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Cafe Ole is Spanish for “Good Food”
My dear friend Adam spends most of his time saving the lives of fellow Queens residents. As a food lover, he will occasionally find time in his busy schedule to write a review of a great neighborhood spot. Here is his take on a new Spanish restaurant in Astoria/ Long Island City: Cafe Ole is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Spanish Food in Astoria- La Rioja is Missing Something
La Rioja (33-05 Broadway 718.932.0101) will supply the food- but you need to bring the bottle, at least until they acquire a liquor license. Equipped with a bar, fine Spanish tapas, entrees and a small market hocking Spanish meats, cheeses and imported sweets situated in the back of the restaurant, this place is suitable for both [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )El Boqueron Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant Astoria
El Boqueron Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Astoria 31-01 34th Ave at 31st St 718-956-0107) The service is outstanding in this little corner restaurant offering traditional Spanish plates- but the food is less impressive.This place draws the diner in with christmas lights adorning a colorful awning and the word “tapas” plastered on it. Well-made traditional Spanish [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Despana Brand Foods- Spanish Grocery Jackson Heights
Despana Foods (86-17 Northern Blvd Jackson Heights 718-779-7438 & 408 Broome St NY 10013) This tiny store in Jackson Heights is much smaller than its sister store in soho. It manages to pack all that Spanish goodness into a space so small- there isn’t even room for a window. The service is friendly, but it [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Papa’s Empanadas- Jackson Heights and Astoria
They were right by naming this place Papa’s Empanada’s (Astoria 25-51A Steinway St 718-726-1400 & Jackson Heights 84-17 Northern Blvd 718-507-0400) because this little restaurant has spawned practically every kind of empanada imaginable. If you’re not familiar with the small Spanish pastry- it is a dough pocket with a sweet or savory filling, generally served [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Euros Spanish Food in Astoria
RIP- Euros Restaurant has closed… The low-key Euros Restaurant (4501 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 204-0168) on the outskirts of the happenin’ Ditmars scene is a true gem. Despite its musty grandma’s-house-feel this Spanish food destination is top notch. Start with the sangria, a drink that goes down like candy. Their soups, seafood [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )718 French Spanish bistro Astoria
718 (35-01 Ditmars blvd at 35th st). This romantic venue offers fine cuisine with an eclectic wine list. The attractive and super modern décor of the dimly lit bistro offers a Manhattan ambience in the heart of Astoria. There is a full bar with a variety of drinks and starters if you find yourself waiting for a [...]
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