Eating and Drinking Your Way Through Howard Beach, Queens

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When it comes to great food and awesome adult beverages, not many Queens neighborhoods can measure up to Howard Beach, an area known for pizza, bakeries and delis. Home to a large Italian population, there’s no shortage of decadent eats that will electrify the taste buds of the masses. 

Hopefully, you’re hungry, because we’ve picked a few of our favorite local spots to share with you. But even if you’re not, I promise — your appetite will be working overtime by the end of reading this post.

Saffron Restaurant and Tapas Bar – 161-50 Cross Bay Boulevard

Standing out among the crowd, Saffron offers a wide selection of delicious tapas, ranging from Spanish Meatballs to Pinchos de Cerdo (marinated pork, potato, onions, garlic, and red peppers) to the Spanish Style Pizza (panini, wild mushroom, or onion chorizo, and queso fresco). Or try the Spicy Garlic Shrimp (with garbanzo beans, garlic and virgin olive oil) or Asparagus a la Plancha (with romesco and manchego).

Saffron Tapas–-photo courtesy of Saffron

As for main courses, the Seafood Paella and 20oz Porterhouse are surefire, mouthwatering selections. To wash it all down, try one of Saffron’s sinful, Housemade Sangrias (Wildberry Red or White Peach) or something from the extensive wine and beer list.

New Park Pizza – 156-71 Cross Bay Boulevard

Posted on April 10, 2013