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CONTENTS If you’re looking for a place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Astoria, you’ve certainly got a lot of options. We’re highlighting four Irish pubs in the neighborhood, from traditional pubs that have long been staples in the area to more modern bars that offer a new spin on Irish fare (page 14). One even offers 138 Irish whiskeys — the most in New York City. So throw on some green, pick a spot and grab a drink! We’re putting the spotlight on several other western Queens businesses and organizations in this issue, too. Check out four up-and-coming projects by local entrepreneurs making everything from candles to wedding invitations (page 20). Take a peek into The Royal Underground, a new restaurant that took over the KATRINA MEDOFF old William Hallet location on 30th Avenue (page 38). editor-in-chief And catch some films at the Queens World Film Festival in Astoria later this month (page 32). To share news with us, email katrina@boromag. com. You can also connect with us on Instagram (@boromagazine), Facebook (facebook.com/boromag) and Twitter (@BOROMAG). Wishing you a happy St. Patrick’s Day, Katrina Medoff
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Corey (@coreypparis) was visiting from Connecticut and had just eaten brunch at Queens Comfort. He is a fundraiser development director and considers his style to be “clean and preppy.” His sleek navy coat, striped scarf, leather gloves and Ray-Ban Clubmaster shades gave his look that preppy flair he’s talking about.
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Writer and filmmaker Carolynn (@carolynncecilia) was on her way to a class at Orange Theory when I spotted her. She described her style as “intellectual menswear and rock ’n' roll.” I love how she paired her leggings with high socks and wellies along with her grey peacoat and colorblocked chunky scarf.
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estern Queens doesn't slow down with chilly weather; Astorians are always keeping busy with workouts, classes, brunch and more. And they do it in style — usually with an eye-catching scarf! Whether they donned stripes, plaid, color blocks or fringe, locals were warming up in style. Add in some accessories like retro earmuffs, statement earrings or boots with a funky toe, and you’ve got a great late-winter look.
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Research analyst Clarissa (@clarissa.riv) was on her way to brunch when I saw her. She said her style is “minimal,” and I definitely agree. Her look was on the dark-toned side but she added the perfect pieces to compose her ensemble like a high bun, drop earrings and black backpack. It was very minimal but stylish enough to pack a punch.
Hairstylist Catherine (@caotreilly) was on her way to brunch at Sweet Afton with her friend. She refers to her style as “cute and casual.” First, let’s just take a moment to appreciate her gorgeous hair. As for her outfit, she layered a green utility jacket over a long cardigan, paired with an oversize, soft, white fringed scarf. She paired classic pieces like sunnies and a black bag with light, ripped jeans and boots with a unique toe.
Astorian Beth (@bethypetes) was on her way to yoga when I spotted her cute earmuffs. She said her fashion sense is “boho-comfy.” Her belted coat, quilted handbag with a chain handle, colorful pashmina and earmuffs came together in a very bohemian way.
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t’s been a winter of highs and lows, with single-digit cold fronts and unexpectedly warm days. We asked our readers to tag us in their Instagrams of how they’ve been spending their winter here in Astoria, Long Island City and Sunnyside. One reader warmed up with a hot drink at Astoria Coffee, while many others braved the cold. Whether they were exploring a wintery Socrates Sculpture Park, doing a handstand on the streets of LIC or playing outside with a sibling or pet, western Queens residents didn’t let the snow stop them from having fun. Here are some of our favorite submissions. @ hair.ica
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NEXT THEME: THE ARTS Western Queens is full of creative souls. This month, tag @boromagazine in your Instagrams of the arts in Astoria, Long Island City or Sunnyside. We want your shots of a comedy show at Q.E.D., your kids’ fridge-worthy crafts, a play at The Secret Theatre, you playing your musical instrument — anything to do with the month’s theme.
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MARCH EVENTS Find more events at www.BOROmag.com/Events WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 20 & 27 Event Title: Trivia Night Time: 7 p.m. Location: Arcadia Bar & Kitchen Cost: Free Address: 12-21 Astoria Blvd., Astoria URL: arcadiabarlic.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Event Title: Black Women’s Film Conference Time: 1 to 7 p.m. Location: MoMa PS1 Cost: $15 Phone: 718-784-2084 Address: 22-25 Jackson Ave., LIC URL: momaps1.org
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 21 & 28 Event Title: Live Music Time: 7 p.m. Location: Arcadia Bar & Kitchen Cost: Free Phone: 347-730-6181 Address: 12-21 Astoria Blvd., Astoria URL: arcadiabarlic.com
MONDAY, MARCH 18 Event Title: Stand-Up Comedy Permission to Fail Time: 8 p.m. Location: The Creek & The Cave Cost: Free Phone: 718-706-8783 Address: 10-93 Jackson Ave., LIC URL: creeklic.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Event Title: Creek Cave Live Time: 8 p.m. Location: The Creek & The Cave Cost: $10 Phone: 718-706-8783 Address: 10-93 Jackson Ave., LIC URL: creeklic.com
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Event Title: Free Citizenship Classes Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Queens Library at Broadway Cost: Free Phone: 718-278-4303 Address: 40-20 Broadway, LIC URL: queenslibrary.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Event Title: Laughter Hour at Q.E.D. Time: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Location: Q.E.D. Cost: Free when you make a purchase from Q.E.D. Phone: 347-451-3873 Address: 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria URL: qedastoria.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Event Title: Reclaiming Our Space: Feminista Jones with Special Guest Host Sinnamon Love Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Location: Astoria Bookshop Cost: Free Phone: 718-278-2665 Address: 31-29 31st St., Astoria URL: astoriabookshop.com
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SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Event Title: Come Together: Music Festival and Label Market Time: Noon to 9 p.m. Location: MoMa PS1 Cost: $10 in advance, $15 day-of Phone: 718-784-2084 Address: 22-25 Jackson Ave., LIC URL: momaps1.org SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Event Title: Closing Day for 2018 Socrates Annual Exhibition Time: 9 a.m. to sundown Location: Socrates Sculpture Park Cost: Free Phone: 718-956-1819 ext. 105 Address: 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC URL: socratessculpturepark.org SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Event Title: Astoria Social Cornhole Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Location: Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden Cost: Free Phone: 718-274-4925 Address: 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria URL: bohemianhall.com MONDAY, MARCH 25 Event Title: Swing Dancing at Q.E.D. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Location: Q.E.D. Cost: $18 Phone: 347-451-3873 Address: 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria URL: qedastoria.com TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Event Title: Forest Walk Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Location: The Paint Place Cost: $45 Phone: 929-522-0086 Address: 31-21 31st St., Astoria URL: thepaintplaceny.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Event Title: Inspiring Women in Science: Trivia Game Time: 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Location: Queens Library at Broadway Cost: Free Phone: 718-278-4303 Address: 40-20 Broadway, LIC URL: queenslibrary.org SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Event Title: NYRR Open Run Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Location: Astoria Park Cost: Free Phone: 212-360-3300 Address: 19th Street and Hoyt Avenue North, Astoria URL: nycgovparks.org WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Event Title: Opening Night for More Problems with Form by Lauren Bakst Time: 8 p.m. Location: Chocolate Factory Theater Cost: $20 Phone: 718-482-7069 Address: 5-49 49th Ave., LIC URL: chocolatefactorytheater.org FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Event Title: Teen Digital Media Lab Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Location: Museum of the Moving Image Cost: Free Phone: 718-777-6888 Address: 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria URL: movingimage.us
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LOCAL LOVE Old World Meets New
at Irish Pubs Across Astoria BY CLAIRE LEADEN
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t’s that time of year — when Americans fully embrace their Irish roots, no matter how small of a percentage. But whatever your heritage, if you want to travel to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day this year without the cost of a plane ticket, Astoria is the place to be. Traditional pubs that have been in the neighborhood for ages are crossing paths with more modern bars opened by the next generation of young Irish owners. The neighborhood offers
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classics like the best pour of Guinness in New York, to the brand-new Frozen Irish Coffee — and everything in between. Like most Irish immigrant history in America, the Great Famine — when the entire potato crop in Ireland (the main part of their diet) was completely destroyed by disease — is also what led many Irish people to escape to New York City. In the beginning of the 20th century, immigrants began moving out of Manhattan for a better quality of life. Cheaper
and more stable apartments, an extended subway to Queens, and more job opportunities brought the Irish to Astoria. You can see the influence in the neighborhood — perhaps now almost as much as the first influx. Irish pubs have always been a staple, but more and more have been opening as a population of young Irish increases, who pay homage to their heritage while also taking it up a notch for the next generation. A quick Yelp search places over 20 in the area, at the least.
Cronin and Phelan’s Cronin and Phelan’s, off Broadway between Steinway and 38th Street, may remind visitors of a traditional Irish pub from back in the day — and that’s because it is one. It opened in 1960, and the current owner Michael Peacock, a fellow Irishman from Laois County, took it over in 1990 from the restaurant’s namesakes. It always had a good reputation for the neighborhood, bartender Louise Egleston said, so Peacock kept the name, but he decided to bring classic Irish food to the table since it was previously just a bar.
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“He pretty much transformed everything,” she said. “He put in the whole dining area. It went from just sandwiches to an extensive menu.” That menu includes classics like shepherd's pie, fish and chips, chicken curry and bangers and mash. The shepherd's pie and potato salad recipes come directly from Peacock’s mother, Nan. They also bake fresh Irish soda bread every day and have rotating specials — like corned beef and cabbage on Thursdays, beef stew on Tuesdays and cottage pie on Wednesdays, which Egleston said draws regulars for those specific dishes. For libations, the traditional Guinness and also Smithwick’s are on tap, and they also do a luscious Irish coffee with fresh cream as well as hot toddies. “Most of the regulars have been drinking here for 20 years … it’s that kind of bar,” Egleston said. “It has a really good name, especially for the food … people always come in for the food.” With more Irish living in Astoria and therefore more pubs popping up, Egleston said it makes for a community feel. “A lot of neighborhood Irish bartenders come in for food … they get their comfort food and feel like they’re home,” she said. “We’re all friendly with each other and it’s really nice to have, especially when you’re so far from home.”
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The Quays Not quite as old but with the same friendly, Irish charm is neighborhood pub The Quays, on the corner of 45th Street and 30th Avenue. It’s been open for 13 years, but the building has always been a bar. Current owner Dee Flattery took it over seven years ago after working there for six years prior, and it attracts a mix of customers: Irish, Croatian and Italian alike, representing Queens diversity. On a Sunday afternoon, regular Christopher Mulqueen said you can find “someone watching soccer, someone watching Gaelic football, someone watching hockey … Everyone gets along and treats each other kindly. I live next door and I can honestly come here and anyone would give the dollar out of their pocket to help me out.” Flattery is a staple in the neighborhood, and customers are likely to be found calling her “Sister Dee” or “Mama Dee.” “She is a gem,” Mulgreen said. “That’s the best way I could put it.” Locals also assert that she pours the best pint of Guinness in NYC — and it’s a full 20 oz., rather than the typical 12 oz. pour. It’s a great pour for a combination of reasons: the keg “lines” are cleaned one to two times a week, she starts with a completely dry glass, and she lets it settle in between pouring. Guinness is their bestseller. Hospitality is important to Flattery, who is from Roscommon County in Ireland. “I want them to feel comfortable,” she said of her patrons. “I want it to be a place where women, or men, feel comfortable coming and sitting down. Especially women … I don’t want them to feel like they’re going to be hit on just because they’re sitting by themselves. Everybody should be welcomed.” The name of the pub refers to a wharf where ships dock, and there is a Quays bar in almost every country in Ireland, Flattery said. “It’s like home,” regular Sandra Mattessich said. “It really is a family,” Mulgreen added. “If you come in here and are respectful and nice, you will fit right in.”
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The Wolfhound
memorate the Irish uprising against England, and celebrates Arthur’s Day in September, the birthdate of the founder of Guinness. They also started an Irish football team (a traditional Irish sport that’s a combination of soccer and rugby) with the New York Gaelic Athletic Association, and represent Astoria all summer long when they play in Gaelic Park in the Bronx. “Astoria became booming with the young Irish [a few years ago],” co-owner Rory Murphy said of opening the space, “so it happened to be really great timing.”
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Joseph Byrne, co-owner of The Wolfhound off 30th Avenue, bartended at The Quays until he opened his bar with three other partners in 2016. “We’re a modern Irish neighborhood bar,” Byrne said. “We’re trying to create a traditional pub atmosphere but still be contemporary to Astoria, but not closed off.” More contemporary elements include jazz on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays, happy hour, a cocktail menu with winter drinks like Cadbury hot chocolate and a honey hot toddy, and local beers on tap in addition to the usual Guinness. Since the owners, all Irishmen under 35 that have worked in the neighborhood, are musicians, live music is an important aspect of the bar’s feel. There is live music on Sunday and Monday nights, and they just hosted their nowannual “Trad Week” where they bring over musicians from Ireland and celebrate eight straight nights of traditional Irish music performances. The Wolfhound will host more musical events St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The bar also taps into their more traditional roots with a historical photo exhibition on Easter weekend, to com-
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Passage
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Passage, a block up from The Wolfhound, is also doing a new slant on the conventional Irish pub. The owners, who own Banter in Forest Hills as well, wanted the same thing for both places: to offer classic Irish cuisine and drinks but with a cool twist. “We’re not really a traditional Irish bar, but you don’t want to lose the essence of the Irish pub,” explained partner Michael Mansfield. “So no matter where you go, as long as you have the same heart of the place, I think that’s what counts.” They offer 138 Irish whiskeys — the most in New York City — and do a traditional “Sunday Roast,” which includes a different meat each week, cooked to perfection, alongside potatoes and veggies. The rest of their menu definitely puts a twist on traditional Irish fare with Irish breakfast flatbread, baked Guinness mac and cheese, Jameson spring rolls, and Dubliner cheese sticks. These options are available alongside traditional stews and curries, and some more American takes like burgers. The cocktails also offer a new spin, with their famous frozen Irish coffee, Irish mules and whiskey apple cider. In another more modern move, Passage is very active on social media. Mansfield says they try to make their Irish comfort food “Instagrammable,” and of course, delicious. “If it looks good but doesn't taste good, it doesn't work,” he said. “So it’s got to be both.”
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ON DITMARS CATERS TO BRIDES, CELEBS AND LOCALS Native New Yorker Angela Calisti opened Beauty Social Salon in 2014 “after falling in love with our location on a quiet corner in Astoria,” she said. “Fast forward five years and our neighborhood locals have become like family.” That family feel is one of the cornerstones of Calisti’s business. “One thing I have always loved about doing hair is the connections I make with my clients, so it was important to me to make sure my salon reflected that as well,” she said. "As a result, Beauty Social does not feel like your typical salon — once you walk in the door you feel like you are hanging out with a group of your best friends. We work hard to keep the space feeling cool, comfortable and inviting for everyone.” The salon offers a variety of services, including doing the best color in town. “We offer our clients a range of services from your basic cuts and blowouts to dramatic color transformations, dry cutting and seamless hair extensions,” Calisti said. “I have an extensive background in bridal so Beauty Social offers premiere bridal beauty services as well. We also host private client events for groups celebrating bachelor parties, birthday parties, or just a girls’ night out.” Calisti has worked on everything from fashion campaigns to TV shows in her career, and she specializes in getting celebrities ready for events like fashion week, red carpets and movie premieres. “I think the fact that I am able to have an an incredible celebrity client list (Olivia Culpo, Olivia Palermo, Jenna Ortega, Bella Thorne, Sofia Richie, Amanda Steele, Gigi Gorgeous, to name a few) as well as a successful salon with my local clients is a dream come true and something I am extremely proud of,” Calisti said.
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Astoria’s in Business BY DANIELLE BRODY @DLB1022
Four women in Astoria are turning their passions into new businesses with support from the local community — and often the online community as well. All of these entrepreneurs found a way to tie their roots and personalities into their thoughtful and beautiful products, from pastries to candles. They’ve all loved launching their businesses in the close-knit western Queens community, and they have big ambitions for their projects’ next steps. Find out more about these up-andcomers, and make sure to follow them on social media so you can watch them grow.
Simply Sunday Candles Demetra Metropoulos, an Astoria native, grew up spending cozy Sundays with her family, making dinner and relaxing. She’s (hand) pouring that feeling into a product: Simply Sunday Candles. The graphic design student at Queens College has also always loved candles — the way they look, their fragrance and the feelings they invoke. She realized even the most high-end candles are not that healthy for consumers or for the environment. They often have added chemicals, and when a candle burns to the end and turns black, that soot is unhealthy to inhale.
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Since natural candles are hard to find, “I’ve always wanted to start something of my own and make it different,” Metropoulos said. Her candles stand out because they are hand-poured and are vegan, made with soy wax and no added chemicals or dyes. They also have a wooden wick, as opposed to a cotton wick, which make the candles burn longer and cleaner than traditional ones. Plus, the wooden wicks make a pleasing, subtle crackling sound. Simply Sunday Candles also don’t smoke when they've finished burning. Metropoulos spent January doing research, testing and mixing candles and scents in her kitchen to create the five variations she offers now. These include “Awaken,” “Cozy Nights,” “Relaxation,” “Comfort” and “Endless Love,” featuring combinations of fragrances such as amber and mandarin or sea salt, jasmine and orchid flowers. She launched her website in February, where she sells the candles for $19 each and ships them out herself. The candles’ labels provide another personal touch — they feature the business’s name in her own handwriting, as well as a warm description of the scent. The candles have a rose gold lid and are designed to enhance room décor with a homey feel. For now, she is mostly selling to friends and family and sharing the product with influencers on Instagram, many of whom have reached out. She looks forward to growing the brand with popups in local Astoria shops and expanding her product, especially for the holidays. “There are so many scents,” she said.
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Kouklet Bakehouse
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Mardhory Cepeda is offering Astorians a slice of sweetness from Brazil. The baker, who studied at culinary school in Brazil, has a ton of experience in the food industry: she worked in restaurants, catering and fine dining for about 10 years in both NYC and in her native country. Now, she’s starting something of her own while staying true to her roots with Kouklet, which to her means “to share love through food.” “I just felt it was time to share things that truly came from the heart,” said Cepeda, who owned a small cake shop in Brazil. Kouklet offers cake rolls, inspired by a Brazilian pastry called “Bolo de Rolo.” Traditionally, they are filled with guava and served with sharp cheese on top, but she has expanded to include a large variety including matcha, strawberry, passion fruit
and chai-spiced chocolate. The fruity flavors fill layers of thin cake, and customers say they enjoy the tasty balance, she said. From her experience at farm-to-table restaurants, she has learned to procure the “freshest local ingredients possible.” Recently, she added a vegan and gluten-free “Everyday Cake” to her menu, based on customer demand. “People comment on how spongey and comforting it tastes,” she said. “They are surprised at the depth of chocolate in the chocolate cake, and the bright orange taste of the orange cake.” Although Cepeda is from Brazil, her new community of Astoria inspires and embraces her business. The neighborhood, which she calls a “melting pot,” welcomes new types of food because it’s so open-minded, she said. Her husband and family, including her parents and younger sisters, help with the business, and she bakes out of a communal kitchen space in Long Island City, Entrepreneur Space. You can order the cakes online and find them in seasonal popups. She hopes to open her own cafe in the future with “Brazilian-style pastries, delicious coffee and communal vibes.”
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As a bride-to-be, Caitlin Wunsch will only design wedding invitation she could see herself using. “My one true rule is to design and share only the things I would purchase myself,” Wunsch said. “Cathouse Invitations is my passion project and I, selfishly, want to be proud of the products I create.” Wunsch, who has a background in environmental science and geographic information systems environmental scientist, is a self-taught graphic designer. She has worked on freelance marketing projects and runs an Etsy shop selling family portrait illustrations and vector art during the holiday season. A few years ago, she created a logo for a fake brewery called Cathouse just for her portfolio. When she had the urge to create something new, it led to starting the custom stationery company, and luckily, she already had a name and logo ready. Wunsch creates custom and semi-custom wedding invitation packages and other wedding stationery items such as menus, table numbers, itineraries, ceremony programs, location maps and couple illustration portraits. Her process starts by listening to the customers’ needs and expectations, which she calls her strength, to create their dream invitation. She sketches out her designs, then transposes them into digital form using Adobe Illustrator. She also uses a die-cutting machine to shape her designs and adds paper embossing to add text or an image mold. Wunsch’s plan is to build the brand into a product line of invitations that would be marketed to friends and locals on Instagram. She said through social media, she has found a group of people who act as a source of ideas and support. The creative and ambitious people in Astoria have also inspired Wunsch. “That diversity has inspired a sense of self-love and self-confidence to really be what I want to be,” she said. She said she is working her “butt off” to launch her online shop featuring custom and semi-custom invitations suites and stationery add-ons. As demand rises and new products are added, she plans to open a local office space in Astoria where customers can visit and watch the design and product development process unfold.
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Bench Flour Bakers Bench Flour is a nod to Christine Yen’s professional pastry background and her dedication to making everything from scratch — the expression refers to gently tossed flour on a work surface, also known as a bench. She has worked at top New York City bakeries, most recently at Balthazar Bakery. While she was working as head baker at another New York City bakery, Baked, in 2017, she started her own business on the side. The products first sold to the public at the LIC Flea & Food market that summer. Her philosophy is to “create honest, fresh, and just really good food.” The menu changes frequently based on the season and inspiration she gets from ingredients she finds locally and at the farmers market. “This allows for the need for constant creativity, which is a cornerstone of this industry and it’s honestly where all the fun lies,” she said. The cream pie is one dessert that works every season, she said. It has a flaky pie dough base, vanilla bean pastry cream
and seasonal fruit preserves topped with whipped cream. Another favorite is the Chinese sweet red bean cream pie. Yen grew up cooking with Chinese food with her grandmother. Yen has a partnership with The Breakfast Shack, providing pastries that complement owner Joe DeMato’s savory offerings. “We inspire and bounce ideas off each other, which is incredibly fun and part of why we do what we do," she said. "We are so in sync with the way we think and create, a partnership allows us to constantly make new and delicious meals as a collaboration.” Aside from the 30th Avenue food truck, you can find Bench Flour pastries at Dawa’s in Sunnyside and local markets like the monthly Queens Craft Brigade. Yen also does cake and pastry custom orders. The business currently operates out of commercial kitchen in LIC, but a storefront in Astoria is underway and expected to open mid-year. She wasn’t ready to disclose the location just yet, so stay tuned.
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AMYLOS TAVERNA 718-215-0228 33-19 Broadway, Astoria www.amylos.com
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BAREBURGER 718-777-7011 33-21 31st Ave. Astoria www.bareburger.com
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BAREBURGER 718-204-7167 23-01 31st St., Astoria www.bareburger.com BAREBURGER 718-937-2273 49-19 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.bareburger.com BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN (B,1) 718-274-4925 2919 24th Ave., Astoria www.bohemianhall.com BURGER GARAGE (B,3) 718-392-0424 25-36 Jackson Ave., LIC www.theburgergarage.com BUTCHER BAR (C,2) 718-606-8140 37-08 30th Ave., Astoria www.ButcherBar.com
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BZ GRILL 718-932-7858 27-02 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102 www.bzgrill.com
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CENTRO PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 718-361-1965 47-23 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.centropizzabar.com
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CRESCENT GRILL (B,3) 718-729-4040 38-40 Crescent St., 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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FLO LOUNGE RESTAURANT (C,2) 718-204-6096 37-20 30th Ave., Astoria
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MOJAVE RESTAURANT (B,1) 718-545-4100 22-36 31st St., Astoria www.mojaveny.com
MURASAKI 718-482-7088 46-44 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.murasakinyc.com OFF THE HOOK (B,1) 718-721-2112 28-08 34th St., Astoria (one block from 30th A) www.offthehookastoria.com ORNELLA TRATTORIA ITALIANA (B,1) 718-777-9477 29-17 23rd Ave., Astoria www.ornellatrattoria.com ORO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 718-729-1801 41-17 Crescent Street, LIC www.orolicrestaurant.com OVELIA (B,2) 718-721-7217 34-01 30th Ave., Astoria www.ovelia-ny.com PENTHOUSE 808 (A,3) 718-289-6118 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com Piatto Wood Fire Pizza 718-361-2751 1-50 50th Ave., LIC www.piattolic.com
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QUEENS COMFORT (C,2) 718-728-2350 40-09 30th Ave., Astoria www.queenscomfort.com
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QUEENS ROOM 347-987-3994 36-02 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria queensroomnyc.com
IIL Falco 718-707-0009 21-50 44th Drive, LIC www.ilfalcolic.com
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MANDUCATIS RUSTICA (A,4) 718-937-1312 46-3 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.manducatisrustica.com
MICHAEL’S CAFE (B,3) (located inside Four Points Sheraton) 347-536-3633 27-05 39th Ave., LIC www.michaelscafeny.com
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HIGHER GROUNDS ASTORIA 25-11 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, NY 11102 www.highergroundsastoria.com IL FORNAIO BAKERY (B,2) 718-267-0052 29-14 30th Ave., Astoria
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NYC PET SERVICES 31-21 31St. Astoria, NY 11106 718-350-1635 www.nycpetservices.org
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POOCHES SPORT & SPA 718-391-0800 47-31 Center Blvd. Long Island City, NY www.poochesspa.com
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STEINWAY COURT VET (C,2) 718-728-2822 32-41R Steinway St., Astoria www.steinwaycourtvet.com
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SAC’S PLACE COAL OVEN PIZZA (B,2) 718-204-5002 2541 Broadway, Astoria www.sacsplace.com
THE GRAND 718-806-1504 37-01 30th Ave, Astoria Info@thegrandastoria.com The Inkan 718-433-4171 45-02 23rd Street, LIC www.theinkanrestaurant.com
MEET THE MEAT 23-92 21st St., Astoria 917-832-7984 www.meetthemeat.net
NYC PET NANNY 25-74 36 St. Astoria NY 646-298-5301 www.nycpetnanny.com
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THE LAST WORD 31-30 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.tlwastoria.com
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POKE WAVE 917-868-1084 35-07 Broadway, Astoria
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PETALS AND ROOTS (B,2) 718-267-1700 31-27 31st St., Astoria www.petalsandroots.com
FOOD CELLAR 718-606-1888 43-18 Crescent St., LIC www.foodcellarandco.com
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YOGURT LA CREPE (B,1) 917-832-6930 29-02 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.yogurtlacrepe.com
ADMIRAL LOCK AND KEY (C,2) 718-274-2491 37-17 Broadway, Astoria www.admirallockandkey.com
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ASTORIA 35 LAUNDRY & FINE DRY CLEANING (B,2) 718-392-9692 3505 34th St., Astoria Astoria35laundry.com
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ASTORIA CENTER OF ISRAEL 718-278-2680 27-35 Crescent St., Astoria www.astoriacenter.org
FOOD CELLAR (A,4) 718-606-9786 4-85 47th Rd., LIC www.foodcellarandco.com
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ASTORIA BIER & CHEESE (C,2) 718-545-5588 34-14 Broadway, Astoria
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ASTORIA CLEANERS (B,1) 718-545-0680 28-19 Astoria Blvd., Astoria astoriacleaners.com
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AVENUE CHEMISTS PHARMACY 718-545-1010 45-01 30th Ave., Astoria
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BLUE BIRD CHILD CARE 347-832-0103 25-58 48th St., Astoria www.bluebirdchildcareastoria.com
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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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ASTORIA BOOKSHOP (B,2) 718- 278-2665 31-29 31st St., Astoria www.astoriabookshop.com
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THE BRASS OWL (C,1) 347-848-0905 36-19 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.thebrassowl.com
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LOCKWOOD SHOP (C,2) 718-626-6030 32-15 33rd St., Astoria www.lockwoodshop.com LOVEDAY 31 (B,2) 718-728-4057 3306 31st Ave., Astoria www.loveday31.com
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TRU ASTORIA 35-19 Ditmars Blvd. Astoria 646-878-6000 www.truastoria.com The Thirsty Koala 718-626-5430 35-12 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Australian dishes at this relaxed eatery features many gluten-free & veggie options. www.thethirstykoala.com
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CITY VET (A,4) 718-433-1334 45-44 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.cityvetnyc.com
MY DOG NEEDS A WALK 347-323-4549 23-12 29th St., Astoria www. mydogneedsawalk.com
PINK CANARY DESSERTS 718-729-1819 13-11 Jackson Ave., Long Island City www.pinkcanarydesserts.com
IL BAMBINO (C,2) 718-626-0087 34-08 31 Ave., Astoria www.ilbambinonyc.com
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RÈST-ÂÜ-RÁNT (B,2) 718-729-9009 30-01 35th Ave., Astoria www.rarbarlic.com
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T-SWIRL CREPE 917-832-6815 36-16 30th Ave, Astoria www.t-swirlcrepe.com
PETS CHÂTEAU LE WOOF 718-626-WOOF 30-02 14th St., Astoria www.chateaulewoof.com
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SUGAR AND WATER 716-466-2030 29-14 23rd Avenue, Astoria, NY
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MAIELLA 4610 Center Blvd., Long Island City 718-606-1770 www.maiellalic.com
ZENON TAVERNA 718-956-0133 34-10 31st Avenue Astoria, NY 11106 www.zenontaverna.com
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LAS MARGARITAS RESTAURANT LOUNGE (C,2) 38-01 Broadway, Astoria 718-777-1707 www.lasmargaritasny.com
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RETRO PIZZA CAFE 347-612-4460 Fax: 347-813-4039 41-02 Broadway, Astoria
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VICTORY GARDEN CAFÉ 718-274-2087 2169 Steinway St., Astoria www.victorysweetshop.com
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RAVEN’S HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE 718-777-7565 38-04 Broadway, Astoria Www.ravensheadpublichouse.com
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GEORGE’S 718-255-1947 35-11 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 www.georges.nyc
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BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL SERVICES SPARKLELINK 718-812-9616 3537 36th St., Astoria CRESCENT APOTHECARY (B,1) 718-777-1110 25-01 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.crescentapothecary.com DR. PANAGIOTIS PAGONIS, M.D. (B,2) 718-278-0300 30-16 30th Ave., Astoria www.drpagonismd.com GREATER ASTORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Quinn Building, 4th Floor 35-20 Broadway, Astoria www.astorialic.org
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EVENTS FOUNDRY (A,3) EVENTS 718-786-7776
FOUNDRY (A,3)St., LIC 42-38 Ninth 718-786-7776 www.thefoundry.info 42-38 Ninth St., LIC RENAISSANCE EVENT HALL (A,1) www.thefoundry.info 718-274-4590 RENAISSANCE EVENT HALL (A,1) 27-34 21st St., Astoria 718-274-4590 www.renaissanceeventhall.com 27-34 21st St., Astoria www.renaissanceeventhall.com TEALICIOUS 718-278-8579 TEALICIOUS 38-01 23rd Ave., Astoria 718-278-8579 www.tealiciouscatering.com 38-01 23rd Ave., Astoria www.tealiciouscatering.com
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FOUR POINTS SHERATON (B,3) 718-786-8500 718-786-8500 27-05 39th 39th Ave., Ave., LIC, LIC, 27-05 www.fourpoints.com www.fourpoints.com RAVEL RAVEL (A,3) (A,3) 718-289-6101 718-289-6101 8-08 8-08 Queens Queens Plaza Plaza South, South, LIC LIC www.ravelhotel.com www.ravelhotel.com NYC HOTEL HOTEL (A,3) (A,3) ZZ NYC 212-319-7000 212-319-7000 11-01 43rd 43rd Ave., Ave., LIC LIC 11-01 www.zhotelny.com www.zhotelny.com
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BODY LANGUAGE TATTOO 347-808-0497 32-02 34th Ave., Astoria www.bltnyc.com FAT CAT TATTOO (B,2) 718-267-1326 31-32 31st St., LIC www.fatcattattoos.com SUPER NOVA TATTOOS (C,1) 718-274-5712 38-01 23rd Ave., Astoria www.supernovatattoo.com
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CHILDREN'S CHILDREN'S
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NOGUCHI MUSEUM (A,2) 718-204-7088 9-01 33rd Rd., Astoria NOGUCHI MUSEUM (A,2) www.noguchi.org 718-204-7088 9-01 33rd Rd., Astoria OTTER HOUSE STUDIOS www.noguchi.org 718-786-5900 28-39 Review Ave. LIC OTTER HOUSE STUDIOS www.otterhousestudios.com 718-786-5900 28-39 LICARTS (C,2) QUEENSReview COUNCILAve. ON THE www.otterhousestudios.com 347-505-3010 37-11 Ave.,ONAstoria QUEENS35th COUNCIL THE ARTS (C,2) www.queenscouncilarts.org 347-505-3010 37-11 Q.E.D. 35th Ave., Astoria www.queenscouncilarts.org 347-451-3873 27-16 Q.E.D. 23rd Ave., Astoria www.Qedastoria.com 347-451-3873 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria www.Qedastoria.com ROGALLERY.COM (C,3) 800-888-1063 or 718-937-0901 47-15 36th St., (C,3) LIC - by appointment ROGALLERY.COM www.rogallery.com 800-888-1063 or 718-937-0901 47-15 36th St., LIC - by appointment SCULPTURECENTER (B,3) www.rogallery.com 718-361-1750 44-19 Purves St., (B,3) LIC SCULPTURECENTER www.sculpure-center.org 718-361-1750 44-19 PurvesGENIUS St., LIC SELF-TAUGHT GALLERY www.sculpure-center.org 212-595-9533 47-29 32nd Pl., LIC GALLERY SELF-TAUGHT GENIUS www.folkartmuseum.org 212-595-9533 47-29 32nd Pl., LIC PARK (A,2) SOCRATES SCULPTURE www.folkartmuseum.org 718-626-1533 32-01 Vernon Blvd., PARK Astoria SOCRATES SCULPTURE (A,2) www.socratessculpturepark.org 718-626-1533 32-01 Vernon Blvd., TEN10 STUDIOS (A,4) Astoria www.socratessculpturepark.org 917-449-9539 10-10 47th Rd., LIC TEN10 STUDIOS (A,4) www.ten10studios.com 917-449-9539 10-10 Rd., LIC THE ART47th HOUSE (C,2) www.ten10studios.com 516-724-1562 31-06 St.,(C,2) Astoria THE ART35th HOUSE www.gabrieleperici.com 516-724-1562 31-06 35th St., Astoria THE PAINT PLACE www.gabrieleperici.com (NYC Painting Classes & Parties) 31-21 31st St Astoria, NY 11106 THE PAINT PLACE 929-522-0086 (NYC Painting Classes & Parties) www.thepaintplaceny.com 31-21 31st St Astoria, NY 11106 929-522-0086 SCULPTURE SPACE NYC (C,3) www.thepaintplaceny.com 718-806-1709 47-21 35thSPACE St., LIC SCULPTURE NYC (C,3) www.sculpturespacenyc.com 718-806-1709 47-21 35th THEATRE St., LIC (B,3) THE SECRET www.sculpturespacenyc.com 718-392-0722 44-02 23rd THEATRE St., LIC (B,3) THE SECRET www.secrettheatre.com 718-392-0722 44-02 23rd St., LIC www.secrettheatre.com
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
AMORELLI REALTY 718-204-2828 3601 30thREALTY Ave., Astoria AMORELLI www.amorellirealty.com 718-204-2828 3601 30th Ave., Astoria BEAUDOIN REALTY GROUP (A,4) www.amorellirealty.com 718-505-9220 78-27 37th Ave. #5, Jackson BEAUDOIN REALTY GROUP (A,4) Heights www.beaudoinrealtor.com 718-505-9220 78-27 37th Ave. #5, Jackson Heights DOUGLAS ELLIMAN (A,4) www.beaudoinrealtor.com 917-386-6164 47-37 Vernon Blvd. DOUGLAS ELLIMAN (A,4) www.elliman.com 917-386-6164 47-37 Vernon Blvd. MODERN SPACES www.elliman.com 718-784-1110 10-63 Jackson MODERN SPACES Ave., LIC (A,4) 47-42 Vernon Blvd., LIC (A,4) 718-784-1110 29-20 Ave.,Ave., Astoria 10-63 23rd Jackson LIC (A,4) (A,4) www.modernspacesnyc.com 47-42 Vernon Blvd., LIC (A,4) 29-20 23rd Ave., Astoria (A,4) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE www.modernspacesnyc.com (C,2) 718-310-4303 3501 Ave., Astoria WELLS30th FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (C,2) www.wfhm.com 718-310-4303 3501 30th Ave., Astoria www.wfhm.com lagree ny MARKET TEAM AT COMPASS THE REAL Megaformer Fitness Studio 27-01 Queens Plaza North, 13th floor 27-11 23rd Ave., Long Island City, Astoria Queens, NY, 11101 www.lagreeny.com
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LIC Dental Associates 718-530-6539 LIC Dental 50-02 5thAssociates St., LIC 718-530-6539 www.licdentalassociates.com 50-02 5th St., LIC www.licdentalassociates.com MOUNT SINAI QUEENS (B,2) 24 Emergency Care MOUNT SINAI (B,2) Physician Primary CareQUEENS & Specialty 24 Emergency Care 718-932-1000 Primary Care & Specialty Physician 25-10 30th Ave., LIC 718-932-1000 NEWTOWN PHARMACY 25-10 30th Ave., LIC 718-728-9100 NEWTOWN PHARMACY 2804 31st St., Astoria 718-728-9100 2804 31stFAMILY St., Astoria STEINWAY DENTAL CENTER 718-728-3314 STEINWAY FAMILYSt.,Astoria DENTAL CENTER 32-50 Steinway 718-728-3314 www.alldentalneeds.com 32-50 Steinway St.,Astoria www.alldentalneeds.com
BANKING BANKING
QUONTIC BANK (B,2) 718-215-4000 31-05 Broadway, QUONTIC BANK (B,2)Astoria www.quonticbank.com 718-215-4000 31-05 Broadway, Astoria SUSSEX BANK (B,1) www.quonticbank.com 347-472-1727 28-21 Blvd., Astoria SUSSEXAstoria BANK (B,1) www.sussexbank.com 347-472-1727 28-21 Astoria Blvd., Astoria www.sussexbank.com
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A WORLD OF FILM More than 200 films will screen in Astoria during the Queens World Film Festival this month BY STEPHEN LEPORE
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little bit of Hollywood is headed for Astoria as the Queens World Film Festival returns in late March. This year’s festival — the ninth annual — takes place from March 21 to 31 and will screen over 200 films from 31 countries, including 16 that are world premieres. Artistic director Don Cato highlights issues of inclusion and local flavor in this year’s lineup.
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“There are films from four of our great boroughs and a groundbreaking 79 films by women,” he said. “We are also screening 14 LGBTQ-themed films and 15 films by Asian filmmakers and six films by kids, for kids — we literally have something for everyone.” Opening night is Thursday, March 21, at the Museum of the Moving Image. The program will be a collection of seven
short films under the title “Worldly Vision.” They include “Marguerite,” which was nominated at this year’s Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short. While every night features something special, the standouts are often the “Spirit of Queens” honorees. Nancy Kelly and her partner Kenji Yamamoto will be celebrated for their 1991 film “Thousand Pieces of Gold” on Tuesday, March 26. The film,
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which stars Chris Cooper among others, will be presented in a restored 4K format. Former Chief Curator at MoMI David Schwartz will also be feted during the festival and will screen the 1992 Sundance winner “In the Soup” at the museum on Thursday, March 28, to help celebrate. Post-screening, there will be a Q&A with the filmmaker Alexandre Rockwell. The festival closes on March 31, with the annual “Best of” Awards. They’ll be presented in categories including Best Feature, Best Director and honorable mentions. Tickets are now on sale for all films at both the Museum of the Moving Image and the Zukor Theatre, as well as the festival’s website, queensworldfilmfestival.com.
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GIVING BACK
Precincts across northern Queens host inaugural prom dress and suit drive BY JENNA BAGCAL @JENNA_BAGCAL
Police officers in northern Queens are helping high school seniors look their best for prom this spring. For the next few months, eight NYPD precincts in Patrol Borough Queens North (PBQN) are accepting gently used formal dresses, suits, belts and shoes to be donated to local high school students. Assistant Chief Martin Morales, the new head of PBQN, organized the dona-
tion drive in northern Queens and NYPD Queens South is running a similar event for local students. Organizers confirmed that there is not a set end date for donations but have set a tentative date for late April. Dresses, suits and accessories will be distributed to students at a to-be-announced event at a local high school. Donors can drop off their items any time to Youth Officers at the following western Queens locations: • 108th Precinct: 547 50th Ave., Long Island City
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The Royal Treatment BY DANIEL GROGAN
The first thing that struck me when I walked into The Royal Underground was the large mural on the far wall of the restaurant. A monochrome Brigitte Bardot-like figure wearing a CBGB shirt sits on a messy bed, smoking a cigarette and staring out the window of her New York City apartment. The painting, done by local artist Mario Saviñon (who also happens to be a bartender at The Royal Underground) is strikingly alluring and provides a smoky romance to the restaurant. Add in the eatery’s plush seating, dim lighting, elegant but accessible menu and diverse whiskey selection, and it’s the perfect spot for a date night or solo session of pensive bourbon drinking.
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ocated at 36-10 30th Ave. in Astoria, The Royal Underground opened just after Thanksgiving 2018 in the old William Hallet location, and the owners said that the neighborhood has been welcoming. “The response has been very humbling and kind,” said Craig Davis, one of the restaurant’s owners. “As owners, you sit for months on end, literally in the dark, wondering if what you have in mind will resonate with people. It has been truly gratifying to see people smiling on the way out, and to read some of the reviews that guests have taken time to publish online.”
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Alongside Davis is a team of talented and enthusiastic individuals. “The creative force behind the restaurant is chef Gary Anza,” Davis said. “Gary is a Michelin-rated chef with a French culinary background. Working with Gary are retired FDNY force of nature Jimmy Georgilis and kitchen wild thing Luan Giang.” From the beginning, the team hoped to provide an experience that Astorians didn’t realize they were missing: exotic dishes in a unique environment. “Like any restaurant, the concepts grew out of a long series of discussions about what we wanted to be, and what we thought the neighborhood would enjoy,” Davis said. “The whiskey bar concept was
Photos by Daniel Grogan/BORO
baked in from early on, but we wanted to begin to steer out of the comfort food dynamic that has become ubiquitous in Astoria. We still have elements of some comfort staples of course, but we felt like we wanted to scratch an itch Astoria didn't know it had. If we are lucky enough to have a long, healthy run, we'd like to explore even more eccentricities in our menus going forward.”
The menu, carefully curated by chef Anza, could be described as “fusion,” though the gang is not too keen on this word. “While we aren't huge fans of the term, you could make a case that we fit in the ‘fusion’ category,” Davis said. “Gary is French culinary trained and has done tours of duty at prestigious locations like Bond Street. As a result, our fare has both
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French and Asian influences, while also being steadfastly New York City, pulling influences from all over the country.” The menu features everything from lamb poutine to a porterhouse pork chop, both of which can be enjoyed with one of The Royal Underground’s signature cocktails or their many beer offerings. Though they are all winners, there have been some favorites among the clientele. “On the food side, the marinated New Zealand lamb chops have been a big hit for us, as well as the braised duck with tart cherry demi-glace,” Davis said. “Drinks like our mescal bad-boy The Atomic Punk,
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as well as the passion fruit and jalapeño flavors in the Devil Inside, have been early favorites. The wall of whiskey sells itself.” Aside from offering a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, impressive dishes and delicious drinks, The Royal Underground plans on engaging the community by allowing any and all patrons to join their whiskey club. “We will be launching our whiskey program in late winter/early spring. It is a passport-style club, offering incentives to make your way through our almost 200 bottle collection of whiskeys,” Davis explained. “We will give incentives on
Photos by Kostas Kolias your journey through our whiskey menu, as well as invitations to events held by partnering whiskey distilleries. We are just getting started and hope to engage the neighborhood and beyond.� Whether you want to work your way up whiskey mountain or simply get a great bite to eat, The Royal Underground has plenty to offer.
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alking into the Moores’ home, there is an instant sense of calm — a feeling hard to come by in NYC apartments, let alone one with toddlers in it. The Moores have adopted Marie Kondo-inspired tidying techniques and a “spark joy” mantra, and
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their system works wonders for their little family in a railroad-style apartment in Astoria. But it didn’t happen overnight. Tyler and Emily Moore are originally from Kentucky and moved to Astoria eight years ago while Tyler got his master's degree at Columbia. He now teaches at a local school and Emily works as an oc-
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Tyler and Emily Moore play with 3-year-old Mabel while 1-year-old Matilda naps. cupational therapist. Not to mention they have two adorable daughters, 3-year-old Mabel and 1-year-old Matilda. They’ve lived in their current apartment on 44th Street for four years now. “In many ways we’ve had to look at our apartment as this living, breathing entity that needs to be changed given the needs that we have,” Tyler said. “So over the four years, we’ve had to modify and adapt our space quite a bit.” They’ve added two humans since they first moved in, so there was some adjusting to do. Their apartment is “railroad style,” meaning the rooms are all connected to each other as if they were passenger cars on a train. When Matilda was born, what was their master bed-
room became the nursery to fit both girls, and the parents moved in to the smaller room. “Tidying really took on a life of itself after I was inspired to flip rooms,” Tyler said. “The process of thinking about how to tidy our things has become really important, and thinking about how we have to tidy now may be different to how we tidy a year from now.” They began following Marie Kondo’s method of tidying from her book, “The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up,” and now they’re inspiring others to do the same. In January, about a year after the Moores embarked on their own tidying journey, Tyler started his “Tidy Dad” Instagram account (@tidydad).
“On the surface, not a ton changed, but people would walk in and say, ‘The space feels different,’” Tyler remembered. “They started asking for tips and strategies, and that’s when I started the Instagram page, which then inspired this community to reach out to me.” Tyler now works with clients and families who need inspiration organizing their space — especially if they have kids. “What our tidying philosophy is about is managing your stuff in such a way that your life is enhanced,” Tyler explained. “The reality is, stuff is ever-changing and the kids are ever-growing. How do you develop systems with your stuff that allows your daily living to either be more productive, or more efficient, or just more filled with joy?”
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1. Trim the fat The Moores do this in a number of ways. Tyler shared with me three of his biggest “tidying tips” for families, taking me through examples in his own home. But before anything, his foundation of tidying is that everything has a “home.” “When everything has a place, everyone’s able to find everything, and everyone’s able to put it back,” Tyler said. “Which is different from cleaning, which is removing the dirt.” With that in mind, here are Tyler’s tidying tips:
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Aka trimming excess. The Moores started by following Marie Kondo’s sorting steps: clothing, papers, books, komono (everything else) and sentimental items — getting rid of what they didn’t need and keeping only items that were necessary or that brought joy into their home. When they flipped rooms with the girls, Emily and Tyler were left with smaller closet space. Emily took the larger closet, and Tyler took the small, 20-inch-wide side closet, successfully trimming and folding all his clothing down to fit in 20 inches. “It’s thinking about the amount that each person has,” Tyler said. “You have to man-
age the flow of stuff in, the flow of stuff out, and what stays.” This principle helps them maintain their tidy space. In their bathroom, each family member gets a bin underneath the sink of toiletries, and the same rule applies: if you bring something in, something goes out. (Same with their shoe rack.) “With children, it’s this constant influx of new things between changing sizes or interests with toys,” Tyler explained, “so we have to think strategically.”
2. Go vertical (and low!) Going vertical has two purposes for the Moores. One, it’s a design trick for small spaces to give you as much real estate as
possible, and two, it keeps things out of the kids’ reach, such as fragile kitchen items. But at the same time, they’ve kept items low to the ground that they want their kids to have access to so they can contribute to the tidying process as a family. Their kitchen is divided into stations: prep, cooking, eating and storing. Then the lowest drawers have plastic kitchenware that the girls can access. Likewise, their coat rack near the front door has two low hooks for Mabel and Matilda’s jackets. “Them being able to put their things away is so important and instilling in them how we tidy as a family,” Tyler said. “These are the hidden things that do spark joy.”
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The painting above Tyler and Emily Moore’s bed was created by their daughters Mabel and Matilda. This is especially palpable in their playroom, which sits in between the main living room and Emily and Tyler’s bedroom. The girls know where everything’s “home” is, and they are eager to tidy when playtime is over.
3. Make it affordable “What I hope separates Tidy Dad from other tidying people on Instagram is that I’m trying to make it economic,” Tyler said. “I want people to see that tidying is within their reach — that you don’t have to go out and buy a bunch of fancy bins.” The Moores do this by making use of the little things: cutting down Amazon boxes to use as storage bins, refurbishing street finds, or sprucing up Ikea items by adding paint. “The other thing is, I want to help other dads feel empowered in the tidying process,” Tyler said.
The Moores hang photos in their closets: a “spark joy” technique.
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Tyler Moore uses skinny hangers in his closet to save extra room.
By working through Marie Kondo’s method of tidying, the Moores have been able to find joy in their home and even outside of it. “[Marie Kondo] says as you hone your decision-making process [while tidying], it actually heightens your decision-making process in all aspects of your life,” Tyler explained. It happened for him when he realized he wanted to go back to teaching from being a dean. “That’s what our tidying philosophy is about: managing your stuff in such a way that your life is enhanced,” he said. “I think I read this somewhere: ‘Home is where you live, not store stuff.’” MARCH 2019 I BOROMAG.COM
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