Interested in sampling the newest restaurant and retail additions to Long Island City? From a Thai restaurant to a CrossFit gym, read on for the newest hot spots to open their doors in this area of New York City.
The Buffs
1313 40th Ave.
The Buffs is a Thai restaurant offering Thai favorites for dine-in and delivery.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this cozy, casual spot serves up a wide selection of appetizers, soups, salads, curries, noodle and rice dishes, as well as entrees featuring meats, seafood and veggies. Check out house specials like the kow soi (a noodle dish with coconut milk and chicken), the seafood bucket (served with a side of garlic bread and salad) and the marinated Thai-style pork chop. Daily lunch specials are available, too.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out eight reviews, The Buffs has been getting positive attention.
Yelper KarBiwz W., who reviewed The Buffs on Nov. 1, wrote, "This little eatery is a great place to visit if you want authentic Thai food. The host and waitress are knowledgeable and friendly. The food is tasty."
Yong K. noted, "I got the red curry which was very good with a good amount of heat. Massaman was also very good but less spicy, a bit more sweet. The drunken noods were good too, but I personally prefer spicier."
The Buffs is open from 11 a.m.–9:45 p.m. daily.
Esscape Room
24-11 41st Ave.
Esscape Room is a culinary-themed escape room where visitors can play "The Real Kitchen Nightmare."
Esscape Room comes from Ess Hospitality Group, the team behind LIC hangouts The Baroness and The Huntress. In Esscape Room's first available game, "The Real Kitchen Nightmare," teams of up to six people must find their way out of the kitchen at fictional bistro Le Countess, which is run by a deranged chef named Francois 'Le Boucher' Hellerstein. The hour-long game incorporates elements of horror, including the persistent sound of chainsaws.
Esscape Room's current rating of four stars out of three reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer has received a warm welcome so far.
Yelper Cici C., who reviewed Esscape Room on Oct. 31, wrote, "The storyline combined with the authentic acting intro tells a daunting story about an angry chef. The props are as real as it can get. All in all, this was an amazing experience."
Game reservations start at $30 per person and can be booked on the business' website.
CrossFit Unleashed
36-42 37th St.
CrossFit Unleashed is a CrossFit gym offering fitness classes for people of all skill levels. In addition to traditional CrossFit classes, this spot also hosts strength training, endurance training and Olympic weightlifting classes, as well as an array of nutrition, acupuncture and chiropractic services. Four membership levels ($115-$190) are available, and new members can join at a special rate of $300 for the first three months.
CrossFit Unleashed currently holds five stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating an excellent response from guests.
Yelper Kaitlin D., who reviewed CrossFit Unleashed on Sept. 6, wrote, "The community is amazing. Everyone is super friendly and so welcoming."
Isaiah B. added, "A welcoming, ego-free gym that is home to great programming and a great community."
CrossFit Unleashed is open from 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, 5:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Sunday.
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