Italian
The Never-Ending Italian Feast, Made by Grandma
This week I cycled into the other 718- Staten Island. My dining companion and I hopped on our bikes and pedaled down to Battery Park to catch the free ferry. Our destination- Enoteca Maria, a small Italian restaurant a few blocks from the ferry terminal. It’s difficult to pin-down the menu at this place because [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )San Antonio Abate Festival in Astoria
This weekend the “Jersey Shore” invades Astoria. Don’t miss the famous San Antonio Abate street fair, the Italian sausage festival and parade occur every year around this time on Ditmars Boulevard. Play some games, say some prayers, drink some beers and eat spicy Italian sausage. Festivities begin Thursday June 24 and continue through Sunday June [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 9 so far )Da Franco: Frankly, a Great Italian Restaurant in Astoria
I was skeptical about this place from the start. Though it is seconds from Astoria Park, Da Franco is easy to pass by. Slightly hidden, it is located in a strip mall on the first floor of a monstrosity that some refer to as luxury condominiums. Though, don’t let the uninspiring setting deter you from experiencing [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Ornella Trattoria Casual Italian Dining in Astoria
When Giuseppe Viterale decided to open a restaurant named after his wife, he created a place where locals can eat home style Italian cooking in a warm casual atmosphere. Italian food is easy to find in Astoria, but this place is unique because it offers a moderately priced menu in a relaxed environment and pasta [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )New Balkan Restaurant in Astoria: Dino’s Bar & Restaurant
Chef Dino Redzic seems to change his restaurants’ names more often than hip-hop star P. Diddy (or was it Puff Daddy?) changes his. First there was Amici Amore Italian restaurant and then it was Momento Italian Bistro. Well this time he is not only changing the name to Dino’s Bar and Restaurant, but he is also [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None 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 )Manducatis Rustico- Cafe – Pizzeria Long Island City
Manducatis Rustica (46-31,33,35 Vernon Blvd 718-937-1312) better be damn good, as they take up three addresses on the famed Vernon Blvd. There are three parts to this pizza/cafe shop- the kitchen with the giant brick oven, the coffee/dessert shop and the actual dining room. They offer brick oven pizza, though not by the slice, traditional Italian food, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Top 5 Pizza Places in Astoria & Queens
#5 Sac’s Astoria 25-41 Broadway Specializes in coal oven–- great for the fresh toppings, crispy crust and coal oven taste. This Italian eatery also offers traditional appetizers and entrees. The ambiance is nice but casual- side walk tables in the summer are a plus! #4 Trattoria L’incontro Astoria 21-46 31st St at Ditmars Specializes in brick oven–This decadent but [...]
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