Coffee/Tea Shop
Float Away to Side Door Cafe
As I was waltzing around in the sweltering heat I made my way to the Side Door. I was in need of something cold to pour over my head, but I got a drink instead. My self created ice cream float (not on the menu) included lemon sorbet and seltzer water, sort of like a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The Best Cuban Sandwich in Astoria?
Long live the quest for that authentically great tasting cubano in Astoria. The highly coveted sandwich rarely makes an appearance in the neighborhood, but I found one that is sure to please even the pickiest of taste buds. I have passed by Havana Express many times before I noticed their vast array of grilled sandwiches. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 9 so far )Espresso Yourself in Jackson Heights
I stumbled upon Espresso 77 in Jackson Heights, a tiny coffee shop that exudes Queens pride. With many sandwich wraps to choose from, locally distributed coffee, and free wi-fi, this place is a satisfying get-away. Free of pretension and full of neighborhood friendliness,the cafe invites diners to grab a seat and relax comfortably for a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Benefit Art Show at Waltz Astoria
Here is letter from Waltz Astoria about this Thursday’s art benefit event. “Dear Waltzers, We would like to invite you to join us this Thursday evening for the opening of Bridy Designs at Waltz! Silent auction will be held to benefit the WORLD WILDLIFE FUND. Here is a little bit about the artist. As an artist working [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Best Hot Chocolate in Astoria, LIC & Sunnyside
If there’s one thing I like more than the seasonal candy canes, holiday lights, and that dreadfully awful Christmas music blasting on Steinway Street, it’s a good hot chocolate. Every Winter I search the streets of Queens in quest for the perfect hot chocolate and here is what I found… so far Sage General Store- [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sugar & Joe Hits the Sweet Spot
Local718 is sad to say that Sugar and Joe’s has closed . RIP Baking out of a tiny kitchen in Sunnyside, Sugar & Joe’s is serving up sweets of all kinds. This cafe is run by a mother and daughter team with the help of their baking assistant. See what inspires Christine and her daughter [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )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 a [...]
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 [...]
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