Elite Event: Leaf Bar & Lounge

Thank you Jando, Todd and the furiously busy bartenders for another great Unilocal event.
The rooftop bar is now open on top of the new Hyatt! Another great addition to the new Hyatt plaza on prince street.
The drinks were delicious and definitely different from the ones that you can find around the flushing area. The magnificent mule with the candied ginger was my favorite.
The waiters were tirelessly pushing out mass amounts of hor d’oeuvres (hats off to you guys). Stand out things to try included the beef scallion pancakes, popcorn chicken and the beef noodle soup. This is definitely a great new addition to downtown flushing and i will definitely be back to chill with friends and enjoy the rooftop view!

First I must say… Thank you and Great Job to Jando, Queens Unilocal crew and the staff at Leaf Bar. Food was flowing through out the evening and special thanks to Lisa for manuvering through the crowds and keeping us well fed :)
I can’t want to come back during the summer and chill outside with a drink and enjoy the views.

12÷9÷2015
I came here for an event expecting the usual fanfare, however, I left absolutely impressed with the venue. First off let me preface my review with the fact that I love rooftop bars. I don’t know what it is about them but I have always been a sucker for a great rooftop bar and lounge. Perhaps my love of them was kindled in the 80s when I lived in the City and frequented lots of rooftop parties, but no matter what it is I held onto it.
The view was wonderful and the bar inside was so lovely. The dim lighting shed a warm glow without being too dark. The romantic setting reminds me of a great first date that you never want to end.
Appetizers were being passed around all evening and each one was tastier than the last. This is a place that’s great for couples as well as large groups. The bartenders whipped up some great cocktails (cucumber martini was one of my favorites) and were friendly. I met the owner who was a most gracious host. I will spread the word and definitely return.

Loved the event at leaf bar! I’ve been to leaf quite a few times before the elite listing popped up on the calendar. I was so happy that it changed to Tuesday because I could attend with the help of an awesome Unilocaler.
Once I got in, Carmen F and the other waitresses came around and served us food. They kept coming with the spicy pickles, crispy French fries, peppered chicken, beef noodle soup, and beef in scallion pancakes. It was my first time trying the scallion pancakes and it was really good. The restaurant also wasn’t skimping on the samples because the French fries and chicken were normal portions. My favorite drink of the night was the basil lemonade cucumber even though the magnificent mule was good. It was just so light and refreshing.
Thanks Todd, Jando and Unilocal queens for a fun night! Also for the Unilocal flask to add to my collection :)

The cucumbers, oh my gahhhhhhhh. The cucumbers!!! I loved them. I’m craving them RIGHT now at 9:14 AM on a Sunday :) Return to Leaf Bar you ask? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Had a blast turning up here: great ambiance, good company, extra yummy food, perfect drinks.5 stars all around!
I’ll be singing your praises Leaf Bar! Thanks to Todd for hosting such a kick ass event & feeding us such a great variety of tastiness (ESP THE CUCUMBERS), crafting these artisanal cocktails & being oh so accommodating & sweet to us!!! Thank you Jando, you consistently bring us nothing but awesomeness!!!

What a spectacular evening of craft cocktails and nibbles. While many chose to stay in the enclosed bar area, the outdoor rooftop afforded the brave outdoorsy types spectacular views and a «chill» vibe. The weather was just about perfect for this time of year even late into the evening, warmed by alcohol and good food, I never felt uncomfortable.
We soon realized that the food was not going to make it to the rooftop, that’s when Lisa E went into hunter and gatherer mode. She not only snagged me a gin on the rocks, but made certain that our entire group had ample opportunity to sample everything.
While others reveled in the salt and pepper popcorn chicken, I found the beef and scallion pancakes flavorful and not the least bit greasy. The pork belly nuanced with what I believe was 5 spice was irresistible. Best of all was the Beef Noodle Soup, spicy, salty with a rich broth and perfectly slurp-​able noodles, I had to restrain from having a third. How they cranked out so much quality food so quickly in that tiny kitchen is beyond my comprehension.
Kudos to Jando for another 5 star gathering and to owner Todd for opening an amazing venue, cannot wait to return in season to this rooftop paradise. Oh and Lisa E and I stumbled upon a little private room with a beautiful chandelier for a quick stolen kiss, priceless!
After party — soup dumplings and shaved cream made this a night not only of fun but one of excess!

Rooftop bar in Flushing, located a few blocks away from the Main St. subway stop. I was excited about this event, when I saw it listed.
Good crowd for a cold autumn night.
The food was interesting with a strong Asian flair. I tried the salt and pepper popcorn chicken, french fries, pork, cucumber with chili oil, and the beef noodle soup. The beef noodle soup was my favorite.
For drinks, I switched between the two cocktails they offered, throughout the night. Both the Thai basil lemonade and the magnificent mule were tasty.
I caught a view from the rooftop and saw the Manhattan skyline. Even with the freezing weather it was still worth it, to chill on the deck for a few.
Thanks Jando, team Unilocal,and Leaf Bar and Lounge for a cool night out, on a freezing autumn night.

First of all, let me thank you, Jando, for switching the day for this event to a Tuesday night. It worked out so well for me being that the day before was one of my babe’s birthday.
With that out of the way, another top notch Queens event! Leaf is a great venue atop the new Hyatt hotel in Flushing Queens. Bar drinks were yum and beers overflowing in buckets (literally). Bites were great. I especially enjoyed the fried stuff (sorry, love handles. Looks like you’re staying for good). Tasty tasty tasty chicken popcorn and crispy crispy crispy French fries.
So, who cares if mostly everyone stayed with their coats on? Did anyone even notice except for when Jando mentioned it? Great great great event!
Thanks Jando and Unilocal team and of course Leaf’s owners and staff for a wonderful night.

First and for most, BIG Thanks to Unilocal,Jando, Sierra, Nelson and Leaf Bar Lounge. Excellent for a excellent venue !! BEAUTIFUL ROOF TOP BAR. Adding Food, Liquor, Music and Unilocalers, just the perfect Ambience.
Flushing has it jewels, LEAF LOUNGE BAR has become one of my favorites.
Let’s start with the finger foods, Pepper Chicken (OMG), Cucumber w/​Chili Oil (perfect to open a appetite), Turkey & Beef Rolls (perfectly season) My favorite of the whole night Beef Noodle Soup (HoT & Spicy) WOW!!! Crumshious French Fries w/​Ketchup, DRINKS were flying, vodka, ginger, lime juice with Brooklyn Gin. Great way to get warm!!!

Having the pleasure to chill with the Squad is Always a plus. +++++
This event open my eyes, bars can deft have great food together with kick a** drinks !!! This is why I love Unilocal it open your eyes to different perspectives and gives you the opportunity to try different things .
Unilocal you keep surprising me, you find the jewels of the world!

free cocktails and food at a rooftop??? COUNT ME IN
I’ve been meaning to go to leaf bar because I heard great things from friends so when I saw the event, i knew i had to go!
There was a constant flow of food coming out of the kitchen from noodles, popcorn chicken, beef scallion pancake, french fries and more! I seriously should have skipped my dinner beforehand to save room for all the food. Ugh big mistake. They offered 3 different drinks, thai basil lemonade, queens lager and the magnificent mule. Props to the bartenders for making all those drinks for the room!
Overall, Leaf Bar is definitely a fun new place to check out in flushing! Good event and was great seeing everyone!

Awesome night at the leaf bar & lounge. I’ve been to this place so many times before the event and was super happy to come back last night. The food was great, they had chili oil cucumber, popcorn chicken, fries, beef noodle soup and some fried chicken thing. My favorite was the popcorn chicken, it was sooo good! Free drinks included maginificent mules (skyy vodka cocktail), thai basil lemonade (brooklyn gin cocktail) and queens lager. The bartenders were busy making those cocktails all night long and the staff kept bringing out more food and made sure everyone got a sample of their offerings. I had so much fun catching up with friends and met some new people.
Thanks to Jando for hosting another great event and making it a super fun night. Will definitely be coming back here for more of their fries and popcorn chicken next time!

Another killer shindig thrown by our amazing CM Jando and wonderful staff!
Where shall I begin?! This rooftop lounge was a tad bit difficult to find, not realizing until we asked the front desk of the Hyatt hotel that it was in fact, upstairs! So my plus one (who’s practically a Unilocal virgin) and I cruise in cuz you know, that’s how we do :) We receive a warm welcome by Jando the man and find our way to the bar. Decided to try the Thai basil lemonade which was a gin based cocktail even though I’m not one for mixed drinks especially those on the sweeter side. Needless to say, I quickly switched to my familiar friend a.k.a. the Queens Lager… represent!
Not having had dinner, our appetites were roaring so we naturally had to track down some munchies. We tried the super skinny fries, beef scallion roti, popcorn chicken, spicy cucumber and the pork wrap thingys. My fave by far was the beef scallion roti.
All in all, another fantastic event at a solid rooftop bar/​lounge!
Catch y’all on the flip side :)

First off, I want to say thank you to Todd L for allowing us to check out his lovely roof top establishment and our MC and CM Jando for always being a welcoming and attentive host.
Flushing has always been one of my favorite areas. Where else can you get the best dumplings, right next to the best noodles which are across the street from the best bakery? We so made out way to Leaf Bar & Lounge, navigate the secret passages of the Hyatt to figure out how to get to the roof.
The bar itself is very atmospheric. Moody with a well accented bar and open area. Across from the indoor bar space is the smaller wrap around outdoor roof area. The bar was crowded but after a 15 minute wait we were able to grab a couple of affectionately named ‘Magnificent Mules’. They were delicious and even with the massive crowd the our bartender was able to make some well crafted and garnished drinks for each and every one of us.
The food was great. The beef noodle soup was my personal favorite followed closely by the surprise hit spicy marinated cucumbers. Everything was delicious (I didn’t try the pork dishes but I’m sure they were pretty good from what the people around me were saying).
Overall a great way to spend a Tuesday night before the thanksgiving holiday. Thank you to everyone for putting on a great event. Always a pleasure to see the Queens Elite Crew.

This SpoT is DoPe, I am officially a Fan of Leaf Bar & Lounge of Flushing. The modern atmosphere & sick view of the skyline screams out SexY w/​that Youthful Sophistication.
First time & all thanxs to a Elite Event! The finger foods were on point Pepper Chicken, Cucumber w/​Chili Oil, Turkey & Beef Rolls, Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (HoT & Spicy) & Perfectly Cooked French Fries w/​Ketchup sometimes simplicity is KEY! *Magnificent Mule* (vodka, raspberry, ginger, lime juice) & anything w/​Brooklyn Gin, were my Favs 4 da night!
Always Good times seeing Da Squad Amy, Carolina, Anderson, Ron, Jen, Spencer, Ben, Nelson (Freezing his head off all night, taking Fly Photos) & of course let’s not forget Amy’s Younger Sister ;). I got to kick back w/​Brian & catch up since he been MIA & Found da Fountain Of Youth w/​da Wifey Abigail. Jeff *yes* da HOT SAUCE will send u 2 the ER. I had da pleasure of meeting *Anna* & *Lorraine* Cool Girls w/​Good Vibes… What What & Yes *Lorraine* looks just like her Photos! Even Better…
Big Ups & Much Appreciation 2 Jando, Sierra, Nelson & Unilocal 4 always showing this QNZz Boy LuV. Todd & The Leaf Bar & Lounge Family *Thank You*

This place is beyond me. I fell in love. The outside was adorablee. I loved the lights & décor. Especially those comfy couches ;)
The drinks were really good. My favorite was the ‘magnificent mule’ & the beer. I’m a sucker for beer cus common, lets be real. Beer is life. I gotta give props to those bartenders & waitresses, they know how to handle the crowd.
The food was so delicious! I legit fell in love with those spicy cucumbers & who could forget that Taiwanese beef noodle soup guys! Perfection! I think ima dream about it. The popcorn chicken & fries were super crunchy & went perfect together.
This has been one of my fav. elite events this month. Only we would turn up on a Tuesday haha. I really want to come back to this bar with my friends because common, it’s legit 15 mins away from my house & it’s soo cute :)

Who would’ve guessed you can have so much fun on a Tuesday evening?
Not I, that’s for sure. But I was proven wrong by this Unilocal elite event.
The interior design here is really great. From the lighting to the patio, everything is spot on. There were 3 drinks available. Queens beer, Brooklyn Gin Based cocktail and a sky vodka cocktail with 2 bartenders making the craft drinks.
I got to try both and my favorite of the two craft cocktails was definitely the Mule, mostly because Im addicted to ginger and this had a nice hint of it. Waiting for my drinks didn’t really feel like waiting because I was so amused by watching the bartenders make consistent drinks at a really steady pace.
The food was very tasty. what I think complimented the drinks the most was the salt and pepper chicken, but I did love the taiwanese noodles too! Those two were the bomb.
All in all, this place was basically the place to be on Tuesday night! Thanks again Jando!

I’ve been wanting to check out Leaf Bar for a while and what better way than with a bunch of Unilocal elites!
It was quite packed as others have mentioned. But it was really just packed by the bar and where the food was coming out. The outdoor area was pretty roomy.
The drinks served were delightful, the magnificent mule with Brooklyn gin was deeeeeelicciouss as was the queens lager which tasted like a lighter Guinness, a+ from my taste buds! I tried the lemonade drinks as well and it was a little sweet for my liking but that’s just me, plus not a fan of vodka so there is bias there.
I was able to sample the French fries, scallion beef wrap, pickled cucumbers, popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup and pork meatball thing (worry I’m not 100% sure what it was so for my review purposes it’s thing). My favorite item would be the popcorn chicken. For when and Taiwanese popcorn chicken not gone well with alcohol?
All in all a great night and thank you Jando for giving me the opportunity to attend the event! And leaf bar I’ll be back soon to taste more drinks, you mark my words!

Rooftop Bar Party and Unilocal Elite Event in Flushing, Queens? I’m in!
Special welcome to all new Unilocal Elites, especially Anna H.
After seeing Leaf Bar & Lounge on the Unilocal Elite Events Calendar, I could not help but to stalk the page every single day and every other hour just to click on the RSVP button when it becomes available! (Thanks Ron L. for the heads up!) I am super happy and grateful to get into this event! Yay!
Leaf Bar & Lounge’s rooftop of Flushing is just stunning (not the first word that comes to mind to describe on normal days, haha just kidding! Maybe…).
Unilocal Elites and guests all got to enjoy creative cocktails with unique finger foods. My first and only choice of drink of the night was the Thai Basil Lemonade. It was very refreshing, sweet, and citrusy! Just the perfect drink for me! There were a lot of finger foods going around but I did not get a chance to try everything. I tried the Salt & Pepper Chicken, Cucumber with Chili Oil, Chicken Rolls, Turkey & Beef Rolls, and Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup was the winner for me! It was just the perfect amount of spiciness with a piece of tender beef and fresh pulled noodles. Absolutely delicious! Next favorite would had to be the Turkey and Beef Rolls, it had a nice crunchy on the outside. I could not help waiting for it to cool down that I burnt my tongue but worth it!
Special thanks to Todd L. and Leaf Bar & Lounge for the opportunity to explore. Thank you Jando S. and Unilocal Queens for making this event possible! And of course, Unilocal Elites, it’s not a fun party without all of you! Love you guys!

I attended the Elite Event at Leaf Bar and Lounge located in One Fulton Square briefly. Super cute layout with a decent amount of food to go around.
Finger food consisted of Salt and Pepper Chicken, Scallion Beef Pancake with Special Hoisin Sauce, Cucumber w. Chili Herb Oil, French Fries and I think Chicken Rolls were also served. Drinks provided by the sponsor companies consisted of Thai Basil Lemonade, Queens Lager, and Magnificent Mule. I went with the Mule and although it wasn’t to my liking I guzzled it down.
For the short amount of time that I was here I feel that the turn out was great and the vibe was on point. Thank you to the staff that provided us with food, the incredible Unilocal team, Queens Brewery, Brooklyn Gin, and Sky Vodka for the unlimited beverages.

Its been 5 months in the making of my Elite status but tonight mama finally popped my cherry at this Elite Event with my two fellow Unilocalers Cynthia D. and Ben L. I was waiting for the right one and convenient for me to get to.
As you arrived, there’s another Unilocaler scanning your pass into the event then you head over to Jando’s table to write your name tag. Yes finally I get to meet the famous Jando yo and dude he’s mad tall =) I actually have to tippy-​toes to hug him lol
Cocktails:
I got the Magnificent Mule garnished with a huge slice of candied ginger *it was light and yummy*
My other two Unilocalers Cynthia D. and Gloria H. ordered the Thai Basil Lemonade which quoted by Cynthia D. «it was very refreshing»
Food:
Cucumbers w. Chili Herb Oil *the cucumbers were crunchy and yummy*
Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken *mmmm love the bite size*
French Fries *I love the thin fries and very crunchy*
Chicken Roll *really good especially when it was piping hot and you put that baby in your mouth — one shot*
oh boy when Henry’s Beef Noodle Soup came out… me and Cynthia D. both got one and slurped up that baby *The noodles to the beef to the soup were amazingly yummy and my palate loved me for it and I will totally just go back for a bowl of that yummy goodness «mama like»!*
The rooftop is very spacious with comfy sofas and overlooking the view of Flushing at night seems more peaceful than the day!
Thank you Mr. Jando for putting together this pretty awesome Elite event and the owner for having us tonight! It definitely has been an awesome night meeting Amy C., Steven S. + Sophie A., Win C., and among others =)