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Nine eateries participate in this week’s Vernon Blvd Restaurant Week

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Sept. 18, 2013 By Christian Murray

A group of restaurants on Vernon Boulevard will be offering specials this week.

The Vernon Boulevard Restaurant Week, organized by the Queens Tribune, will run through Saturday, with 9 eateries participating.

The following restaurants on Vernon (or near Vernon) will be offering lunch and/or dinner specials..

Alobar – best known for its locally-sourced pork, chicken and fresh ingredients

Cranky’s – French, Louisiana & Creole

Creek & Cave – Mexican

Madera Grill – Cuban cuisine & steakhouse

Manducatis Rustica – Rustic, homemade Italian food

Open Door – Brunch, lunch, sandwiches

Testaccio Ristorante – Contemporary Italian cuisine

The Z Hotel – burgers, wings and bar treats

Woodbines – Craft beers, Irish food

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Marco I agree. But shouldnt the Queens Tribune be marketing this.

They are the ones putting it on.

We shouldnt have to read about it on this site. The Queens Tribune should have posters up and marketing it on their website.

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Marco

This is all very nice, but why did this first get advertised on the 17th as the thing started on the 15th.

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LIC

My favorite restaurants in this order:

1) Madera
2) Alobar
3) Testaccio Ristorante
4) Manducatis
5) Crankys
6) Creek and Cave
7) Open Door

Haven’t tried Woodbines or Z Hotel

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