Lunch at Tuscan Hills
Queens Boulevard is the last place I would expect to find such a homey little restaurant like Tuscan Hills. Located just one block from the Union Turnpike train station this is a cozy oasis from the taco and bagel joints that crowd the street corners. Go at lunch for the $10.95 special which includes soup or salad and any pasta, panini or pizza as an entree.
The pizza is a decent entree for big appetites. It's large enough to feed two but the flavor can be a bit bland. A much better choice is one of their delicious pastas like the Rigatoni Alla Norma tossed with eggplant, basil and mozzarella or the hearty Penne Alla Vodka made with tomato sauce, a touch of cream and salty pancetta.
Skip the measly Cesar Salad of yellow greens in favor of the Stracciatella loaded with spinach and Parmesan cheese in a light egg drop broth.
The pizza is a decent entree for big appetites. It's large enough to feed two but the flavor can be a bit bland. A much better choice is one of their delicious pastas like the Rigatoni Alla Norma tossed with eggplant, basil and mozzarella or the hearty Penne Alla Vodka made with tomato sauce, a touch of cream and salty pancetta.
It's cheap and easy with quick service assuring a swift return to the office in the afternoon.
115-20 Queens Blvd. at 75th Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11366
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