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CONTENTS This month’s issue is all about self-care. Take a moment to be thankful for the positives in your life with an Astoria resident’s gratitude journals (page 16). Are you pregnant or a new mother?

The Yoga Room’s prenatal and Mommy & Baby classes can help you through this life transition, and one student’s Yoga Mamas potluck group provides community to fellow yogis (page 22). The new business Loose Leaf brings herbal remedies from Greece to our neighborhood (page 50). And if your pet’s the one that needs pampering, check out an Astoria pet spa (page 34).

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).

KATRINA MEDOFF editor-in-chief

Wishing you an August full of self-care, Katrina Medoff

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6 SUMMER STYLE

Street style in Astoria

10 SUNNY SHOTS

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Gratitude journals by local resident

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STREET STYLE

Maria (@geginha1) was a burst of sunshine walking down the street when I saw her. She is a restaurant general manager who was enjoying an afternoon of pampering and shopping on her day off. I loved her neutral top and cheetah print shorts accessorized with lots of bangles. Plus, her beautiful curly hair and red lip really stood out. It was a perfect summer look.

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e might be dealing with high temperatures this month in western Queens, but locals and visitors are not allowing that to cramp their style. Astorians have been staying cool this summer with pieces like lightweight blouses, dressy shorts, floral dresses and denim overalls.

And the fashionistas I noticed didn’t forget to accessorize; they used bags, jewelry, sunglasses and more to showcase their feminine to edgy personalities.

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Hazel (@elmart13) was on her way to the movies to catch “The Incredibles 2.” She said her style is “modern but low-key trendy.” Her high-waisted jeans and kicks paired with a floral print top made a summer statement for an afternoon hanging out with friends.

Astorian Carly (@carlyblake419) is a performer who was on her way to Astoria Bier and Cheese when I saw her. She said she has a “laidback” style. I mean, how could I not stop this trendy girl? The denim overalls, tank, shoes and shades!?

She gets a 10 in my book!

Sonia (@sv_bravo) was finished with work when I spotted her. She was visiting Astoria and on her way to meet her hubby. She defines her style as “casual/classy.” I loved her floral dress, paired with flip-flops and trendy shades. Not too dressy and not too casual — an ensemble that was just right for a laid-back Friday evening.

Tenzin (@yogibeaarr), a student living in Astoria, was on her way to work when I approached her. Her loose-fitting, lightweight blouse with black skinnies and a cute braid caught my eye. She defines her style as “classy street chic.”

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A R T S + E N T E R TA I N M E N T

GRATEFUL

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Three years ago, Astoria resident Teddy Droseros stumbled upon an article about gratitude and started writing down what he was grateful for every night before bed. He noticed that it changed his reaction to things and helped him focus on the good in situations.

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heavy world, it’s nice to know that sweet simplicity still brings people joy.

What’s the biggest source of gratitude in Astoria? You guessed it – our endearing neighborhood.

Grateful Peoples has flourished into a multifaceted foundation. Droseros’ gratitude journals are sold online and at retailers around the country. Droseros even expanded the Good Vibes Project into schools, and he hopes to bring it into prisons one day.

He reflected on how working with the education system came about: “I remember thinking, ‘I was in my midtwenties when I started doing this. What if I was 10 or 15 and someone told me the idea of writing down what I’m grateful for? Where would I be today? Where would my mind be at today? How much would I have grown?’”

The pilot program included 25 students at a school in Brooklyn and expanded to 1,200 the following year. Teachers give students time each morning to write down

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started becoming really passionate about the power of gratitude and I started to change a lot … even though nothing changes, just our perception,” Droseros said. “I had the idea to make a gratitude journal with the artwork I was making at the time. I didn't know what I was going to do with it, but for the first time in my life, my heart told me to do something. It just felt right.”

It took Droseros about a year to put together his company, appropriately named Grateful Peoples.

In the beginning, he walked around to local shops, asking to leave a journal out for customers to write down what they were grateful for. He called this the Good Vibes Project, and it has since gone national. As books fill up, Droseros collects them and reads the beautiful sentiments people have added. Overall, the two most common things people are grateful for are family and the sun. In a digital

what they’re grateful for. At the end of each academic year, Droseros visits the students to see their progress, amazed at the newfound hope that is instilled in the kids, some of whom come from underprivileged backgrounds. There are currently 4,000 students signed up for the upcoming school year.

One way this project is made possible is through the Buy One Share One initiative, bringing mindfulness to both workplace and classroom. For every journal a corporation buys for an employee, a journal is donated to a child in the classroom.

Photos by SB Photography When asked about the future of Grateful Peoples, Droseros talked about his next labor of love: a coffee table book.

“We’re collecting filled up journals from around the country and will compile them all into one place to give people the experience of being inspired by all these cool, fun and crazy thoughts,” he said. “I plan to use at least 1,000 entries. I want to keep it as close as possible to the current book. It would be impossible to capture the same energy because these books I have at home, hundreds of people have

Photo by Kate Norberg

One of the most heartwarming parts of Grateful Peoples’ story is how big a part the community of Astoria played in getting this project off the ground. The Brass Owl, Sai Organics and Quontic Bank are just a few of the businesses where you can find the colorful journals.

“We held a workshop at OK Café near Ditmars last year, which was really cool,” Droseros recalled. “A bunch of people from the community came and I talked about the project. Talking in front of people is always a growing experience for me. Giselle at OK Café gave me that experience, which I’m really grateful for.”

Astoria Coffee was the first business that accepted one of the journals. They are now on their fourth book, calling Droseros for a new one every time the pages fill up with moments of gratitude from people in the neighborhood.

Recently, a woman whose friend passed away contacted Droseros, knowing her friend wrote in a journal left at Astoria Coffee. Droseros took the time to locate her late friend’s writing and gifted the journal to the woman. That’s the wonderful thing about gratitude – we can look for it even in the darkest moments.

touched them and put their energy into them. You can’t recreate that with something that’s printed, but I’m going to do my best job to give people that same experience. There’s energy in handwriting – character and personality – so I’m just going to leave the handwriting as it is and let people feel what they feel from it.”

For more information, visit gratefulpeoples.com.

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Following lawsuit, LIC real estate company gets restraining order against competitor over poaching

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A well-known Long Island City real estate firm won a victory in court against a competing New Yorkbased company.

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n June, Modern Spaces called on the Supreme Court to take action against real estate technology company Compass from stealing their business “through the unlawful misappropriation of [the] Plaintiff’s trade secrets,” which QNS reported on in February. As a result, the company asked for compensation for damages that were incurred, as well as a restraining order against Compass.

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Modern Spaces was founded in 2008 by its CEO Eric Benaim; Compass was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin.

According to the complaint, Jessica Meis had worked for Modern Spaces for many years before she “terminated her relationship with Modern Spaces” in January 2018. Thereafter, the company claimed, Meis emailed their proprietary information to her personal email, including lists of real estate buyers and sellers.

The lawsuit detailed that Compass had allegedly encouraged Meis to “misappropriate” the proprietary information and trade secrets that she stole for the purposes of “its own financial gain.”

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to recover damages” for several things, including business that was improperly diverted to Compass using these tactics, misappropriation of trade secrets under state and federal law, “unlawful interference with Modern Spaces exclusive listing agreements” and damage to public reputation and goodwill.

In addition, the real estate firm was granted a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction and final injunction to prevent Compass from poaching and exploiting Modern Spaces’ information and put “an immediate halt to the substantial and irreparable harm and damages the defendants have caused and continue to cause.”

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renatal yoga classes at The Yoga Room have become increasingly popular since Astoria resident Juliana Mitchell began teaching them in 2006, and it’s not simply that there seem to be more young families in western Queens these days. Some students come back to her class for their second or third pregnancies, while others find their way there through referrals.

Mitchell said she can even predict when class sizes are about to grow: “Every time there’s a big snowstorm or blackout, in eight to 16 weeks my classes are going to expand in size because people are making babies,” she said.

Mitchell doesn’t have children herself, which is “surprising to some,” she said, but she feels that she has a different role: “offering the gift of self-awareness, connection to breath, safe, loving movement,

and self-honoring to expectant mamas — and these things are life-changing.”

Whether a woman has been studying yoga for years or wants to start the practice after becoming pregnant, prenatal yoga is right for them, Mitchell explained: If a student already had tools like selfawareness and connection to breath from a previous yoga practice, prenatal yoga is a “new and beautiful environment to learn it when they’re breathing for two, learning for two, in their daily changing pregnant bodies.

If they had these tools prior to pregnancy, it’s a great time to deepen them; if not, [pregnancy is] a great time to craft this toolbox of balance, self-care and self-honoring.”

Mitchell remembers that as one of three kids from a single mom who “tended toward stress,” yoga was a positive influence on her mother’s life — and, by extension, her own.

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“When my mom practiced yoga, life was sweeter,” she said. “It made a huge impact on her, which made a huge impact on me. … I never heard anyone say that they would have been better served by parents who were less present and more anxious.”

But it’s not only the physical practice of yoga itself that benefits new parents or mothers-to-be; the community that yoga class creates has a positive impact as well.

“Studies that show that when expectant mamas have supportive community — church, a knitting group, yoga — their post-partum outcomes are greatly improved, regardless of socioeconomic class,” Mitchell said.

One of the most rewarding parts of Mitchell’s job is when she sees “multiplegeneration friendships” that formed in class: mothers whose children now play with each other.

“I’ll sometimes run into groups of moms who were in my class who now are walking around with kids in strollers, kids playing together,” she said. “It’s the most rewarding thing. It’s really beautiful. I’m so very grateful.”

Students have taken the initiative to get to know one another over the years, but one recent student stands out: Woodside resident Kristin Taylor, who started the Yoga Mamas potluck group.

Taylor started going to Mitchell’s prenatal yoga class “pretty much as soon as I found out I was pregnant,” she said — at around the sixth to eighth week of her pregnancy.

Around week 20, Taylor realized that she didn’t have friends who would have kids around the same time as her. She wanted a community of mothers who would be going through the same things at the same time she was.

She asked Mitchell if she could make an announcement to see if any of her classmates wanted to go out to eat after class, and Mitchell gladly granted her permission.

The first time, five or six women went to Tacuba, a nearby Mexican restaurant. From there, it evolved into larger, more regular meetups, usually potlucks hosted at various women’s apartments. They’ve gotten together at Astoria Bier and Cheese and had an impromptu picnic in Astoria Park.

Now, most group members have babies; Taylor’s own son, Theo, is several months old. New members — both new mothers and moms-to-be — have connected with the group via The Yoga Room. And now, Taylor goes to another class at the studio: the Mommy & Baby class. (There’s also a Mommy & Toddler class for when kids get a bit older.)

“I strongly encourage anyone and everyone to go to [prenatal yoga],” Taylor said.

“It was nine months of practicing how to give birth and it was so helpful to me when I was actually in labor; I called up so many things from that class, like breathing and affirmations.”

Taylor said that anyone who wants to join her Yoga Mamas potluck group can go to one of Mitchell’s classes and ask Mitchell to connect them.

Kristin Taylor’s son Theo at the Mommy & Baby class at The Yoga Room

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MAP IT DIRECTORY RESTAURANTS

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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

243

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

82

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

271

CENTRO PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 718-361-1965 47-23 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.centropizzabar.com

176

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

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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

150

OFF THE HOOK (B,1) 718-721-2112 28-08 34th St., Astoria (one block from 30th A) www.offthehookastoria.com

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ORNELLA TRATTORIA ITALIANA (B,1) 718-777-9477 29-17 23rd Ave., Astoria www.ornellatrattoria.com

HIGHER GROUNDS ASTORIA 25-11 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, NY 11102 www.highergroundsastoria.com

189

IL FORNAIO BAKERY (B,2) 718-267-0052 29-14 30th Ave., Astoria

74 239

QUEENS COMFORT (C,2) 718-728-2350 40-09 30th Ave., Astoria www.queenscomfort.com QUEENS ROOM 347-987-3994 36-02 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria queensroomnyc.com

194

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

183

RETRO PIZZA CAFE 347-612-4460 Fax: 347-813-4039 41-02 Broadway, Astoria

24 194

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

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SKINNY’S (A,4) 718-806-1068 47-05 Center Blvd., LIC

227

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

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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

250 219

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

199

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

247

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

182

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

249

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

280

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

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

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

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

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ASTOR BAKE SHOP (A,2) 718-606-8439 12-23 Astoria Blvd., Astoria www.astor-bakeshop.com

OK CAFÉ (B,1) 718-440-8789 22-04 33rd St., Astoria www.okcafeastoria.com

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

234

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

FOOD SHOPS 39

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

195

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

211

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

WINES & SPIRITS 36

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

186

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

229

POKE WAVE 917-868-1084 35-07 Broadway, Astoria

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

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VESTA (A,2) 718-545-5550 2102 30th Ave, Astoria www.vestavino.com

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

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

BAKERIES

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NOMAD CYCLE LLC 718-786-5600 36-58 37th St. Astoria www.nomadcycle.com

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PENTHOUSE 808 (A,3) 718-289-6118 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OVELIA (B,2) 718-721-7217 34-01 30th Ave., Astoria www.ovelia-ny.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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HIBINO LIC (A,4) 718-392-5190 10-70 Jackson Ave., LIC www.hibino-lic.com

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

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

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

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GEORGE’S 718-255-1947 35-11 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 www.georges.nyc

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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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MY DOG NEEDS A WALK 347-323-4549 23-12 29th St., Astoria www. mydogneedsawalk.com

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NYC PET NANNY 25-74 36 St. Astoria NY 646-298-5301 www.nycpetnanny.com

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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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FLORISTS

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

44 137

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

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NYC FARM CHIC FLOWERS

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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

177

ASTORIA CLEANERS (B,1) 718-545-0680 28-19 Astoria Blvd., Astoria astoriacleaners.com

209

AVENUE CHEMISTS PHARMACY 718-545-1010 45-01 30th Ave., Astoria

129

BLUE BIRD CHILD CARE 347-832-0103 25-58 48th St., Astoria www.bluebirdchildcareastoria.com

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SERVICES

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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

195

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

226

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

192

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

122

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

175

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

157

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

65

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

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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

273

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

111

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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NOGUCHI MUSEUM (A,2) 718-204-7088 9-01 33rd Rd., Astoria www.noguchi.org

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NEWTOWN PHARMACY 718-728-9100 2804 31st St., Astoria STEINWAY FAMILY DENTAL CENTER 718-728-3314 32-50 Steinway St.,Astoria www.alldentalneeds.com

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SIZZLING SOUNDS

By MARIE GRILLO BY MARIE GRILLO @MARGINMG @MGMARGIN

As the summer kicks into full gear, so does the western Queens music scene.

These four local bands embody the heat and chemistry that can be seen and felt when watching live music in our hood.

Photo by Patrick Merino

Dolly Dolly is a two-piece, semi-acoustic rock duo that is as cute and unique as their name. Margaret Horning, their lead vocalist, describes Dolly as "punk rock with ukuleles." Horning is joined by Dave Siegel, who adds layered vocals and guitar to the duo, and together they create a progressive, soothing and strong sound. Their music crosses an inspired mix of genres and decades combining the innocence of the ‘60s through the angst of the ‘90s.

“Dolly has a very unique sound and we strive to remain that way,” Horning said.

“We're a semi-acoustic surf rock duo who refuses to be pigeon-holed into anything typical.”

The chemistry between the two good friends translates into a marriage of beautiful harmonies, unified riffs, and pretty pop hooks that come together to create a fresh, complex and satisfying experience.

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Siegel is an 11-year Astoria local who cites Simon and Garfunkel, The Ramones and Neutral Milk Hotel as just a few bands that inspire him.

Horning and Siegel are currently finishing up a self-produced album and are

excited to continue playing local shows in the fall. For dates and information, check out their Facebook page.

FACEBOOK: MUSICBYDOLLY

Photos courtesy of The Globe Tavern

Memoirs of Addiction A three-piece collaboration that gets the party going and will outlast you till closing time, Memoirs of Addiction has driving rhythms and a sexy, energetic, hard-hitting surge of sound.

"Our music is a post-punk melodic baby whose parents may be a combination of The Cure, King Crimson, Cocteau Twins,

The Police, Radiohead and some other possibilities," explained lead singer and bass player D Sante.

The band consists of friends since high school: D Sante, along with Astoria local Michael Rivera on drums and Sebouh Gemdjian on guitar. They layer sounds with synths and additional guitars.

"Sebouh has a pedal rig akin to the Millenium Falcon,” Sante said. “We

Photo by Tim Jansen

also like to create a swirl of vocal harmonies when appropriate.”

When describing their sound, Gemdjian explained, “One could say that our guitar effects pedals alone are a fourth band member. The drums and bass always anchor the sound to the dance floor, though. Add some weird samples to that and you’ve got our recipe.”

Elaborating further, Gemdjian described the chemistry between the band as ”somewhere between becoming one super-efficient brain and total chaos. We’ve known each other since high school, so we’ve learned how to turn both extremes (and the balance between the two) into a party.”

Their musical inspiration is “our own humanity,” Sante said. “We are fueled by the camaraderie and connection that blooms from ancient friendships. We are inspired by the music of our idols, both local and legendary. And we are striving to be better with every song we write: better musicians, better songwriters, better people.”

Memoirs of Addiction is expecting to celebrate the release of a brand-new EP on Aug. 20 at Gold Sounds in Brooklyn.

The band is setting up local gigs at Shillelagh Tavern and Gussy’s in Astoria.

If you want to get the party started, check out Memoirs of Addiction.

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Grey Scale

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A sound that thrives on dynamic songs and fervent hooks, Grey Scale is a four-piece rock band that knows how to put on a show.

“We feed off the crowd's energy and when they start dancing, we know we've done a good job,” said Brandon Glasgow, the band's lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitar player.

Fusing together rock ‘n’ roll, soul and an international pulse, the band has a hot sound: “It is our scorching rhythm section filled with North African and Latin influences, along with some fiery guitar solos thrown into the mix,” Glasgow said.

The band said that they have a wide variety of influences across genres. While Glasgow is heavily influenced by the Beatles and ‘60s soul music, guitarist Ali Merghoub and Rifaat Hamou are from Algeria, so they bring a northern Africa component as well as a love for Pink Floyd.

Plus, drummer Andres Fajardo, who is originally from Colombia, “can play just about any style from reggae to experimental metal," Glasgow explained.

Grey Scale succeeds in creating a fusion of modern rock and soul which radiates during their live performances.

You will be able to catch Grey Scale during the Between Two Bridges Music Festival hosted by the Astoria Music Collective. The festival will take place from Aug. 20 to 26, and Grey Scale will perform on Thursday, Aug. 23, at The Quays. For more information about the festival, visit the Astoria Music Collective Facebook page.

Zoo Cryptic There is never a dull moment when watching Zoo Cryptic heat up the stage.

Fun is the name of the game for this fourpiece rock band that veers toward the classical ‘90s grunge with a modern edge.

"We don't really stick to any style,” guitar player Alec White explained. “So you never know what you'll hear with each song.”

With hard-hitting vocals by Nick Andrews that remind you of Pearl Jam, savagely intricate drums by Marcus Bravo reminiscent of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, progressive and consistent bass

by Prachanda Thakuri, and tenacious, driving riffs by Alec White, the band keeps its live shows full of energetic, powerful songs, playing a mix of originals and classics.

The future is bright for Zoo Cryptic.

“We'll finally be releasing an EP with both of our new and old material by the end of August. So we're really excited about that! As for shows, you can catch us all over the NYC area," Andrews said.

INSTAGRAM: @ZOOCRYPTIC SOUNDCLOUD.COM/ZOOCRYPTIC

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Pampered Pets

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BY BROOKE SINGER

decade ago, Jackson Heights resident Reda Elabd followed his dreams and opened Central Park Pet Spa in Manhattan. He chose the location because he wanted to be in the center of the city.

When it came time to open a second location, Elabd looked to his home borough of Queens, and on Oct. 1, 2017, Central Park Pet Spa opened in Astoria.

Today, the Astoria location is their only location, for now.

“We opened in Astoria because it was always a nice place to enjoy time and the neighborhood was friendly and safe,” Elabd said. “I felt it would be great to offer my services here.”

Over the last year, the Astoria community has been welcoming of the business. Central Park Pet Spa hasn’t advertised that much, but “we believe [the] best advertisement is word of mouth,” Elabd said. Around half of their business has come from Manhattan, proving that their customers are loyal enough to trek to another borough for a pet grooming they trust.

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cluding nail clipping, ear cleaning, wash and blow dry, brush outs, deshedding treatments, as well as special treatments for all types of skin conditions: dry or itchy skin, antifungal and antibacterial paw treatment. Upon request, medical shampoos can be used.

“What makes us different is that we take [an] artistic approach in grooming our animals and we only hire people who share the love and patience at the same level as us,” Elabd said. “We want the animal to enjoy the process of grooming … this is our main goal.”

According to the Central Park Pet Spa website, the Central Grooming Academy is coming soon. Elabd wants to pass his techniques that he has developed over the past 25 years to people who want to learn and have a career in this field.

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Photos courtesy of The Freckled Moose

The Man Behind the Moose Home cooking and homebodies are what you’ll find at this new Astoria eatery

BY CLAIRE LEADEN @CLAIRELEADEN

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am The Freckled Moose,” said chef and owner Peter Lyman when describing the name of his brand-new restaurant on 31st Avenue. Sandwiched between Bareburger and an apartment building, the sign will definitely make Astorians do a double-take as they walk up the block.

With a cartoon moose head and Comic Sans font, the restaurant looks humble and laid-back, which is exactly the vibe Lyman was going for.

“I really wanted a place that would be cozy, comfortable and would let people come in and feel like they had been invited to my house for dinner,” he said. “Our Wi-Fi password is ‘Welcome Home,’ one of our signature cocktails is called the Cordial Inviter [Catoctin Creek

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Brandy, Giffard Crème de Peche, Cinzano Dry Vermouth]...I want everyone that walks through my door to feel like they’re coming to hang out.”

As for the unique moniker, Lyman said close friends have been calling him “The Freckled Moose” for years, and it has quickly caught on. With Irish and Scottish heritage, the freckled part is understandable. But the moose?

Definitely not what you’d expect.

“Everyone up North knows that in a contest of moose versus car, the moose always wins,” the New England native explained. “I have been run over five times and have never been hurt. I’ve been backed over by cargo vans, hit by a cab in a crosswalk, everything.”

Of course, besides just having a great name, a restaurant needs someone with a food background running the show — and Lyman is a high-end concierge turned self-taught chef. Working for five years for American Express Centurion Card holders and Abigail Michaels in Manhattan, he developed a palate for AUGUST 2018 I BOROMAG.COM

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fine dining and travel, and his love for food culture increased tenfold.

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with his friend and now business partner Bryan Corbitt came about in Astoria, Lyman jumped at the chance. It didn’t hurt that he had already been living in the community for three years. He even gets to walk to work every day now.

“I Iove talking to people. I love telling stories,” he said. “I’m here all the time and I’m getting to meet all of the people that live right here in the neighborhood.”

Originally hailing from Massachusetts — which can be seen in the restaurant’s decor from sweet acorn centerpieces to wall art like a John McEnroe tennis racquet, sailboat keel and old-fashioned sled — Lyman has fond memories of spending holidays and summers at his grandparents’ farmhouse in Ashby, MA. His grandmother — who had a big influence on the restaurant — was an amazing cook and baker who made everything from scratch.

When huge holiday feasts took place, Lyman remembers staying back from playing with his cousins and hanging out in the kitchen instead. He'd watch the kneading and the mixing, his grandmother adding a handful of this, a

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pinch of that, never using measuring cups but instead cooking with her instincts, and with love.

“When I got older I would go for weekends, spending time in the kitchen with my grandmother as she was sifting flour for the pancakes for breakfast and making everything from scratch,” he said.

“She would show me what she was doing and even taught me how to make her famous cookies.”

Classic New England cuisine and his grandmother’s use of fresh, quality ingredients played a huge part in Lyman’s menu development for The Freckled Moose. There are traditional items like New England Clam Chowder, of course, but also more creative takes like crab tater tots and lobster ravioli. You can even order “Baba’s Melt in Your Mouth Cookie Plate” for dessert—a delicious batch of brown sugar-based cookies that caramelize and fall apart in your mouth as you savor each bite (or shove the whole thing in right away).

“I was just driving by and the moose with freckles on the sign really stood out, so I knew I had to stop by and check it out,” said Eddie Lopez, an Astoria resident who sat at the bar during the restaurant’s soft-opening at the end of July. “The crab tater tots are phenomenal — I’ve never seen these anywhere else before.”

The rest of the recipes on the menu are ones Lyman has been working on for years and all fit into home-style, comfort food. Grilled cheese takes a turn with gruyere, fontina and cheddar on toast slathered with garlic butter and paired with homemade tomato soup, and one of his favorites is “Pete’s Stuffed Chicken” — a chicken breast loaded with baby spinach and goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and served with garlic lime green beans.

Lyman plans to establish a savory brunch menu (with possible rosé deals) over the next few weeks.

Alcohol was also an important element of the eatery, as Lyman is a selfproclaimed “beer guy.” Coming from a fan of supporting local business, expect draft beers from LIC Beer Project and Big aLICe Brewing, as well as more New England fare like Smuttynose. Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays and offers $1 off all draft beers and wine — which, with beer hovering around $6-7 and wines at $8-9, is quite a good deal.

The cocktail list is also nothing to scoff at, with a diverse range of classic recipes made with select local and specialty

liquor. Lyman is fond of the aptly named “Pample-Moose,” a combination of Schofferhofer Grapefruit Beer, rum and Crème de Pamplemousse.

If you’re looking for a new go-to spot, The Freckled Moose might be the perfect place for you — Lyman said he can’t wait to have regulars.

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Join us for a Memorial Service to REMEMBER the First Responders of 9/11 and Those who Died Working on the Pile, and our Second Annual Essay Contest St. Michael’s will commemorate the attacks of 9/11 this year on Saturday, September 8th at 2PM. St. Michael’s will hold its annual essay competition.

The essay will be “What it means to be an American.”

Winners will be announced on Sept. 8th at the event.

There will be monetary prizes awarded to the winners.

Awards the Grand Prize Winner $1,000

St. Michael’s is dedicated to the celebration of life.

St. Michael’s continues to be an active participant in the lives of the citizens of New York as it has been since 1852.

For further information contact Ed Horn, Director at 718.278.3240

www.stmichaelscemetery.com

72-02 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst, Queens NY(off the B.Q.E.) 718.278.3240

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Patriotic Pop

BY ESTELLE PYPER @ESTIEPYPER @ESTIE_PYPER

Walking into Thomas Kleinert and Ken Neil Hailey’s apartment feels like a fantastical dream. Coated in bright, bold colors, the entire space is playful and exudes whimsical fun. The sign on the front door reads “Bourbon Street” of New Orleans fame, alerting those who enter of what lies ahead.

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leinert has lived in the same space for 26 years, and Hailey for 25. They share the apartment with “the biggest beagle in Astoria,” Annushka, and two cats: Katherine Hepburn and “possibly the oldest cat in Astoria,” 23-year-old Spencer Tracy.

Together, the duo has transformed what was once a black-and-white den into the cozy space it is today. The apartment has character that only a well-lived-in apartment can: filled with memories and mementos from the past.

“Our apartment has changed, the neighborhood has changed,” said Kleinert, who works at NYU’s Steinhardt school in admissions.

“It was gray in here,” noted Hailey of the living room. “A very not-happy gray. You just came in and sat and got bored.”

Hailey is a theater director in the city and recently opened Savannah Repertory Theatre in Georgia. The two have also

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spent a lot of time in New Orleans, and the southern influences are palpable.

“This book is what inspired us,” said Kleinert, presenting a coffee table book called “New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence.” They are drawn to the colors and the charm of the New Orleans style.

Their living room is crimson with colorful drapes framing the windows, reflecting this style well. The room is full of art, knickknacks and plenty of seating. Everything is accented with a pop of color.

Above the couch hang two framed pieces by Peter Max, known for his psychedelic pop art of the ‘60s.

“When I was a little kid I had a Peter Max book of paper airplanes,” Hailey said, “so I knew him at a very early age.”

“He kind of inspired our decorating a little bit,” Kleinert said, pulling out a Pe-

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ter Max book signed by the artist himself. “‘Patriotic Pop,’ I call it.”

On the opposite wall hang four smaller framed prints of George Rodrigue’s “Blue Dog.” “This is part of our Patriotic Pop,” Kleinert said about the dogs. “He’s a New Orleans artist. He does nothing but paint pictures of this dog over and over again. Our apartment is starting to take on this New York/New Orleans theme. But we have so many different interests it’s just —” “Everything sort of just happens,” Hailey finished.

But they’ve found a good system: “He’s the decorator; I’m the designer,” Hailey said.

Kleinert envisions things and spruces the room up, and Hailey will build furniture and rearrange to bring the vision to life.

In their office space (which Kleinert calls

Hailey’s “Man Cave”), Hailey has built a murphy bed, obscured into a bookshelf by curtains. He’s also refurbished tables to cover the large radiators throughout the apartment.

“Part of what our landlord likes is that we never ask for anything to be fixed,” Kleinert said.

They also acquired most of their furniture from the street and at thrift stores, rarely paying full price for anything.

“I don't pay retail for anything,” Kleinert said. “I embarrass Ken because I’ll tell people how little I paid for things.”

Even much of the art and decorations throughout their apartment was a flea market find, a gift or something they’ve had for years.

A shelf holds Hailey’s collection of Royal Doulton Toby Face Mugs above the TV,

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spanning from wall to wall and spilling over into the office. One wall of the office is decorated with framed posters from plays that Hailey has directed. Kleinert used to be into little stars as decoration, but now it’s more hearts — both shapes can be found throughout the rooms. It’s like a delightful “I Spy” book.

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Photos: Estelle Pyper/BORO

The kitchen is bright yellow and houses two giant vintage Italian posters lit with individual museum spotlights. Ornate dishes hang on the walls along with random knick-knacks from their travels.

The hallway separating the kitchen and the living room is arguably the brightest, painted a vibrant orange all over — even the back of the front door, which is covered in postcards and pictures.

Or maybe their bedroom takes the cake: it’s a lime green, arguably the last color one would pick for a bedroom, but it somehow works.

“Okay, you want to know how we chose colors?” Kleinert asked. “We go to Home Depot, and there's a section called the ‘Oops Section.’ It’s when someone has bought a gallon of paint, they tried it, and they were like, ‘Nope, I don't like that.’”

But their favorite “room” is right above them: their rooftop. The couple shares it with only one other tenant, so it feels private. They have it decked out with a hammock, table and chairs and a lounge chair. From up there you can see the Manhattan skyline in the distance.

“This is like our sanctuary up here,” Kleinert said. “We don’t need Manhattan.

There’s so much local stuff here.”

They love to spend their evenings “roof sitting,” but when they want to go out, the perfect restaurant is right around the corner: “Sugar Freak! It’s got great New Orleans stuff,” Hailey said. “So that’s definitely one of our favorites.”

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‘World’s Fare’ Passport Series brings global flavors to LIC starting this September

BY SUZANNE MONTEVERDI

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aste dishes inspired by food from around the globe at a series of fun events coming to the Long Island City waterfront this fall.

The World’s Fare Passport Series will take place on Sept.

9 and 10, Sept. 22 and 23, and Oct. 20 and 21 at 5-25 46th Ave., along Anable Basin. Each weekend will focus on the food, drink and music of Europe, the Americas and Asia, respectively.

The series is a follow up to Festival Media’s “World’s Fare,” the massive food festival that drew more than 10,000 people to Citi Field who enjoyed food and drinks from over 100 vendors. The event was inspired by the iconic 1964-65 World’s Fair, which drew millions to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to dine and view innovative exhibits.

At each event, attendees will be able to enjoy a curated selection of food, drink and live music from the region. A panel of food experts will also be on hand to discuss the culture and cuisine of the area.

Restaurants and vendors currently slated to serve at the events include

Barano, Guantanamera, Empanada Papa and Cryo Cream.

The event was created by Joshua Schneps, founder of the LIC Flea & Food and Astoria Flea & Food markets and co-publisher of BORO. Schneps said the Passport Series will serve as a bridge to the second annual World’s Fare event, which will take place in the spring of 2019.

“After the success of April’s event, we wanted to continue with the theme,” he said. “And because the overall theme of the World’s Fare is about embracing diversity, each one of those individual events will reflect a different region of the world.”

Each event will run from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets start at $7 each.

The event location is easily accessible from the 7, E, M, G and R trains, the Hunterspoint Avenue LIRR station and the NYC Ferry LIC and Hunters Point South stops. Parking is also available at a garage across from the venue and on the street.

To buy tickets or for updates about the event, visit the World’s Fare website, theworldsfare.nyc.

Photos courtesy of Festival Media

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From Kastoria to Astoria Entrepreneur uses Greek herbs to create healing concoctions

BY KAREN GOLDFARB

Hippocrates and Cleopatra – those luminaries of the ancient world – are among those said to have used wild herbs to bring themselves to health. Cleopatra, they say, used them to enhance her beauty and as an aphrodisiac to make her many conquests.

Hippocrates, considered by many to be the father of modern medicine, especially liked ginger and mint. He exhorted his followers to stay true to the old remedies: “Foolish the doctor who despises knowledge acquired by the ancients,” he said.

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lash forward a couple thousand years. Herbal remedies are regaining popularity, and there’s a new place to get your fix right here in western Queens. Loose Leaf (28-10 23rd Ave.), a charming and sunny café recently founded

by Astorian Peter Zotis, is making available those ancient cures to help with modern woes.

Zotis came to the United States from Kastoria, Greece, with his parents and two sisters in 1975. The family spent a short time in Woodhaven, Queens, before settling in Astoria, where Zotis has lived ever since.

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A few years ago, Zotis, who used to work in construction, became mysteriously ill – and nothing seemed to help.

“I went from physician to physician,” he said. But none of them could help him.

He decided to return to Greece, where he hadn’t been for 18 years. His experience there, he said, was revelatory.

“There is a huge resurrection now in Greece where people are going towards natural remedies,” he said. A holistic doctor he found there helped him with a combination of herbs such as St. John’s wort and sea buckthorn berries, which he said energized his system. “The berries are a little pungent in taste, but they

Stavros Markalas, Peter Zotis and Filio Fotiade

are fantastic. They have 191 nutrients and have been used from the time of Alexander the Great.”

Zotis, who exudes gentleness and a low-key but definite joie de vivre, said he now feels fantastic and wanted to bring these ancient herbal remedies to his beloved Astoria community. He sells those herbs, superfoods and other assorted delicacies at Loose Leaf, where one can buy such herbs as milk thistle, peppermint and lemon balm; drink a mocktail with a delicious combination of blueberry, lavender and lemonade; or just have a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

He can also offer suggestions for herbal

cures for whatever ails you, as well as superfoods. Customers can also go to his online store at shoplooseleaf.com to buy the herbs they need. Zotis also plans to expand nationally, with potential franchises across the country.

Many of the herbs come from his hometown of Kastoria, a northern city at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, between 3,500 to 5,000 feet above sea level.

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been a huge resurrection especially now – and in the past five years in Greece – and they are being rediscovered,” he said.

Zotis also imports herbs from all over Europe. He even travels to Greece four times a year to pick wild herbs, since he has a wild cultivation license from the country’s Department of Agriculture.

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While he doesn’t want to play favorites, he does have a few herbs of which he is especially fond. He loves St. John’s wort, which can help regulate moods and has antibiotic properties; tribulus terrestris, which promotes energy and balanced hormonal levels; and peppermint, which he said is “beautiful.” He is especially

Photos: Karen Goldfarb/BORO

excited about the possibilities of Mountain Tea. “The Germans have been doing quite a lot of research lately and there is a strain of it that helps with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,” he said. “One of the two regions it comes from is Kastoria.”

Zotis said he hopes people will not only have an “enjoyable” experience when they come to his shop but will also acquire a bit of knowledge about the exciting possibilities to create good health. He wants people to know that “there are other solutions. I came from a world where I believed what the doctor said only,” he said. “But once I started exploring I realized that there are other options available. Using these herbs has kept me healthy and strong. I feel great.”

Zotis says he chose to open the shop in Astoria because of his love for his community. “I am a true Astorian,” he said.

LOOSE LEAF 28-10 23RD AVE., ASTORIA SHOPLOOSELEAF.COM @SHOPLOOSELEAF

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