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Dear Western Queens, I love to embrace the beginning of the New Year. Facebook updates are loaded with positive intentions, and twitter measures resolutions in 140 characters or less. The holidays, though joy-filled, have passed—and we depart our kitchens and dining rooms and head to the gym. This January, we reflect on what was another unbelievable year of growth. Queens was named the #1 destination for travel. We gained many new restaurants, and lost a few favorites. In this issue, we check out juicing at Ginger Juice Bar and Brazilian and Continental Cuisine at Malagueta. Astorian Ronnie Nelson shares his stunning photography with us, and Liz Nieves sits down to get the scoop behind another local talent, Mackenzie Greer. It’s a whole issue devoted to reflection and inspiration. As always, please share with us your own personal anecdotes, and send us any tips, comments, news, or events via Facebook. We look forward to sharing many more stories with you in the months ahead. Best wishes for a prosperous 2015! Gratefully yours, Bradley Hawks
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Every year during the month of January, gym memberships spike along with with resolutions to get in shape. The first three weeks is an aggravating overflow of the suddenly health-intended person who will then go on to forget about their membership for the rest of the year. What if—for one year—we did things differently and actually changed how we ate? Juicing has become more than a trend in the past few years—it has become a lifestyle. Juicing is technically described as the process of extracting juice from plant tissues such as fruit or vegetables. I find it a way to reset any unhealthy eating habits that I may have acquired. For anyone who has tried a juice fast or cleanse, they will let you know 6 | BOROMAG.COM | JANUARY 2015
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that a green juice is everything. Boost your immune system? Check. Healthier glowing skin? Check. More energy without crashing? Check. And it’s even a bad ass hangover cure! Six months ago, Ginger opened up, bringing a high quality organic juice bar to Astoria. Johnny Solo—you may recognize him from the Ed Burns film Newlyweds and Man on a Ledge—also one of the owners of Grand Café and Ginger Organic—sat down with Boro to give some tips on juicing. “Ginger has been open for 6 months,” explains Solo. “Ginger is a source of 100% organic cold press juicing. We cold press every night and bottle it. We do all organic regular that we call old school juicing. We are
starting to extend our vegetarian and vegan menu. We are starting to see that people are in need for it in the neighborhood.” Ginger also carries smoothies—organic, all natural, and fresh. If you have never cleansed before, Solo recommends a good starter cleanse, such as the FUN - Damental Cleanse. It’s 6 bottles a day, which includes flavors such as the Almond Dream, Super Greens, Citrus Greens, Spring Fling, Early Riser, and CocoCashew. “It’s your first time cleansing; eat something light, like nuts or a little salad, soup, or Gluten free bread.” After a three day cleanse, Solo says it’s best to try a 70-80% greens balance in your meals.
For an experienced cleanser, he recommends the Well Being Cleanse—Super Greens, Green Supreme, Almond Dream, Protector, Red Storm, and Coco Cashew. “A level three cleanse for three days is a great cleanse.” He admits, “Juicing becomes an acquired taste. I tell anyone it becomes as addicting as anything else. Do it for two to three weeks and you will love that taste—you will start needing that taste.” Like many others, Solo believes that this is where society is heading. “It’s an evolved acquired taste. The future is juicing. Starbucks did a great thing with coffee; why not build a similar, healthier alternative?“
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“I think our chef is one of the most talented in Astoria—so I also think you should trust him. If you ask for modifications and are displeased with the result, please remember it wasn’t the chef ’s suggestion.”
For the first issue of 2015, BORO took a survey of some of the neighborhood service staff to collect their thoughts, anecdotes, and perspectives on tipping. New York’s minimum wage is at $8.75 beginning the first of the year--$7.25 is the federal minimum wage— and for food service workers in New York, that minimum wage is only $5 per hour. For a server working forty hours a week, the restaurant only has to pay her/him $200 a week—before taxes. And we all know New York City demands rent and living expenses that by far exceed the national norm. So is tipping really an option? Here’s what several servers and bartenders had to say.
“I love a nice note. And sure, it’s flattering when a guy leaves me his number. But unless it’s a note asking my landlord to charge me less, make sure you leave a cash tip as well.”
“If a guest chooses not to tip me, it is the same as charging me an actual fee to have served them. The IRS expects my tips to fall somewhere around 11% of my total sales. That means every table needs to leave at least that much in a tip. So anyone who leaves less is asking me to pay on my own to make my wages meet the government’s requirements. Not only did they not pay me, but I end up paying to have served them.”
“The other night, a couple was upset I had been slammed the whole time. A server had called out of her shift, and I was left covering the whole floor. I worked my butt off. When the couple left, they left a note on the table saying service was poor, and then I watched them tip the busboy instead. I don’t think people realize I have to tip the busboy, also—and the bartender, bar back, and the expeditor. That dollar you gave me might come home as fifty cents.”
“I get taxed on tips and wages. The tips may come home with me, but they are entered in each night. When I get taxed on the total, my paycheck is almost always zero. Tips are the only payment I receive.”
“People gripe about tipping, but could you imagine if everyone got paid in their paychecks for service, and they were guaranteed it automatically? Where would the incentive be to go above and beyond?”
“A lot of guests use the tip as a bribe, and it pisses me off. ‘Make the drink strong, and you’ll get a good tip’ or ‘don’t charge me for the extra fries, and I will take care of you.’ First of all, you are asking me to break a policy someone else has put in place, and then you are telling me my income depends on it.”
“I don’t really care if they do it this way where you live. If you don’t follow this cultural standard, my kid won’t be able to eat.” “Don’t just count cash to see if you have enough to eat. At a restaurant, you are paying for the service, the atmosphere, everything. So make sure you enough to leave a proper tip.”
“Please don’t tip with a handful of coins. I am carrying the cash from every table I have served tonight, and I can get laundry money when I’m not working.”
“If you can see your server is trying their best, then give them a great tip. If they are lackluster and just standing around, give them a great tip. You don’t know what kind of day they have had, the table that yelled at them right before you came in, or the text message the received moments before. We expect 15 to 20% for service. If you think I am worth less than that, then ask for a manager. That low tip reflects more on you than me. Otherwise, I’ll just think you are being cheap.”
“I think a lot of people forget that time really is money. As a server, I have a set section. If you want to sit and sip coffee for two hours, I am going to take care of you. But just realize that is one of my tables that has been out of commission, and throw a little extra in the tip to say thank you.”
“You have to love the power of the bill. A whole table may have laughed harder, been better fed, served more graciously than ever before. But that final gawking at the tab you knew was coming, that final buck you leave—that’s all that will be remembered if it’s less than what is deserved.”
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NIGHTLIFE
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Yen Ta Fo Noodle
Chocolate Pistachio Dome
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NIGHTLIFE
Our team has gladly taken a nibble at hundreds of the most delectable bites available in Western Queens during this past year. While taste is admittedly a very subjective measurement, we thought we would share a handful of our favorite new dishes that came across our plates this past year from new restaurants in the neighborhood. Like everyone else, we love L’Incontro, Kyclades, Kebab Café, Sanfords, Vesta, the Beer Garden, Queens Comfort, Butcher Bar, Petey’s, Il Bambino, and so many more. This is our tip of the hat to those newcomers who wowed us this past year.
Solomon Gundy
Chocolate Pistachio Dome
43-15 Crescent Street, Long Island City www.magasinwells.com
38-40 Crescent Street, Long Island City www.crescentgrill.com
M. WELLS STEAKHOUSE
CRESCENT GRILL
Colonel Bao
Asiancini
30-66 Steinway Street, Astoria www.thebaoshoppe.com
LIC Flea (seasonal) www.zha-ny.com
THE BAO SHOPPE
ZHA PAN ASIAN
Chocolate Tres Leches
Steak Picadillo Empanadas
45-17 28th Avenue, Astoria www.fattysastoria.com
35-01 36th Street, Astoria www.tacubanyc.com
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Yen Ta Fo Noodle
Fried Oyster Sandwich
35-13 Broadway, Astoria
29-12 23rd Ave., Astoria www.thebonnie.com
PYE BOAT NOODLE Tom Yum Noodle
KHAO MAN GAI NY 31-00 47th Ave, Long Island City www.khaomangainy.com
Nosh Fries
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FOOD & DRINK
Chicken And Waffle
Cuban
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Huevos Rancheros
RÉST-Â “In my family, we all cooked,” smiles Tina Stipanovic. “We had a home-cooked meal on the table every night.”
Her ebony hair is tied above her head, and her chocolate eyes shine brightly from below her schoolgirl bangs as she reflects longingly on her childhood. She feels like an instant friend, someone you can trust, and someone you’d love to sit back and relax with over a glass of wine. She was born in Croatia, and moved here in 1992. “My dad was here, and my mother, sister, and I came over and joined him.”
Tina Stipanovic
Tina earned her Masters Degree in Sculpture, and put herself through school with her ability to cook. She laughs, “I guess I realized as a sculptor I would never be able to eat unless I opened my own restaurant!” But the artwork always remained close to her heart. “Food was a really big part of my childhood,” she recalls, “and I had a great connection to it. I love growing it, harvesting it, thinking about what to make, making it—I
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Ginger Mussels
RAR BAR Sliders
Rancheros Green Salad
T-ÂÜ-RÀNT loved everything about it.” So it came as no surprise when she finally opened Rést-âü-Rànt in November of 2007.
“Me and my sister thought resting and ranting would be a great atmosphere, so we called it rest-au-rant,” she explains of the clever moniker. “But now everyone just calls it RarBar. My Inspiration comes from things I want to eat and crave, which are very much inspired by the neighborhood. Living in such a diverse area, you are exposed to so much more than what you grew up with, so naturally, my menu reflects that.” “The biggest thing is all of our sharable plates. It keeps it casual, and allows people to taste little bites of everything. For me, it’s a more enjoyable way to eat.” The menu reflects that philosophy through cheese and charcuterie plates, and even a selection of several fondues. “We like to dip everything in cheese,” admits Stepanovic. Recent changes to the menu have seen the addition of mussels with a ginger tomato sauce. “We make our huevos rancheros on polenta cakes. The chicken and waffles just look so sexy, and we make a mean Cuban with pork belly, mortadella, swiss cheese, and pickle relish.”
Folks come for the diverse wine selection and wide variety of sharing plates, but the often stay for the live music or comedy. The arts have become such a definitive element of RarBar, in fact, that Stepanovic acquired a space nearby to devote solely to the arts.” “It’s gonna be huge,” she smiles, and her eyes sparkle with excitement. “This will be the restaurant, and the RarBar Art Room is where we will hold events, live music, comedy, exhibits, installations, and performances we weren’t able to do here. What was happening in the background here will take center stage there.” “Now I don’t have to say ‘no’ anymore. The people I have met along the way are coming together. I love that we are right on the heels of the Kaufman Arts district. My bartender does lighting design, and musicians here are all pitching in—and it’s all in the spirit of Rar.” Rést-âü-Rànt 30-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.rarbarlic.com
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AREPAS CAFE 718-937-3835 33-07 36th Ave (B,2) 2119 Broadway (B,1) www.arepascafe.com
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ASTOR ROOM (C,2) 718-255-1947 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.astorroom.com
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BAREBURGER (B,2) 718-777-7011 33-21 31st Ave, Astoria 718-204-7167 23-01 31 St, Astoria www.bareburger.com
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BASIL BRICK OVEN (B,1) 718-204-1205 28-17 Astoria Blvd, Astoria www.basilbrickoven.com
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BEAR (A,2) 917-396-4939 12-14 31st Ave, Astoria www.bearnyc.com
191
BOWERY BAY (A,1) 19-33 Ditmars Blvd 718-721-1933 www.bowerbaybar.com
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BREAD BOX CAFE (A,4) 718-389-9700 4711 11th St, LIC www.breadboxcafelic.com
HIBINO LIC (A,4) 10-70 Jackson Ave, LIC 718-392-5190 www.hibino-lic.com
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HONOO GRILL & NOODLE 33-06 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria 718-606-0653 www.honoo33.com
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IL BAMBINO (C,2) 718-626-0087 34-08 31 Ave, Astoria www.ilbambinonyc.com
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LENG THAI (B,2) 718-956-7117 33-09 Broadway, Astoria www.lengthainewyork.com
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LIC MARKET (B,4) 718-361-0013 21-52 44th Dr, LIC www.licmarket.com
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LINN (B,2) 718-204-0060 2913 Broadway, Astoria www.linnrestaurant.com
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LOCALE (B,2) 718-729-9080 33-02 34th Ave, LIC www.localeastoria.com
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MAIZAL RESTAURANT (B,2) 718-406-9431 32-07 34th Avenue, Astoria www.maizalrestaurant.com
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MALAGUETA RESTAURANT (B,2) 718-937-4821 25-35 36th Avenue, Astoria www.malaguetany.com
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MANDUCATIS RUSTICA (A,4) 718-937-1312 46-3 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.manducatisrustica.com
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MEXIBBQ (C,2) 718-626-0333 37-11 30th Ave, Astoria www.mexiqny.com
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MEZZE PLACE (B,2) 718-777-2829 31-18 Broadway, Astoria www.mezzeplace.com MICHAEL’S CAFE (B,3) (located inside Four Points Sheraton) 347-536-3633 27-05 39th Ave, LIC www.michaelscafeny.com
RÈST-ÂÜ-RÁNT (B,2) 718-729-9009 30-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.rarbarlic.com S PRIME STEAK HOUSE (C,2) 718-707-0660 35-16 36th St, Astoria www.sprimenyc.com SAC’S PLACE COAL OVEN PIZZA ITALIAN RESTAURANT (B,2) 718-204-5002 2541 Broadway, Astoria www.sacsplace.com
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ADEGA WINE & SPIRITS (B,1) 718-545-2525 31-25 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.adegawineandspirits.com
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ASTORIA BIER & CHEESE (C,2) 718-545-5588 34-14 Broadway, Astoria
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ASTORIA PARK WINE AND SPIRITS (B,1) 28-07 24th Ave, Astoria www.astoriaparkwineandspirits.com
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SAGE GENERAL STORE (B,4) 718-361-0707 24-20 Jackson Ave, LIC www.sagegeneralstore.com
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SHI (A,4) 347-242-2450 4720 Center Blvd, LIC www.eatdrinkshi.com
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SKINNY’S (A,4) 718-806-1068 47-05 Center Blvd, LIC
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GRAND WINE AND LIQUOR (B,2) 718-728-2520 30-05 31st St, Astoria www.grandwl.com
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SNOWDONIA PUB (B,2) 34-55 32nd St, Astoria 347-730-5783 www.snowdoniapub.com
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LGC WINE & LIQUORS (B,1) 718-726-1555 43-20A Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
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APOLLO GALLERY (C,2) 718-786-7590 34-10 36th Ave, Astoria
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BABYNOIR (B,1) 646-470-4728, 26-16 23rd Ave, Astoria www.babynoir.net
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BELIEF (B,1) 718-721-4444 29-20b 23rd Ave, Astoria www.beliefnyc.com
186
THE BRASS OWL (C,1) 347-848-0905 36-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.thebrassowl.com
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STOVE RESTAURANT AND BAR (C, 1) 718-956-0372 45-17 28th Ave, Astoria www.stoveastoria.com
ASTORIA WINE AND SPIRITS (C,2) 718-545-9463 3412 Broadway, Astoria www.astoriawines.com
SHOPS
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SUGAR FREAK (C,2) 718-726-5850 36-18 30th Ave, Astoria www.sugarfreak.com
123
TESTACCIO (A,4) 718-937-2900 47-30 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.testacciony.com
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VESTA (A,2) 718-545-5550 2102 30th Ave, Astoria www.vestavino.com
184
VIA VAI (B1) 31-09 23rd Ave, Astoria 347-612-4334 Viavai-ny.com
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INSIDE ASTORIA (C,1) 718-956-4000 28-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
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VINTE VINOSTERIA 718-278-8483 31-05 34th St, Astoria www.vitevinosteria.com
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WILLIAM HALLET (C,2) 718-269-3443 36-10 30th Ave, Astoria www.williamhallet.com
LIC: LIVING (A,4) 718-361-5650 535 51st Ave, LIC www.licliving.com
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LOCKWOOD SHOP (C,2) 718-626-6030 32-15 33rd St, Astoria www.lockwoodshop.com
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BRICK CAFE (B,2) 718-267-2735 30-95 33rd St, Astoria www.brickcafe.com
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BURGER CLUB (B,2) 718-777-7788 32-02 30th Ave, Astoria www.burger-club.com
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MOJAVE RESTAURANT (B,1) 718-545-4100 22-36 31st Street, Astoria www.mojaveny.com
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BURGER GARAGE (B,3) 718-392-0424 25-36 Jackson Ave, LIC www.theburgergarage.com
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NOSH BOROUGH (B,1) 25-17 Astoria Blvd, Astoria 347-746-5542 noshborough.com
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WINEGASM BAR AND EATERY (C,2) 718-932-3331 31-86 37th Rd, Astoria www.winegasmeatery.com
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BUTCHER BAR (C,2) 718-606-8140 37-08 30th Ave, Astoria www.ButcherBar.com
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SOFIA’S CONSIGNMENT SHOP (B,2) 718-775-8455 32-02 34th Ave, Astoria www.sofiasconsignment.com
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CAFÉ BAR (C,2) 718-204-5273 32-90 36th St, Astoria www.cafebarastoria.com
OFF THE HOOK (B,1) 718-721-2112 28-08 34th Street, Astoria (one block from 30th A) www.offthehookastoria.com
YAJAI (B,2) 718-956-9559 33-16 30th Ave, Astoria www.yajaithaifood.com
LOVEDAY 31 (B,2) 718-728-4057 3306 31st Ave, Astoria www.loveday31.com
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ASTOR BAKE SHOP (A,2) 718-606-8439 12-23 Astoria Blvd, Astoria www.astor-bakeshop.com
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CITY VET (A,4) 718-433-1334 45-44 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.cityvetnyc.com
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CAFÉ VIA ESPRESSO (C,1) 718-545-3290 2409 Steinway St, Astoria www.cafeviaespressoastoria.com
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CARIOCA GRILL (B, 2) 718-606-1329 29-03 Broadway, Astoria
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CAVO (C,2) 718-721-1001 42-18 31st Ave, Astoria www.cavoastoria.com
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CRESCENT GRILL (B,3) 718-729-4040 38-40 Crescent Street, LIC www.crescentgrill.com
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DIWINE (C,2) 718-777-1355 41-15 31st Ave, Astoria www.diwineonline.com
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DUTCH KILLS CENTRAAL (B,3) 718-606-8651 38-40 29th St, Long Island City www.dutchkillscentraal.com
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EL AY SI (A,4) 718-389-8781 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.elaysi.com FATTY’S (B,1) 718-267-7071 2501 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.fattyscafenyc.com
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ORNELLA TRATTORIA ITALIANA (B,1) 718-777-9477 29-17 23rd Ave, Astoria www.ornellatrattoria.com
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OVELIA (B,2) 718-721-7217 34-01 30th Ave, Astoria www.ovelia-ny.com
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PENTHOUSE 808 (A,3) 718-289-6118 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com
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PINK NORI (C,2) 718-685-2365 36-06 30th Ave, Astoria www.pinknori.com
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PITA PAN (C,2) 718-204-1633 37-15 30th Ave, Astoria www.pitapanny.com
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BROOKLYN BAGEL & COFFEE COMPANY 718-777-1121 35-09 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria (C,1) 36-14 30th Ave, Astoria (C,2) 35-05 Broadway, Astoria (C,2) www.bkbagel.com
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IL FORNAIO BAKERY (B,2) 29-14 30th Ave, Astoria 718-267-0052
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OK CAFÉ (B,1) 22-04 33rd St, Astoria 718-440-8789 www.okcafeastoria.com
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SWEETLEAF (A,4) 917-832-6726 10-93 Jackson Ave, LIC www.sweetleaflic.com
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PORTALIA RISTORANTE (B,2) 718-545-3500 35-03 Broadway, Astoria www.portalianyc.com
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QUEENS COMFORT (C,2) 718-728-2350 40-09 30th Ave, Astoria www.queenscomfort.com
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FOOD CELLAR (A,4) 718-606-9786 4-85 47th Rd, LIC www.foodcellarandco.com
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QUEENS KICKSHAW (C,2) 718-777-0913 40-17 Broadway, Astoria www.thequeenskickshaw.com
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PROJECT EARTH (B,2) 35-53 32nd St, LIC 718-204-2161
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YOGURT LA CREPE (B,1) 917-832-6930 29-02 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.yogurtlacrepe.com
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LIC VETERINARY CENTER (A,4) 718-383-8387 48-18 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.licvets.com STEINWAY COURT VET (C,2) 718-728-2822 32-41R Steinway St, Astoria www.steinwaycourtvet.com
FLORISTS 160
OFF BROADWAY FLORIST (B,2) 3204 31st St, Astoria 718-728-2828 www.offbroadwayflorist.com
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FLORESTA (A,4) 917-612-4446 51-02 Vernon Blvd, LIC 4-85 47th Rd, LIC www.florestanyc.com/blog
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NYC FARM CHIC FLOWERS www.nycfarmchicflowers.com
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PETALS AND ROOTS (B,2) 718-267-1700 31-27 31st St, Astoria www.petalsandroots.com
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ALLINONES SERVICES (B,1) 718-267-5090 25-40 27th Street, Astoria www.allinoneservices.com
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ARK LOCKSMITH 24/7 SERVICE (C,2) 718-932-LOCK (5625) 30-10 37th st, Astoria www.Astorialocksmith.com
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ASTORIA 35 LAUNDRY & FINE DRY CLEANING (B,2) 3505 34th St, Astoria 718-392-9692 Astoria35laundry.com
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ASTORIA CENTER OF ISRAEL 718-278-2680 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria www.astoriacenter.org
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ASTORIA CLEANERS (B,1) 28-19 Astoria Blvd, Astoria 718-545-0680 Astoriacleaners.com
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BLUE BIRD CHILD CARE 347-832-0103 25-58 48th St, Astoria www.bluebirdchildcareastoria.com D&D PODIATRY 718-545-0205 23-18 Broadway, Astoria www.ddpodiatry.com DR. PANAGIOTIS PAGONIS, M.D. (B,2) 718-278-0300 30-16 30th Ave, Astoria www.drpagonismd.com E.C.G. DEBT SETTLEMENT (B,1) 718-932-9300 29-15 Astoria Blvd, Astoria HERO COMPUTER REPAIR NYC 347-670-4376 Apple/Mac Computer Repair Specialist hero@iamhero.net | www.iamhero.net
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MONTESSORI KIDS OF LIC (B,3) 5 Court Square, LIC 347-746-5542 mklic.com m
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MPN LAW FIRM (C,2) 718-777-0400 3403 Broadway, Ste. 200, Astoria www.mpnfirm.com
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QNS COLLECTIVE (C,3) 718-280-5122 36-27 36th Street, 2 floor, Astoria www.qnscollective.com
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RCN (A,3) Digital TV and High-Speed Internet Services 212-842-7981 33-16 Woodside Ave, LIC www.rcn.com/boromag
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TUCK-IT-AWAY STORAGE (B, 3) 718-519-8282 37-19 Crescent Street, Astoria www.tuckitaway.com
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VARDIMAN EYEWEAR (C,2) 718-204-5037 34-18 Broadway, Astoria www.vardimaneyewear.com
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VIDEO EXPRESS (C,2) 718-626-0846 3408 30th Ave, Astoria
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VESPA QUEENS (B,3) 718-786-7772 37-43 Crescent Street, LIC www.vespaqueens.com
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VOICE MUSIC STUDIO (A,1) 23-11 21st Street Astoria, NY 11105 646-309-3429
EVENTS
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Z NYC HOTEL (A,3) 212-319-7000 11-01 43rd Ave, LIC www.zhotelny.com
TATTOO SHOPS
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SAGE STUDIOS 347-927-2439 29-20 23rd Ave, 4th Floor, Astoria www.sagefit.com/astoria-home THE YOGA ROOM 718-274-0255 38-01 35th Ave, Astoria (C,2) 718-786-7962 10-14 47th Rd, LIC (A,4) www.the-yoga-room.com
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BODY LANGUAGE TATTOO 347-808-0497 32-02 34th Ave, Astoria www.bltnyc.com
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FAT CAT TATTOO (B,2) 718-267-1326 31-32 31st Street, LIC www.fatcattattoos.com
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TIGHTAN GYM 718-274-1606 31-21 31st St, Astoria www.tightan.com
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SUPER NOVA TATTOOS (C,1) 718-274-5712 38-01 23rd Ave, Astoria www.supernovatattoo.com
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YOGA AGORA (B,2) 718-626-0680 33-02 Broadway, 2nd Fl, Astoria www.YogaAgora.com
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BEAUTY 164
CARL CLARKE AESTHETIQUES (B,2) 347-631-0922 32-12 Broadway, Astoria www.defineyourlook.com
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GIGI SALON (C,2) 718 -777-7755 34-17 30th Ave, Astoria www.gigistylingstudio.com
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THE FACE & BODY SHOP 718-204-9390 40-21 23rd Ave, Astoria www.thefaceandbodyshop.com
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PRIMP AND TEASE SALON (A,4) 718-472-2001 5-02 50th Ave, LIC
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REDKEN SALOON SALON (C,2) 718-956-3366 36-17 30th Ave, Astoria www.redkensalon.com
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SHADE ORGANIC SPA AND SALON (C,1) 36-05 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria 718-278-7892 shadebarspa.com
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 185
THE COTTON BRIDE (B,3) 718-729-9878 F: 718-729-9740 39-13 23rd Street, LIC www.thecottonbride.com
FITNESS 58
ANTHEA YOGA & HEALING ARTS CENTER (C,2) 718-606-0049 34-01 45th Street, Astoria www.antheacenter.com
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ASTORIA COMPLEX (C,2) 34-38 38th St, Long Island City, NY 11101 718-729-7163 www.ascsports1.com
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CKO KICKBOXING (C, 1) 347-669-0494 40-06 Astoria Blvd, Astoria www.ckoastoria.com
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CLUB FITNESS (B,2) 718-545-0004 31-11 Broadway, Astoria www.clubfitnessny.com
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CRANK CYCLING STUDIO (A,4) 718-606-6309 4630 Center Blvd Long Island City, NY www.cranknyc.com
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HAPPY DAY NAIL SPA (B,2) 718-728-8886 31-35 31st St, Astoria
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REJUVENATE FACE AND BODY (B,1) 718-626-4434 26-17 23rd Ave, Astoria www.Rejuvenatenyc.com
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SHADE ORGANIC SPA AND SALON 36-05 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria 718-278-7892
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BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN (B,1) 718-274-4925 2919 24th Ave, Astoria www.bohemianhall.com
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BREAK (B,2) 718-777-5400 3204 Broadway, Astoria www.break-ny.com
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BRICK BAR (B,2) 718-267-2735 30-95 33rd St, Astoria www.brickcafe.com
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DOMAINE WINE BAR (A,4) 718-784-2350 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.domainewinebar.com
NIGHTLIFE/BARS
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KATCH BREWERY & GRILL (B,2) 718-777-2230 3119 Newtown Ave, Astoria, NY www.katchastoria.com
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LAUGHING DEVIL (A,4) 347-913-3845 4738 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.laughingdevil.com
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MOSAIC CAFE AND LOUNGE (B,1) 718-728-0708 25-19 24th Ave, Astoria www.mosaicnyc.net
MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (C,2) 718-784-0077 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us
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NOGUCHI MUSEUM (A,2) 718-204-7088 9-01 33rd Rd, Astoria www.noguchi.org
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QUEENS COUNCIL ON THE ARTS (C,2) 347-505-3010 37-11 35th Ave, Astoria Entrance on 37th Street www.queenscouncilarts.org
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REISSTUDIOS (A,3) “An international community of established & emerging artists” 718-570-3663 43-01 22nd St, LIC www.ReisStudios.com
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ROGALLERY.COM (C,3) 800-888-1063 or 718-937-0901 47-15 36th St, LIC - by appointment www.rogallery.com
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SCULPTURECENTER (B,3) 718-361-1750 44-19 Purves St, LIC www.sculpure-center.org
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SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK (A,2) 718-626-1533 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Astoria www.socratessculpturepark.org
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TEN10 STUDIOS (A,4) 917-449-9539 10-10 47th Rd, LIC www.ten10studios.com
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THE ART HOUSE (C,2) 516-724-1562 31-06 35th St, Astoria www.gabrieleperici.com
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THE SECRET THEATRE (B,3) 718-392-0722 44-02 23rd St, LIC www.secrettheatre.com
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UNDERPENNY (A,4) 917-517-1492 10-13 50th Ave, LIC
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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN (A,4) 917-386-6164 47-37 Vernon Blvd www.elliman.com
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TANTRA LOUNGE (B,2) 718-937-4574 35-50 31st St, Astoria www.tantraloungenyc.com
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RENAISSANCE EVENT HALL (A,1) 718-274-4590 27-34 21st St, Astoria www.renaissanceeventhall.com
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PNT FITNESS (A,4) 347-396-5809 10-68 Jackson Ave, LIC www.pntfitness.com
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ASTORIA FINE ARTS DANCE (C,1) 718-247-0740 38-01 23rd Ave, Astoria www.asfa-dancestudio.com
PERSONALIZED PILATES (A,4) 347-563-3933 10-13 47th avenue, 2nd floor LIC
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SWEET AFTON (C,2) 718-777-2570 30-09 34th St, Astoria www.sweetaftonbar.com
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LIC SCHOOL OF BALLET (B,3) 718-781-1169 44-02 23rd St, Studio 216, LIC www.licsb.com
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RAVEL (A,3) 718-289-6101 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.ravelhotel.com
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NEXUS NYC (C,3) 718-204-2091 36-58 37th St, LIC www.nexusnyc.com
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LAGUARDIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (C,3) 718-482-5151 31-10 Thomson Ave, LIC www.laguardiaperformingarts.org
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FOUR POINTS SHERATON (B,3) 718-786-8500 27-05 39th Ave, LIC, NY 11101 www.fourpoints.com
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BEAUDOIN REALTY GROUP (A,4) 718-505-9220 21-54 45th Ave, LIC www.beaudoinrealtor.com
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KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS (C,2) 718-706-5300 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.kaufmanastoria.com
STUDIO SQ. BEER GARDEN (C,3) 718-383-1001 35-33 36th St, Astoria www.studiosquarenyc.com
CROSSFIT DYNAMIX GYM (C,1) 718-606-0381 36-05 20th Ave, Astoria www.dynamixgym.com
THE ROCK HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB (B,1) 718-204-1400 22-15 31st Street Astoria, NY 11105 www.therockhealthandfitness.com
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RAVEN HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE (C,2) 718-777-7565 3804 Broadway, Astoria www.ravenheadpublichouse.com
5 POINTZ (B,4) 317-219-2685 45-46 Davis St, LIC www.5ptz.com
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FLUSHING TOWN HALL 718-463-7700 x222 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing www.flushingtownhall.org
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FOUNDRY (A,3) 718-786-7776 42-38 9TH St, LIC www.thefoundry.info
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ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER @THE GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (C,2) 718-706-5750 30-44 Crescent Street (@30th Road) Astoria NY 11102 www.apacny.org CARNEGIE HALL 212-247-7800 57th St and 7th Ave, NY www.carnegiehall.org
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MODERN SPACES 718-784-1110 10-63 Jackson Ave, LIC (A,4) 47-42 Vernon Blvd, LIC (A,4) 29-20 23rd Ave, Astoria (A,4) www.modernspacesnyc.com WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (C,2) 718-310-4303 3501 30th Ave, Astoria www.wfhm.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS 172
ACTIVE OUTLOOK MASSAGE THERAPY (B,2) 646-283-4657 32-12 Broadway, Astoria www.activeoutlookmassage.com
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MOUNT SINAI QUEENS (B,2) 24 Emergency Care Primary Care & Specialty Physician 718-932-1000 25-10 30th Ave, LIC
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RESOLUTIONS EXPLORE YOUR BORO
5 1 20 R O F
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We checked in with some of our favorite business owners to inquire about resolutions for the new year‌
“I no longer make resolutions, but one thing’s for sure. 2015 will see me eating out a lot more often in Richmond Hill. I’ve barely scratched the surface of that wonderful land of doubles and bake and shark.”
“This year I want to keep everything super balanced—play hard, work hard. And maybe open a third Lockwood—just kidding?”
MACKENZI FARQUER
www.maizalrestaurant.com
“To grow as a Chef, a business owner, a husband, a person, and drink less alcohol.”
DANIEL YI
www.saltandfatny.com
“I will turn ‘Astoria Characters’ into an award-winning TV sitcom.”
NANCY RUHLING www.nancyruhling.com
“To make my life less complicated, and spend as much time as possible with my new baby girl Eleni!”
MATTHEW KATAKIS www.butcherbar.com
“To help make Queens a space for creative folks of all types to laugh, learn and share with the community.”
KAMBRI CREWS
www.vestavino.com www.venturovino.com www.pachangapatterson.com
“I want to chill out and hang out at length with friends; no need to go to the next thing, I just want to sit, talk, and drink tea and/or beer.”
JEFF ORLICK
www.iwantmorefood.com
“In 2015 I resolve to wear smarter clothing that’s gives my growing belly the space it needs while I attempt that carpentry project in the garden.”
DARREN LAWLESS www.ilbambinonyc.com
“My number one goal this year is to be the BEST father I can be to my new son Stephen. And to continue to be successful in my life long dream of owning a pizzeria.”
STEPHEN MENNA www.tufinopizzeria.com
COMEDIAN CHRISTIAN FINNEGAN
www.qedastoria.com
Kambri Crews
www.qedastoria.com
“To find new and beautiful parts of Queens for my dog to poop.”
Matthew Katakis
LEO ZELAYA
GIUSEPPE FALCO
George McKirdy
“Our goal and resolution is to aim high and humbly grow within our community.”
Joe DiStefano
www. chopsticksandmarrow. com
Nancy Ruhling
JOE DISTEFANO
“My New Years resolution is to do more cultural things. I find that as I get busier I often will create excuses when I do have free time to just veg out and waste the day away. Part of the reason for me living in the boroughs and not ever wanting to leave is the fact that I’m so close to so many cultural things. So for this new year I plan on filling as much of my free time with trips to MoMA, the botanical gardens, a concert, and the museum of natural history.”
Leo Zalaya
www.weheartastoria.com www.lockwoodshop.com
SUE YACKA
www.tastoriaqueens.com
“Get a guest chef series started at Astor.”
GEORGE MCKIRDY
Mackenzi Farquer
“My resolution is to try restaurants that have been in Astoria for a long time that I haven’t been to yet!”
www.astorbakeshop.com
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NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTY SALON WITH A HIGH-END FEEL
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ngela Calisti is a native New Yorker who has been in the hair industry for over a decade. Trained by some of the top stylists in New York such as John Barrett and Oscar Blandi, she has worked on numerous fashion and advertising campaigns. Angela’s represented by the Dew Beauty Agency with celebrity clientele James Franco, Sofia Richie, Willow Shields and Bella Thorne to name a few. She’s also currently the lead hair instructor for prestigious beauty school CHICSTUDIOS in Manhattan. With her knowledge and expertise, Angela brings you a neighborhood beauty salon with a high-end feel. Slip on a chic robe and treat yourself to a pampered experience by the professionals. “I believe that each client who walks in the door at the Angela Calisti Salon has an individual style profile - the right look according to your face shape and personal esthetic. I try to connect with every client and really get to know what makes you feel like the best version of yourself.”
For added convenience, every Thursday the Angela Calisti Salon is open until midnight, so clients can come in and relax while getting ready for the weekend a day sooner. The Angela Calisti Salon specializes in Bridal hair and makeup. All stylists have been highly trained by top Manhattan salons and by Angela herself. Our specialties include all aspects of beauty, including makeup, styling for special occasions, cutting, coloring, chemical services, extensions and so much more.
Call for a free consultation and book your appointment today
ANGELA CALISTI SALON 24-20 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105 (Ditmars and Crescent Street)
718-440-3370 www.AngelaCalisti.com
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MACKENZIE GREER IS A PHOTOGRAPHER, PALM READER, AND WRITER.
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grew up in New Jersey, just over the rivers. Came into the city all the time as a little girl and always felt a magnet reaction toward it. Once I moved to Astoria I never wanted to leave. I feel like it totally fulfills me here. I love it. I have lived here for three years now.
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Photographs by Mackenzie Greer
On writing... I had a journal in my hand since I could write. My mom always loaded me up with art and paint and music. Art has always been everything. Since the beginning there was nothing that could do it like art. My passion… is in creating. I went to FIT for photography but minored in creative writing. Art school totally stifled me artistically when it should be doing the opposite. Teaching you to embrace your art and channel it correctly. It’s been so freeing to get out of that and put myself out there the way that I want to. My day job... I work in video now. I work for Fox News, Al Jazeera, Arise, and SNY. I do video, color correcting, robotic cameras, engineering, and all sorts of things. On spoken word... I have always been a writer, and I only just brought it to the stage a couple of years ago when Waltz Astoria was open. Speaking with your fullest voice to a quiet room about your deepest feelings is the most frightening thing. I found it enlightening and enriching, and it opened me up as a writer too. On photography... I started shooting when I was 13. I lived in upstate New York at the time and I would run around and take pictures. I loved editing, and it just took off from there. It just became my passion. I do a lot of conceptual portraiture. I fell for true moments. Something sincere, something interesting. Instagram has gone the route with marketing myself. It’s my way of reaching out to the world. I love the simplicity of the app.
Influences... I don’t ever really look at other people’s work that much. I am inspired more by everything around me. Light and color are just all that matter to me. I just draw on my mood. Everything comes back to emotion for me. Generally is based on a vibe.
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Ideally I would... read palms all day. I attend a School of Oracles with Ellen Goldberg. I go once a week with a small group of strange women. It’s fun—I am the youngest there. It’s been incredible— it’s been self-enlightening. In a few years I see myself... still in Astoria—I can’t see myself leaving yet. I think I’ll be a lot better at my craft. I think I’ll be talented. I think I will focus my art. So hopefully I can learn to grow up a bit and really learn to get down to it.
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BODY & SOUL
Story by
HAYLEY BRIDGEWATER
Photo By Jeff Bins
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I was raised to believe that I should always be working toward a goal. That making plans to meet this goal would provide structure and excitement in my life, and that the accomplishment would bring me energy and inspiration for the next. And though there is no feeling quite like a personal victory, I will admit that I get crazy affected by watching others achieve their goals. Inspiration keeps me buzzing—it is my drug. In honor of the New Year, I would like to share a conversation that I hope provides you with some inspiration to take a chance on something new and test your limits. You never know what you are capable of, until you take that first step. I was introduced to Jamlen Frondoso through an online athlete’s group that connects people for motivational support, accountability, and active outings. A mutual friend thought that two driven, petite Queens girls into mixed martial arts (MMA) and lifting should meet, and he wasn’t wrong. We hit it off right away. HAYLEY: First, tell us a bit about how your training became an integral part of your life. JAMLEN: In late 2012, I lost my brother in an accident and was going through a breakup. While working full time and continuing my graduate studies, I thought I would lose it—and probably did at some level. The gym was my main escape. It made me feel better and allowed me to put one foot in front of the other. I would come in a mess, and my trainer would say, “No tears here. Put on your gloves. It’s game time”. MMA/Kickboxing training with him allowed me an entire hour where my focus and energy was on something else. My late brother was my inspiration for fitness. He ran two NYC marathons, obtained his personal trainer certification, and kept an overall active lifestyle. He was the one in the family who really used physical activity to involve everyone—from kids to hesitant adults. I wanted to carry on his fitness torch when he passed. I wanted to make him proud. So, I kept pushing myself. Always thinking and knowing he is right beside me through each challenge. Not exactly sure what, when, or how, but all I know is that I hope to inspire others in the journey and eventually reach my purpose. HAYLEY: A figure competition is quite a departure from powerlifting and MMA. How did this come about? JAMLEN: I reached a plateau in my fitness results, and I wanted to break it. What better way than having a competition to prep for? The training and diet was a complete shift. My coach, Diana Becker—of Anchored Fitness—is very sweet and supportive, and tailored all of my workouts and a meal plan for me.
HAYLEY: How did it feel to step on stage? JAMLEN: My legs and face were shaking! At first, I told myself, “just have fun with it”. Then I walked center to face those bright lights and judges. I didn’t even know my smile could shake from the nerves. Hearing and seeing my support system in the crowd kept me going. When judges were calling my number during the line-up, I had to be instructed to move by someone else on stage. I was so dazed that I wasn’t hearing well. I got off stage, and my coach said I made first call outs—which meant I was in the top 5 or 6. It was during Finals that I found out I placed 3rd. It was quite the experience for my first show. HAYLEY: Any more shows in your future? JAMLEN: During the hardest moments of prep, I said, “heck no”. I’m guessing that was due to hunger or lack of dark chocolate? I want to see how I do in my off-season, discuss a little more with my coach, and do more thinking before I commit to another competition. There’s always room for improvement, and my body will always amaze me with what it can do with proper diet and training. HAYLEY: How did achieving this goal affect you? JAMLEN: I am much happier and more content with where I am in my life. Sometimes, even in my 30s, I feel like I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. I gave my best for this more-mentalthan-physical challenge, and I conquered it. I believe I truly can do whatever I set my mind to. Although I don’t know what the future has in store for me, I will take it one day at a time, and once I find my calling—or a different challenge—I will kill it!
HAYLEY: Describe how approach, motivation, and support played a part in this process. JAMLEN: My approach was to take it literally one day at a time. I told myself, “get through today’s plan.” For example, five minutes into my cardio or food prep, I started thinking about what I had to do the next day, and immediately got flustered and thought about stopping. I had to focus only on what I needed to do in the present moment. I do not have control of what will happen in the future, so worrying about it in the present won’t make it better or worse. Motivation comes from the family/friends/acquaintances who are proud of my journey, and look to me as an inspiration for their own goals. I don’t want to let them down. I don’t want to let myself down. I want to show them that I won’t quit, so they shouldn’t either. My support system is what ultimately got me through this—my boyfriend, my coach, my friends and family. I am truly humbled by their encouragement and guidance.
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BODY & SOUL
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU SMALL STEPS THAT CREATE BIG CHANGE Story By
HAYLEY BRIDGEWATER
“Life is filled with variety. Eat colorful, flavorful, real food. Move. Our bodies beg to be moved. Dance, crawl, lift weights, jump, box, martial arts, walk, run... try it all. Read. Learn a little of everything and always be curious. Do something creative daily: write, draw, paint, sing, dance, play music, sew or build a model... just do it. Kiss and hug the people you love, like you may never see them again and you will never know regret. Remember that we are connected to everyone, every creature, rock, river, stream, mountain, and tree. Everything has a spirit. Have gratitude and respect all of life and you will live a blessed life.”
classes, or join a gym that focuses on community building. If you are worried about returning to activity too fast after an injury, add fitness and health professionals to your support team. The bigger your crew the better!”
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“Awareness is your first step to change! Are you a thinker or a doer? The choice is yours!”
FRANCESCA SANTANGELO
“To achieve success in the New Year, create realistic, specific, measurable short and long term goals while tracking your workouts. This will allow you to quickly identify if your plan is working or not and will make it possible to make necessary changes to continue reaching your goals throughout 2015.”
JOSEPH GAMBINO
Fitness First Training Systems www.matrixfitnessclub.com
“A positive body image is a powerful catalyst to help you accomplish your goals. Negativity is stressful on the body. A happy body will get more done than a stressed one. Tune out the negative noise around you that tells you to lose unwanted inches or strengthen a bad back. No part of you is unwanted, bad, or broken. Not confident about how a certain body part looks, functions, or performs? Talk the talk. Focus on what your body can do, not on what it cannot or what you think it looks like to others. Start using words such as strong, powerful, and able when it comes to your body. Do this when heading for a workout or physical therapy appointment, and you’ll be surprised how fast you’ll be walking the walk! To stay motivated, surround yourself with people who are doing the things that you want to achieve. Work out with a friend, join a team, sign up for small group
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Fitness by Francesca
“If you don’t know where to start from an exercise program standpoint, and are looking to lose weight, keep it simple. Walking and cleaning up your diet are two effective ways to achieve your goals. All it takes is a little effort and dedication! Also, one of the biggest obstacles that I see clients struggle with is getting adequate amounts of sleep. We have all heard it over and over again, 8 hours of sleep nightly. Of course, this isn’t always possible, but 2 hours of sleep isn’t acceptable either! Studies show that reduced sleep can lead to decreased insulin sensitivity, overeating, and less movement due to lack of energy.”
FRANK DUFFY
Frank Duffy Fitness www.facebook.com/frankduffyfitness
“Be Balanced, Be Functional, Be Unlimited. Push your body past the limits by challenging your body with a new style of workout.”
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RONNIENELSONPHOTO.COM RONNIENELSONPHOTO@MAC.COM @RONNIENELSONPHOTO RONNIE NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY PAGE & RONNIE NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY’S SE ASIA ADVENTURE 2015
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RONNIE SMITH has
called Astoria home for the past twelve years, moving here after a run performing with the casts of CATS and OKLAHOMA! Not too long, thereafter, he merged his passions for the performing arts and photography, starting his headshot business seven years ago—and has been going strong ever since. “I am leaving at the end of the month to travel Southeast Asia in search of a little visual inspiration,” shares the man of many talents. “I find that I learn a lot more about people by using my camera as a tool of exploration. Landscape, food, people, religion— every situation you find yourself in while traveling holds more info than you can absorb in the moment, and being able to relive those moments through the photography allows me time to process and learn from what has been experienced. And let’s be honest—it’s a blast to find your work and fun living in such a symbiotic relationship.” Nelson plans on visiting Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Bali, and Lombok. He will be blogging on his Facebook page and posting tons of daily images on his Instagram. He is even hoping to put together an image book of his travels when he returns, as well as a gallery show. Though he departs in just a few weeks, he will gladly take $100 off for anyone who books a session for April 22nd on and mentions this article. A gorgeous sampling of his headshots and portraits are available on his website. Also, the image on the cover—along with those in the article—can be ordered as prints of any size.
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FOOD & DRINK
HE T F B F
It’s a quiet, modest dining room tucked into a sleepy row of apartments and bodegas on 36th Avenue—not typically what one might associate with Brazil—but this is a different taste than what you might have come to expect. The Moqueca de Camarao is nuanced with palm oil and coconut milk to balance the tangy peppers. Those same ingredients blend with a cream of dried shrimp and fish, which is spooned in dollops atop fritters of mashed black-eyed peas. A trio of pastel de carnes arrives with a ramekin of peppers and onions that liven the meat-filled pastries. Pasta pillows of chicken and fresh mozzarella arrive in a blanket of Creole cream sauce.
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Herbert Gomez, the chef and owner, is as soft-spoken as his deliciously-nuanced Brazilian cuisine. Throughout the course of dinner service, he peaks his head frequently into the dining room, which is full of friends, family, and guests. Red and white carnations decorate the tables with an old-fashioned charm. Service is attentive—even exceptional, at times. For a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, it is well worth a visit. If you can snag a seat, Saturdays are particularly great. It’s the one day you can order the Brazilian National Dish—Feijoada Completa—a black bean stew made with dried meat, pork, ribs, sausage, and bacon, all served with rice, farofa (yucca flour), and sautéed collard greens.
Your caipirinha can be blended with lime or passion fruit, and sangria is available by the pitcher. Be sure to ask to see a dessert menu, where the passion fruit mousse and coconut flan frequently sell out.
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