El Ay Si is a newly discovered favorite restaurant. The restaurant is located in Long Island City [LIC], New York 47-38 Vernon Blvd. They are known for their comfort food and it is a well deserved association! El Ay Si is a small railroad design venue that has 8 seats at an L-shaped bar in the front of the restaurant, which is literally right off the street, as the doors swing open to the restaurant. Neatly located behind the bar are a series of about 6-8 booths. With a dark interior that is candle lit, you feel like you are at an moody dinner party with friends. A few highlights to the menu would be the following — a delicious ½ pound burger [no comfort food restaurant can do without a great burger] and disco tater tots! What are disco tater tots you may ask? Tater tots covered with cheese and gravy! Not something to be had on a regular basis, but when you do indulge, make sure that it is the best you’ve had! The wild boars Shepard pie is a tasty treat to your mouth. And of course, don’t miss the desserts: cherry crumble or the chocolate bourbon pecan pie square (my mouth is watering just thinking about it).
Touted as being a favorite NYC neighborhood venue, you will see a steady stream of happy faces. Multiple people will usually take a booth, but the bar will be full of singles drinking and eating or couples who’re there to have a cocktail.
