If all you know about Azerbaijan is that it is a former Soviet republic, you may assume that its food falls into the Eastern European category. Looking at a map, however, you'll see that Azerbaijan is closer to Turkey and Iran than to Moscow, which explains the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influence in the food. For diners that means a wide variety of dishes; for vegetarian diners at
Caucasus Garden in Sheepshead Bay, that means lots of options to choose from.
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Our planet is a very big place. A prosaic observation only until you look at a map and contemplate the movement of people across vast areas before Wi-Fi-friendly flights and noise-cancelling headphones. This restaurant lets you sample some of that history, taking you from Neptune Avenue to the Silk Road. 1001 Nights is best for: a date who's a citizen of the world, whose broad interests are matched by a big appetite.
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When South Korean
'BBQ Chicken' came to NYC in 2007, it took a familiar path and set up on the international fast food row of St. Marks Place, and Chelsea; the chain followed this typical trajectory and eventually shuttered both Manhattan locations. Now, there are two remaining branches walking distance from each other in Flushing, a logical location, and one that makes no sense geographically in Sheepshead Bay.
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Served on a sesame seeded kaiser bun, the
Roaster Beef ($4.45) can be ordered rare, medium, or well-done with the option of cheese and onions.
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The sky may have been gray and overcast and the wind conditions blustery this past Saturday but nothing could dampen the spirits, nor douse the pit flames of the barbecue, chili, and grilling fanatics that assembled at the St....
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