SUNNYSIDE, Queens (PIX11) -- The search for the best deli in Queens is over!

The inaugural Queens' Best Deli Competition concluded on Wednesday after residents cast their vote for the top deli in the borough.

18 delis were nominated for the competition, but ultimately, Empire Shop NYC, a beloved deli in Sunnyside, was crowned the winner.

“Congratulations to Empire Shop NYC for rising to the top and being named Queens’ Best Deli,” said Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “This competition was a celebration of the incredible talent and diversity in our borough’s deli scene, and the quality, creativity, and dedication of the owners and staff at Empire Shop NYC clearly resonated with voters. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on a small business that brings so much

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