Restaurants

Tournesol (50-12 Vernon Blvd): French bistro

Manducatis (13-27 Jackson Ave) : Classic Italian

La Vuelta (10-43 44 Dr) : Latin American cuisine

Jackson Avenue Steakhouse (12-23 Jackson Ave) : Meat lovers' haven

Manetta's (10-76 Jackson Ave) : Brick oven pizza

The Water's Edge (44th Dr & East River) : Romantic riverside dining

Bella Via (47-46 Vernon Blvd) : Italian-American eatery

Cafe Henri (1010 50th Ave) : Crepes and other French delicacies.

Communitea (47-02 Vernon Blvd) : Tea and relaxation

Brasil Coffee House (48-19 Vernon Blvd) : Java, java, java...

L.I.C. Bar (45-58 Vernon Blvd) : Neighborhood watering hole