the mango lassi - and they were both amazing. The lassi is a pistachio flavor and I liked that better. The beef was better than the chicken because it had more heat to it, which I liked. The service was quick and the people were friendly. I would definitely come back here. 

Meat Platter Appetizer

Tikka Masala and Beef Tikka

Wafas, Queens NY

I wish I could write my blog entries the day of, but I'm usually a day behind. Hope you can forgive me! Yesterday was Saturday and lunch was at a Middle Eastern restaurant called Wafa's on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. I've honestly never really tried home-cooked middle eastern food and to be honest, I've just never had a craving for it. Although I do love the spices from this region. I was taken here for lunch and I am so glad I tried it. It was very delicious and I would definitely come back. Below are photos of the chicken and lamb shawerma platter. Also got a salad for the appetizer and rice pudding for dessert, which was devoured far too quickly before I could take a photo, but that's how good it was!

When it comes to food, I consider myself very adventurous. Im glad I tried this, and 2 more types of food I'd like to try but never have is Ethiopian and Haitian food. And I know the Haitian restaurant I want to try to! It's Tap Tap Haitian Restaurant in Miami Fl. Next time I'm in Miami, I'll let you know how it is!

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