Perhaps my favorite hidden gem in Queens is tucked away in the diverse neighborhood of Corona. Leo's Latticini on 104th Street is an authentic Italian deli slinging sandwiches the size of your arm. So beloved is Leo's Latticini that locals simply know the restaurant as "Mama's," and the street has been renamed "Mama's Way". The crowd favorite is the Italian Special, a hero with prosciutto, salami, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms and peppers, but in my opinion, the Turkey Deluxe is the best item on the menu. Fresh carved turkey and fresh mozzarella is slathered in brown gravy and layered on a freshly baked semolina loaf. The sandwiches are so delicious and authentically Italian that they have been made available in the international market at New York Mets games ever since Citi Field opened in 2009.
But the meal doesn't end with just a sandwich. Walk next door to Mama's bakery, which features homemade cakes, cookies, pies and more. While the cannolis are the best you will ever eat, my personal favorite is the fruit tart. A pastry shell is filled with creamy custard and topped with blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and a cherry. There is so much fruit, you can almost convince yourself that your meal has been healthy. 46-02 104th St Queens, NY 11368
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Nomi Silverman
9/28/2021 05:53:05 am
Sounds awesome I cannot wait to try!
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