Guidebook for Astoria
Food Scene
Literally 2 minutes walking distance from my house. Wine bar with gourmet sharing plates, pizzas, charcuterie & cheese trays & infused cocktails.Great prices, excellent food, lovely atmosphere. Affordable decent wine listand a killer cheese list! Simple, classy, quiet, honest, comfortable. Highly recommended.
24 locals recommend
DiWine
41-15 31st AveLiterally 2 minutes walking distance from my house. Wine bar with gourmet sharing plates, pizzas, charcuterie & cheese trays & infused cocktails.Great prices, excellent food, lovely atmosphere. Affordable decent wine listand a killer cheese list! Simple, classy, quiet, honest, comfortable. Highly recommended.
Whenever you travel and want to make it into restaurants with unique food items, this place will fit the bill. Great spot for brunch, especially if you're looking for things other than typical eggs benedict or French toast. Most popular dish on their menu is Mac & cheese pancakes- I've deemed this to be the meal that will have to be my last meal on earth. Savory, sweet, crunchy cheese edges. The equally delicious topping situation happening on top of the pancakes is what made that to the next level. Don't forget to pair it with some fries. Heads up this meal is gigantic and shareable...plus it'll save some room for a desert.
Which by the way. Get a milkshake. You're welcome.
28 locals recommend
Exchange Bar & Grill
256 3rd AveWhenever you travel and want to make it into restaurants with unique food items, this place will fit the bill. Great spot for brunch, especially if you're looking for things other than typical eggs benedict or French toast. Most popular dish on their menu is Mac & cheese pancakes- I've deemed this to be the meal that will have to be my last meal on earth. Savory, sweet, crunchy cheese edges. The equally delicious topping situation happening on top of the pancakes is what made that to the next level. Don't forget to pair it with some fries. Heads up this meal is gigantic and shareable...plus it'll save some room for a desert.
Which by the way. Get a milkshake. You're welcome.
A taste from Italy ! If you want food that taste homemade this is the spot to come to. Its a nice little Italian gastropub from the owners of Vite Vinosteria. When you walk in to Vite you'll feel like you are in a village restaurant in Italy. Its a small but very cozy place and the staff and the owner are very friendly. Enjoy a glass of red wine with a board of prosciutto, cheese, sun dried tomatoes or have a pasta dish or pizza. Either way you wont be disappointed.
16 locals recommend
Vite Vinosteria
31-05 34th StA taste from Italy ! If you want food that taste homemade this is the spot to come to. Its a nice little Italian gastropub from the owners of Vite Vinosteria. When you walk in to Vite you'll feel like you are in a village restaurant in Italy. Its a small but very cozy place and the staff and the owner are very friendly. Enjoy a glass of red wine with a board of prosciutto, cheese, sun dried tomatoes or have a pasta dish or pizza. Either way you wont be disappointed.
Sunday Brunch = Epic!!! Where else can you watch awesome old movies, with such yummy food & BYOB & GREAT SERVICE. You must try Disco Tots, fried mac and cheese, french toast balls & Egg McRuffin / Breakfast Burrito !!!
Everything they serve is yummy . Avatar, the host at the door is so cool, super friendly. Service inside is stellar. QUEENS COMFORT= YUMMY FOOD/ AWESOME MUSIC/PLACE & SERVICE! P.S. CA$H only.
94 locals recommend
Queens Comfort
36-18 30th AveSunday Brunch = Epic!!! Where else can you watch awesome old movies, with such yummy food & BYOB & GREAT SERVICE. You must try Disco Tots, fried mac and cheese, french toast balls & Egg McRuffin / Breakfast Burrito !!!
Everything they serve is yummy . Avatar, the host at the door is so cool, super friendly. Service inside is stellar. QUEENS COMFORT= YUMMY FOOD/ AWESOME MUSIC/PLACE & SERVICE! P.S. CA$H only.
I'll be honest, i was skeptical about trying Indian food. the menu never appealed to me. Until my client who has an Indian background invited me to join her for dinner in one of her family restaurants .... I am so upset that it took me this long to find out how much i loved Indian food! This place is amazing! The food is delicious and well priced. What makes it even better is the service. Everyone is so friendly and attentive. There is nothing bad i can say about this place.
If you're looking for great, delicious, comfort Indian food, go to this place. You wont be disappointed!
31 locals recommend
Seva Indian Cuisine
34-11 30th AvenueI'll be honest, i was skeptical about trying Indian food. the menu never appealed to me. Until my client who has an Indian background invited me to join her for dinner in one of her family restaurants .... I am so upset that it took me this long to find out how much i loved Indian food! This place is amazing! The food is delicious and well priced. What makes it even better is the service. Everyone is so friendly and attentive. There is nothing bad i can say about this place.
If you're looking for great, delicious, comfort Indian food, go to this place. You wont be disappointed!
The restaurant itself is like walking into Thailand; the waitresses are all extremely nice and greet you in Thai when you walk in.
Outstanding Thai street style food! Cheap eats with $9 bowl of beef boat noodles, $9 for panang curry on rice. Flavors are vibrant, unique and yet not too shocking. The boat noodles are a real treat - with light star anise and lemongrass flavor. Chunky tender meats. Curry was excellent w/o being overwhelming.
Get their papaya salad at $7 a pop. Done well with finely shredded papaya and not too acidic.
Low key vibe.
25 locals recommend
Pye Boat Noodle
1711 2nd AveThe restaurant itself is like walking into Thailand; the waitresses are all extremely nice and greet you in Thai when you walk in.
Outstanding Thai street style food! Cheap eats with $9 bowl of beef boat noodles, $9 for panang curry on rice. Flavors are vibrant, unique and yet not too shocking. The boat noodles are a real treat - with light star anise and lemongrass flavor. Chunky tender meats. Curry was excellent w/o being overwhelming.
Get their papaya salad at $7 a pop. Done well with finely shredded papaya and not too acidic.
Low key vibe.
Hands down! Sugar freak is the best New Orleans themed restaurant in New York. All the staples - jambalaya, gator, Abita, po'boys, grits, you name it! They have a muffuletta which isn't quite the same as the NOLA version, but still delicious.
Also - you HAVE to try the fried banana pudding!
67 locals recommend
Sugar Freak
37-11 30th AveHands down! Sugar freak is the best New Orleans themed restaurant in New York. All the staples - jambalaya, gator, Abita, po'boys, grits, you name it! They have a muffuletta which isn't quite the same as the NOLA version, but still delicious.
Also - you HAVE to try the fried banana pudding!
New York City Bagel & Coffee House is focused on providing the very best bagels and coffee to the local community. The bagels are made fresh every day and baked right on premises. Their recipe creates a perfect bagel with an even crust on the outside and a soft interior. Add some butter or your choice of one of our fresh cream cheeses and you’ll have yourself the perfect bagel. Brooklyn based coffee roasters Stone Street Coffee Company provides their beans and they serve up fresh brewed drip coffees as well as rich espresso drink.
OPEN 6:00-22:00
41 locals recommend
New York City Bagel & Coffee House
29-08 23rd AveNew York City Bagel & Coffee House is focused on providing the very best bagels and coffee to the local community. The bagels are made fresh every day and baked right on premises. Their recipe creates a perfect bagel with an even crust on the outside and a soft interior. Add some butter or your choice of one of our fresh cream cheeses and you’ll have yourself the perfect bagel. Brooklyn based coffee roasters Stone Street Coffee Company provides their beans and they serve up fresh brewed drip coffees as well as rich espresso drink.
OPEN 6:00-22:00
Sightseeing
Astoria Park offers shoreline access to the East River, views of Manhattan and Randall's Island, an outdoor pool, and multiple recreational activities, lying below two bridges, the Robert F. Kennedy (formerly Triborough) and Hell Gate. Located at the western end of Ditmars Boulevard and covering about 60 acres, the public space has running tracks, dog runs, skate parks, tennis courts, a track, basketball courts, a bandstand, and many trails. A high-quality ultimate Frisbee game takes place there on Saturday mornings all year.
424 locals recommend
Astoria Park
19 19th StAstoria Park offers shoreline access to the East River, views of Manhattan and Randall's Island, an outdoor pool, and multiple recreational activities, lying below two bridges, the Robert F. Kennedy (formerly Triborough) and Hell Gate. Located at the western end of Ditmars Boulevard and covering about 60 acres, the public space has running tracks, dog runs, skate parks, tennis courts, a track, basketball courts, a bandstand, and many trails. A high-quality ultimate Frisbee game takes place there on Saturday mornings all year.
Arts & Culture
Definitely recommend to check out this museum. It's free on Fridays from 4pm-8pm.
This is a great place to visit if you're interested in films/movies or you want to learn more about it.
On the other side, you'll learn about animation and production. You can also make a video flip book. There are other interactive exhibits such as doing voice over and choosing background music for some movies.
507 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveDefinitely recommend to check out this museum. It's free on Fridays from 4pm-8pm.
This is a great place to visit if you're interested in films/movies or you want to learn more about it.
On the other side, you'll learn about animation and production. You can also make a video flip book. There are other interactive exhibits such as doing voice over and choosing background music for some movies.
If you think Isamu Noguchi is one of the best sculptors of the 20th Century then a visit to his eponymous museum and garden in Astoria, Queens is a must. An old industrial site has been repurposed into the largest collection of Noguchi sculptures anywhere in the world. Especially impressive is the beautiful garden where visitors to the museum love to sit. There are two floors of galleries so different styles of his work are all represented. The Noguchi Museum is about a mile walk from the Broadway stop on the N Line or you can park on the street if you happen to be driving.
Tips: 1) There is an excellent film on Isamu Noguchi and his life and work shown in a corner gallery of the 2nd floor. You might want to begin there.
2) The Socrates Sculpture Park is one block away on the East River
192 locals recommend
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadIf you think Isamu Noguchi is one of the best sculptors of the 20th Century then a visit to his eponymous museum and garden in Astoria, Queens is a must. An old industrial site has been repurposed into the largest collection of Noguchi sculptures anywhere in the world. Especially impressive is the beautiful garden where visitors to the museum love to sit. There are two floors of galleries so different styles of his work are all represented. The Noguchi Museum is about a mile walk from the Broadway stop on the N Line or you can park on the street if you happen to be driving.
Tips: 1) There is an excellent film on Isamu Noguchi and his life and work shown in a corner gallery of the 2nd floor. You might want to begin there.
2) The Socrates Sculpture Park is one block away on the East River
You get to see some very progressive, contemporary art in a unique setting - a converted school building. There are four levels (three floors and the basement). The exhibits curated there are always changing; it doesn't have a permanent collection. MoMA PS1's programming also covers a wide range of media - from exhibition pieces to architecture to music to performance art.
Even if you aren't a fan of contemporary art, I would recommend at least visiting once to see what's up.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveYou get to see some very progressive, contemporary art in a unique setting - a converted school building. There are four levels (three floors and the basement). The exhibits curated there are always changing; it doesn't have a permanent collection. MoMA PS1's programming also covers a wide range of media - from exhibition pieces to architecture to music to performance art.
Even if you aren't a fan of contemporary art, I would recommend at least visiting once to see what's up.
Essentials
this Supermarket is only 5 min away. Open from 8:00 - 22:00
238 locals recommend
Associated Supermarket
this Supermarket is only 5 min away. Open from 8:00 - 22:00
Just drop off your laundry in the morning and pick it up afternoon.
Around 80 cents per pound. They will wash & fold for you.
Open 7:00-23:00
Triangle Laundry
3098 43rd StJust drop off your laundry in the morning and pick it up afternoon.
Around 80 cents per pound. They will wash & fold for you.
Open 7:00-23:00
CVS
115 W 125th StLiterally 2 min away from my house.
Open 8:00 - 22:00
Cash/ Credit accepted
Shopping
Express
3101 Steinway StHaNGER
30-74 Steinway StDiva NY Women's Clothing Boutique
3180 Steinway StGap
31-48 Steinway StreetBath & Body Works
31-21 Steinway StCosmetic and beauty supply for affordable price.