IYKYK — Restaurant in New York

Newly minted gem of a bar in Flushing styled as a speakeasy. Nails the vibe; intimate, unassuming and stocked with an outstanding, higher tiered selection of liquors and spirits that rival some high end bars in the city. The real magic happens with the magicians behind the bar Kert and Sabrina the alchemists who painstakingly craft other worldly concoctions that melts away your troubles. Personal faves of mine are the Velvet Moon and Kiss and Tell. Ask for the seasonal drinks on the menu or if feeling really risky, ask for off menu items which may be a hit or miss - but all are poured with a heavy hand. The food menu is a welcome bonus; highlights are the raw oysters (fresh and locally sourced) and burger which some would say is the best in Queens. Great spot for a date or with a few friends; you’ll have a good time - it can get packed during the weekends and might have to wait a bit for a table to open up but absolutely worth the wait to enjoy one of the few gems in Flushing. Friendly staff, good vibes, and great drinks - definitely a spot I will frequent often!

Pro tip - follow their instagram for announcements of all their special events, they...

a local staple that fills the speakeasy-cocktail bar vibe. Drinks are tasty, and food equally as delicious. Great for young professionals and those looking to network. Shoutout to the staff for being attentive, and the owner who I’ve seen personally going around making sure everyone is having a great experience. I’ve been here three times already, and each time has been wanting me to bring more friends and coworkers to the hidden gems of Flushing. My espresso martini made with tequila was probably one of the best espresso martinis I’ve had in a long time. They can customize your drink to your liking, usually, with reasonable request it seems like. I’ve only had the fish tacos, but a friend I brought here one time had their oysters and enjoyed them.

Thank you Mack and team for providing multiple wonderful evenings spent at IYKYK. Pro-tip: it gets BUSY on Friday and the weekends the few times I went. Might be hard to grab a table, so plan accordingly, especially if coming with a large group.

If you can’t seem to find it, it is up a long white staircase where the door is on the left...

This is definitely the best bar I have been to in the Flushing area. My friend and I went during Happy Hour and we had an amazing experience. The drinks were beautifully made and the food was delicious!

We ordered the velvet moon and flushing mule. The velvet moon(left) was rich and coconutty while the flushing mule was super refreshing!

For some snacks, we ordered the land and sea lumpia and the truffle salt fries. Both were delicious, and I highly recommend the lumpia! Especially for the plum sauce~ We were actually given sweet potato fries on the house and

The staff were very sweet and friendly. They gave us an order of sweet potato fries on the house which was very much appreciated! The interior design and music were vibey, perfect for a date or to grab a drink and chat!! Will definitely be back to try some of their other...