BORO Magazine July 2012

VOL 2:07 JUNE 2012

ASTORIA // LIC // SUNNYSIDE

CREATE // CULTIVATE // INSPIRE

Boro on the

CHEAP CHEAP OR FREE HEALTH, BEAUTY + FITNESS

25 WAYS & TO GET YOUR DRINK ON FOR LESS

NIFTY+ THRIFTY FOOD

at in the A b s e Su tor st s nn ia, po ys LI ts id C e ,

DINING ON A DIME

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FROM THE EDITOR Dear Western Queens, WHO DOESN’T LIKE A DEAL?!?

Th is month’s issue is BORO ON THE CHEAP. Our team did a ton of research to find the best deals in Astoria, LIC and Sunnyside. We’ve got food, drinks, nightlife, entertainment, art and fitness - all on a budget.

There are OVER 100 recommendations! Have fun testing them out!

PS. Keep sending us your ideas and opinions!

EMAIL: info@BOROmag.com

JULIAN LESSER

editor-in-chief

FEATURES 5 FIVE BUCK CHUCK 10 Bites Under $5

9 NIFTY AND THRIFTY Great Meals Under $10

13 DINING ON A DIME 10 Great Dining Experiences on a Budget

27 NIGHTLIFE 25 Ways to Get Your Drink On For Less!

DEPARTMENTS 18 MAP IT DIRECTORY Your Go-to Guide For Astoria, LIC and Sunnyside’s best shops, food, art, nightlife and More.

19 MAP IT: ASTORIA, LIC & SUNNYSIDE MAP 23 JUNE 2012 EVENTS 40 DISCOUNTS & PROMO PAGE Exclusive savings, discounts and freebies for the month of June in Astoria, LIC and Sunnyside.

33 FITNESS CHEAP or FREE Health, Beauty + Fitness

35 ENTERTAINMENT From Arty Adventures to Chic Rooftops, Western Queens has Options for All. / BOROmag

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FOOD

Budget Bites

Five Buck Chuck Here are 10 penny-pinching but appetitequenching bites worth mentioning

– all for $5 or less.

Story + Photos BRADLEY HAWKS De Mole offers several authentic Mexican dishes under $1.

One of the most delicious things about living in Western Queens is that eating cheap never means settling for cheap quality. From individual dishes to lunch specials to full dining experiences, we’ve rounded up the neighborhood’s most affordable edibles, showing how to fill up your tank without breaking the bank.

25¢

WINGS

Tuesday nights from 8pm to midnight, some of Astoria’s most popular wings can be ordered any way you like for just 25 cents each.

Dillinger’s Pub & Grill | 46-19 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-956-5601

$1

CAVIAR

At Kumo Sushi on Northern Boulevard, all a la carte sushi is just one dollar, From salmon roe to sea urchin, over thirty pieces of fresh fish and veggies are available for a single buck.

Kumo Sushi & Lounge 47-11 Northern Blvd, LIC | 718-728-9600 Coxinha de frango y catupiry are cheese and chicken stuffed croquettes.

www.kumonyc.com

$1.75

TAMALES

The tamales at De Mole are deliciously steamed in cornhusks and available in three different flavors. Be sure to also try the squash blossom quesadilla for just $3.50, along with the $3 tacos.

De Mole | 42-20 30th Ave, Astoria 718-777-1655 | www.demolenyc.com

$2.75

CROQUETTES

Like palm-sized pot pies, coxhina de frango y catupiry are tasty, egg-shaped, golden croquettes stuffed with shredded chicken and creamy cheese.

NY Pao de Queijo | 31-90 30th St, Astoria 718-204-1979 | www.newyorkpaodequeijo.com

$3.50

FRANK

The Completo at San Antonio Bakery arrives on its own little stand – like a pedestal for this famous frank – on a homemade bun, topped with sauerkraut, avocado puree, diced tomato and a zigzag of mayonnaise. Ask for pebre sauce, too!

The Completo arrives on its own pedestal.

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San Antonio Bakery 2 36-20 Astoria Blvd, Astoria 718-777-8733 | www.sanantoniobakery.net

$3.50

CORN

Queens Comfort serves up a delicious version of Elotes Callejero, Mexican street corn on the cob, which is grilled, slathered with mayo, rolled in parmesan and drizzled with sriracha.

Queens Comfort | 40-09 30th Ave, Astoria 718-728-2350 | www.queenscomfort.com

$3.99

BURGER

Woodside’s famed Ottomanelli butcher shop opened a burger and Belgian fry joint just down the street, where $3.99 gets you a single burger with any seasoning folded into the meat (chipotle, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, jalapeno-cheddar or bacon-cheddar). If you get the fries ($2.89), be sure to add a side of truffle parmesan aioli for just 79¢.

Grilled Mexican Street Corn with sriracha and parmesan at Queens Comfort.

F. Ottomanelli Burgers & Belgian Frites 60-15 Woodside Ave, Woodside | 718-446-7489

$4

BLOSSOMS

The Bok Choy Blossoms at Seva Indian Cuisine are dipped in a chickpea batter and lightly fried, dusted with mango powder and served with a citrusy mint dipping sauce.

Seva Indian Cuisine | 30-07 34th St, Astoria | 718-626-4440 www.sevaindianrestaurant.com

$4.75

CREPES

Euro Delights offers over 60 different crepes ranging from sweet to savory. There’s something to be said for simplicity, however, like the Hot Feeling crepe for $4.74 – a simple, paper-thin French pancake draped in sugar, butter and cinnamon.

Euro Delights | 32-02 Broadway, Astoria 718-777-3202 | www.eurodelightsastoria.com

$5

Bacon Cheeseburger at F. Ottomanelli Burgers & Belgian Frites.

FOOD TRUCK

The Long Island City Food Truck Lot is home to many affordable eats loved across the city, like Rickshaw dumplings and Pera Tacos, and is open weekdays from noon to 3pm. Who can resist a homemade gourmet ice cream sandwich from the Coolhaus truck?

Long Island City Food Truck Lot 43-29 Crescent St, LIC www.facebook.com/LICfoodtruckLOT

Visit www.BOROmag.com/food for more stories about food in Western Queens.

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Nifty & Thrifty Check out these 10 delectable meal deals – all casual, cost-efficient and crave-worthy.

Story + Photos BRADLEY HAWKS

$6.95

The Hot Dog and Cheese Empanada available at Got Empanadas?

GOT EMPANADAS? 25-08 34th Ave, Astoria | 718-786-0400 | www.gotempanadasny.com

MATSU SUSHI 34-11 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-726-7029 | www.matsusushiastoria.com

Choose any two homemade empanadas with French fries and a drink. The classics are delicious, but why not try the Hot Dog and Cheese or Shrimp Parm pastry pockets for something different?

The lunch bento box at Matsu is one of the best values around, a five-course meal with a choice of entrée, accompanied by miso soup, house salad, California roll, steamed rice and shrimp shumai.

$6.95

$8.71

YAJAI

33-16 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-765-9559 | www.yajaithaifood.com

Start with a soup of the day and house salad, then add chicken or veggies with any noodle (pad thai, pad see-ew, spicy noodles, Bangkok noodle soup, glass noodles, Singapore noodles, egg noodles or spicy noodle soup) on the menu from 11:30am to 5pm. The portions are plentiful and loaded with baby corn, peppers, onions and mushrooms.

Petey’s melt on toasted sourdough with sautéed onions, a double slice of cheese and bacon.

$8

THE QUEENS KICKSHAW 40-17 Broadway, Astoria 718-777-0913 | www.thequeenskickshaw.com

$8.50

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This restaurant has been showcased in nearly every media outlet and culinary network for its grilled cheese sandwiches, but don’t forget to try their other main dishes.

The Mac n’ Cheese is bubbling with cheddar, gruyere, smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions and French beans, and is draped with a ribbon of tomato cream sauce and accompanied by house greens.

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Try a grown-up mac n’ cheese instead of the grilled cheese at The Queens Kickshaw.

PETEY’S BURGER 46-46 Vernon Blvd, LIC | 718937-4040 | www.peteysburger.com

Petey’s has been called the InN-Out of Astoria, and they now have a location in Long Island City. A delicious departure from the classic cheeseburger is Petey’s Melt, which is served on toasted sourdough with sautéed onions and two slices of American cheese.

The combo includes fries and a drink.

$8.99

TU CASA 30-10 Steinway St, Astoria | 718-806-1819 | www.tucasarestaurant.com

Where else besides Tu Casa’s can you enjoy a house salad and corvine – a juicy filet of sea trout – at such an affordable price? The shredded roast pork and Peruvian rotisserie chicken lunch specials are also fantastic and cost a few bucks less.

Glass noodles with chicken and vegetables at Yajai.

$9.95

BURGER CLUB 32-02 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-777-7788 | www.burger-club.com

The lunch special at Burger Club gets you the Classic with Pat LaFrieda beef on toasted brioche with all the fixings, French fries and a soda. Be sure to ask for the homemade dipping sauces.

HinoMaru Ramen serves eight different regional dishes.

$10

HINOMARU RAMEN 33-18 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria | 718-777-0228 |

Astoria’s first Japanese ramen shop offers eight different regional versions that arrive in enormous bowls loaded with toppings. For a few extra bucks, add supplements like a poached egg or fiery sriracha pork ball. For those really hungry, leave some broth in your bowl and ask for “kaedama,”a second helping of noodles, for just $2.

A creamy version of carbonara at Ornella Trattoria.

$10

ORNELLA TRATTORIA 29-17 23rd Ave, Astoria | 718-777-9477 | www.ornellatrattoria.com

At lunch, choose from any of 14 authentic regional pastas at Ornella Trattoria, all of which come paired with a salad. The fresh gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce and the spaghetti carbonara are real standouts.

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AREPAS CAFÉ Riccardo’s Tuna arepas are stuffed with tuna, pico de gallo, avocado and truffle butter.

33-07 36th Ave, Astoria | 718-937-3835 | www.arepascafe.com

For lunch at Arepas Café, the bustling Venezuelan restaurant on 36th Ave., choose either two of their arepas (grilled corn cakes loaded with fillings) or one arepa and a giant bowl of soup, with any natural juice or soda. Specialties include tuna with avocado and truffle butter and tender pieces of baby shark sautéed with tomatoes and peppers.

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DINING ON A DIME For the complete package of delicious food in a unique atmosphere, try these 10 GREAT OPTIONS that, while still affordable, offer a little something extra for the dollar.

Story + Photos BRADLEY HAWKS

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NAMASTE

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LOUNGE 47

31-15 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-626-2783 | www.namasteastoria.com

47-10 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City | 718-937-2044 | www.lounge47.com

For a unique lunch experience, try Namaste, Astoria’s newest Indian restaurant. Their gorgeous dining room showcases a weekday $11 lunch buffet that includes samosas, pakoras, naan bread baked to order and a rotating selection of specialties that include a lobster curry loaded with huge chunks of fresh claw and tail meat. For dessert, try the cheese puffs soaked in rosewater honey.

Julie Powell, Long Island City resident and author of Julie & Julia, has teamed up with Lounge 47 to create an exciting new menu of small plates that average $8 each, ideal for combining and sharing with a small group of friends. General Tso’s wings, stinging nettle ravioli, sweetbread tacos and pork belly buns are just a few of the notable noshes.

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ZENON TAVERNA

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TESTACCIO

34-10 31st Ave, Astoria | 718-956-0133 | www.zenontaverna.com

47-30 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City | 718-937-2900 | www.testacciony.com

For Greek and Cypriot Cooking 101, grab a group and head to Zenon Taverna for the Mezedes Menu. Choose from Seafood ($22.95 per person), Vegetarian ($18.95) or Cyprus ($19.95) options, and sit in awe as 14 gorgeous platters are presented from the kitchen in a gourmet gamut of Mediterranean specialties.

Specializing in Roman cuisine, Testaccio is one of the most stunning dining rooms in Long Island City. Thursday evenings the entrance glows with a spit-roasted whole suckling pig, carved from 6 to 9pm. For $30 per person, patrons can indulge on endless porchetta and side dishes served buffet-style with a wine pairing.

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5. JJ’S ASIAN FUSION 37-05 31st Ave, Astoria | 718-626-8888 | www.jjsfusion.com

JJ’s Asian Fusion is the perfect place to gather with adventurous friends and share some of the restaurant’s inventive and affordable small plates, including daily off-menu specials. Especially noteworthy: edamame potstickers ($5.95) cloaked in wasabi cream sauce, with a drizzle of basil oil.

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CORNER BISTRO

47-18 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City | 718-606-6500 | cornerbistrony.com

The neighborhood’s been all abuzz about one of Manhattan’s most famous inexpensive, no-frills burger joints opening its second location in Long Island City. With $4.50 McSorley’s on draft, Corner Bistro is already packing in the regulars like its sister in the West Village. The Bistro Burger may be famous, but the Chili Burger is sloppy-delicious.

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SAC’S PLACE

25-41 Broadway, Astoria | 718-204-5002 | www.sacsplace.com

The Sicilian pie at Sac’s Place is almost like a meal for four at $21.95. The rectangular coal-fired brick oven pie comes on thick buttery crust with fresh mozzarella, and can be sliced into nine or twelve pieces for sharing. Split one of the homemade pastas –(like the lobster-crab ravioli in brandy cream and order up a pie with crumbled meatballs for one of the most exceptional ItalianAmerican dinners around.

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LOCALE

33-02 34th Ave, Astoria | 718-729-9080 | www.localeastoria.com

With luminary candles, picture window, and a secluded, tree-lined street, Locale boasts not only one of the most romantic outdoor cafes, but also a 5-7pm. early dinner special that’s difficult to top. $25 includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert chosen from rotating daily selections. Don’t miss the strawberry napoleon for the grand finale.

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MOJAVE

22-36 31st St, Astoria | 718-545-4100 | mojaveny.com

The lunch special at Mojave caters to those ready to relax a little earlier in the day. Snag a table by the fountain in the backyard, and enjoy a southwestern prix-fixe fiesta with appetizer, entrée,and flight of frozen margaritas, all for just $11.95. Now that’s a pretty sweet deal.

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HARISSA CAFÉ

34-05 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-545-9595 | www.harissacafe.com

For an intimate evening, the dim-lit, cozy dining room at Harissa Café is one you might miss if you blink while walking by. But inside at dinner, $17 gets you a pastry “cigar” stuffed with steak, egg, and cheese, along with a generous house salad, and your choice of any entrée on the menu of African and Middle Eastern classics — including an exceptionally tender lamb shank tagine in stewed vegetables.

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MAP IT DIRECTORY RESTAURANTS

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L’ARTISTE (C,2) (646) 309-7504 42-20 31st Ave, Astoria www.lartisterestaurant.com

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

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

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

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

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LINN (B,2) (718) 204-0060 2913 Broadway, Astoria www.linnrestaurant.com

(A,4) 116 ALEWIFE (718) 937-7494

5-14 51st Ave, LIC www.alewifequeens.com

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ALIADA (B,2) (718) 932-2240 29-19 Broadway, Astoria ASTOR ROOM (C,2) (718) 255-1947 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.astorroom.com

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AVENUE CAFE (C,2) (718) 278-6967 35-27 30th Ave, Astoria www.avenuecafenyc.com

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BAREBURGER (B,2) (718) 777-7011 33-21 31st Ave, Astoria www.bareburger.com

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BEAR (A,2) (917) 396-4939 12-14 31st Ave, Astoria www.bearnyc.com

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BRICK CAFE (B,2) (718) 267-2735 30-95 33rd St, Astoria www.brickcafe.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 CLUB (B,2) (718) 777-7788 32-02 30th Ave, Astoria www.burger-club.com

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BURGER GARAGE (B,3) (718) 392-0424 25-36 Jackson Ave, LIC www.theburgergarage.com

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BUTCHER BAR (C,2) (718) 606-8140 37-08 30th Ave, Astoria www.ButcherBar.com

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CAVO (C,2) (718) 721-1001 42-18 31st Ave, Astoria www.cavoastoria.com

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CAFÉ VIA ESPRESSO (C,1) (718) 545-3290 2409 Steinway St, Astoria www.cafeviaespressoastoria.com

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DINER 24/7 @ Z HOTEL (A,3) (212) 319-7000 11-01 43rd Ave, LIC www.zhotelny.com

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DIWINE (C,2) (718) 777-1355 41-15 31st Ave, Astoria www.diwineonline.com

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EL AY SI (A,4) (718) 389-8781 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.elaysi.com

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FATTY’S (B,1) (718) 267-7071 2501 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria www.fattyscafenyc.com

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

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FREAK (C,2) 116 SUGAR (718) 726-5850

36-18 30th Ave, Astoria www.sugarfreak.com

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LOCALE (B,2) (718) 729-9080 33-02 34th Ave, LIC www.localeastoria.com

(B,2) 118 LUCAS (718) 786-5200

34-55 32nd St, Astoria www.lucassteakhouse.com

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

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MEXIQ (C,2) (718) 626-0333 37-11 30th Ave, Astoria www.mexiqny.com

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

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OVELIA (B,2) (718) 721-7217 34-01 30th Ave, Astoria www.ovelia-ny.com

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MUNDO (B,2) (718) 777-2829 31-18 Broadway, Astoria www.mundoastoria.com

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PENTHOUSE808 (A,3) (718) 289-6118 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com

PAN (C,2) 109 PITA (718) 204-1633

37-15 30th Ave, Astoria www.pitapanny.com

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PORTALIA RISTORANTE (B,2) (718) 545-3500 35-03 Broadway, Astoria www.portalianyc.com

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

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VESLO (B,2) 718-728-0549 32-11 Broadway, Astoria www.veslonyc.com

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

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WILLIAM HALLET (C,2) (718) 269-3443 36-10 30th Ave, Astoria www.williamhallet.com

BAR AND EATERY (C,2) 117 WINEGASM (718) 932-3331 31-86 37th Rd, Astoria www.winegasmeatery.com

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

BAKERIES 33

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

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

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MALU (A,4) (718) 729-6258 12-09 Jackson Ave, LIC www.amomandpopshop.com

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

FOOD SHOPS 27

ASTORIA PARK WINE AND SPIRITS (B,1) 28-07 24th Ave, Astoria www.astoriaparkwineandspirits.com

QUEENS KICKSHAW (C,2) (718) 777-0913 40-17 Broadway, Astoria www.thequeenskickshaw.com

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ASTORIA WINE AND SPIRITS (C,2) (718) 545-9463 3412 Broadway, Astoria www.astoriawines.com

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RÈST-ÂÜ-RÁNT (B,2) (718) 729-9009 30-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.rarbarlic.com

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

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SAGE GENERAL STORE (B,4) (718) 361-0707 24-20 Jackson Ave, LIC www.sagegeneralstore.com

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SHOPS (B,1) 44 BELIEF (718) 721-4444

29-20b 23rd Ave, Astoria www.beliefnyc.com

(B,1) 45 BABYNOIR (646) 470-4728

26-16 23rd Ave, Astoria www.babynoir.net

ASTORIA (C,1) 47 INSIDE (718) 956-4000

28-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria

(B,1) 48 KRISTEES (718) 204-5031

2401 23rd Ave, Astoria www.kristeesny.com

31 (B,2) 49 LOVEDAY (718) 728-4057

3306 31st Ave, Astoria www.loveday31.com

(C,2) 50 SITE (718) 626-6030

35-11 34th Ave, Astoria www.sitenyc.com

PETS VET (A,4) 51 CITY (718) 433-1334

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

COURT VET (C,2) 52 STEINWAY (718) 728-2822

32-14R Steinway, Astoria www.steinwaycourtvet.com

FLORISTS (A,4) 54 FLORESTA (917) 612-4446

51-02 Vernon Blvd, LIC 4-85 47th Rd, LIC www.florestanyc.com/blog

SERVICES LOCKSMITH 24/7 SERVICE (C,2) 114 ARK (718) 932-LOCK (5625) 30-10 37th st, Astoria www.Astorialocksmith.com

EYE PROMOS (A,2) 41 CATS (718) 956-8600

28-14 14th St, Astoria www.catseyepromos.com

COMPUTER REPAIR NYC 56 HERO Apple/Mac Computer Repair Specialist 347-670-4376 hero@iamhero.net | www.iamhero.net

OUR BACKYARDS) 119 IOBY(IN (917) 464-4515

41 East 11th St, 3rd Floor NY www.ioby.org

LAW FIRM (C,2) 57 MPN (718) 777-0400

3403 Broadway, Ste. 200, Astoria www.mpnfirm.com

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MAP IT DIRECTORY SERVICES (A,3) 59 RCN Digital TV and High-Speed Internet Services 33-16 Woodside Ave, LIC (212) 842-7981 www.rcn.com/boromag

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SYNDEX WEB DESIGN (914) 841-5228 www.syndex.info

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ANTHEA YOGA&HEALING ARTS CENTER (C,2) (718) 606-0049 111 34-01 45th Street, Astoria www.antheacenter.com CLUB FITNESS (B,2)

42 (718) 545-0004

31-11 Broadway, Astoria www.clubfitnessny.com

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EYEWEAR (C,2) 62 VARDIMAN (718) 204-5037

76 (718) 606-0381

EXPRESS (C,2) 63 VIDEO (718)626-0846

77 (718) 932-2567

36-05 20th Ave, Astoria www.dynamixgym.com

34-18 Broadway, Astoria www.vardimaneyewear.com

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HEART AND SOUL OF YOGA (C,2) At 35th St. and Broadway, Astoria www.heartandsoulofyoga.com

3408 30th Ave, Astoria

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SEEK FITNESS (B,1)

EVENTS 64

FOUNDRY (A,3) (718) 786-7776 42-38 9TH St, LIC www.thefoundry.info

RENAISSANCE EVENT HALL (A,1) 65 THE (718) 274-4590

78 (347) 924-9004 79

(A,3) 66 RAVEL (718) 289-6101

8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.ravelhotel.com

1(888) 474-1218 20-29 38th St, Astoria www.ramakrishnananda.com

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THE YOGA ROOM (C,2) 38-01 35th Ave, Astoria (718) 786-7962 (A,4) 10-14 47th Rd, LIC www.the-yoga-room.com

11-01 43rd Ave, LIC www.zhotelny.com

NOVA TATTOOS (C,1) 67 SUPER (718) 274-5712 38-01 23rd Ave, Astoria www.supernovatattoo.com

BEAUTY SALON (C,2) 71 GIGI (718) 777-7755

34-17 30th Ave, Astoria www.gigistylingstudio.com

AND TEASE SALON (A,4) 72 PRIMP (718) 472-2001 5-02 50th Ave, LIC

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REDKEN SALOON (C,2) (718) 956-3366 36-17 30th Ave, Astoria www.redkensaloon.com

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

80 (718) 274-0255

NYC HOTEL (A,3) 17 Z(212) 319-7000

TATTOO SHOPS

81

90

112

BRICK BAR (B,2)

DOMAINE WINE BAR (A,4)

97

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

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

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TEN10 STUDIOS (A,4) (646) 271-5353 10-10 47th Rd, LIC www.ten10studios.com

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

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TANTRA LOUNGE (B,2) (718) 937-4574 35-50 31st St, Astoria www.Tantraloungenyc.com

5 POINTZ (B,4) (317) 219-2685 45-46 Davis St, LIC www.5ptz.com THE ART HOUSE (C,2) (516) 724-1562 31-06 35th St, Astoria www.gabrieleperici.com

CARNEGIE HALL

UNDERPENNY (A,4) (917) 517-1492 10-13 50th Ave, LIC

REAL ESTATE 101

MODERN SPACES (A,4) (718) 784-1110 10-63 Jackson Ave, LIC 47-42 Vernon Blvd, LIC 29-20 23rd Ave, Astoria www.modernspacesnyc.com WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE (C,2)

103 (718) 310-4303

3501 30th Ave, Astoria www.wfhm.com

GET YOUR BUSINESS LISTED!

57th St and 7th Ave, NY www.carnegiehall.org FLUSHING TOWN HALL

102 (718) 463-7700 x 222

137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing www.flushingtownhall.org

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

113 (C,3)

(718) 482-5151 31-10 Thomson Ave, LIC www.laguardiaperformingarts.org

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94

30-95 33rd St, Astoria www.brickcafe.com

85 (718) 784-2350

THE SECRET THEATRE (B,3) (718) 392-0722 4402 23rd St, LIC www.secrettheatre.com

RAVEN HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE (C,2) (718) 777-7565 3804 Broadway, Astoria www.ravenheadpublichouse.com

107 (212) 247-7800

3204 Broadway, Astoria www.break-ny.com

84 (718) 267-2735

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38-01 23rd Ave, Astoria www.asfa-dancestudio.com

2919 24th Ave, Astoria www.bohemianhall.com BREAK (B,2)

44-19 Purves St, LIC www.sculpure-center.org

ASTORIA FINE ARTS DANCE (C,1)

82 (718) 274-4925

83 (718) 777-5400

SCULPTURECENTER (B,3)

110 (718) 361-1750

100 (718) 247-0740

NIGHTLIFE / BARS BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN (B,1)

MOSAIC CAFE AND LOUNGE (B,1) (718) 728-0708 25-19 24th Ave, Astoria www.mosaicnyc.net

ART

SPAS REJUVENATE FACE AND BODY (B,1) (718) 626-4434 26-17 23rd Ave, Astoria www.Rejuvenatenyc.com

50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.domainewinebar.com

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RAMAKRISHNANANDA YOGA AND

105 MEDITATION CENTER (C,1)

27-34 21st St, Astoria www.renaissanceofastoria.com

HOTELS

27-18 23rd Ave, Astoria www.seek-fitness.com PNT FITNESS (A,4) (347) 396-5809 10-68 Jackson Ave, LIC www.pntfitness.com

LAUGHING DEVIL (A,4) (347) 913-3845 4738 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.laughingdevil.com

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MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE (C,2) (718) 784-0077 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us NOGUCHI MUSEUM (A,2) (718) 204-7088 9-01 33rd Rd, Astoria www.noguchi.org REISSTUDIOS (A,3) “An international community of established and emerging artists” (718) 570-3663 43-01 22nd St, LIC www.ReisStudios.com

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JUNE EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 6:30-10:30 PM (Fundraiser Party)

A NIGHT OF HOPE: A TOAST TO MORE BIRTHDAYS

$75 ($65 for groups of 10 or more) | The Z Hotel Lounge & Rooftop| 11-01 43rd Ave, LIC

6/14-6/17 2PM-5PM (ART)

ART FESTIVAL: QUEENS ART EXPRESS FREE | Queens Council on The Arts www.queensartexpress.com

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6/21 ALL DAY (MUSIC)

MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK FREE | Everywhere | 917-779-9709 www.makemusicny.org

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6/15 @ 8PM (FILM)

FREE W/MUSEUM ADMISSION | The Noguchi Museum 718-204-7088 | 9-01 33rd Rd, LIC www.noguchi.org

$12/PUBLIC; $8/PUBLIC | Museum of the Moving Image 718-777-6800 | 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us

FREE W/MUSEUM ADMISSION | Museum of the Moving Image 718-777-6800 | 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us 6/4 4PM-2AM (FOOD+DRINK)

BEER & BACON ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR FREE | Rest-Au-Rant 718-729-90009 | 30-01 35th Ave, LIC www.rarbarlic.com 6/4 @ 7PM (EDUCATION)

LECTURE: THE MANHATTAN PROJECT

FREE/MEMBERS; $5/NONMEMBERS | Greater Astoria Historical Society 718-278-0700 | 35-20 Broadway, 2nd Floor, LIC www.astorialic.org

6/16 @ 2PM (THEATER)

$40/MEMBERS; $50/NONMEMBERS | The Foundry 718-786-5300 x 21 | 42-38 9th St, LIC www.licpartnership.org

$10/CHILDREN; $15/ADULTS; $40/FAMILY 4-PACK | The Secret Theatre 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd St, LIC ww w.secrettheatre.com 6/21 6PM-8:30PM (MUSIC)

$55; 30 & UNDER RUSH DAY OF EVENT FOR $15 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-570-3949 | 1000 Fifth Ave, NYC www.metmuseum.org

FREE | Skinny’s Cantina 718-806-1068 | 47-05 Center Blvd, LIC ww w.skinnyscantina.com

JORDI SAVALL

6/12 @ 8PM (NIGHTLIFE+ENTERTAINMENT)

THE QUEEN OF QUEENS: PRIDE NIGHT

$15 | The Laughing Devil 347-913-3845 | 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.laughingdevil.com

SPIN-A-THON

$25 | PNT Fitness 347-396-5809 | 10-68 Jackson Ave, LIC www.pntfitness.com 24 | BOROMAG.COM | JUNE 2012

FREE | Ravens Head Public House 718-777-7565 | 38-04 Broadway, Astoria w ww.ravensheadpublichouse.com 6/22 12PM-7PM (HAIR)

SUD DE FRANCE FESTIVAL WINE TASTING FREE | Astoria Park Wine & Spirits 718-606-1142 | 28-07 24th Ave, Astoria www.astoriaparkwineandspirits.com

CONTACT! THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC’S NEW MUSIC SERIES

6/10 9AM-10:30AM (BODY+SOUL)

MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK

6/22 6PM-8:30PM (WINE)

6/8 @ 7PM (MUSIC)

FREE | Ravens Head Public House 718-777-7565 | 38-04 Broadway, Astoria www.ravensheadpublichouse.com

6/21 ALL DAY (MUSIC)

PRICE VARIES-NO APPT NECESSARY | Redken Saloon Salon 718-956-3366 | 36-17 30th Ave, Astoria

$20 | The Laughing Devil 347-913-3845 | 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.laughingdevil.com

80’S ONE HIT WONDERS

MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK

HAIRCUT-A-THON FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

SHE-DEVILS: WOMEN IN COMEDY

6/8 @ 10PM (MUSIC)

PIRATE PETE’S PARROT

6/12 @ 7PM (MUSIC)

6/4 @ 8PM (NIGHTLIFE+ENTERTAINMENT)

$20 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-570-3949 | 1000 Fifth Ave, NYC www.metmuseum.org

SIDEBAND

6/12 6PM-8PM (NIGHTLIFE)

LIC PARTNERSHIP SPRING GATHERING

‘THE GODFATHER’ DOUBLE FEATURE

Or contact: Suzanne Isbell, 718-261-1092 x 5538.

A Night of Hope is a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer as well as a unique opportunity for meeting and networking with other professionals in the neighborhood. The evening will feature fine, exotic wines paired with eclectic foods. There will also be music, dancing, and the Z Hotel’s signature view of the Manhattan skyline. If you want to spend a memorable evening with a sophisticated group while supporting an important cause, A Night of Hope is for you.

6/10 3PM-6PM (MUSIC)

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN WITH ROBERT BLACK

6/3 @ 2PM (FILM)

http://.gala.acsevents.org/NightofHopeNY

6/22 & 6/23; TIME VARIES (FILM) 6/14 @ 3PM (DANCE+MUSIC)

CIRENE, MULTIMEDIA FAIRYTALES

$15 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-570-3949 | 1000 Fifth Ave, NYC www.metmuseum.org 6/15 6PM-10PM (ART)

OPENING OF ‘UNCOMMON THREADS’ FREE | Ten10 Studios 917-499-9539 | 10-10 47th Rd, LIC www.ten10studios.com

‘SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER’

FREE W/MUSEUM ADMISSION | Museum of the Moving Image 718-777-6800 | 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us 6/23 @ 11AM (EDUCATION)

WALKING TOUR: OLD ASTORIA VILLAGE

$10/MEMBERS; $15/NONMEMBERS | Greater Astoria Historical Society 718-278-0700 | Socrates Sculpture Park, Vernon Blvd & Broadway, Astoria www.astorialic.org

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JUNE EVENTS

6/30 3PM-6PM (FILM)

CINEMAFORCE PRESENTS FILMS OF THE DARK KNIGHT FREE | Ravens Head Public House 718-777-7565 | 38-04 Broadway, Astoria www.ravensheadpublichouse.com

ONGOING 6/1-6/10; TIMES VARY (THEATER)

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

$15 ADVANCE; $18 DOOR | The Secret Theatre 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd St, LIC www.secrettheatre.com

6/23 & 6/24 @ 1:30PM (FILM)

FREE W/MUSEUM ADMISSION | Museum of the Moving Image 718-777-6800 | 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us 6/24 9AM-10AM (BODY+SOUL)

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME ARMS

$22| PNT Fitness 347-396-5809 | 10-68 Jackson Ave, LIC www.pntfitness.com 6/29-7/1; TIMES VARY (FILM)

“NASHVILLE”

FREE W/MUSEUM ADMISSION | Museum of the Moving Image 718-777-6800 | 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us

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SKINNY’S SEXY SALSA WEDNESDAYS

FREE | Skinny’s Cantina 718-806-1068 | 47-05 Center Blvd, LIC www.skinnyscantina.com EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 8PM (NIGHTLIFE+ENTERTAINMENT)

MOVIE NIGHT

FREE | Ravens Head Public House 718-777-7565 | 38-04 Broadway, Astoria www.ravensheadpublichouse.com EVERY THURSDAY @ 8PM (NIGHTLIFE+ENTERTAINMENT)

6/2-7/1; TIME VARIES (FILM)

80’S ONE HIT WONDER

FREE W/MUSEUM ADMISSION | Museum of the Moving Image 718-777-6800 | 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us

EVERY THURSDAY 9PM-12AM (MUSIC)

PARAMOUNT IN THE 1970’S

“GREASE”

EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 7:30PM (NIGHTLIFE)

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7PM (NIGHTLIFE+ENTERTAINMENT)

TRIVIA NIGHT WITH HOST JARED HORNBECK FREE | Ravens Head Public House 718-777-7565 | 38-04 Broadway, Astoria www.ravensheadpublichouse.com

EVERY TUESDAY 9PM-11PM (COMEDY)

WHINE & CHEESE COMEDY SHOW

FREE | Ravens Head Public House 718-777-7565 | 38-04 Broadway, Astoria www.ravensheadpublichouse.com

LIVE MUSIC

FREE | Rest-Au-Rant 718-729-90009 | 30-01 35th Ave, LIC www.rarbarlic.com EVERY SUNDAY @ 7PM (THEATER)

IMPROVIUS MAXIMUS

$10 | The Secret Theatre 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd St, LIC www.secrettheatre.com

FREE | Rest-Au-Rant 718-729-90009 | 30-01 35th Ave, LIC www.rarbarlic.com EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT (FOOD+DRINK)

DISCO TACO TUESDAYS W/$3 TACOS

FREE | Skinny’s Cantina 718-806-1068 | 47-05 Center Blvd, LIC www.skinnyscantina.com

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NIGHTLIFE

25 WAYS TO GET YOUR DRINK ON FOR LESS! Story MATTHEW TAYLOR

El Ay Si

Astor Room

1. DUTCH KILLS

4. ASTOR ROOM

27-24 Jackson Ave, LIC | 718-383-2724 | dutchkillsbar.com

34-12 36th St, Astoria | 718-255-1947 | astorroom.com

This Prohibition-era speakeasy themed bar is well known for its sophisticated cocktails. Drink connoisseurs from all over the city venture out to this relatively lonely stretch of Jackson Avenue, where a single sign reading “BAR” is the only indication you’ve found the right spot. While expertly crafted drinks here are more affordable than those in Manhattan, the best deal can be found SundayThursday from 5-7pm (all night Monday) for the bar’s “Battle Axe Gleason” happy hour, which features fine cocktails made from your choice of rye whiskey, rum or vodka for only $8 each.

A haven of class, Astor Room hearkens back to a Golden Age of American film and cinematography. Their specialty cocktails are some of the neighborhood’s best, and from 5-7pm, six days a week (they’re closed Mondays), these drinks, as well as beer and wine, are 2-for-1. $1 oysters help sweeten the deal.

2. SWEET AFTON 30-09 34th St, Astoria | 718-777-2570 | sweetaftonbar.com

Sweet Afton is known for having a classy rustic atmosphere and some top-notch, locally sourced food. They also have great deals seven days a week. Namely, their Monday-Friday happy hour runs from 4-7pm and features $4 draft beers, $5 mixed drinks and $6 house wine. On Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4:30pm, Sweet Afton’s brunch includes $6 drinks such as a martini made with oatmeal-infused vodka and maple syrup and a drink called the Apple Pie, which consists of vodka, burnt honey, apple puree and lemon.

3. EL AY SI

5. MANDUCATIS RUSTICA 46-35 Vernon Blvd, LIC | 718-937-1312 | manducatisrustica.com

Manducatis is a favorite for Italian food lovers seeking a delicious meal (and don’t forget their gelato), but it’s also a great spot for Friday night drinks: martinis and margaritas are only $5 from 6-10pm!

6. PORTALIA 35-03 Broadway, Astoria | 718-545-3500 | portalianyc.com

Portalia offers one of the best weekend brunch deals around. In addition to their raved-about food, Portalia also offers $10 unlimited mimosas, champagne, Bellini and Bloody Mary’s from 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. If that’s not enough, check back in on TuesdayFriday from 5-7:30pm, when the entire bar menu is half-price.

47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC | 718-389-8781 | elaysi.com

El Ay Si has garnered quite a reputation for its food, but their drinks are not to be overlooked. From 4-7pm, any night of the week, specialty cocktails –including staples like an Old Fashioned or Mint Julep and originals like the “Jim Jam,” which features Jim Beam mixed with muddled blackberry and orange – are only $8. Beers are $4, mixed drinks are $5 and wines by the glass are $6.

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Sweet Afton

Dutch Kills

7. DOG & DUCK

11. SUGARFREAK

45-20 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside | 718-406-9048 |

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

With their own house pilsner called (of course) Dog & Duck, described as “crisp and not too heavy,” this is a great spot to grab drinks. Each night from 4-7pm is the “Bartender’s Choice” happy hour, which typically includes $3 domestic and Dog & Duck drafts.

On Mondays and Wednesdays, bottles of wine are half-price from 4-11pm. And if you’re hungry, $10 will get you a burger and the craft beer of the day.

This New Orleans-style restaurant and bar has a selection of “Eye Openers,” aka brunch cocktails, that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere in the city. Their Brandy Milk Punch is a take on the Louisiana midday drink, and even their Bloody Mary includes Creole spices. For $6.50 each, you’ll want a few of these. And don’t worry, there’s plenty of Cajun food to soak it all up!

8. LIC BAR 45-58 Vernon Blvd, LIC | 718-786-5400 | licbar.com

LIC Bar is primarily a locals’ hangout, known for good music, a great backyard during the warm summer months and quality, no-frills drinks. And their happy hour prices are hard to beat: $3 Heineken, domestic bottles and well drinks, and $5 margaritas. Monday-Friday, 4-7pm.

9. DOMINIE’S HOEK 48-17 Vernon Blvd, LIC | 718-706-6531 | dominieshoek.com

Dominie’s Hoek is one of the most laid-back – and easily the most difficult to pronounce – of local bars. Though their prices are always more than reasonable ($5 beer and shot specials, for example), stop by their weekday happy hour from 4-7pm to play one of their many board games with some friends and enjoy cheap drinks. The star of the happy hour? A delicious $4 house sangria.

12. MONIKA’S CAFÉ BAR 32-90 36th St, Astoria | 718-204-5273 | monikascafebar.com

As you may have noticed, most of these happy hours are set in the early evening, catering to the after-work crowd. By the time the night gets rolling, though, you’re often stuck with standard prices.

But not at Café Bar! Though they feature a 5-7pm weekday happy hour, what sets them apart is that those great deals ($3 beer and mixed drinks, $4 wine) come back from midnight to 1am, for what’s sure to be a very happy hour!

13. REST-AU-RANT 30-01 35th Ave, LIC | 718-729-9009 | rarbarlic.com

Though they have a weekday evening happy hour, Rest-Au-Rant’s Beer & Bacon Happy Hour on the first Monday of every month features special bacon-inspired cocktails (you’ll have to investigate that one for yourself ), great dishes featuring bacon and $4 draft beers all night long!

10. WINEGASM

14. THE CREEK & THE CAVE

31-86 37th St, Astoria | 718-932-3331 | winegasmeatery.com

10-93 Jackson Ave, LIC | 718-706-8783 | creeklic.com

This cozy wine bar with a wide selection takes $2 off each glass of wine from 5:30-7:30pm Sunday-Thursday. Not a fan of adult grape juice? The bar also offers 2-for-1 specialty cocktails and $1 off beers.

This restaurant/bar and performance space has a Monday-Friday happy hour from 3-7pm, with the same deals applying from midnight to closing every night of the week. And with half-price orange and pineapple margaritas, $2 Tecate, Bud and Bud Light and $2 off everything else, there’s something here for everyone.

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Winegasm

Tantra

15. BAR 43

21. TANTRA LOUNGE

43-06 43rd St, Sunnyside | 718-361-3090 | bar43.com

35-50 31st St, Astoria | 347-624-9277 | tantraloungenyc.com

Any summer birthdays coming up? This sports bar lets you drink for free on your special day as long as you bring a valid ID and at least four friends. For the other 364 days, there’s a happy hour from 127pm with rotating beers and mixed drinks of the week.

Though this deal won’t sound cheap compared to the rest of our list, it’s a great way to have a high roller’s night at a price that’s a little more affordable: Tantra’s “Living Large Fridays” feature DJs and magnum bottles of vodka for $300 all night.

16. CRESCENT LOUNGE

22. DIWINE

32-05 Crescent St, Astoria | 718-606-9705 |

41-15 31st Ave, Astoria | 718-777-1355 | diwineonline.com

This could well be Astoria’s most difficult bar to define. Upon entering, you may have the distinct feeling that you’re on the living room set of a quirky old television show. Everyone is welcome, and the conversation tends to be lively and friendly. Best deals run from 5-8pm nightly, with $3 and $4 drafts and $5 mixed drinks.

From 5-8pm Sunday-Thursday, DiWine offers a “Buy 2, Get 1 ½ Free” deal on any drink. That ½ thrown in there certainly sounds like a ploy to keep you drinking, but with their extensive wine list, specialty cocktails, beers and a menu devoted just to whiskeys, that’s not such a bad thing.

17. SIDETRACKS RESTAURANT & BAR

23. MEXIQ

45-08 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside | 718-786-3570 | sidetracksny.com

37-11 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-626-0333 | mexiqny.com

This long-time neighborhood bar has an after-work special on weekdays from 4-8pm with pints for $3 and $5 cocktails, including frozen strawberry daiquiris and pina coladas. If a group of 12 coworkers comes in together, snacks are on the house.

It’s the middle of the week – who doesn’t want some good beer to help make it to the weekend? MexiQ’s Humpty Wednesdays might have you toppling off a wall like Mr. Dumpty himself, but you’ll probably be enjoying the ride. Dos Equis Amber and Lager beers are $3, the craft beer of the day is $4 and classic margaritas are $5 all night long. Want to take some of that great beer home? On Thursdays, growlers are 20% off.

18. MOLLY BLOOMS 43-13 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside | 718-433-1916 | mollybloomsnewyork.com

Named after one of the most famous women in Irish literature, Molly Blooms focuses on quality craft beer. Much of it is local, such as the Coney Island Lager and Brooklyn Lager. Weekday happy hour runs from 4-7pm and features beers and flavored martinis (peach, mango and Guatemalan, among others) for $3.

19. STUDIO SQUARE 35-33 36th St, Astoria | 718-383-1001 | studiosquarenyc.com

The large beer garden near the Museum of the Moving Image has every game of the 2012 Euro Cup on its HD Super Screen from June 8-July 1. Weekdays from 3-8pm, enjoy 2-for-1 drink specials.

So grab a beer and catch the game!

20. RAVEN’S HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE 38-04 Broadway, Astoria | 718-777-7560 | ravensheadpublichouse.com

Raven’s Head is a friendly local bar with a weekday happy hour from 4-7pm that features $4 well drinks, $3 Bud and Bud Light draft and $3 PBR cans. Plus, weekend brunches all come with a free drink.

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24. SPARROW TAVERN 24-01 29th St, Astoria | 718-606-2260 | thesparrowtavern.com

This dimly lit watering hole was featured on The Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives.” Their food is praised as the best that you’ll find in any bar, and the weekday happy hour is ideal for those who think a 4pm start is just way too late. From noon to 7pm, fill up on $4 Yuenglings and $5 well drinks.

25. BLISS STREET STATION 47-02 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside | 718-729-2547 |

On Wednesdays, Bliss Street features lively karaoke nights with drink deals to keep the good feelings and songs flowing. $1 Jello shots, $5 Jager bombs and $12 pitchers are among their best offerings.

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NEW STUDENT

SPECIAL*

$

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One month of unlimited yoga/Pilates classes

Two Studios. One Membership.

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*Offer only available to students NEW to The Yoga Room

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FITNESS

CHEAP OR FREE

HEALTH, BEAUTY + FITNESS

Socrates Sculpture Park

Astoria Outdoor Olympic Pool

Story REBECCA MCNAMARA

OUTDOOR CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

YOGA

1. SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK

4. YOGA AGORA

32-01 Vernon Blvd at Broadway, Astoria www.socratessculpturepark.org

33-02 Broadway, Astoria | 718-626-0680 | www.yogaagora.com

Join a free yoga, capoeira, pilates or tai chi class and work out in the fresh air surrounded by art and a fabulous view of Manhattan. Classes held until September 5. Check website for a schedule of classes

This light-filled studio offers daily 60-minute, donation-based classes. Most other courses are just $5.

5. RAMAKRISHNANANDA YOGA AND MEDITATION

2. ASTORIA PARK

20-29 38th St, Astoria | 888-474-1218 | ramakrishnanandayoga.com/Astoria

19th Street between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria | www.nycgovparks.org

Free 90-minute hatha yoga classes are offered at the Astoria Center.

Check the online schedule.

The largest park along the East River is home to a running track, outdoor exercise equipment, skate park, basketball courts, playground and tennis courts. Decide on your own routine, and visit for free.

(Note: For tennis courts, a $15 single-play permit is required.)

3. ASTORIA OUTDOOR OLYMPIC POOL Schedules and Updates available online: 19th Street and 23rd Drive, Astoria | 718-626-8620 | www.nycgovparks.org/ parks/AstoriaPark/facilities/pools

The famed pool is open June 29 through September 5, and offers morning and evening hours for uninterrupted lap swimming.

Schedules and updates available online.

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6. THE YOGA ROOM 10-14 47th Rd, LIC | 718-786-7962 | & 38-01 35th Ave, Astoria | 718-274-0255 | www.the-yoga-room.com

Offering two convenient locations, this full service yoga center offers pilates, yoga and meditation courses. Daily community classes are offered for $10. Check the online schedule

7. ANTHEA YOGA AND HEALING CENTER 34-01 45th St, Astoria | 718-606-0049 | www.antheacenter.com

$5 community classes are offered daily, along with free outdoor yoga.

Visit the website for the latest on free meditation courses and other ongoing events

INDOOR CLASSES & ACTIVITIES 8. SHAPE UP NYC Visit the website and plug in your zip to find classes near you: A.R.R.O.W. Field House | 35-30 35th St, LIC | 718-3490444 | www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc

This city-sponsored, no-membership-required program offers a variety of free classes at different venues throughout the summer.

Yoga, tai chi, punk rope, karate, body conditioning and more are often offered at the LIC YMCA, as well as at A.R.R.O.W. Field House.

9. ASTORIA FINE ARTS AND DANCE 38-01 23rd Ave, Astoria | 718-274-0740 | www.asfa-dancestudio.com

Astoria’s Premier dance and fitness studio is offering $5 classes all summer long and FREE fitness classes in Astoria Park. The first FREE class in the park will be Zumba on June 30th at 6:30PM.

10. PLANET FITNESS 30-33 Steinway St, Astoria | 718-777-0700 www.planetfitness.com

This “Judgment Free Zone” full gym (weight training/cardio/ tanning/guest passes) is only $19.99 a month (with a $10 start-up fee) – a steal in NYC! Learn more online: www.planetfitness.com.

11. ULTIMATE FITNESS GYMS 26-50 Brooklyn Queens Expressway West | 718-726-4343 www.bqefitnessclub.com

Only $19.99 per month gets you access to this 40,000 sq. ft. facility with cardio machines, free weights, aerobic classes, indoor basketball, volleyball, soccer and more. Get details online.

12. LUCILLE ROBERTS 32-62 Steinway St, Astoria | 718-626-6464 www.lucilleroberts.com

With a no-contract deal for just $5 per week and Zumba Classes for $6 per week, this exclusively women-only gym can’t be beat. Full rates online.

13. ASTORIA SPORTS COMPLEX

Gigi Salon & Styling Studio

POST-WORKOUT PAMPERING 17. LOTUS NAILS & SPA 43-41 45th St, Astoria | 718-482-7630 | www.lotusnailsnspa.com

Check out package deals for a full-on spa day. The $46 City Package offers a pedicure, scrub, 10-minute foot massage, manicure and 10-minute back massage.

18. REDKEN SALOON SALON 36-17 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-956-3366 | www.redkensaloon.com

If you have 10.5 inches of hair to cut off, this salon will cut it for free and donate the inches to Locks of Love. Not enough hair? Bring this month’s BORO for $10 off any service.

19. GIGI SALON & STYLING STUDIO 34-17 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-777-7755 | www.salonspagigi.com

This environmentally-friendly, Manhattan-quality salon offers cuts starting at $30 for women and $25 for men, which includes a shampoo and blow dry, along with a scalp and hand massage. You’ll also get a glass of wine or champagne!

20. SNOB NAIL SPA 47-34 Vernon Blvd, LIC | 347-808-0457.

This sexy new salon on Vernon Boulevard offers manicures for just $11.

34-38 38th St, Astoria | 718-729-7163 | www.ascsports1.com

Offering cardio, weights, an indoor pool and more, this gym comes in well under the rates of most NYC sports facilities. Check the website for monthly deals.

14. SEEK FITNESS 27-18 23rd Ave, Astoria | 347-924-9004 | www.seek-Fitness.com

During the month of June, SEEK Fitness is running a special PROMO for BORO readers. Mention BORO and pay only $5 for any Zumba class or just $50 for a full month of classes.

15. CROSSFIT DYNAMIX GYM

21. EUPHORA 38-15 Northern Blvd, Astoria | 718-786-4558 www.euphoraciti.com

For $35 on a weekday, visit the only Banya location in Western Queens to relax and indulge in saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis and cooling pools.

22. EVE’S NAIL SALON 30-09 30th Ave, Astoria | 718-956-1300.

This intimate spa offers a combined mani-pedi for just $23.

36-05 20th Ave, Astoria | 718-606-0381 | www.cfdynamix.com

In the amazing new space, Dynamix has a boxing studio, yoga studio and Crossfit work out space. This summer, take up boxing classes$75 for unlimited classes for one month. Or begin the Crossfit program. Dynamix is offering a 6 classf ondation course with the first 3 classes FREE!

16. PNT 10-68 Jackson Ave, LIC | 347-396-5809 | www.pntfitness.com

This intimate gym, with classes ranging from 5-12 people, offers Tuesday Night Community Classes, including cycling at 7pm and body sculpting at 8pm. Just $12 per class.

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22-25 Jackson Ave, LIC | 718-784-2084 www.ps1.org

21-37 45th Rd, LIC | 917-767-1734 www.jeffreyledergallery.com

39-31 29th St, LIC | www.fluxfactory.org

This contemporary art museum features rotating exhibits and a popular summer music series. Bring proof of your Long Island City/Astoria residence to get in for free.

Admission is free Wednesday through Sunday from 12 – 6pm at this beautiful two-floor gallery in a converted brownstone. Exhibitions include group and solo shows from local artists.

Flux Factory focuses on collaboration and features multiple ongoing events, along with exhibitions by members of its highly regarded residency program. Event costs vary, but most are free of charge.

2. Museum of the Moving Image

6. SculptureCenter

36-01 35th Ave, Astoria | 718-777-6888 www.movingimage.us

44-19 Purves St, LIC | 718-361-1750 www.sculpture-center.org

This film and cinema museum offers exhibitions, special educational programs and screenings, with directors often present for post-film discussions.

Screenings are free with admission, which is $12 (less for students and children).

With a $5 suggested donation ($3 for students), SculptureCenter’s retrospective on Bill Bollinger, an influential sculptor from the late 60’s, is a must-visit.

Be sure to pay a visit to this mecca of graffiti art – featuring the best artists of the five boroughs –before it’s taken down to make space for residential towers.

Admission is free.

7. Fisher Laundau Center For Art

11. Ten10 Studios

3. Socrates Sculpture Park 32-01 Vernon Blvd, LIC | 718-956-1819 www.socratessculpturepark.org

This outdoor sculpture garden by LIC arts pioneer Mark di Suvero is set to spotlight projects and ideas from the Civic Action: A Vision For Long Island City exhibit throughout the summer. Admission to the park is free.

4. The Noguchi Museum 9-01 33rd Rd, LIC | 718-721-2308 www.noguchi.org

With admission prices never higher than $10, Highlights from the Collection is an exhibition guaranteed to be a bang for your buck. The exhibit runs from June 6 to September 10.

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38-27 30th St, LIC | 718-937-0727 www.flcart.org

This non-profit arts center offers free admission and a permanent contemporary art collection, along with rotating exhibitions.

8. Dorsky Gallery 11-03 45th Ave, LIC | 718-937-6317 www.dorsky.org

Check out this free gallery’s (Un)Folding Patterns exhibition, which focuses on the way art and mathematics relate in their need for beauty and creativity and explores their role in building contemporary civilization.

10. 5Pointz 45-46 Davis St, LIC | 317-219-2685 www.5tpz.com

10-10 47th Rd, LIC | 646-271-5353 www.ten10studios.com

Located in the heart of downtown LIC, this photography studio also functions as an art/performance space.

12. Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center 10-34 44th Dr, LIC | 718-784-4907 www.brickhouseny.com

Brickhouse offers group classes and private lessons in ceramics and pottery making for adults. Course levels range from beginner to expert. Sampler classes start at $50, and 6-week courses are $255.

MUSIC/ THEATER /COMEDY 13. Waltz Astoria

19. Thalia Spanish Theatre

21. Flushing Town Hall

23-14 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria | 718-956-8742 | www.waltz-astoria.com

41-17 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside | 718-729-3380 | www.thaliatheatre.org

137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing | 718-463-7700 | www.flushingtownhall.org

This artsy wine and coffee bar is an ideal space for performers and audiences alike.

With open mic nights, comedy shows and musical performances, live entertainment is almost always guaranteed. There’s no cover and only a $10 drink minimum.

Thalia Spanish Theatre is the only bilingual theatre serving the Hispanic population in Queens. Events include a free outdoor festival, movement and dance workshops for children and productions of renowned Spanish plays. Tickets for the world premiere of La Callas y Medea are $25, with discounts for students and seniors.

Flushing Town Hall features dance performances, classical music, and monthly jazz jams for those looking to meet and play with new people. Jams are $10 for audience members and free for performers.

14. Rest-Au-Rant 30-01 35th Ave, LIC | 718-729-9009 www.rarbarlic.com

This restaurant and bar offers free live music every Thursday night and a Whine & Cheese Comedy Show on Tuesdays, both of which start at 9pm.

15. Brick Café

20. The Queens Kickshaw 40-17 Broadway, Astoria | 718-777-0913 | www.thequeenskickshaw.com

This gourmet grilled cheese spot/bar offers live music on Fridays beginning at 9pm, completely free of charge.

22. Green Space 37-24 24th St, LIC | 718-956-3037 www.greenspacestudio.org

This dance space offers studios and performances, such as Fertile Ground on June 10, which features six choreographers and a post-performance discussion.

Tickets are $12.

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

Every Wednesday at 8 pm, the bar at Brick Café – often praised for its romantic atmosphere – gets the night going with free live music.

16. LaGuardia Performing Arts Center 31-10 Thomson Ave, LIC | 718-482-7200 www.laguardiaperformingarts.com

Dance and theater performances are the main attractions to this venue, which is hosting the QAX Leap Dance Project on Friday, June 15. Admission is free.

17. The Secret Theatre 44-02 23rd St, LIC | 718-392-0722 www.secrettheatre.com

With improv groups, classes and theatrical productions – including plays by the BFG collective (three of New York’s best indie theatre companies) – the Secret Theatre always has something worth checking out. Tickets are typically under $20, with frequent discounts for students and seniors.

18. The Chocolate Factory 5-49 49th Ave, LIC | 718-482-7069 www.chocolatefactorytheater.org

This multidisciplinary performance space is where theater, dance and music collide in a uniquely balanced relationship, such as in Hungry Kite, a production set to run from June 20-23 in which dance, video, and sound are integrated to “explode the space between normal and deviant, object and subject.” Tickets are only $15.

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ENTERTAINMENT

OUTDOOR HANGOUT SPOTS

23. Gantry Plaza State Park 4-09 47th Rd, LIC

This beautiful riverside park is made from restored gantries and features an unrivaled view of the Manhattan skyline, perfect for lounging, playing sports and enjoying the summer weather.

24. Penthouse 808 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC | 718-289-6101 www.penthouse808rooftop.com

The Ravel Hotel’s rooftop offers event space, upscale dinners and nightlife with live music, all with sweeping views of the skyline and the Queensboro Bridge. Admission is free.

25. Z Hotel 11-01 43rd Ave, LIC | 212-319-7000 | www.zhotelny.com

The Z Hotel’s rooftop lounge features signature cocktails and splendid views across the East River, all without a cover charge.

Visit www.BOROmag.com/nightlife for more cheap hotspots in Western Queens.

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Offers available through June 30, 2012. Bring BORO or coupon below to redeem discount.

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10% OFF when you spend $100 or more.

20% OFF growlers. (Select beers)

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$5 for any Zumba class or just $50 for a full month of classes.

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