Archive for January, 2009
Sweet Leaf Tea & Coffee House in Long Island City
Sweet Leaf ( 48-12 11th Street LIC 917-435-2745 open daily 7am-6pm) is more than a place to get coffee. It’s a place that induces a serene state of mind that is often absent as much as it is fleeting. Walking into this homespun atmosphere one is surrounded by antique coffee presses, hardwood floors and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Wind Down Part II- Cheap Massage in Astoria
Chinese Gonfu Tui-Na (29-28 Ditmars Blvd 2nd fl 718-204-7580) isn’t a luxury spa by any means. You won’t be serenaded by the sounds of flowing waterfalls or chirping birds, but you will be provided with a plastic cup of hot tea and prompt, attentive service.There aren’t private rooms, but merely curtains to seperate the clients [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Wine by the Shot at Vesta Trattoria and Wine Bar in Astoria
Vesta Trattoria and Wine Bar (21-02 30th Ave 30th Ave N/W train or Q69 bus) isn’t going to change your world of culinary experiences. It is however, a fantastic place to go for a romantic night of Italian eating and drinking. The thing that makes Vesta a unique step above other restaurants, is that you can [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Astoria Best Cup of Hot Chocolate?
Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things to drink in the winter months. I was on a quest to find a delicious no frills, hot cup of chocolate wholesome goodness… here is what I found and here is what I think is the best cup of hot chocolate (and not so best) in Astoria. Of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Wind Down Part I: Queens Meditation Class at Tannia Natural Nutrition
The holidays are over, time to relax and renew in Queens, Part I.
Tannia’s Natural Nutrition’s (1820 Grove St. Ridgewood, NY 11385 718.381.0101)
Tannia’s is a health food store and clinic offering meditation classes, holistic healing and iridology (recognizing colors and patterns in your iris to gain insight on your health). For this unique experience alone, it [...]
