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CONTENTS This month’s issue is all about looking good and feeling your best — even in the sweltering heat of summer. We’re featuring a luxury lash and brow boutique in Astoria (page 16) and one local woman’s natural skincare business (page 38). We’re also updating you on what’s new at a Long Island City gym (page 53). You shared your Instagrams with us where you’re proud to be you, from post-workout shots to #nomakeup selfies (page 10).

No money for a summer vacation? Don’t worry; you can “travel the globe” right here in Queens by sampling cuisine from all over the world at Astoria restaurants (page 32). Watch a local chef compete KATRINA MEDOFF on Food Network’s “Chopped,” then try some of editor-in-chief his creations at his Greek restaurant in Astoria, Akrotiri (page 22).

If you’d like to share any news with us, email katrina@boromag.com. You can also connect with us on Instagram (@boromagazine), Facebook (facebook. com/boromag) and Twitter (@BOROMAG).

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Street style in Astoria

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s I walked down the streets of Astoria on a breezy, sunny day, I was impressed by the way western Queens residents were pulling together classic pieces to create polished, stylish looks.

A lot of denim caught my attention, including a ‘90s-inspired denim-on-denim look, in addition to black pieces that will never go out of style: a sleek tank, a shoulder cut-out top and a blazer.

Astorians made these staples stand out with plaids and other prints, funky but trendy shoes and shades, of course.

As always, western Queens fashion didn’t disappoint. Keep bringing that swag to the streets!

Astorian Daniela (@danielaaleina) works at a beauty salon and was on her way to have lunch with a friend when I spotted her. She describes her style as “girly glam,” and I totally agree. She paired her leggings and top with cute sneakers and a silvery backpack but glammed it up with her makeup and beautiful long hair.

Eleina (@crazycuurrllyy) is an entertainment publicist visiting her boyfriend who lives in Astoria. They were on their way home to cook tacos. She said her style is “comfy city chic.” I loved her relaxed print pants, top and sandals. It came together in an effortless and comfortable way.

Spencer (@s_grim), a math tutor and Astoria resident, was on his way home from work and about to grab takeout.

He said he is “always overdressed” and likes to be “dressy.”

His relaxed, rolled-up jeans with a basic white V-neck tee, blazer and dress shoes checked off all the style boxes.

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Tatiana (@tatimoribe), a fashion designer visiting Astoria, considers her style to be “basic.” Her sleek, no-frills look with cut-off jeans, booties and a sleeveless black top included a lot of classic pieces, but the way she combined them gave her outfit a touch of edge.

Jessie (@jessiegreenbody), an Astorian actress and personal coach, was out and about picking up a bottle of wine. I noticed her plaid tied top, denim and super funky cutout wedge shoes from across the street and had to stop her. She said her outfits are usually “bohemian rocker.” Nailed it!

Ed, a fashion designer visiting Astoria from Brazil, called his style “trendy.” His ‘90s-esque denim-on-denim look was definitely trendy in my book. He pulled it off well with a cognac belt, sneakers and relaxed but confident pose.

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his month, we wanted to add a dose of positivity to the magazine. We asked you to tag us (@boromagazine) in pictures with the theme “looking good, feeling great”: shots where you’re just plain proud to be you. You shared post-5k pics, glam shots in Astoria Park and your best selfies, whether it was a #nomakeup look or your makeup was on point. You sent us photos of just yourself and photos with loved ones, from kids to significant others. The best part? We learned that Astoria, Long Island City and Sunnyside residents have the best smiles!

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Even the bathroom at DollFace was cute, with framed photos of comedians like Lucille Ball and Kristen Wiig lining the wall. I know that’s a weird place to begin, but it just goes to show how well owner Stacey Vasilopoulos has curated the business. DollFace is a luxury lash and brow boutique, and along with lash extensions, they also offer services like microblading, brow tinting (which they call brow prints), and facials.

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bought for the space. There was a plush, black couch with lipstick print pillows, and nearly everything was in a shade of black, red, white or gold.

Vasilopoulos is a born-and-raised Astorian. She opened DollFace about a year ago, and while she has a few people

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working there with her, it’s Vasilopoulos at the helm. The ultimate message of DollFace seems to be that every woman is beautiful: “We leave no lash unturned and no stray hair untweezed on the glamorous road of emphasizing your dollface features!” their about page reads.

I was there to get lash extensions (which their website calls Volume Lashes) and a brow tint. I had never done either before, and felt self-conscious about my unkempt eyebrows. However, Vasilopoulos was incredibly kind and patient, answering all of my numerous questions as to what the process would involve. The whole procedure (lash extensions and brow tint) took a little less than two and a half hours. She used synthetic "Volume Lashes" that fan out into several lashes, providing maximum coverage — unlike classic lashes, which consist of just one strand.

I was propped up comfortably in a zero-gravity chair, and a medical-like light hovered overhead to give Vasilopoulos a clear view of what she was working with.

She said that most people fall asleep during the eyelash extension process because it’s so relaxing, and it was. The chair I sat in was made for masseuses, and she asked if I wanted her turn on the foot massagers that were built into it. I did.

Although I didn’t nod off, I was incredibly comfortable, listening to what Vasilopoulos later explained was the Mandy Moore station on Spotify. She typically listens to Coldplay, but she’d been hankering for something from the ’90s or early-aughts the other day and had switched it over.

All in all, the lash extension process took a little over two hours, most of which

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consisted of Vasilopoulos meticulously gluing the dark, synthetic lashes to the base of my natural ones. As for my own eyelashes, they’re blonde and hard to see. I typically use mascara, which Vasilopoulos had me remove with a wipe before we started. I asked if she counted as she went, but she laughed and said she just stopped when she got to the end of the eyelid.

After my lashes were complete, I kept my eyes closed as she worked on my brows. I filled out a form before we started that asked me various health- and skincare-related questions. For that reason, Vasilopoulos wasn’t able to wax my eyebrows, because I used harsh, several dermatologist-prescribed creams. So she went to work on my eyebrows with a pair of tweezers, and my right leg twitched reflexively as she plucked, like a nerve was connecting my knee to the skin above my eye. We kept apologizing to each other: me for my reaction and her for having caused the reaction.

Vasilopoulos was even kind enough to take before-and-after photos for me. I have pretty translucent eyebrows, and I typically dye them myself. But they were striking once Vasilopoulos was done. I marveled at the elegant shape she’d managed to wrangle out of my typically uncooperative brows, which were now tinted a dark brown.

As for my eyelashes, the lash extensions eliminated the need for mascara. What were once vague sprouts of hair were now visible, perfectly curled eyelashes. The name DollFace is certainly accurate — I felt like a sexy Bratz doll, but in the best way possible.

Before I left, Vasilopoulos also gave me a lash after-care kit, which included several lash brushes (basically dry mascara brushes), a foaming lash wash and a card with instructions on it. I was terrified to touch my eyes and mess up all of her hard work, and later that night I found myself rubbing my eyes instinctively. That is a nono, along with using mascara or any oilbased product on your eyes. Several days later, however, I’m happy to report that my eye game is still strong, and it’s wonderful not having to worry about applying mascara every morning and removing it every night.

Lash extensions will set you back $195 for a new set at DollFace, but it may be worth it if full coverage is what you’re looking for. Vasilopoulos even mentioned that some pregnant women get exten-

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At the end of the day, it was just nice to go get pampered for a while — and to chat with Vasilopoulos while we listened to Mandy Moore sing “Only Hope” from “A Walk to Remember.”

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An Astoria chef at a popular Greek restaurant emerged victorious on a recent episode of Food Network’s “Chopped.”

Nicholas Poulmentis, the executive chef and co-owner of Akrotiri Seafood Taverna, located at 29-20 30th Ave., was one of the four contestants on the episode, which aired at 9 p.m. on July 3.

The chef’s appetizer, entree and dessert carried him through each round of the competition to ultimately win the $10,000 prize.

On the episode, Poulmentis told the judges, Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli and Martha Stewart, that if he won, he would use the prize money to travel to Greece with his family.

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When we spoke to Poulmentis before the show aired, he said that he was “super excited” for the show to be aired, and relieved that the wait was finally over. The chef said that it was hard to keep his participation in the show a secret from his family and friends.

According to Poulmentis, once chosen to appear on “Chopped,” the production team does not allow contestants to talk about their participation during the filming process.

“My daughter lost her mind,” said the chef after he told his family he was going to be

Photo via twitter.com/Poulme1Nicholas

FOOD FIGHT Astoria chef slices and dices his way to victory

comes from an ancient Greek city on Santorini that was buried in volcanic ash. The restaurant’s menu features “inventive riffs on classic Greek fare” including Htapodokeftedes, which are breadless octopus croquettes with parsley sauce and seared scallops with squid ink linguine pasta in a white saffron emulsion known as Htenia. They also offer natural wines from using indigenous grapes from various Greek regions.

Poulmentis mentioned that the entree that he made on the show will also be

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on the show. “I was super happy because it’s all about her and the kids.”

The husband and father of two came to Astoria from the island of Kythira in Greece six years ago, after his country was undergoing economic hardships. Growing up, the chef worked in restaurants and received his culinary education in Anavysos culinary school in Greece and Le Cordin Bleu in Paris. To date, the chef and Michelin Star winner has had over 25 years of experience in the industry, including his nearly four months at Akrotiri.

One reason the chef gave for wanting to participate in “Chopped” was to push his limits and see what he could produce with ingredients given to him on the spot.

“It’s a difficult show, and I understood how difficult it is, but I felt I needed to see my power,” he said.

The chef said also wanted to test his English skills, in addition to testing his culinary prowess. Poulmentis recalls being afraid he would not be accepted because “everyone was speaking fluent English” on the show’s set. He added that the show would be “big exposure” for himself and the restaurant whether or not he won.

“It was a beautiful process. I’m grateful that I had the ability to do the show,” Poulmentis said.

Poulmentis and Chris Kouvaros opened Akrotiri Seafood Taverna back in March. “Akrotiri”

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22-56 31st Street, 2nd floor Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 274-9700 10% OFF www.escapelocked.com CODE: “Gift Cards also available for purchase BORO10 at www.escapelocked.com

718-361-2751 www.piattolic.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

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BAREBURGER 718-937-2273 49-19 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.bareburger.com

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BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN (B,1) 718-274-4925 2919 24th Ave., Astoria www.bohemianhall.com

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BREAD BOX CAFE (A,4) 718-389-9700 4711 11th St., LIC www.breadboxcafelic.com

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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

238

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 DUTCH KILLS CENTRAAL (B,3) 718-606-8651 38-40 29th St., Long Island City www.dutchkillscentraal.com FLO LOUNGE RESTAURANT (C,2) 718-204-6096 37-20 30th Ave., Astoria FRESCO'S CANTINA 12-14 31st Avenue Astoria, NY 11106 347-808-7338 www.frescoscantina.com GEORGE’S 718-255-1947 35-11 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 www.georges.nyc

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MICHAEL’S CAFE (B,3) (located inside Four Points Sheraton) 347-536-3633 27-05 39th Ave., LIC www.michaelscafeny.com MOJAVE RESTAURANT (B,1) 718-545-4100 22-36 31st St., Astoria www.mojaveny.com

235

MURASAKI 718-482-7088 46-44 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.murasakinyc.com

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NOSH BOROUGH (B,1) 347-746-5542 25-17 Astoria Blvd., Astoria noshborough.com

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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

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ORO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 718-729-1801 41-17 Crescent Street, LIC www.orolicrestaurant.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

245

Piatto Wood Fire Pizza 718-361-2751 1-50 50th Ave., LIC www.piattolic.com

194

SAC’S PLACE COAL OVEN PIZZA (B,2) 718-204-5002 2541 Broadway, Astoria www.sacsplace.com

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T-SWIRlL CREPE 917-832-6815 36-16 30th Ave, Astoria www.t-swirlcrepe.com

216

THE BONNIE 718-274-2105 29-12 23rd Ave. Astoria www.thebonnie.com

281

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

MAIELLA 4610 Center Blvd., Long Island City 718-606-1770 www.maiellalic.com

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MALAGUETA RESTAURANT (B,2) 718-937-4821 25-35 36th Ave., Astoria www.malaguetany.com

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MEET THE MEAT 23-92 21st St., Astoria 917-832-7984 www.meetthemeat.net MEZZE PLACE (B,2) 718-777-2829 31-18 Broadway, Astoria www.mezzeplace.com

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THE LAST WORD 31-30 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.tlwastoria.com 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 POKE WAVE 917-868-1084 35-07 Broadway, Astoria

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CITY VET (A,4) 718-433-1334 45-44 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.cityvetnyc.com LIC VETERINARY CENTER (A,4) 718-383-8387 48-18 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.licvets.com

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Boulis Cafe 718-806-1014 30-15 31st Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 www.cafeboulis.com

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MY DOG NEEDS A WALK 347-323-4549 23-12 29th St., Astoria www. mydogneedsawalk.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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NYC PET NANNY 25-74 36 St. Astoria NY 646-298-5301 www.nycpetnanny.com

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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

RETRO PIZZA CAFE 347-612-4460 Fax: 347-813-4039 41-02 Broadway, Astoria RÈST-ÂÜ-RÁNT (B,2) 718-729-9009 30-01 35th Ave., Astoria www.rarbarlic.com SAC’S PLACE COAL OVEN PIZZA (B,2) 718-204-5002 2541 Broadway, Astoria www.sacsplace.com

NOMAD CYCLE LLC 718-786-5600 36-58 37th St. Astoria www.nomadcycle.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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SKINNY’S (A,4) 718-806-1068 47-05 Center Blvd., LIC

MANDUCATIS RUSTICA (A,4) 718-937-1312 46-3 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.manducatisrustica.com

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Central Park Pet Spa 718-204-2777 38-07 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.centralparkpetspa.nyc

ZENON TAVERNA 718-956-0133 34-10 31st Avenue Astoria, NY 11106 www.zenontaverna.com

PINK CANARY DESSERTS 718-729-1819 13-11 Jackson Ave., Long Island City www.pinkcanarydesserts.com

SHI (A,4) 347-242-2450 4720 Center Blvd., LIC www.eatdrinkshi.com

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RAVEN’S HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE 718-777-7565 38-04 Broadway, Astoria Www.ravensheadpublichouse.com

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LAS MARGARITAS RESTAURANT LOUNGE (C,2) 38-01 Broadway, Astoria 718-777-1707 www.lasmargaritasny.com

YAJAI (B,2) 718-956-9559 33-16 30th Ave., Astoria www.yajaithaifood.com

CHÂTEAU LE WOOF 718-626-WOOF 30-02 14th St., Astoria www.chateaulewoof.com

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SWEETLEAF (A,4) 917-832-6726 10-93 Jackson Ave., LIC

SALT & BONE 917-832-7822 32-07 30th Ave., Astoria www.saltandbone.com

LENG THAI (B,2) 718-956-7117 33-09 Broadway, Astoria www.lengthainewyork.com

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VICTORY GARDEN CAFÉ 718-274-2087 2169 Steinway St., Astoria www.victorysweetshop.com WILLIAM HALLET (C,2) 718-269-3443 36-10 30th Ave., Astoria www.williamhallet.com

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HIGHWATER 917-745-0407 34-20 Broadway, Astoria www.thehighwaternyc.com

IIL Falco 718-707-0009 21-50 44th Drive, LIC www.ilfalcolic.com

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QUEENS ROOM 347-987-3994 36-02 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria queensroomnyc.com

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VIA VAI (B1) 31-09 23rd Ave, Astoria 347-612-4334 viavai-ny.com

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IL BAMBINO (C,2) 718-626-0087 34-08 31 Ave., Astoria www.ilbambinonyc.com

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QUEENS COMFORT (C,2) 718-728-2350 40-09 30th Ave., Astoria www.queenscomfort.com

HIBINO LIC (A,4) 718-392-5190 10-70 Jackson Ave., LIC www.hibino-lic.com

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VESTA (A,2) 718-545-5550 2102 30th Ave, Astoria www.vestavino.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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OK CAFÉ (B,1) 718-440-8789 22-04 33rd St., Astoria www.okcafeastoria.com

FOOD SHOPS 39

FOOD CELLAR (A,4) 718-606-9786 4-85 47th Rd., LIC www.foodcellarandco.com

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FOOD CELLAR 718-606-1888 43-18 Crescent St., LIC www.foodcellarandco.com

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MET FRESH AND ORGANIC SUPERMARKET Located in the heart of Astoria on 34-14 Steinway St.

167

YOGURT LA CREPE (B,1) 917-832-6930 29-02 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.yogurtlacrepe.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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ASTORIA WINE AND SPIRITS (C,2) 718-545-9463 3412 Broadway, Astoria www.astoriawines.com GRAND WINE AND LIQUOR (B,2) 718-728-2520 30-05 31st St., Astoria www.grandwl.com

SHOPS 143

ASTORIA BOOKSHOP (B,2) 718- 278-2665 31-29 31st St., Astoria www.astoriabookshop.com

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BABYNOIR (B,1) 646-470-4728 26-16 23rd Ave., Astoria www.babynoir.net

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THE BRASS OWL (C,1) 347-848-0905 36-19 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.thebrassowl.com

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INSIDE ASTORIA (C,1) 718-956-4000 28-07 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria

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LIC: LIVING (A,4) 718-361-5650 535 51st Ave., LIC www.licliving.com

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FLORISTS

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OFF BROADWAY FLORIST (B,2) 718-728-2828 3204 31st St., Astoria

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FLORESTA (A,4) 917-612-4446 51-02 Vernon Blvd., LIC 4-85 47th Rd., LIC

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PETALS AND ROOTS (B,2) 718-267-1700 31-27 31st St., Astoria www.petalsandroots.com

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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

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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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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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ENERGEA (C,2) 929-296-9314 34-13 38th St., LIC EnergeaNYC.com FERRARI DRIVING SCHOOL (C,2) 718-278-6679 3232 Steinway St. GOTHAM LASIK 718-440-3131 30-80 21st St., Astoria www.gothamlasik.com HERO COMPUTER REPAIR NYC 347-670-4376 Apple/Mac Computer Repair Specialist hero@iamhero.net | www.iamhero.net SAVIGNANO accountants & advisors 718-707-0955 47-46 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.savignano-cpa.com 718-707-0295 41-18 Crescent St., LIC www.savignano-cpa.com

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THE LEARNING STATION MONTESSORI INC. (C,2) 347-523-0906 31-32 47th St., Astoria www.thelearningstationmontessorischool.com

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MATHNASIUM (C,1) 718-726-6284 43-32 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria www.mathnasium.com/astoria

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MONTESSORI KIDS OF LIC (B,3) 347-746-5542 5 Court Square, LIC mklic.com MPN LAW FIRM (C,2) 718-777-0400 3403 Broadway, Ste. 200, Astoria

BEAUTY 164

CARL CLARKE AESTHETIQUES (B,2) 347-631-0922 32-12 Broadway, Astoria

251

DOLLFACE 718-844-7874 31-13 23rd Ave, 2nd flr., Astoria www.clubdollface.com

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EUROPEAN WAX CENTER LIC (A,4) 718-482-9299 4545 Center Blvd., LIC www.europeanwaxcenter.com

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THE FACE & BODY SHOP 718-204-9390 40-21 23rd Ave., Astoria www.thefaceandbodyshop.com

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LUXY LADY 718-786-1880 10-17 Jackson Ave., LIC www.luxyladysalon.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) 718-278-7892 36-05 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria shadebarspa.com

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STUDIO NOVA 718-392-4962 37-01 36th Ave., Astoria www.studionovanyc.com

MY DOG NEEDS A WALK 347-323-4549 23-12 29th St., Astoria www.mydogneedsawalk.com QNS COLLECTIVE (C,3) 718-280-5122

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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 St., 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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VESPA QUEENS (B,3) 718-786-7772 37-43 Crescent St., LIC www.vespaqueens.com

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VOICE MUSIC STUDIO (A,1) 646-309-3429 23-11 21st St., Astoria

EVENTS 64

FOUNDRY (A,3) 718-786-7776 42-38 Ninth St., LIC www.thefoundry.info

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RENAISSANCE EVENT HALL (A,1) 718-274-4590 27-34 21st St., Astoria www.renaissanceeventhall.com

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TEALICIOUS 718-278-8579 38-01 23rd Ave., Astoria www.tealiciouscatering.com

HOTELS 134 66 17

FOUR POINTS SHERATON (B,3) 718-786-8500 27-05 39th Ave., LIC, www.fourpoints.com RAVEL (A,3) 718-289-6101 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.ravelhotel.com Z NYC HOTEL (A,3) 212-319-7000 11-01 43rd Ave., LIC www.zhotelny.com

TATTOO SHOPS

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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

GIGI SALON (C,2) 718 -777-7755 34-17 30th Ave., Astoria www.gigistylingstudio.com

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

THE COTTON BRIDE (B,3) 718-729-9878 Fax: 718-729-9740 39-13 23rd St., LIC www.thecottonbride.com

CHILDREN'S 276 275

GYM-AZING 347-455-3661 27-14 23rd Ave., Astoria www.Gym-azing.com PLAYDAY 844-PLAYDAY 5-37 51st Ave., LIC Www.playdaynyc.com

FERRY SERVICES 278

ASTORIA 3-10 Astoria Blvd Astoria, NY 11102

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LONG ISLAND CITY 46th Ave and Center Blvd Long Island City, NY 10044

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ASTORIA COMPLEX (C,2) 718-729-7163 34-38 38th St., LIC www.ascsports1.com CKO KICKBOXING (C, 1) 347-669-0494 40-06 Astoria Blvd., Astoria www.ckoastoria.com

FITNESS 120 42

CLUB FITNESS (B,2) 718-545-0004 31-11 Broadway, Astoria

165

CRANK CYCLING STUDIO (A,4) 718-606-6309 4630 Center Blvd., LIC www.cranknyc.com

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CROSSFIT DYNAMIX GYM (C,1) 718-606-0381 36-05 20th Ave., Astoria www.dynamixgym.com

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UNLIMITED BODY NY 27-18 23RD Avenue Astoria, NY 917-650-4369

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YOGA AGORA (B,2) 718-626-0680 33-02 Broadway, 2nd Fl., Astoria www.YogaAgora.com

SPAS 151 81 188

HAPPY DAY NAIL SPA (B,2) 718-728-8886 31-35 31st St., Astoria REJUVENATE FACE AND BODY (B,1) 718-626-4434 26-17 23rd Ave., Astoria www.Rejuvenatenyc.com SHADE ORGANIC SPA AND SALON 718-278-7892 36-05 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria

NIGHTLIFE/BARS

QUEENS COUNCIL ON THE ARTS (C,2) 347-505-3010 37-11 35th Ave., Astoria www.queenscouncilarts.org

215

Q.E.D. 347-451-3873 27-16 23rd Ave., Astoria www.Qedastoria.com

146

ROGALLERY.COM (C,3) 800-888-1063 or 718-937-0901 47-15 36th St., LIC - by appointment www.rogallery.com

110

SCULPTURECENTER (B,3) 718-361-1750 44-19 Purves St., LIC www.sculpure-center.org

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SELF-TAUGHT GENIUS GALLERY 212-595-9533 47-29 32nd Pl., LIC www.folkartmuseum.org

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BRICK BAR (B,2) 718-267-2735 30-95 33rd St., Astoria www.brickcafe.com

SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK (A,2) 718-626-1533 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Astoria www.socratessculpturepark.org

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THE BREWERY BAR & KITCHEN 718-777-8007 49-18 30th Ave., Astoria www.thebrewery.nyc

TEN10 STUDIOS (A,4) 917-449-9539 10-10 47th Rd., LIC www.ten10studios.com

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DOMAINE WINE BAR (A,4) 718-784-2350 50-04 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.domainewinebar.com

THE ART HOUSE (C,2) 516-724-1562 31-06 35th St., Astoria www.gabrieleperici.com

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DOMINIES OF ASTORIA (C,2) 718-706-6531 34-07 30th Ave., Astoria www.dominiesnyc.com

THE PAINT PLACE (NYC Painting Classes & Parties) 31-21 31st St Astoria, NY 11106 929-522-0086 www.thepaintplaceny.com

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KATCH BREWERY & GRILL (B,2) 718-777-2230 3119 Newtown Ave., Astoria www.katchastoria.com

SCULPTURE SPACE NYC (C,3) 718-806-1709 47-21 35th St., LIC www.sculpturespacenyc.com

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LOCKED -ESCAPE ROOM NYC 718-274-9700 22-56 31st St., Astoria www.escapelocked.com

THE SECRET THEATRE (B,3) 718-392-0722 44-02 23rd St., LIC www.secrettheatre.com

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MOSAIC CRAFT BEER & WINE BAR (B,1) 718-728-0708 25-19 24th Ave., Astoria www.mosaicastoria.com

203

PASSAGE IRISH BAR AND KITCHEN 917-832-6680 40-11 30th Ave., Astoria www.passageastoria.com

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REAL ESTATE 217 105

STUDIO SQ. BEER GARDEN (C,3) 718-383-1001 35-33 36th St., Astoria www.studiosquarenyc.com

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SWEET AFTON (C,2) 718-777-2570 30-09 34th St., Astoria www.sweetaftonbar.com

AMORELLI REALTY 718-204-2828 3601 30th Ave., Astoria www.amorellirealty.com BEAUDOIN REALTY GROUP (A,4) 718-505-9220 78-27 37th Ave. #5, Jackson Heights www.beaudoinrealtor.com DOUGLAS ELLIMAN (A,4) 917-386-6164 47-37 Vernon Blvd. www.elliman.com

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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

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THE BEAST NEXT DOOR CAFÉ & BAR 718-482-7507 42-51 27th Ave., LIC www.thebeastnextdoorcafebar.com

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ASTORIA FINE ARTS DANCE (C,1) 718-247-0740 38-01 23rd Ave., Astoria www.asfa-dancestudio.com

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ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER @THE GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (C,2) 718-706-5750 30-44 Crescent St. (@30th Road), Astoria www.apacny.org

LIC Dental Associates 718-530-6539 50-02 5th St., LIC www.licdentalassociates.com

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KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS (C,2) 718-706-5300 34-12 36th St., Astoria www.kaufmanastoria.com

MOUNT SINAI QUEENS (B,2) 24 Emergency Care Primary Care & Specialty Physician 718-932-1000 25-10 30th Ave., LIC

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ART

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SAGE STUDIOS 347-927-2439 29-20 23rd Ave., 4th Floor, Astoria

113

LAGUARDIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (C,3) 718-482-5151 31-10 Thomson Ave., LIC www.laguardiaperformingarts.org

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Salsa In Queens 347-669-3589 34-27 Steinway St., Astoria salsainqueens.com

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LIC SCHOOL OF BALLET (B,3) 718-781-1169 44-02 23rd St., Studio 216, LIC www.licsb.com

PILATESWORKS 10-91A Jackson Ave., LIC

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Around the World in Two Avenues Feast in 8 different countries without leaving your neighborhood

BY CLAIRE LEADEN @CLAIRELEADEN

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or New Yorkers who haven’t ventured into Astoria in years (or at all), the word brings to mind one association: Greece. It makes sense, of course — one third of all Greek people who moved to New York City in the 1980s made the neighborhood their home, and by the mid-90s, only slightly less than half its population was Greek. But for those who live here now, the area is a haven for an entire international community — with so many amazing different cultures rep-

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resented, sometimes just going out the front door feels like a trip abroad.

In fact, Queens in general has more languages spoken than anywhere in the world — just between Astoria and Forest Hills you can hear Greek, Filipino, Urdu, Indonesian, Russian, Japanese and Lithuanian, among many others, and even more rare dialects like Chavacano, Waray-Waray, Minangkabau and Bukharian.

And, where there are so many languages and cultures present, you know there is delicious food awaiting. Next time you have

MIDDLE EAST PALESTINE & MORE

KING OF FALAFEL & SHAWARMA (KOF), 30-15 BROADWAY KOF has been a part of the neighborhood for a while — since 2002 to be exact — but as a street cart, where it was voted the No. 1 street vendor in NYC. Luckily, it just made 31st Street and Broadway its first brick-and-mortar home two and a half years ago. The expanded menu serves the same mission as the original: to “replicate the taste of home” and share traditional and “new interpretations of Palestinian and Middle Eastern cuisine.” If you haven’t had a falafel platter or sandwich, you must give it a try — or, to change it up a bit, order the Za'atar (“pizza” with Middle Eastern spice mixture) or Kefta (Moroccan minced meat).

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FOMO from all of your friends who are flying off to exotic locations this summer, try taking a quick trip around the world within our own borough! After you visit a few of these restaurants, you’ll be feeling like a jetsetter (minus the jet lag) in no time — and they’re all between Broadway and 31st Avenue.

We’ll start off our journey in the Middle East, then head to Central America, South America, Asia and Europe. You won’t even need a passport, just an open mind — and a hearty appetite!

CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA BRAZIL

PAO DE QUEIJO, 31-90 30TH ST. Pao de Queijo is one of the most well-known Brazilian dishes, and there’s no denying this restaurant does its namesake food well. Start off with these baked cheese balls, or coxinhas (chicken croquettes) when they are available (look to the sign on the door). Follow it up with a one-of-a-kind burger, done Brazilian style with a range of toppings. The X Calabresa is topped with with more than just lettuce and tomato, boasting cheese, corn, potato sticks and mayonnaise, while the X Goiana is loaded with cheese, ham and pineapple, along with corn, potato sticks, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

Finish your meal off with Brigadeirao, a homemade chocolate flan.

MEXICO

EL MARIACHI, 33-11 BROADWAY If you’re looking for Tex-Mex, you’ve come to the wrong place! At El Mariachi, which opened in 2000, serving the most authentic Mexican cuisine with the freshest ingredients (which you can truly taste) is of the utmost importance. You’ll find the usual eats — burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas, but you’ll also find a variety of tortas, tostados and meat platters (like mole de pollo and pierna adobada) with rice and beans. Upgrade your taco game with more authentic offerings like lengua (beef tongue), nopales (cactus), or chorizo.

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TAMASHII RAMEN, 29-05 BROADWAY Tamashii was one of the first restaurants to bring Japanese ramen to Astoria, joining the neighborhood in 2013. It follows the traditional three components of Japanese ramen: stock, noodle and “kaeshi,” a Japanese flavor base often used in noodle soups. Try the popular miso ramen, shio ramen (made with mineral salt), or shoyu ramen (with soy sauce). Despite its name, it isn’t all just ramen here. If you’re starting off with something light (which maybe you should; we have a long way to go!), try the pork bao buns or the takowasa — a broiled octopus appetizer.

JAPAN

FAMILY MARKET, 29-15 BROADWAY Though not a restaurant, Family Market on Broadway is the perfect replica of a Japanese convenience store right in Astoria. Offering a large selection of the alltoo-popular Pocky, Family Market is a great

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place to pick up fun packs of Japanese candy like speciality KitKat Bars (in flavors like green tea!) and gummy candies — which in Japan have an intense fruity flavor, are individually wrapped, and offer unique flavors like lychee and yuzu (try the brand Kasugai). There are also plenty of authentic specialty food items, like Kasugai (Bonito flakes) — traditionally served on top of

Japanese savory pancakes — panko breadcrumbs, matcha tea, ramen noodles, miso paste and Asian beauty products. There is also even a small refrigerated section with traditional Japanese takeaway items like onigiri (a Japanese “sandwich” with rice and seaweed), mochi and dango — a Japanese dumpling similar to mochi but served on a stick.

THAILAND

PYE BOAT NOODLE, 35-13 BROADWAY Pye Boat Noodle is known for — you guessed it — traditional Thai noodle soups, an uncommon find at restaurants in the U.S. Go for any of the Boat Noodle Soups with meat or seafood of your choice, or, if a smaller bite is more up your alley, they also serve up authentic Thai “hawker” (street vendor) food. Test out the Luak Jim (fish/shrimp balls) or the Kai Nok Krata Tode (quail eggs in fried dough) while sitting outside near their lovely koi pond on the back patio. When you receive your food, the waiters will also bring out a variety of condiments so you can tailor the flavors of the meal to your liking (including chili flakes, sugar, pickled peppers, fish sauce, etc.), as traditional in Thailand.

SOUTH KOREA

MOKJA, 35-19 BROADWAY Mokja has a best-of-both-worlds menu: they do American takes on Korean flavors — like with their kimchi fries, bulgogi nachos and the bibimbap burger — but also offer all of the Korean street food classics. For a truly authentic visit, try bibimbap or dolsot (hot stone) bibimbap, japchae (clear sweet potato noodles), Korean style curry, or something from their large selection of traditional Korean soups and stews. After you order, you’ll be greeted with the traditional “banchan,” a group of small side dishes that are given before a meal, usually including kimchi, one or two pickled items, and/or some side vegetables for the table to snack on before the meal.

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ZENON TAVERNA, 34-10 31ST AVE

Of course with Astoria’s history we had to include some Greek food! One of the original Greek restaurants in the area, Zenon Taverna is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Known for its Sheftalia (Cypriot sausages), Halloumi (Greek cheese with goat’s milk), octopus and

calamari, you can try a classic or keep track of the homemade, limited quantity meals served only on specific days of the week. Their version of avgolemono — a traditional Greek soup with egg, lemon and chicken — is delicious, and perfect for if you’re feeling a little under the weather.

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ITALY

VITE VINOSTERIA, 31-05 34TH ST Brush up on your Italian pronunciations for a trip to rustic restaurant and wine bar Vite Vinosteria. Take the classic mozzarella cheese staple to the next level with their Burrata E Pachino, imported creamy buffalo milk mozzarella from Puglia with cherry tomatoes and basil. It wouldn’t feel like a voyage to the Mediterranean without homemade pasta, so order what you would really find in Italy with the Pappardelle alla Bolognese or Linguine alle Vongole (with baby clams). Or, sit outdoors and imagine you’re in a pizzeria in Napoli with a glass of rosé and the Bufala Pizze or Parma Pizze.

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Lisa La Porta has lived in Astoria for her entire life.

La Porta is now raising her family here — two sons, ages 18 and 10. When one of her boys continuously suffered from skin flare-ups related to his eczema, La Porta found that there were “so many chemicals in everything” that was meant to treat his condition. A lover of natural remedies and a vegan herself, La Porta knew that "there needs to be an affordable, suffering-free product” to help deal with this. “It can be done,” she believed, and began manifesting a solution.

Whereas prescription medications helped La Porta get her son’s condition under control, she also needed some simple skincare to keep the inflammation at bay. Calling on coconut oil and shea butter, La Porta created her own concoction, putting love and positive intentions in with every stir. Her son’s skin responded well. La Porta found that she was able to fill a need, and she wanted to share the blessing with others.

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So, out of her Astoria-based kitchen, Miz Magickal was born. La Porta first stirred up body butters and lip balms, passing them out to friends and family as a test run. “If you think it stinks,” she’d ask them, “tell me. Don’t be shy.” With positive feedback in abundance, La Porta trademarked her name, created a website, and began taking her products to craft fairs.

But where does the “magic” come in? The company’s name is a pretty literal one, as La Porta works tirelessly to inject positive vibes and intentions into everything she formulates. Her kitchen is a safe, vibrating space, rife with chants and mantras. “What you put into the universe, you get back,” she preaches. Not only does her product help others, but it does so practically and mindfully, without any suffering to other living things — distinguishing her stuff from the chemicalheavy, negativity-laden commercial products that are so commonly available.

The public has embraced her positive, natural approach. In Astoria specifically, “a lot of people are happy to support small businesses,” she observed. “It’s so appreciated that people trust me with their skin.” Her “approachable, practical, reasonably priced [wares]” are so loved by those who use them.

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orange and rosemary mint) which have sold out at various markets. Up next? A soothing salt scrub, coming later this summer.

Though she’s excited to get her products out to more people, La Porta is grateful for the growth she’s had up until this point. “A lot has happened in a year’s time,” she noted, but “doing things right and taking my time is the only way to do it.” She hopes to have her products in some local shops soon.

You can purchase Miz Magickal’s accessible, affordable, vegan and cruelty-free products by ordering them from her website (www.mizmagickal.com). You can also find her on Instagram (@MizMagickal), Facebook, and at craft markets in Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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ichael Weisner and Annie Nelson have New York blood. Nelson grew up on Long Island and while Weisner is from Minnesota, his family has deep roots in New York. The couple met during their freshman year at New York University eight years ago and have been together ever since.

They now both work in Manhattan — Weisner is a research systems engi-

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@ESTIE_PYPER neer at Columbia University and Nelson works in undergraduate admissions back at NYU. “When we were thinking of places to live after graduating, this made sense as the first place to look,” Nelson said about the borough. “My family actually started in Astoria, and I still have family in Astoria on both sides. And this was actually the first apartment that we looked at.”

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Now, Nelson’s cousin lives down the street and her aunt is a few blocks away.

And Weisner’s family also came from Astoria originally, going back centuries.

“It almost feels like we’re coming back to our roots,” Nelson noted.

And that seems to be a theme that echoes through their apartment: an homage to where they came from, but also a nod to where they want to go.

Their home is decorated in a way that is uniquely them — unlike anything you would find in an Ikea catalogue. They’ve managed to weave together the most important things in their lives and make it work in a cohesive way.

“Decorating was pretty collaborative,” Nelson recalled, “and when our landlord said we could paint, I was very excited about that. Paint really makes me feel like I’m at home.”

One wall of their spacious living room is painted red with orange-y tones. It brightens up the space and exudes a warm feeling throughout the room. Their kitchen is NYU vio-

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let, and their bedroom is a calming light blue.

“We just wanted it to be very warm and colorful,” Nelson said. “We're not people that are very good with being understated.

We’re very bold in our color choices, which is why we have blue and purple and red — it just makes us feel at home.”

The red in the living room is complemented perfectly with gold accents throughout the space. A gold mirror that resembles the sun hangs on the far end of the room above a wooden dining table set with goldcolored plates.

As their main entertaining space, this room is where most of the couple’s “collections” live. They’re big collectors and display their work with pride.

Two tall black shelves frame the TV in the center of the space, holding stacks of board games — one of their favorite pastimes.

“We’re in a really interesting time where there’s so many interesting board games coming out, so we’ve gone a little crazy with our collection,” Weisner said.

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Trinkets from their travels abroad are nestled in shelving space around the room as well, from Russia to China, and places friends have been. They also have pieces from countries they aspire to go to — with many items from Africa.

In the kitchen, their love of travel is even more apparent. The fridge is covered with an extensive magnet collection spanning the globe, holding up travel

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photos and wedding save-the-dates. On the opposite wall hangs their impressive Starbucks mug collection — one from each city they’ve been.

The kitchen also flaunts the couple’s crafty side. When they first moved in, there were exposed and mismatched lightbulbs in the kitchen and hallway. To make them uniform, Nelson and Weisner covered the bulbs with wooden quilting hoops and

ington Square Park and Park Güell hang above their bed.

“This room has changed the least since we moved in,” Weisner said. “We got all the furniture right away. This is how we’ve had it the whole time and it’s really worked for us.”

One more collection is most apparent in this room…

“There are some subtle and not-so-subtle Mickey Mouses around the apartment,” Nelson said. “We’re both really into Disney. We actually went on our bachelor and bachelorette trips to Disney World.”

Surrounded by memories of the places they’ve been and aspirations for their next adventure, Nelson and Weisner have no plans to leave their beloved Astoria.

“I don’t think we would ever move from Astoria honestly,” Nelson said. “Just feeling like you’re part of a community in a really large city is very important to us.”

“I think we’re finally to the point where we’re really happy with everything,” Weisner said. “We’ve felt more at home here than any other borough.”

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colorful fabric. And to add more counter space, they’ve fastened a piece of wood to one wall as a makeshift breakfast bar.

“We try to find some more creative solutions, being in an older space,” Nelson said, “but we love it and it very much feels like home now.”

The hallway pays homage to all the places they’ve lived, with posters of Minnesota and New York, along with Berlin and Florence, where they each studied abroad.

Family photos also line the entryway, reminding them of home.

“We really try to update the pictures,” Weisner said.

“We try bring a lot of that history in here.

Make it warm,” Nelson added.

At the end of the hallway hangs a small chalkboard wedding countdown. Nelson and Weisner got married in June in Manhattan, but at the time of the interview, the sign proudly read, “14 days until we say ‘I do.’”

Their bedroom is classic and cozy. The walls are a serene shade of blue, and two large black-and-white photos of Wash-

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et ready for a weekend filled with unlimited wine and sweets in Long Island City.

The Wine and Sweets Fest returns to LIC Flea and Food for a second year. This year’s festival takes place the weekend of Aug. 4-5 at the waterfront market located at 5-25 46th Ave. Guests will get the opportunity to taste unlimited samples of wine curated by a New York City wine professional as well as taste a unique array of sweets from the over 20 local sweet vendors that are slated to be at the event.

Niko Triantafillou is this year’s tastemaker for the event, a role which involves choosing the businesses and vendors who will get to showcase their food to attendees. He was also one of about 15 tastemakers for The World’s Fare back in April.

Triantafillou said he is currently in the process of reaching out to the businesses who might be in attendance and shared that being the event’s tastemaker is “harder than it sounds.”

He said that the process involves choosing vendors who are the best fit based on their location and experience, while ensuring that there is not more than one vendor per category.

Though the food writer said that the list of vendors has not been confirmed, he promises that there will be a wide variety of wine and sweets to suit all tastes.

Triantafillou added that this event is a great opportunity for attendees to try sweets they have not yet tried, and also an opportunity for the small businesses that he chooses to showcase their offerings.

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Indulge in cookies and cupcakes from Baked by Dawn, cannolis and Italian pastries from Vaccaro's Bakery, colorful macarons from the Macaron Parlour, Brazilian truffles from Delicacy Brigadeiros Crafts, nitrogen made to order ice cream creations from Cryo Cream and many others that will satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooth.

Sip Francois Monand Brut Sparkling Wine, Vino del Fratelli Proseco, Riff Pinot Grigio, Bridge Lane Rosé, Elsa Bianchi Malbec and much more! There will be sparkling, Riesling, chilled reds and more.

The two-day event is on Aug. 4 and 5 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets for the event come at two price points. General admission tickets are $39 plus fees and includes two hours of unlimited wine tasting and a souvenir tasting glass. Patrons can also purchase early admission tickets, which go for $49 plus fees and is good for two and a half hours of wine tasting and a souvenir tasting glass.

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The Workout Factory in Long Island City will see many changes in programming, equipment and trainers in the coming months, kicking off with its big anniversary party on Aug. 4, 2017.

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Since it opened, Workout Factory has received support from the Long Island City community. Now, the studio aims to increase membership, encourage diversity and build a friendly environment that extends beyond the walls of the average gym, according to studio and marketing manager Joia Aliperti.

“The biggest change is the look and feel of the entire place,” she said.

By the end of summer, the Workout Factory will be adding new classes. Specifically, customers can now enjoy a 25-minute hybrid class infused with pop music and an inclusive spin club.

“Our members’ favorite class is a hybrid class which is 25 minutes of cycling mixed with arms.

It is a full body workout with lots of pop music such as Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson,” Alperti said.

In addition to the new Spincore, trainer Alex R. has two new classes Thursday nights: Hustle at 6:15 p.m. and Muscle at 7:30 p.m. “These two classes provide members with everything they would want from a cardio- and strengthbased class,” Alperti said.

The Workout Factory will also be hiring additional “top-notch” trainers. “We have trainers who have awesome personalities that are here to help members achieve their goals,” Aliperti said.

Aliperti was a member before she became manager. “As a prior member, managing everything now [gives me] a very unique perspective. I know the community and I also know what the members want.”

Additionally, state-of-the-art equipment such as kettlebells and dip bars will be added to the studio in order to enhance the customer experience. Alperti said that Workout Factory also hopes to add “luxury” jump ropes.

The launch of the Workout Factory’s transformation will begin with the big anniversary party Aug. 4, where family and friends are invited to gather in the new space. Customers can visit their Instagram page @wfnyc or their website, wfnyc.com, for more information.

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