August BORO magazine

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EDITOR’S LETTER letter to boro: Dear BORO, Just wanted to say thanks for the work you put in! I LOVE the mornings I get a copy. It’s the only handouts I’ll actually take!

The July edition was inspiring! It seems like many of the Astorians I meet are transplants from around the world that came to NY to pursue life in some way. The stories you highlighted are examples of people pursuing their passions and that’s what makes this place great!

In fact, to me BOROmag is a monthly reminder of what makes Astoria/LIC an amazing place to live.

How I love you so. From the moment we met I knew we’d be a perfect pair. All your tasty food, sweet treats, fitness classes, sweeping views, artists, musicians...I could go on and on. I just knew we’d be BFF’s.

Thank you for all of the time, energy and passion your team puts into making the magazines! I’m always finding new restaurants, gyms, bars, etc. You’re a continual resource for what Astoria/LIC has to offer! LOVE IT!

But really people, I do love western Queens. Astoria, LIC and Sunnyside are amazing neighborhoods. I’m proud to promote every block, corner and bodega.

Best Regards, -Brittany, Astoria Resident

Dear Western Queens,

This month is filled with exciting events, an explosion of restaurant openings, dog shows, sales and more. Get out there and enjoy it! Be sure to stay cool and hydrated.

Also – please be sure to send us your story ideas, photos, and comments.

You, a BORO reader, make me, a BORO Magazine possible. We want to hear from you!

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JULIAN LESSER editor-in-chief

who won the june contest?

Who won the catered party with open bar for 10 people at EL AY Si? Adam Bezinski , LIC resident

Looking forward to future editions.

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ASTORIA / LIC PET CELEBS

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FOOD

Enjoy Eating in the World Kitchen If Midtown west is notoriously known as Hell’s Kitchen, then Western Queens could easily adopt the name World Kitchen.

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ANIMALS

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ART

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GREEN

THE ASTOR ROOM

AUGUST 2011 EVENT LISTINGS

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The Dog Days of Summer Pet town NYC. Animal lovers central.

Heavy Motion The art of Jack Howard-Potter Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

Western Queens Compost Initiative and YOU!

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BODY + SOUL

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NIGHTLIFE

And The Living is Easy

15+ outdoor activities you can’t miss!

Take the Edge Off, Ol’Chap The Astor Room schools us on how to make a must have summer drink.

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MAP IT DIRECTORY

Your Go-to Guide For Astoria and LIC’s best Shops, Food, Art, Nightlife and More.

MAP IT: ASTORIA & LIC MAP AUGUST DISCOUNTS & PROMO PAGE

Exclusive savings, discounts and freebies for the month of August in Astoria and LIC.

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ENJOY eating in the

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Basil Brick Oven Pizza

Basil Brick Oven If Midtown west is notoriously known as Hell’s Kitchen, then Western Queens could quite easily adopt the moniker of World Kitchen.

Story & photos Bradley Hawks

While Queens has longtime been famous for its ethnic culinary diversity, a recent boom in restaurant openings has fervently affirmed that claim. In fact, on Urbanspoon, Astoria and Long Island City have more restaurant listings than Hell’s Kitchen and Williamsburg combined. Read on for a spotlight on four recently opened neighborhood heavy-hitters, as well as a preview of 11 more that have already or are scheduled to be open within the month.

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“The pizza was invented in Naples, and then we developed it in the North,” grins Danielle Balbos, pizzaiolo and executive chef at Basil Brick Oven Pizza. Owned by Joe Giannola (who also owns neighbor Twirlz Yogurt Bar), the pizzeria features an astonishing pizza menu, along with a few antipasti, pastas and panini inspired by Chef Danielle’s home in Piemonte, Italy. “When you truly, really love doing something, how can you possibly go wrong?” asks the owner of his talented pie-master.

Similar to a true Neapolitan pie, the wood-fired oven is kept piping between 850 and 900˚F, the ingredients are imported from Italy and the mozzarella is made fresh daily (60 pounds of it a day, to be exact). So what makes the pizza at Basil Brick Oven different from the Neapolitan “artisan” pies that have taken the city by storm?

“Those pies cook in 90 seconds,” explains the chef, “and are not built for toppings – they can get really soggy.” Using a special recipe that yields a stronger, less doughy crust, and by baking each pie for 4 minutes, his Northern Italian pies are able to properly hold a variety of gourmet ingredients while still bragging a crisp, thin crust. Exotic combinations include smoked prosciutto with brie, yellow fin tuna with caramelized onions, mussels with roasted garlic and parsley and Williams pears with gorgonzola.

28-17 Astoria Blvd., Astoria (718-204-1205, basilbrickoven.com)

The Lunch Box When childhood little league buddies get together to launch a restaurant in their hometown, what concept could be more fitting than The Lunch Box? Featuring a throwback to classic all-American favorites – like fried chicken with mac-and-cheese and a loaded pastrami sandwich – Lou Romano Trujillo and Louie Diaz have struck a winning combination.

The “All-In” Burger could rival, if not topple, the top contenders on any “Best of ” list, with a juicy, charred 9 oz. ground steak patty loaded with barbecued onions, smoked cheddar, crispy bacon, fried egg and a dollop of guacamole on a toasted brioche.

The Lunch Box, whose front window is a mini museum of lunchbox memorabilia, also offers lighter fare, like a grilled fish wrap, watermelon-blue cheese salad and a full juice bar with smoothies and shakes.

The joint feels like a real New York neighborhood hangout – high quality, no-nonsense food with a backyard patio featuring a small stage for local performers and a mounted movie screen for televised sporting events and special features.

25-17 Astoria Blvd., Astoria (718-932-4400)

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Sugar Freak

It has been a long haul for husband and wife owners Al Lau and Michelle Addeo, but despite a few significant road bumps (including a neighborhood organization protesting their liquor license), Sugar Freak has officially opened its doors, revealing one of the most lovingly designed interiors along 30th Avenue. Antique milk bottles serve as sconces, patchwork pillows provide seat cushions, retro desks are mounted to walls for bar high tops and an old TV hutch houses Tabasco and polished stemware. The menu is Louisiana-style, and the reviews are rave. Boudian balls arrive at the table like Cajun arancini – golf ball-sized rice jeweled with crawfish, breaded and deep-fried. Hurricanes with mango rum get your toes tappin’. Tables gawk over catfish po’ boys and a steaming skillet of crab and head-on prawns. And while the culinary team has recreated several N’Awlins favorites, the real gems come from Addeo’s handiwork herself, like the Chess Pie. Don’t plan on sharing this little mason jar lined with a buttery crust and filled with velvety fudge pudding and peanut butter crumbles. It’s reason alone to return. Rumor has it a smaller bakery will soon be opening around the corner, featuring even more of Addeo’s baked confections.

Sugar Freak interior

36-18 30th Ave, Astoria (718-726-5850, sugarfreak.com)

Salt & Fat

Despite the attention-demanding name, this Sunnyside hotspot features inventive new American small plates, all created at the creative whim of Sunnyside native Daniel Yi. Dinner service starts with a bag of bacon fat-popped corn, but ends with mini jugs of cran-yogurt probiotics. Of the 17 menu items, only four creep above ten dollars, though each dish combines reasonable quantity with exceptional quality.

Grab a group of adventurous friends and enjoy a hand-tailored sampling. Crack & Cheese is one of the most popular dishes, with deep-fried potato gnocchi, béchamel cheese sauce and salty bits of bacon. Plump mussels arrive with Chinese sausage in a Thai oyster sauce. Hampshire pulled pork sliders with a sweet and spicy sriracha BBQ kick arrive three to a plate for $9. And be sure to save room for equally unique desserts, such as the lime panna cotta with avocado ice cream.

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Salt & Fat: Hampshire pulled pork sliders

Read more about these new restaurants. www.BOROmag.com/Food

On the Radar

Alobar—With craft beer, old and new world wines and an extensive charcuterie list, this highly anticipated addition to Vernon Boulevard looks deliciously promising. 36-42 Vernon Blvd., LIC. Bareburger Ditmars—23-01 31st street will soon be the newest outpost of this neighborhood favorite, which really needs no introduction. People go nuts over it, and it’s easy to see why. 23-01 31st Street, Astoria.

butcher bar—BBQ and smoked organic meats, natural charcuterie and local butchery. A return to local natural and organic eating. 37-08 38th Ave, Astoria.

Claudio’ s Café—Mango cheesecake, beef pastelitos, tamales and empanadas headline the menu at this intimate little Latin café recently opened on Astoria Boulevard. 23-03 Astoria Blvd., Astoria.

Malu

Junko Sushi—According to its Facebook page, the new inhabitant of short-lived Moonstruck diner’s former space will be offering authentic sushi in the $10$30 range. 33-02 Broadway, LIC. Just Burgers—Got an after-hours build-ityourself burger craving? This Ditmars kitchen is open until 6am on weekends. Jump in to add basil pesto aioli or caramelized onions to your patty, frank or quinoa veggie burger with a side of sweet tater fries. 33-01 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria.

Manila!Manila!—Now open at 47th St and 30th Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Les Minots Bistro, this spot features Filipino comfort dishes, including grilled isaw and bistek tagalog. 47-16 30th Ave, Astoria.

Malu—From dulce de leche ice cream and watermelon sorbet to chocolate covered pretzels and Swedish fish, this new “mom and pop shop” in the heart of LIC is a can’t-miss. 12-09 Jackson Ave, Hunters Point.

Manila!Manila!

Side Door—Bistro 33 has officially split into two distinct locations, with the bistro focusing on French-inspired cuisine, while new sister restaurant Side Door explores fusion sushi like the apple jack roll (with shrimp, apple and cinnamon), or the orange curry scallop roll, along with other Japanese classics. 19-33 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria

Skinny’ s Cantina—The Lee brothers, who brought us Asian hot spot Shi, have turned their focus on their newest venture, this time with a Mexican flare.

47-05 Center Blvd, LIC.

William Hallet—Feels like a New England tavern with a uniquely new American menu. 36-10 38th

Ave, Astoria.

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AUGUST 2011 events 8/6 @ 3:30PM (HISTORICAL) FREE: Annual Bix Beiderbecke Sunnyside Memorial Jazz Concert Greater Astoria Historical Society 718-278-0700 I 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor, LIC www.astorialic.org

8/18 9PM-12AM (MUSIC)

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6-10PM (MUSIC)

8/7 & 8/20 2PM-7PM (SHOPPING) FREE: Astoria Market Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden 29-19 24th Ave, Astoria www.astoriamarket.com

8/20 1PM-3PM (ART)

Kid’s Sewing Class – Make A Tote!

Creators’ Co-Op // $25 646.470.4728 I 26-16 23rd Ave, Astoria www.creators-coop.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6PM-2AM (NIGHTLIFE) FREE: “Havana Nights” After work Wednesdays Penthouse808 718-289-6118 I 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com

8/10 7PM-930PM (ANIMALS)

8/21 10AM-11AM (FITNESS)

EVERY THURSDAY 6PM-1AM (NIGHTLIFE)

8/23 8AM – 4PM (EDUCATION)

EVERY FRIDAY 9PM-11PM (MUSIC)

Tornado Relief fund for St. Mary’s Elementary School in Joplin, MO City Vet - Long Island City / Open House/ Silent Auction 718-433-1334 I 45-44 Vernon Blvd www.cityvetnyc.com

FREE: Live Music. Evanescents with Bliss Blood and Al Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 I 30-01 35th Ave www.rarbarlic.com

FREE: Yoga in the Park by The Yoga Room Pier 1 of Gantry Plaza State Park in LIC 718-786-7962 www.the-yoga-room.com

FREE: Live Music: Summer & Eve Quartet Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 I 30-01 35th Ave www.rarbarlic.com

English 8 Hour Confined Space Operation Entry/ Attendant/ Supervisor TSC Training Academy // $500 10% off with BORO 718-389-2103 I 36-06 43rd Ave, LIC www.tscta.com

8/11 @ 9PM (NIGHTLIFE)

8/26 7:30PM-9PM (FITNESS)

8/11 9PM-11PM (MUSIC)

8/27 12PM-12AM (FOOD)

8/11 9PM-12AM (MUSIC)

A Night Of Comedy BlackBirds 718-943-6899 I 41-19 30th Ave, Astoria www.blackbirdsbar.com FREE: Live Music: Gelber and Manning Astor Room 718-255-1947 I 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.astorroom.com

Zumba Glow Party Seek Fitness // $25 718-374-5075 I 27-18 23rd Ave, Astoria www.Seek-fitness.com Lobsterfest 2011 Veslo // free entrance Reservations are strongly encouraged 718-728-0549 I 32-11 Broadway, Astoria

8/16 8AM – 4PM (EDUCATION)

English 8 Hour Supported Scaffold Refresher Training TSC Training Academy // $500 10% off with BORO 718-389-2103 I 36-06 43rd Ave, LIC www.tscta.com

8/17 – 8/21 @ 8PM (THEATER)

Cymbeline: Presented by Broken Glass Theatre.

The Secret Theatre Cost: Check Site 718-392-0722 I 44-02 23rd Rd. LIC www.secrettheatre.com

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EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT @ 9:30PM

(NIGHTLIFE) FREE: Live Belly Dancing Show Cavo Restaurant & Lounge 718-721-1001 I 42-18 31st Ave., Astoria www.cavoastoria.com

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11AM-3:30PM (FOOD) Brunch, Unplugged (Live Music) DiWine 718-777-1355 I 4115 31st Ave, Astoria www.diwineonline.com

8/14 12PM-6PM

Beer Tasting Party BlackBirds 718-943-6899 I 41-19 30th Ave, Astoria www.blackbirdsbar.com

FREE: Euro-Latin Party Cavo Restaurant & Lounge 718-721-1001 I 42-18 31st Ave., Astoria www.cavoastoria.com

PS1 Warm Up 2 Parties 011 212-708-9757 I PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave, LIC FREE for LIC residence

Walking Tour - LIC Waterfront Meet at Pedestrian Plaza. 3 hours; 2 miles; RSVP: astorialic@gmail.com Greater Astoria Historical Society // $25 718-278-0700 I 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor, LIC www.astorialic.org

8/15 @ 8PM (NIGHTLIFE)

EVERY FRIDAY 10PM-4AM (NIGHTLIFE)

EVERY SATURDAY 2PM-9PM (ART)

8/13 @ 10:30AM (HISTORICAL)

FREE: Music in the Garden featuring Ashley Bathgate The Noguchi Museum 718-204-7088 I 9-01 33rd Rd, LIC www.noguchi.org

FREE: Song Circle Presents a new artist every week Astor Room 718-255-1947 I 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.astorroom.com

FREE: Farmers Market Socrates Sculpture Park 718-956-1819 I 32-01 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.socratessculpturepark.org

Let’s Make a Crochet Accessory – Beginner Crochet Class (2 sessions) Creators’ Co-Op // $60 646.470.4728 I 26-16 23rd Ave, Astoria www.creators-coop.com

8/14 @ 3PM (ART)

FREE: Ultimate Life Thursdays Penthouse808 718-289-6118 I 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com

EVERY SATURDAY 8AM-4PM (FOOD)

8/11 & 8/18 6PM-8PM (ART)

FREE: 31st Astoria Festival 646-230-0489 I on 31st Street btwn Ditmars Blvd. - 21st Ave Stop by the RCN booth for FREE give-aways!

JAZZ night Renaissance Event Hall 2 for 1 drinks before 8 PM 718-274-4590 I 27-34 21st St, LIC www.renaissanceofastoria.com

EVERY SATURDAY 10PM-2:30AM FREE : 8/11 Gelber and Manning at the astor room

on going...

(NIGHTLIFE) FREE: B-Sides Saturday Penthouse808 718-289-6118 I 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com

ALL MONTH (FOOD+BEER)

Side Show: The Musical The Secret Theatre // $18 718-392-0722 I 44-02 23rd Rd. LIC www.secrettheatre.com

The Dogfish Head Days of Summer Cool down with endless featured Dogfish brewery beers MexiQ 718.626.0333 I 37-11 30th Ave, Astoria www.mexiqny.com

EVERY MONDAY 9PM-1AM (MUSIC)

ALL MONTH (SHOPPING)

8/25-8/27, 9/2-9/3, 9/8-9/10 @ 8PM (THEATER)

FREE: LIC Jazz Alliance Jam Session Domaine Wine Bar 718-784-2350 I 50-04 Vernon blvd www.domainewinebar.com

EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT @10PM (COMEDY) FREE: Comedy Night Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 I 30-01 35th Ave www.rarbarlic.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6PM-10PM (FOOD) Lobster Roll Night El Ay Si // $19 718.389.8781 I 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.elaysi.com

KrisTEES BIG Summer Sale (Up to 65% off Contemporary Apparel) KrisTEES Boutique 718-204-5031 I 24-01 23rd Ave, Astoria www.kristeesny.com

get your events listed Submit your September events by August 15th to be printed in the September issue. email events@boromag.com

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Aliada (b,2)

(718) 932-2240 29-19 Broadway, Astoria (718) 255-1947 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.astorroom.com

Malu (A,4)

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Manducatis Rustica (A,4)

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Bareburger (b,2)

(718) 777-7011 33-21 31st Ave, Astoria www.bareburger.com

Brick Cafe

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(718) 267-2735 30-95 33rd St, Astoria www.brickcafe.com (718) 389-9700 4711 11th St, LIC www.breadboxcafelic.com

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(718) 267-7071 2501 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.fattyscafenyc.com (718) 626-0087 34-08 Ave, Astoria www.ilbambinonyc.com

(718) 626-0333 37-11 30th Ave, Astoria www.mexiqny.com

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(718) 606-8439 12-23 Astoria Blvd, Astoria www.astor-bakeshop.com

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company (C,2)

(718) 777-1121 36-14 30th Ave, Astoria www.bkbagel.com (C,1) 35-09 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria (C,2) 35-05 Broadway, Astoria

Ornella Trattoria Italiana (B,1) (718) 777-9477 29-17 23rd Ave, Astoria www.ornellatrattoria.com

Sweetleaf (A,4)

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(718) 289-6118 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com

Pomme Cafe (c,2)

(718) 545-4301 37-19 Broadway, Astoria www.pommecafeny.com

(718) 729-7708 47-02 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.communitea.net (917) 832-6726 10-93 Jackson Ave, LIC www.sweetleaflic.com

food shops

Rest-au-ant (B,2)

(718) 729-9009 30-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.rarbarlic.com

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Astoria wine and spirits (C,2)

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Food Cellar (A,4)

Sage General Store (b,4) (718) 361-0707 24-20 Jackson Ave, LIC www.sagegeneralstore.com

Sanfords Restaurant (b,2)

(718) 545-9463 3412 Broadway, Astoria www.astoriawines.com (718) 606-9786 4-85 47th Rd., LIC www.foodcellarandco.com

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Natural Frontier Market (A,4)

(718) 626-4440 30-07 34th St, Astoria www.sevaindianrestaurant.com

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Organic At Your Door

Shi (a,4)

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Vitality and Health Organic Market (C,2)

(718) 932-9569 30-13 Broadway Astoria www.sanfordsnyc.com

Seva (c,2)

(347) 242-2450 4720 Center Blvd, LIC www.eatdrinkshi.com

(718) 937-9399 12-01 Jasckson Ave, LIC www.naturalfrontiermarket.net www.OrganicAtYourDoor.com

(718) 777-8477 46-03 Broadway, Astoria

Time Café (C,2)

shops

(718) 606-0500 44-18 Broadway, Astoria www.timecafeny.com

Belief (B,1)

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Veslo (b,2)

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Creators Co-Op (B,1)

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Ethereal (A,4)

(718) 472 4355 50-12 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.tournesolnyc.com

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Linn (B,2)

(718) 204-0060 2913 Broadway, Astoria www.linnrestaurant.com

MexiQ (c,2)

Astor Bake Shop (a,2)

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LIC Market (B,4) (718) 361-0013 21-52 44th Dr, LIC www.licmarket.com

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Penthouse808 (A,3)

L’artiste (c,2)

(646) 309-7504 42-20 31st Ave, Astoria www.lartisterestaurant.com

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El Ay Si (A,4)

(718) 389-8781 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.elaysi.com

(718) 937-1932 46-3 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.manducatisrustica.com

Communitea (A,4)

DiWine (C,2)

(718) 777-1355 41-15 31st Ave, Astoria www.diwineonline.com

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Café via espresso (C,1) (718) 545-3290 2409 Steinway St, Astoria www.cafeviaespressoastoria.com

(718) 956-9559 33-16 30th Ave, Astoria www.yajaithaifood.com

(718) 777-2829 31-18 Broadway, Astoria www.mundoastoria.com

Cavo (C,2)

(718) 721-1001 42-18 31st Ave, Astoria www.cavoastoria.com

(718) 729-6258 12-09 Jackson Ave, LIC www.amomandpopshop.com

Yajai (b,2)

Mundo (b,2)

Burger Garage (B,3)

(718) 392-0424 25-36 Jackson Ave, LIC www.theburgergarage.com

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(718) 425-6917 21-17 49th Ave, LIC www.mwellsdiner.com

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Bread Box Cafe (A,4)

Il Bambino (C,2)

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Avenue Cafe (c,2)

(718) 278-6967 35-27 30th Ave, Astoria www.avenuecafenyc.com

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718-728-0549 32-11 Broadway, Astoria www.veslonyc.com

Vesta (a,2)

(718) 545-5550 2102 30th Ave, Astoria www.vestavino.com

(718) 721-4444 29-20b 23rd Ave, Astoria www.beliefnyc.com (917) 751-8177 26-16 23rd Ave, Astoria www.creators-coop.com (718) 482-8884 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.etherealnyc.com

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47 Inside Astoria (C,1)

(718) 956-4000 37-20 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria

48 KrisTEES (B,1)

(718) 204-5031 2401 23rd Ave, Astoria www.kristeesny.com

49 Loveday 31 (B,2)

(718) 728-4057 3306 31st Ave, Astoria www.loveday31.com

50 Site (C,2)

(718) 626-6030 32-90 36th St, Astoria www.shopsiteonline.com

pets 51 City Vet (A,4)

(718) 433-1334 45-44 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.cityvetnyc.com

Dog House (a,4) 52 LIC (718) 389-3647

45-44 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.licdoghouse.com

53 Jumping Bulldog: a boutique for Cats and Dogs (b,1) (718) 274-2510 28-10 23rd Ave, Astoria www.jumpingbulldog.com

109 Whiskers Natural Pet Grooming (A,1) (718) 956-6706 19-31 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.1800whiskers.com

florist 54 Floresta (A,4)

(917) 612-4446 51-02 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.florestanyc.com/blog

services

55 Dur America (C,2)

(718) 626-0700 34-11 Broadway, Astoria www.duramerica.com

56 Hero computer repair nyc

Apple/Mac Computer Repair Specialist (253) 222-2855 aaron@herocomputerrepairnyc.com www.HeroComputerRepairNYC.com

57 MPN Law Firm (C,2)

(718) 777-0400 3403 Broadway, Ste. 200, Astoria www.mpnfirm.com

PRINTING (c,4) 58 OnDEMAND (718) 392-0500 30-02 48th Ave, LIC www.ondemandprinting.com

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MAP IT DIRECTORY 59 RCN (A,3)

Digital TV and High-Speed Internet Services 33-16 Woodside Ave, LIC (212) 842-7982 www.rcn.com/boromag

60 Showroom by C (b,3)

71 Gigi Salon (c,2)

(718) 777-7755 34-17 30th Ave, Astoria www.gigistylingstudio.com

AND Tease SALON (a,4) 72 Primp (718) 472-2001 5-02 50th Ave, LIC

(917) 658-3065 4 Court Square, LIC www.showroombyc.com

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61 Stephanie Reinish Photography (347) 455-0949 www.stephaniereinish.com

(718)687-9140 32-32 Steinway St 3rd fl, Astoria Pilatesinastoria.com

63 Video Express (c,2)

(718)626-0846 3408 30th Ave, Astoria

events spaces 64 FOUNDRY (a,3)

(718) 786-7776 42-38 9TH St, LIC www.thefoundry.info

65 The Renaissance Event Hall (A,1) (718) 274-4590 27-34 21st St, Astoria www.renaissanceofastoria.com

Yoga Astoria Studio (c,2) 74 Bikram (718) 777-9642 32-03 Steinway, 4th Fl, Astoria www.BikramYogaQueensNY.com

75 Crank Studio (A,4)

(718) 606-6309 4630 Center Blvd, LIC www.CrankNYC.com

76 Dynamix Gym (C,1)

(718) 606-0381 20-61 Steinway, Astoria

27-18 23rd Ave, Astoria www.seek-fitness.com

Hotels (718) 289-6101 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.ravelhotel.com

Agora (B,2) 73 Yoga (718) 626-0680

33-02 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Astoria www.YogaAgora.com

(718) 267-8114 23-15 Steinway, Astoria www.astoriatattoo.com

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69 TSC Training Academy (c,3) (718) 389-2103 36-06 43rd Ave, LIC www.tscta.com

70 Carl Clarke Aesthetiques (c,2) (347) 631-0922 31-24 Steinway St, Astoria www.carlclarkeaesthetiques.com

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(718) 943-6899 41-19 30th Ave, Astoria www.blackbirdsbar.com

(718) 267-2735 30-95 33rd St, Astoria www.brickcafe.com

Domaine Wine Bar (A,4) (718) 784-2350 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.domainewinebar.com

Mix Cafe and Lounge (C,2) (347) 642-4840 40-17 30th Ave, Astoria www.mixcafelounge.com

Rapture Lounge (C,2) (718) 626-8044 34-27 28th Ave, Astoria www.rapturelounge.com

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(718) 383-1001 35-33 36th St, Astoria www.studiosquarenyc.com (718) 777-2570 30-09 34th St, Astoria www.sweetaftonbar.com

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(317) 219-2685 45-46 Davis St, LIC www.5ptz.com

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“An international community of established and emerging artists” (718) 570-3663 43-01 22nd St, LIC www.ReisStudios.com

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Socrates Sculpture Park (A,2)

(718) 626-1533 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Astoria www.socratessculpturepark.org

Ten10 Studios (A,4) (646) 271-5353 10-10 47th Rd, LIC www.ten10studios.com

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(917) 517-1492 10-13 50th Ave, LIC

real estate 101 Modern Spaces (a,4 )

(718) 784-1110 10-63 Jackson Ave, LIC www.modernspacesnyc.com

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(718) 514-1625 50-09 2nd St, LIC www.powerdesklic.com

103 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (c,2) (718) 310-4303 3501 30th Ave, Astoria www.wfhm.com

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718.786.1063 2-26 51st Ave, LIC www.TheYardLIC.com

(718) 247-0740 38-01 23rd Ave, Astoria www.asfa-dancestudio.com

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(347) 288-6870 35-18 37th St, LIC www.theauroragallery.com

(718) 706-5300 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.kaufmanastoria.com

(718) 784-0077 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us

nightlife / bars 105 BLACKBIRDS (C,2)

Brick Bar (B,2)

Studio Sq. Beer Garden (C,3)

spas 81 Rejuvenate face and body (B,1)

(718) 777-5400 3204 Broadway, Astoria www.break-ny.com

25-19 24th Ave, Astoria www.mosaicnyc.net

80 The Yoga Room (C,2)

(718) 274-0255 38-01 35th Ave, Astoria (718) 786-7962 (A,4) 10-14 47th Rd, LIC www.the-yoga-room.com

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10-68 Jackson Ave, LIC www.pntfitness.com

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(718) 274-5712 37-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.supernovatattoo.com

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2335 Broadway, Astoria www.synergyfitclubs.com

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden (B,1)

(718) 274-4925 2919 24th Ave, Astoria www.bohemianhall.com

105 The Art of Fitness (C,2)

62 Vardiman Eyewear (c,2) (718) 204-5037 34-18 Broadway, Astoria www.vardimaneyewear.com

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ANIMALS

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It can be grueling enough to find ample apartment space for yourself in New York City, let alone for an extra furry roommate. But for pet owners Travis Morin and Ralph Meitzler, the happiness of their canine companion, Rex Meitzler-Morin, is just as important as their own.

Soon after moving into their last apartment, it became evident that more room was needed for their effervescent Pomeranian. So, they moved, spending a little extra for more spacious quarters with closer proximity to Astoria Park. “We take Rex at least once a day, sometimes two or three times,” explains Travis. “It’s also really close to our favorite shop, Whiskers, [which is] a holistic pet store and has everything we need.”

local services & retailers: (1800whiskers.com)— Think blueberry facials are just for day spas? Think again. “We teach people how to bring their pets back to nature,” explains Randy Klein, owner. Whiskers offers products and services based on the model of how your companion animal would eat and live in the wild. From flower remedies to nutritional consultations and certified Touch Therapy, they cater to virtually every pet’s need. Whiskers has been 100% natural and chemicalfree for over 25 years, and they even offer a unique, cageless rescue cat ranch, where cats in need of a family are available for adoption.

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(www.licdoghouse.com)—When owner-administrated Facebook pages aren’t enough for your outgoing puppy (Rex Meitzler-Morin has one), LIC Doghouse is an ideal spot for a little canine carousing. “Some people use it as a treat for their dog; others use it on a daily basis” says Ronny Beyer, owner. Clients enjoy daycare, dog walking, grooming and boarding. Beyer further explains: “Most aggression in dogs is caused by insufficient exercise – a dog content during the day is a dog who’s calm at night.”

And although LIC Doghouse is run separately, it shares a facility with City Vet, making it a one-stop shop for all of your pet’s needs. The first visit is complimentary.

(www.cityvetnyc.com)—According to Dr. Julie Adams, three important tips for raising a happy, healthy dog are annual examinations, frequent exercise and socialization and regular grooming. Despite the vintage feel of the clinic, state-of-the-art blood machines allow for results within 30 minutes. City Vet will be hosting a silent auction featuring items donated by LIC businesses on Wednesday, August 10 at 7pm. Proceeds will benefit Dr. Adams’s elementary school in Joplin, Missouri, which was recently destroyed by a tornado. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Donations and children’s books are also being accepted. (jumpingbulldog.com)—After her French bulldog, Oskar, entered her life, Tania Firrigno quickly noticed a lack of puppy boutiques in the Astoria area. And with that, The Jumping Bulldog, a true cat and dog boutique in the heart of 23rd Avenue, was born. In addition to organic pet food, dog walking referral services and eco-friendly toys are available, along with every accessory imaginable. Check their website for upcoming events and specialized classes, including Pawject Runway (a pet fashion show).

In the United States alone, 45 cats are born for every human born. And the colder fact is that only one of ten dogs born ever gets a home. The result is that hundreds of dogs without a home are killed each hour. Simple economics tells us that if we lessen the demand, the supply will decrease too. (harescue.petfinder.com)—As a loving and much-needed alternative to private breeders and puppy mills, Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue just opened a few months ago at 14-42 27th Avenue and is open from noon to 5pm daily, with Saturday open houses at 11am. The adoptable dogs and cats have been rescued from high-kill shelters. Each animal adopted is guaranteed spayed or neutered with up-to-date shots, microchipped and comes with one month of medical insurance. Donations and volunteers of every kind are also welcome.

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(From left to right starting on opposite page) 1. Artie from Astoria 2. Baxter from Astoria 3. Bella from Astoria 4. Mac from Sunnyside 5. Charlie from Astoria 6. DJ from Astoria 7. Rocky from Astoria 8.Dexter from LIC 9. Rex from Astoria 10. Troop from Astoria 11. Misty from Astoria 12. Eartha from Astoria 13. PunkRocco from LIC 14. Maddi from Astoria 15. Naomi from Astoria 16. Fuzzball & Opus from LIC

MAP IT 51 city vet (a,4)

52 LIC dog house (a,4)

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109 whiskers natural pet grooming (a,1)

Read about other pet shops in the neighborhood. www.BOROmag.com/Pet-Shops-Astoria-LIC

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Jack Howard-Potter studio in LIC “Works in progress“

The Sculptures of Jack Howard-Potter Story Daniel Crown

Like most art school students, when Jack HowardPotter went through his feeling out period in college, he experimented with a myriad of different mediums in a search to find the one vessel that would ultimately define his vision. And then the Long Island City resident discovered metalwork. He had already developed an affinity for durability, and the perpetuity of steel fascinated him.

“I was really drawn to the permanence of it,” he says. “If the Louvre burns down and the sprinklers don’t work, then the paintings are just gone. Steel is much more durable.”

Ten years later, the artist works exclusively in steel. And while the idea of using a rigid, semi-permanent material immediately brings to mind images of stillness and tranquility, Howard-Potter’s statues nevertheless seem to come to life.

The sense of movement in his artwork is almost palpable. While the sculptures’ surreal nature suggests supernaturalism, the fluidity of the artist’s pieces ground them within a comparative reality. Despite the metal machinations that work at their core, his creations never feel robotic or in any way stilted. In this way, his statues strike the eye like a deconstructed Degas sculpture, as if one of

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the famed Impressionist’s works has been stripped of its façade, its skeleton left exposed and unadulterated.

“I come out of a very traditional and conservative mindset in terms of sculptures in that I really only focus on the figure,” Howard-Potter says. “[My sculptures] are definitely contemporary art, but they also come from a very classical tradition.”

To create one of his pieces, Howard-Potter grinds at steel for six to eight hours a day.

Each piece of metal is bent cold by hand; he foregoes flames or the use of bending machines, both of which he believes prohibit the sort of flexibility he’s going for.

“I actually spend much more time bending and forming the pieces of steel than I do welding,” he says. “It’s a labor intensive and time consuming process.”

It appears that all of this hard work has been worth his time. His artwork can be found all across the country, mostly in outdoor sculpture parks where the sturdiness of the steel can be perhaps most effective – stubborn and unmovable by definition, fluid and elegant all the same.

To see more of Jack’s work visit: www.BOROmag.com/Jack-Howard-Potter

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While New York City’s recycling statistics may leave much to be admired, the city’s growing green initiatives are at least showing a measured amount of progress.

For the most part, the right systems are in place to make recycling fairly easy to do. And why wouldn’t we? If the Crying Indian has taught us anything, it’s that recycling is the very least we can do.

According to the folks at the Western Queens Compost Initiative (WQCI), however, recycling alone might not be enough. As Leanne Spaulding, co-founder of the WQCI, points outs, food waste accounts for nearly 17 percent of the garbage that winds up in New York State landfills. To put this into perspective, the five boroughs combined to ship out enough refuse to despoil 140 acres of virgin land per year.

This means food byproducts alone are responsible for nearly 24 of these acres.

What’s worse, it turns out that even biodegradable products can become hazardous when exposed to certain conditions. When organic matter is trapped in a landfill, its decomposition rate slows to a crawl. The subsequent putrefaction process would require a PhD. in organic chemistry to accurately describe, but when it’s all said and done, even biodegradable castoffs like banana peels and orange rinds eventually brew into a potently noxious gas.

“The methane created in a landfill is 27 times more potent than carbon-dioxide when it comes to punching holes through the ozone layer,” said Stephanos Koullias of the WQCI. “It’s pretty strong stuff.”

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Story Daniel Crown

By contrast, when organic matter is separated from other material, it actually feeds the Earth, breaking itself down into a particularly effective fertilizer. This isn’t a modern revelation; the art of composting dates back to the Roman Empire, when farmers would leave giant piles of misspent produce to decompose in the sun, ultimately creating fertilizer for use during the next harvest. These heaps of dead crops would then feed the next year’s crops, and then the next, and so on.

Fast-forward 2000 years and the WQCI hopes to keep this timeless cycle in motion.

“Providing compost to WQCI means building clean, healthy, organic soils for community gardens and urban farms,” Spaulding said. “By participating in composting, you become a direct steward of the soil, and soil stewardship is of great importance to gardeners and farmers – seeing as soil currently erodes at a pace faster than nature can replenish.”

Take Action!

Interested in composting with the WQCI? They collect at western Queens’ Greenmarkets. See full list at: www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/compost.

Drop-Off Locations & Hours

Jackson Heights Greenmarket: Saturdays 9am-noon

Socrates Sculpture Park Greenmarket: Saturdays 9am-noon Sunnyside Greenmarket: Saturdays 9am-noon Steinway Library: Tuesdays 4pm-5pm

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From funnel cakes to outdoor films, here’s a roundup of the season’s hottest activities.

Story Bradley Hawks

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Astoria Park Shore Fest 2011 takes over Shore Boulevard by the waterfront at Astoria Park three consecutive Sundays. Highlights of the Festival include a pet parade, live theater and dance performances, along with a 3-6pm Taste the Neighborhood on August 14 that’ll feature free samples from local restaurants. Don’t miss Astoria Now! IV hosted by AM&A, an all day Music & Arts fest throughout Astoria Park August 21st.

Visit astoriaparkshorefest.yolasite.com for the full schedule.

All events are free.

August 7 11am-6pm

Steinway Street Festival between 28th and 34th Ave.

August 9 7pm

Live at the Gantries – Percussia, an NYC-based chamber music ensemble, performs live at Gantry Plaza.

August 9 7pm

Much Ado About Nothing (free Shakespeare in Socrates Park)

August 14 11am-6pm

31st St. Astoria Festival between Ditmars and 21st Ave.

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NYC Shellfish Festival at The Garden at Studio Square. Fifty dollars will buy you unlimited Sam Adams, Patron Margaritas and select wines, along with all-you-can eat shellfish prepared a dozen ways (baconwrapped scallops, crispy lobster rolls and herb and parmesan oysters, to name a few). Visit shellshocked.eventbrite.com for tickets and more info.

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Live at the Gantries – Matthew Snow & The Way It Was perform live at Gantry Plaza.

August 21 10-11am

Yoga in the Park – The Yoga Room hosts a free class at Gantry Plaza. Arrive 15 minutes early with your own mat and comfortable clothing.

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Free kayaking at Hallet’s Cove on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm, weather permitting. Visit www. licboathouse.org for more info.

Free Fitness Classes in Socrates Sculpture Park: Yoga (Saturdays at 9:30am and 11am), Capoeira (Saturdays 12-1:30pm), Pilates (Sundays 10am) and Tai Chi (Sundays 11am). www.socratessculpturepark.org

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Enjoy outdoor movies and pre-screening performances at Socrates Sculpture Park each Wednesday through August 24. Live performances begin at 7pm, and films begin at sunset. BYOB (Bring your own blanket). Visit www.socratessculpturepark.org for a schedule of films.

MoMA P.S. 1 will host its second annual Warm Up Series on Saturdays through September 3 from 2-9pm. The $15 fee buys tickets to all exhibits, as well as the courtyard series, which features the best in experimental live music, sound, performance and DJs. Farmers Market at Socrates Sculpture Park each Saturday from 8am – 4pm.

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Enjoy Backyard BBQ and a Movie at Hell Gate Social every Sunday throughout the summer, featuring all-you-can-eat cheeseburgers, five spice chicken, hot dogs and corn on the cob for $15 from 3-9pm, as well as a 2-for-1 happy hour from 3-5pm.

Movies begin outdoors at sundown. www.hellgatesocial.com Weekly Events at Penthouse 808, the rooftop lounge and restaurant at the Ravel Hotel, include: Wednesday “Havana Nights,” with live Salsa from 6pm-2am; “Ultimate Life Thursdays,” featuring DJ’d house music from 6pm-1am; “Moonlighting Fridays,” with current hits from 10pm-2:30am (no cover charge before 11pm); and “B-Sides Saturdays,” with a DJ spinning hits from the last 30 years from 10pm2:30am. www. penthouse808rooftop.com

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For more great events in Astoria and LIC, visit www.BOROmag.com/Events and plan your next outing.

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nightlife

Take the edge off, ol’ Chap Story Daniel Crown

For an erudite bar patron, the sweltering summer heat calls for a different sort of cocktail. The fiery pangs of whiskey and the balmy punch of Jägermeister just won’t cut it during the Dog Days of August.

For this reason, the best area bars offer up summerspecific menus, lists of refreshing drinks that are just as apt to cool you down as they are to take the edge off of a long day at work.

For example, look no further than the Astor Room, located on 36th Street between 34th and 35th Avenues, which features a summer drink menu heavy on freshsqueezed juices, bitters, premium spirits and artisanal vermouths.

To find out more about how a mixologist breathes life into a great summer drink, Boro checked in with Christopher Vlacich, who described the birth of one of his favorite concoctions from the Astor Room’s summer menu: The Gatsby started with the name, which immediately conjures up images of sprawling seaside lawn parties and sweet summer breezes. The next step was to come up with a flavor profile. There was no doubt that the cocktail needed to be gin based, the quintessential summer spirit.

In addition, we agreed the cocktail should also be white in color with citrus notes. We then needed to develop a recipe that was visually appealing as well as balanced in sweetness and acidity. This would ensure that the drink would be refreshing and not cloying on the palate. After a couple of hours and ten or so incarnations, The Gatsby was born!

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boro deals & discounts

Be local and enjoy the below offers from some of Astoria and LIC’s best merchants. Offers available through August 31, 2011. Bring BORO or coupon below to redeem discount. Limited to 1 use per reader. Merchant restrictions may apply.

1 FREE pint with food order

15% OFF your entire wedding

1 FREE Glass of Wine or 1/2 OFF a Cocktail with meal with BORO

1 FREE dessert with your meal

FREE dessert with entree (wed-sun)

1 FREE Glass of Wine or Dessert

CAFE VIA ESPRESSO 10% OFF

15% OFF your order (excludes deliveries)

1 FREE drink Mon or Tues with BORO

1 FREE Glass of Wine or Dessert with lunch entree

1 FREE Glass of Wine or Dessert with meal. Redeemable mon-thurs. Excludes prix fixe.

Every wed 7-10 pm.

FREE dance or fitness class for new students with ad @ Astoria Fine Arts Dance

time color clients (tues-thurs)

Complimentary Blowout for first

10% OFF entire purchase

$39 Intro Special: 1 month

1 FREE cardio or strengthening class with ad

Enroll into the 28 day fat blaster challenge for only $129

20% OFF 10 rides or higher

$19 to join & 2 FREE training sessions

$40 for1 Month Unlimited Yoga and Pilates Classes. Offer ONLY available to NEW students.

10% OFF discount for courses that cost $400 or more.

15% OFF all hourly legal fees

10% OFF any daycare package deal

20% OFF any training session or 1/2

$5 OFF your visit

$67.54 for the perfect bundle package.

unlimited classes

off 1 boxing session

Limited to select wines.

1 FREE APPETIZER on Jazz Night.

See ad for details