Taste of Sunnyside 2024 – Sunnyside, NY

The 2024 Taste of Sunnyside Restaurant Crawl will spotlight the diverse flavors of Sunnyside, Queens. Come discover the best hidden gems of NYC!

With a wide variety of food, beer & wine offerings, and live entertainment, the Taste of Sunnyside is back and better than ever as an open-air restaurant crawl celebrating the resilience of this unique neighborhood.

Our annual food crawl offers you a flavor of Latin, Italian, French, Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. (See our growing list of participating restaurants below)

The Check-in points will be at Lowery Plaza at 40th Street and Queens Boulevard, under the elevated 7 train, or at Bliss Plaza at 46th Street and Queens Boulevard. Your ticket covers it all—you will get a wristband upon check-in that gets you a tasting portion at each participating business on the crawl, and you will receive a crawl map to guide you along the stops. Bus transportation is available all along the route.

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PARTICIPATING FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPONSORS: Our list of participating venues is growing and currently includes (list updated daily):

1. Arcobaleno Gelateria NYC (Italian)

2. Arriba Latin Fusion & Bar

3. Bajeko Sekuwa (Nepalese)

4. Bar 43 (Home of the Atomic Wings)

5. Baruir Coffee Shop (Roasting coffee in Sunnyside since 1966)

6. Belo Bar & Grill (Brazilian Fusion)

7. BK Dim Sum (Chinese)

8. Blended Smoothies

9. Bliss 46 Bistro (French

10. Bolivian Llama Party (Bolivian)

11. Brookside Market

12. Cardamom Indian Cuisine In

13. Chakra Café

14. Chiddy’s Cheesesteak

15. Chihuahua Restaurant & Cantina (Mexican)

16. Chipichape Bakery (Colombian)

17. Costa y Mar (Ecuadorian and Peruvian)

18. Curley’s Bagels

19. Danubius (Romanian)

20. de Mole Mexican Restaurant (Mexican)

21. Dolci Paradise Bakery

22. Elio’s Ice cream

23. Empire Shop

24. Good Stuff Eats

25. Jar Bar

26. Kaprichos (Colombian)

27. Kasbah Café (Algerian)

28. Kora Bakery (Filipino)

29. La Adelita (Mexican)

30. Laksa Shop (Malaysian)

31. La Pollera de Mario (Colombian)

32. La Vienesa Bakery (Serving Colombian baked goods since 1968)

33. Limeña Pisco Bar (Peruvian)

34. The Lowery Bar and Kitchen

35. Mad for Chicken (Korean Fusion)

36. Maison de Gateaux (French Bakery)

37. Marabella Pizza (Italian)

38. Masa Madre Bakery (Mexican & international artisanal bakery)

39. McGuinness’s Saloon (Irish Pub)

40. Melting Cups

41. Moa Coffee

42. Möge Tee

43. Mr. Burrito Loco (Mexican)

44. Newa Chhe (Nepalese)

45. Ricas Pupusas y Mas (El Salvadorian & Mexican)

46. Rice Box

47. Rincon Melania (Ecuadorian)

48. Riko Peruvian

49. Rogue Bar

50. Sanger Hall

51. Seoul Bystro (Korean)

52. Shah’s (Halah)

53. SingleCut Brewery

54. Spicy Nepal (Nepalese)

55. Soleluna (Italian)

56. Sotto le Stelle (Italian)

57. Sweet Avenue

58. Tacos el Guerro (Mexican)

59. Tangra (Indian-Chinese)

60. Takesushi (Japanese)

61. Tito Rad’s (Filipino)

62. Turkish Grill (Turkish)

TASTE OF SUNNYSIDE KICK-OFF: Taste of Sunnyside ticket holders have exclusive access to the official Kick-off party! Thursday, October 10th from 6 pm-8 pm at QBK Sports 41-20 39th Street.

DRINK: Guests 21 and over may sample alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided.

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact Sunnyside Shines at evelyn@sunnysideshines.org or 718-606-1800.

Taste of Sunnyside Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does my ticket include food and drinks?

A: Your ticket includes food and drinks from participating locations.

Q : Are there two check-in locations?

A : Yes, your ticket will show your assigned 1pm check-in location under the elevated 7 train. The two check-in locations are:

40th Street & Queens Boulevard -Lowery Plaza

– OR –

46th Street & Queens Boulevard- Bliss Plaza

Q: How does it actually work?

A: Each bar or restaurant you visit will have exclusive food and/or drink samples you can only get with your printed card – alcohol will require you to have a wristband. There are fun social media games where your participation is voluntary. Most of our participating locations are serving their samples from in front of their storefronts, in open-air format. A printed map will be provided at check in.

Q: Is tipping acceptable or required?

A: Tipping is totally at your discretion but not required. Many of our guests appreciate good service and choose to reward it to the bartenders and servers at the places we visit.

Q: How do we use the event buses?

A: Bus stops will be located along the crawl route and are marked by signs. They are also listed on the printed crawl map you will be provided with at check-in, and on our event website.

Q: Is the crawl accessible?

A: Yes, our buses are ADA-accessible and can transport anyone in a wheelchair.

Q: Can I buy my ticket anywhere else besides online?

A: Our tickets are sold exclusively online on the Sunnyside Shines website and via Eventbrite – www.sunnysideshines.org; Taste of Sunnyside typically sells out in advance. IF any tickets are still available on the day of the event, you will be able to purchase them on-site at 40th Street Lowery Plaza, or 46th Street Bliss Plaza under the elevated 7 train at Queens Boulevard.

BEWARE OF SCAMMERS: Taste of Sunnyside tickets are exclusively sold through Eventbrite. DO NOT purchase from third-party sellers.

Q: What if medical attention is needed for me or my family member?

A: We will have a first aid kit available at the check-in table in the Plaza. In case of emergency Find the nearest Sunnyside bid staff member (we’ll have shirts on!) or communicate in our event chat on WhatsApp and they will direct you accordingly.

Q: Are bathrooms available?

A: Single-stall bathrooms are available in the plazas for participants to use.

Q: Can we bring our own booze or carry cocktails from bar to bar?

A: No! As much as we would love to let you, the law is pretty specific on both of these points. And we will enforce them rigidly! This means no flasks, no bar-noculars, no pocket beers for the road, and no hiding a bottle and then pulling it out at the next bar. No outside alcohol is permitted…period, no exceptions.

Q: What should I wear?

A: Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather (if it’s raining we highly recommend raincoats and/or umbrellas). Shoes and shirts are required in all cases.

Q: Which restaurants do we visit?

A: Follow the map/location list provided to you at check-in via your mobile device. You have access to every location but we have curated a few routes that you can use.

Q: I don’t want to be around a bunch of drunken fools, what ages come to your pub crawl events?

A: Good question – obviously all ages are welcome to come to the event (email us to make arrangements if you are bringing children). To drink you must be 21 or older, however our groups will be mixed. Guests of all ages have mingled on the crawls and had a great time.

Q: How long does the crawl actually last?

A: Each crawl will vary based on participating locations. The average crawl will be around 3 or 4 hours. Check your specific event for details. However, if you have a curfew or if you turn into a pumpkin at midnight you are free to leave when necessary. We encourage you to end your evening by dining out or drinking at one of the establishments you’ve discovered during the crawl!

Q: How long (distance) is the Taste of Sunnyside Restaurant Crawl?

A: It depends on which route you take but in most cases the entire restaurant crawl is approximately 2-3 miles total, depending on where you walk, but folks usually only walk short distances between bars and restaurants. While it is far from strenuous, we do recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather!

Q: Can we bring cameras or video equipment?

A: Sure!!! This is encouraged! How else are you going to show all your Facebook and Instagram friends how cool you are, and how much fun Taste of Sunnyside is?! Please tag @SunnysideShines in your social media posts!

Q: Does the event happen rain or shine?

A: Yes, our events happen in all-weather unless it’s dangerously windy. If we run into a weather situation, we will advise all ticket buyers and participating restaurants and announce a plan.

Q: Is the crawl route wheelchair accessible?

A: Yes, the crawl is very doable via wheelchair through our sidewalks and crosswalks.

Q: I am running late for the Taste of Sunnyside, will you wait for me?

A: Please give yourself plenty of time to get to the crawl and find parking!

Check-in starts at 1pm and will go on till 3pm. We will have staff at our info table in Bliss Plaza. We encourage you to show up on time so you’re able to fully enjoy the event.

Q: Is there parking near the crawl?

A: There is parking under the elevated 7 train from 42nd to 47th Streets as well as parking along Queens Boulevard and neighboring streets and avenues. Meters are not active on Sunday, so finding a spot can be competitive—plan ahead and build in time for finding parking!

Q: Do we go inside buildings during the crawl?

A: Most of our participating establishments are serving from outside in front of their storefronts; a handful of them will serve from inside.

Q: Do I need to bring an ID?

A: ABSOLUTELY! You must bring a VALID, state-issued ID to the event. You will not be issued our “21+” wristband without ID, and if you plan to stay in the neighborhood after the crawl and dine and drink inside, you will need it.

Q: I can’t make it to the event. Can I get a refund?

A: No. There are absolutely no refunds on ticket purchases to any of our events. Your ticket is transferable to another individual, so long as they present a valid, state-issued ID and your purchased ticket which will have a unique QR code (bar code).

If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact Dirk McCall de Palomá at director@sunnysideshines.org