"The family-run spot on 39th Place has only been around since 2022, but it's quickly become a neighborhood staple thanks to a menu that spans classic deli fare, glossy burgers, acai bowls and salads that don't feel like punishment. Think bodega convenience with café aspirations, plus a staff that remembers regulars' orders and offers genuine warmth instead of deli-counter gruff."
""Congratulations to Empire Shop NYC for rising to the top and being named Queens' Best Deli," said Tom Grech, president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, in an official statement. "This competition was a celebration of the incredible talent and diversity in our borough's deli scene and the quality, creativity and dedication of the owners and staff at Empire Shop NYC clearly resonated with voters.""
""This recognition means the world to our family and our team, because behind every sandwich, every smoothie and every smile, there's hard work, sacrifice and passion," said Katerine Rodriguez, owner of Empire Shop NYC, in an official statement. "Queens is more than just where we work-it's our home and we're"
Empire Shop NYC in Sunnyside won the inaugural Queens' Best Deli Competition, topping a field of 18 contenders. The family-run spot on 39th Place opened in 2022 and offers classic deli fare alongside burgers, acai bowls, salads, sandwiches, and fresh juices. The menu blends bodega convenience with café aspirations while staff deliver remembered orders and warm service. The Queens Chamber of Commerce opened nominations on September 29 and held public voting from October 13 to 22, with the winner announced October 29. Chamber officials and the owner praised the competition's recognition of hard work and community roots.
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