Summer escape to the rockaways
If you have a love/hate relationship with New York City in summer, you’re doing it right. While the concrete jungle has a sultry appeal to some, replacing it with a sandy landscape, a dip in the ocean and some summer bites is a favorable alternative. Stop by the below local eateries for a good time.
A personal favorite, Caracas offers a range of Venezuelan bites to satisfy vegetarian and carnivorous palates. The “Super V” arepa (Black beans, sweet plantains, avocado, jalapeños) with a frozen sangria is hard to beat as far as beach day meals go.
What started out as an affinity for the açaí bowls at Cuisine by Claudette has resulted in a love for the whole damn menu. A casual health-conscious cafe, this Rockaways chain is a local legend. Highly recommend.
If you see the sign for “No Jabronis”, you’ve reached the ultimate beach shack Rippers. The menu is pretty straight forward and veg friendly offering vegan burgers, fries and smoothies.
Finally, the award for best location to pretend to be a surfer goes to Tacoway Beach. This summer-only joint is simple and effective. Get there before the end of beach day crowd rolls in to secure your tacos…once they sell out, they’re out.
Pro tip: If you can take a car to the beach to limit contact with others, I’d highly recommend it. If not, be prepared to wait for a seat on the ferry if you do not wish to take the subway. Continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing on the beach and boardwalk.
