Archive for January, 2008
El Basurero Colombian food in Astoria
Como se dice “trashcan” enespanol? El Basurero! Oigo todo tiempo- todos adoran El Basurero (718) 545-3220
32-17 Steinway Street Astoria, NY 11103)- lo es mucho diversion. El comestible es bueno, pero pienso el entretenimiento es mucho mejor. El Basurero tiene comida Colombian y Sudamericano, tapas, dulce y bebidas. Si te gusta musica fuerte, vas sabado o domingo escuchar [...]
El Shater Market in Sunnyside
El Shater Corp- Middle Eastern Gourmet Food (43-02 43rd Ave 11104) With all the ethnicity of Queens, it’s no surprise that this little gem is in the heart of Sunnyside. This tiny Lebanese food market packs an astonishing selection of teas, rice, home made sweets, freshly packaged spices and every kind of olive imaginable. It’s a great [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Mojave SouthWestern food Astoria
Mojave (22-36 31st St Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 545-4100) knows how to do business and it’s a good thing. Before it was Mojave- this transient spot used to be Wings & Things, then All Star Burger- all short lived. Let’s hope Mojave is here to stay. With over 50 different kinds of tequila- from the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )February Highlights
It’s the coldest month of the year and the shortest. Make the most of it with these up-coming events in February. Kick off the month with some culture and visit the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) in LIC with the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebration on Feb. 1st 8pm Mainstage Theater. Enjoy colorful dragons, ethnic dance and music. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Strip-bar hopping- Astoria/Long Island City
Mermaids a Go-Go 31st Street at 31st Ave N/W Broadway stop- Mermaids is swimming with young beauties and cheap drinks. Though not a high-class go-go bar, it’s still a fun alternative to the trendy bars in the Astoria. The bar-top doubles as a runway for showcasing a variety of bikini clad dancers who are voluptuously [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Albatross (gay) Bar- Astoria
Albatross- Self proclaimed as the “Friendliest bar in Astoria” it lives up to it’s name. The dark and slightly dingy bar is set up with a pool table in the middle of the floor, a small stage in the back and free popcorn. Albatross sits apart from the racous on 36-19 24th Ave. This quiet tree-lined [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Romeo & Juliet Hip Hop Style in the LIC
Among the industrial eye-sores and luxury condo monstrosities of Long Island City, sits the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. This arts facility is “committed to presenting culturally and ethnically diverse programming of the highest quality for the College community, the residents of Queens and the tri-state area” One particularly interesting event taking place in March is the hip-hop rendition [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Central Club- Astoria
20-30 Steinway St
Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 726-1600
Who knew there was a club scene in Astoria? Well, unless you love world techno music and a heavily packed crowd, it’s probably not the ideal place for you. But this club has a lot to offer in other ways. The bartenders are decent and the decor is hip, laid-back and conducive [...]
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