{"id":264105,"date":"2026-06-12T03:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/264105\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:22:22","slug":"mamdani-launches-26-for-2026-world-cup-specials-at-almost-150-businesses-across-queens-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/264105\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamdani launches \u2018$26 for 2026\u2019 World Cup specials at almost 150 businesses across Queens \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York City is today launching a \u201c$26 for 2026\u201d dining special at almost 600 businesses across the city, encouraging residents and visitors alike to take advantage of low-cost meal and drink deals throughout the five boroughs during the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC Tourism + Conventions and the NYNJ Host Committee announced the \u201cFive Boroughs Winners Special<\/a>\u201d last month, with the initiative now set to kick off as the tournament opens with Mexico taking on South Africa on June 11. The $26 deals, which are available at almost 150 Queens locations, will be available through the World Cup final on July 19.<\/p>\n

Participating establishments may offer any food or beverage special for $26, including prix-fixe menus, beverage-and-bite pairings, drink specials or other promotions. Participating businesses can also offer limited-edition commemorative cups with the purchase of a food or beverage item.<\/p>\n

The cups feature a different design for each borough, with diners encouraged to collect all five cups and share their experiences on social media.\n<\/p>\n

Businesses will also be featured on the Welcome World Rewards platform, allowing customers to earn points while supporting participating businesses.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cIn New York City, you do not need an expensive ticket to be part of the World Cup. Our small businesses have some of the best seats in the house,\u201d Mamdani said in a statement. \u201cThe Five Borough Winners Special will help working New Yorkers and visitors find a reliably priced place to eat and drink while driving more business into neighborhoods across our city.\u201d<\/p>\n

From Donovan\u2019s in Woodside to Pig Beach BBQ in Astoria<\/a> and from Pilot House Bar & Grill in Rockaway to Soothr in Long Island City, almost 150 restaurants, bars and organizations across Queens have signed up for the special offers. Many will be offering the special commemorative cups.<\/p>\n

Julie Coker, CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions, said the initiative aims to encourage global visitors to explore as much of the city as possible.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom special promotions and discounts to giveaways and beyond, there are countless ways for business owners to get involved in the festivities and show off their World Cup spirit,\u201d Coker said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Queens businesses participating in $26 for 26<\/p>\n

Kuku Korean Cuisine (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Pollos A La Brasa Mario (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Taco Bell (Rockaways)\n<\/p>\n

Donovan\u2019s Pub (Woodside)\n<\/p>\n

Ottomanelli by the Water (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Armondo\u2019s Italian Restaurant (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Spanglish Bayside\n<\/p>\n

Cafe Shangrila (Sunnyside)\n<\/p>\n

Para Ti Colombia Con Sabor (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

Leticia\u2019s Restaurant (Corona)\n<\/p>\n

Kew Gardens Chicken\n<\/p>\n

Neir\u2019s Tavern (Woodhaven)\n<\/p>\n

Pollos Mario Woodside\n<\/p>\n

Valdari (Bayside)\n<\/p>\n

Austin Street Coffee and Grill (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Leo\u2019s Restaurant and Sports Bar (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Hangar 11 (Kew Gardens)\n<\/p>\n

Casa Margaritas (Bellerose)\n<\/p>\n

PopOut Kitchen (Laurelton)\n<\/p>\n

Skinny\u2019s Cantina (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Thai Money Restaurant (Sunnyside)\n<\/p>\n

Narita Japanese Restaurant (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Aged Steakhouse (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Pilot House Bar & Girl (Rockaway)\n<\/p>\n

Gyro World (Flushing)\n<\/p>\n

Tropical Restaurant (Woodside)\n<\/p>\n

Mrs Georgia (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Tea and Milk (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Spanglish Astoria\n<\/p>\n

Cafe 52 (Woodside)\n<\/p>\n

Dive Bar LIC\n<\/p>\n

Tacos Don Jose (Corona)\n<\/p>\n

Tropical Restaurant (LIC)\n<\/p>\n

Evil Twin Brewing (Ridgewood)\n<\/p>\n

Courtyard by Marriott (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Rivercrest (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

The Artisan Crepe (Fresh Meadows)\n<\/p>\n

Florence Prime Diner (Elmhurst)\n<\/p>\n

The Greats of Craft (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

The Queensboro (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Dirty Taco & Tequila (Bayside)\n<\/p>\n

Taco Bell (Kew Gardens)\n<\/p>\n

Kuku Korean Cuisine (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Jack\u2019s Fire Department (Sunnyside)\n<\/p>\n

LM Cafe (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Tuscan Hills (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Duzan (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Canas Restaurant and Bar (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

Soothr LIC\n<\/p>\n

The TWA Hotel (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

Little Chef Little Cafe (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Benny\u2019s Cuban Cafe (Ridgewood)\n<\/p>\n

Spanglish East Elmhurst\n<\/p>\n

Millie\u2019s Coffee Co (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Simple Peruvian (Sunnyside)\n<\/p>\n

Bareburger LIC\n<\/p>\n

Corgi Jianbing (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Zuri Stammtisch (Glendale)\n<\/p>\n

Simple Peruvian (Ridgewood)\n<\/p>\n

Beebe\u2019s @ Boro Hotel (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Mysttik Masala (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Paul Michael\u2019s Brick Oven Cafe (Kew Gardens)\n<\/p>\n

Partake NYC (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Bareburger Astoria\n<\/p>\n

Flamingo Restaurant Lounge (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Himalayan Yak (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Krave It (Bayside)\n<\/p>\n

Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen (Auburndale)\n<\/p>\n

Jora Restaurant and Bar (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Addictive Wine and Tapas Bar (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

La Baraka (Little Neck)\n<\/p>\n

Prime Met Steakhouse (Flushing)\n<\/p>\n

Doughnut Plant (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Mettra (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

The Flying Fox Tavern (Ridgewood)\n<\/p>\n

Tropical Restaurant (Woodhaven)\n<\/p>\n

Tootles & French (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Rotana Coffee and Grill (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Il Nonno (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

The Local NY (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Spa Castle (College Point)\n<\/p>\n

Aloft Long Island City\n<\/p>\n

New York Hall of Science Cafe (Corona)\n<\/p>\n

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City\n<\/p>\n

Go Natural (Woodhaven)\n<\/p>\n

Lupe\u2019s Deli Grocery (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

KhanTong Thai Kitchen (Woodside)\n<\/p>\n

Mito (Bayside)\n<\/p>\n

Courtyard by Marriott (Fresh Meadows)\n<\/p>\n

Mooon Bar Rooftop (Flushing)\n<\/p>\n

Pig Beach BBQ (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Queens Night Market (Corona)\n<\/p>\n

The Nourish Spot (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

Rico Pan Bakery (Woodside)\n<\/p>\n

DiWine (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

MSC Kangen Water (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

De Mole (Sunnyside)\n<\/p>\n

The Quimby (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

The Layover (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

Riko Peruvian Cuisine (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

Juquila (Elmhurst)\n<\/p>\n

Mito (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Oh! Calcutta (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Springhill Suites New York LaGuardia Airport (Corona)\n<\/p>\n

Origin Cafe and Wine Bar (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Bourbon Street Cafe (Bayside)\n<\/p>\n

Keuka Kafe (Forest Hills)\n<\/p>\n

Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia Airport\/Astoria\n<\/p>\n

Burkas Cafe (Elmhurst)\n<\/p>\n

Comfortland (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Riko Lounge (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Five Iron Golf \u2013 Long Island City\n<\/p>\n

LILY\u2019S (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Mayahuel (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Tipsy Scoop (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Nabhya Indian Restaurant (Kew Gardens)\n<\/p>\n

TownePlace Long Island City\n<\/p>\n

Tutto calcio espresso bar (Whitestone)\n<\/p>\n

Nabhya Restaurant (Kew Gardens)\n<\/p>\n

DuHuang LIC\n<\/p>\n

Sotto la Luna (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Hyatt Place Long Island City\n<\/p>\n

Rudy\u2019s Bakery and Cafe (Ridgewood)\n<\/p>\n

Resorts World Casino New York City (Jamaica)\n<\/p>\n

Rockaway Brewing Company (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

Lima (Jackson Heights)\n<\/p>\n

Kitty Sullivan\u2019s (Astoria)\n<\/p>\n

Sabor Latino (Elmhurst)\n<\/p>\n

New York Hall of Science (Corona)\n<\/p>\n

Fairfield Inn Flushing\n<\/p>\n

Trends LIC\n<\/p>\n

Jing Li (Long Island City)\n<\/p>\n

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