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Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices
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501 Port Richmond Ave.
This Elm Park outpost is the original Ralph’s—a chain that’s now spread out through Staten Island, Long Island, Manhattan, Queens and New Jersey. Partaking of Ralph’s extensive menu of chilled delights—from Italian ices with flavors like lemon, orange, rainbow and even margarita, to sugar-free ices, sherbet, iced coffee drinks and ice cream sundaes—is a New York City summertime tradition.
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Havana Cafe - Castle Hill
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1247 Castle Hill Ave.
Ramon Perez's Castle Hill restaurant offers authentic Cuban cuisine alongside a selection of Pan-Latino favorites and “Nuevo Cubano” twists. Cuban standards like ropa vieja and boliche (stuffed pork tenderloin) appeal to traditionalists, while dishes like chorizo-topped pizzas and lechoncito with coconut rice showcase the chef’s creativity.