Traveling Down Long Island to the City

Skip the hotel coffee and hit up Jack's Stir Brew, a NYC favourite. The rich and bold beverages will fuel you up for an absolutely huge day of eating – in fact, skip a snack at Jack's and wait until Round Swamp to eat.
Open from 6:30 a.m. every day.

Though this route has a lot of farms, at Round Swamp the baked goods are the star of the show. For your first snack of the day, grab a muffin, pound cake, or other freshly baked treat. They also have a wide selection of awesome prepared foods to take with.
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday – Monday: Closed

As your trip winds down, it's time to make sure you get the best of what Long Island has to offer. Sandbar is the kind of place that you go when craving tavern food and seafood, but the space is classed up a bit. With a variety of favourites on the menu, there’s a tasty lunch for every patron. Just don't fill up too much!
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Yes, more seafood, and delicious seafood at that! This Belgian restaurant specialises in fried mussels and frites. Try to eat your way through one of their pots, as this is truly a distinct dining experience. The food is splendid, and the atmosphere is too.
Opening Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

One park in New York gets all the attention (Central Park), but the city is rich with other excellent natural spaces. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is in the middle of Queens, and it’s a fantastic spot to take a stroll or have a picnic. The site of two World’s Fairs, the park is rich with history and excellent trails, fields, and more to spend some time visiting.

Time to wind down the evening. Take a breather with some happy hour drinks at Rolo's. This is a great spot to sit out on the patio and enjoy the bustling Queens streets. Rolo's cocktails are splendid, especially the Bitter Mango Highball and Sammy Paradise.
Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Now it’s time for the final meal of the trip. Al di la Trattoria is one of the top Italian restaurants in Brooklyn, and it has a rich local legacy. Specialising in Northern Italian fare, al di la Trattoria has a loyal following and, while they take reservations, they prioritise space for walk-in guests. Stick to your favourite pastas, and you will certainly be impressed.
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed