Keen On Kini

Kini – a Korean word meaning Meal, and rightfully so, because casual Korean eatery Kini will give you the meal you’ve been craving. Chef and owner Juwon is behind the delicious experience that is Kini. The restaurant, his first casual Korean Eatery is located on 42-27 35th Avenue. Juwon, born and raised in the coastal…

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Exploring The Greek Culture & Cuisine Of Astoria With Chef Michael Psilakis

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Follow MP Taverna’s Chef Michael Psilakis as he takes a tour through our Astoria. Join him on a quest to understand the culture behind the cuisine, and the influences and and evolution of some of our favorite Greek dishes as they made their way into the American palate. This episode is brought to us by…

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Poke Wave Is Coming To Broadway!

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Say what you want about Astoria, we’ve got cuisine, and we got diversity. Poke Wave is the newest member of the Broadway family. The Hawaiian inspired restaurant will be opening up their doors end of May, and we caught up with one of the men behind the surfboards, Chris Tsang. The restaurant first opened doors…

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Juuz Me, A Healthy Must For Astorians

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This health centric quaint little spot is located on 19-23 Ditmars Blvd and is a blast to visit. Stepping inside, there isn’t any grand designs or extravagant themes. It’s simple. And in its own simplistic way, full of character. Mostly due to the people behind the bar. Cute little signs adorn a few walls. Wooden benches and…

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A Taste Of Mexico At Chela & Garnacha

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Starting off as a taco food truck, Mexico Blvd, the Guinchard family worked very hard for three years until through sheer determination they finally opened up a spot to call their home. And so Chela & Garnacha was born. It’s not big, by any standards, but for what it is, it’s everything you may need…

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New York Dog House Closes Doors Due To Non Payment Of Taxes

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For those who have recently taken a walk along 30th Avenue, no doubt you would have seen the bright red SEIZED sign that is plastered onto the New York Dog House window. The property was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance only a few weeks ago, forcing the owners to…

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Andrew & Frank’s Deli Will Make You Feel Right At Home.

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  Grabbing a bite for lunch at a deli is a New York staple, and for the delis that serve hot lunches, fugetaboutit, you may not make it back into the office. Andrew & Frank’s Deli on 28-02 23rd Ave. is as classic as New York can get, opened in 1967, that is almost a…

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Mom’s Kitchen And Bar Is Now Open For Previews

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 Okay so you wanted to move out of the nest and try your luck in the big city, for some, it is still a work in progress, for others, it is a sad retreat back home but for the lucky few that “made it” through the commutes, shoebox apartments and Times Square, congratulations. Whether you…

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Little Morocco, Big Bites!

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Great little place with awesomely filling meals. It’s the simple things in life, people often find, that make you just that little bit more satisfied. Moroccan fare like hummus, meat kabobs, among a hefty deal of others will give you plenty of choice here. And the appreciation for quality food at this simple eatery will…

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