Parkside Restaurant

A neighborhood icon and known political hangout frequented by figures like Rudy Giuliani and Ed Koch, whose photos grace its entrance alongside an image of Luciano Pavarotti. Owned by Anthony "Tough Tony" Federici, an alleged Genovese captain recognized for community contributions, the eatery boasts a palm-filled garden room and an on-site winery. Located near the Lemon Ice King of Corona, it adds to the area's Italian-American charm, complete with a bocce court painted in the colors of the Italian flag. The rooftop holds a coop for Federici’s racing pigeons, where he once blasted a hawk with a shotgun for preying on them, earning a visit from the NYPD.