Guidebook for Astoria

Gloria And Dmitrii
Gloria And Dmitrii
Guidebook for Astoria

Food Scene

Both of us have sensitive stomachs, and this place has yet to make us uneasy (except when we order spicier than we should, haha!) The lunch value is great; they deliver quick and are just down the street.
We've known owners and almost all the employees from the beginnings of Mar's, and love them all. Also a great place for oysters, drinks, and gluten free!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Mar's
34-21 34th Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
We've known owners and almost all the employees from the beginnings of Mar's, and love them all. Also a great place for oysters, drinks, and gluten free!
Gloria likes to look at the windows of what they've created, studying, coffee, and Dmitrii likes anything from there (cannolis! giant croissants! sweets!!)
14 recommandé par les habitants
Leli's Bakery & Pastry Shop
3514 30th Ave
14 recommandé par les habitants
Gloria likes to look at the windows of what they've created, studying, coffee, and Dmitrii likes anything from there (cannolis! giant croissants! sweets!!)
Chef Philippe of Bretagne (Brittany) makes crepes that cause there to be a line around the corner for this tiny place. This place is also amazing for steaks, wines.. anything. He's always so accommodating to Gloria's gluten problems, and obviously loves every dish he creates. Yes, he is in the kitchen. He makes everything, so don't go if you are in a hurry. He is best known for brunch crepes.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Triskell
33-04 36th Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
Chef Philippe of Bretagne (Brittany) makes crepes that cause there to be a line around the corner for this tiny place. This place is also amazing for steaks, wines.. anything. He's always so accommodating to Gloria's gluten problems, and obviously loves every dish he creates. Yes, he is in the kitchen. He makes everything, so don't go if you are in a hurry. He is best known for brunch crepes.
I'm not sure what to categorize this as, but if you have never had Burek, go hungry. It's basically a huge savory pie that our former-Yugoslav friends inhale in place of breakfast and lunch. It's also an awesome place to just feel the vibe from that part of the world :).
9 recommandé par les habitants
Djerdan Burek Astoria
34-04 31st Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
I'm not sure what to categorize this as, but if you have never had Burek, go hungry. It's basically a huge savory pie that our former-Yugoslav friends inhale in place of breakfast and lunch. It's also an awesome place to just feel the vibe from that part of the world :).
go hungry, and go with at least three people and order the platters (seafood, meats, and I feel like there was a veggie one as well). CASH ONLY. They claim reservations as well, but we never had a problem. Our Cypriot friends trek out here to eat their food.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Zenon Taverna
34-10 31st Ave
24 recommandé par les habitants
go hungry, and go with at least three people and order the platters (seafood, meats, and I feel like there was a veggie one as well). CASH ONLY. They claim reservations as well, but we never had a problem. Our Cypriot friends trek out here to eat their food.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Pye Boat Noodle
1711 2nd Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
8 recommandé par les habitants
Cheburechnaya
9209 63rd Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
31 recommandé par les habitants
Seva Indian Cuisine
34-11 30th Avenue
31 recommandé par les habitants

Arts & Culture

Who doesn't appreciate Mr. Noguchi's sculptors and art?Socrates Sculpture Gardens is right across as well.
192 recommandé par les habitants
Musée Noguchi
9-01 33rd Road
192 recommandé par les habitants
Who doesn't appreciate Mr. Noguchi's sculptors and art?Socrates Sculpture Gardens is right across as well.
Gloria works with many of the singers here, so we like to go support them and hear the new ones as well as the familiar stars take the stage.
116 recommandé par les habitants
Metropolitan Opera
30 Lincoln Center Plaza
116 recommandé par les habitants
Gloria works with many of the singers here, so we like to go support them and hear the new ones as well as the familiar stars take the stage.
We have friends that work here, and we enjoy the German and Austrian newer works, as well as the cafe.
176 recommandé par les habitants
Neue Galerie
1048 5th Ave
176 recommandé par les habitants
We have friends that work here, and we enjoy the German and Austrian newer works, as well as the cafe.

Shopping

Cute things galore! They even have toys for babies and children, but we enjoy the stationaries and stickers.
vintage!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Loveday31
33-06 31st Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
vintage!
Muncan is an amazing guy who has some amazing cured meats. Eastern Europeans and Americans flock here. Be prepared for a line and fun sampling. (I guess it's technically not "secret," but a lot of locals go here).
8 recommandé par les habitants
Muncan Food Corporation
43-09 Broadway
8 recommandé par les habitants
Muncan is an amazing guy who has some amazing cured meats. Eastern Europeans and Americans flock here. Be prepared for a line and fun sampling. (I guess it's technically not "secret," but a lot of locals go here).
Cassinelli pastas! Made right here in Astoria :)
Cassinelli Food Products
3112 23rd Ave
Cassinelli pastas! Made right here in Astoria :)
Lavender Label- Little Soap Shop
Morning Glory
136-77 Roosevelt Ave

Drinks & Nightlife

I go on Sunday nights around 9pm to support my friend Broc, Sam, and Christian (jazz piano, bass, and drums). They bring in some great jazz talent from the young (just entering Juilliard's Jazz program) to the seasoned in the City.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Dominie's
34-07 30th Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
I go on Sunday nights around 9pm to support my friend Broc, Sam, and Christian (jazz piano, bass, and drums). They bring in some great jazz talent from the young (just entering Juilliard's Jazz program) to the seasoned in the City.
Do you like Cocktails? Then go here. They will even customize one for you.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Diamond Dogs
34-04 31st Ave
15 recommandé par les habitants
Do you like Cocktails? Then go here. They will even customize one for you.
Another fun place for music, drinks, and good people.
21 recommandé par les habitants
The Letlove Inn
27-20 23rd Ave
21 recommandé par les habitants
Another fun place for music, drinks, and good people.
161 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Afton
30-09 34th St
161 recommandé par les habitants

Essentials

Dmitrii, as a Russian, must go here twice a month to stock up on herring, ikra, Russian mayo, and russian Mustard.
Netcost Market
97-10 Queens Blvd
Dmitrii, as a Russian, must go here twice a month to stock up on herring, ikra, Russian mayo, and russian Mustard.