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VOL 3:7 JUNE 2013

ASTORIA // LIC // SUNNYSIDE

CREATE // CULTIVATE // INSPIRE

FRESH

PERSPECTIVES

GREAT DISCOUNTS

at the best spots in Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside

LIC Food & Flea kicks off, pg. 6

Restaurant Openings, pg. 14

Van Bramer on Pride, pg. 28

New ABCs of Fitness, pg. 32

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Dear Western Queens, I am thrilled to have Bradley Hawks as Editor-in-Chief of BORO Magazine. He is an amazingly talented writer and photographer who lives right here in Astoria. He knows and cares about the neighborhoods we serve and I hope you find that come through in the stories he brings you with this issue. He and I look forward to hearing from you with comments, feedback and ideas!

Starting June 15 LIC Flea & Food will bring the best in food and shopping every Saturday and Sunday to the Long Island City Waterfront. In this issue you’ll get a “taste” of some of the amazing vendors. I know I’ll be there and I look forward to seeing you Flea to LIC! Josh josh@boromag.com

JOSHUA SCHNEPS

publisher

LIC Flea & Food Set To Open

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The Bokwa Experience

FEATURES 6 EXPLORE YOUR BORO LIC Flea

8 FOOD

MP Taverna

14 FOOD

June’s Restaurants

24 EXPLORE YOUR BORO Keeping Gatsby Alive

28 COMMUNITY

Jimmy Van Bramer

32 BODY & SOUL Bokwa

36 FOOD

Butcher Bar BBQ

DEPARTMENTS 3

DISCOUNTS & PROMO PAGE

Exclusive savings, discounts and freebies for the month of June in Astoria, LIC and Sunnyside.

12 JUNE 2013 EVENTS 18 MAP IT DIRECTORY

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

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EXPLORE YOUR BORO

LIC

FLEA &

FOOD

Flea-tastic Market opens this month in LIC

It is finally here—June 15th & 16th marks the highly-anticipated launch of LIC Flea & Food, a brand new market running every weekend throughout the summer, showcasing some of the city’s finest artists and vendors, making Long Island City a summertime destination for visitors from all five boroughs and beyond.

The market is located at the corner of 46th Avenue and 5th Street

Sweetleaf

4615 Center Blvd, LIC | (347) 527-1038 | sweetleaflic.com

“We will be selling our 3 signature drinks: Rocket Fuel (cold-brewed coffee with chicory and maple milk), Voo Doo Child (cold brewed coffee with condensed milk and homemade sweet cream), and Strawberry Iced Tea (lemon black iced tea with strawberry puree). We are excited about the exposure LIC is going to get. The neighborhood has really blossomed and I’m proud to show people what we have to offer”

Mitchmallows (212) 645-1121 | www.mitchmallows.com

“We will be serving up many of our uniquely flavored handcrafted mallows including the creamsicle, churros, mallopolitans and ginger wasabi mallows just to name a few… and the ridiculously delicious BLT S’MORE-- a tomato flavored marshmallow on a crostini with a slice of applewood smoked bacon on top. Mitchmallows are shipped all over the country, but as they are created in LIC, the Food & Flea gives us the opportunity to showcase our amazing handcrafted marshmallows to our hometown crowd!”

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in Long Island City. Visit www.liceflea.com for directions, ferry and shuttle information, and details about how to become a vendor.

BORO is thrilled to bring you an exclusive sneak peek at just a small portion of the starting lineup. We asked these charter participants to share a little about what they will be selling at the market, as well as why they are excited to be a part of this exciting new venture.

DeepCuts

(646) 422-9720 | deepcuts.storenvy.com

“I’ll be selling canvas tote bags featuring my own art and design work. The LIC Food & Flea is really the launching point for my business, so everything about this feels new and exciting for me. I’m most excited for the customer feedback and business insight.”

The Chocolate Swirl (718) 407-0034 | www.thechocolateswirl.com

“We'll be selling our line of brownie & cake pops— over 25 flavors including ‘Booze-y’ alcoholic pops, ice cream cone pops, and our new girl scout cookie Samoa and thin mint pops. We'll also have our deluxe Brownies—6 flavors including our most popular caramel pretzel brownie. Since we are based our of Astoria & LIC we are super excited for such a larger and more high profile market to be right in our backyard. We can’t wait to further connect with the community—it will give us a more semi-permanent outlet for our products.”

Luke’s Lobster Locations in NY, Philly, & DC | www. lukeslobster.com

Luke’s will be selling their famous, fresh lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, and crab rolls.

“We’re excited to bring a fresh taste of Maine to Long Island City!”

Harold & Maude Vintage

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“We will be selling 40s to 80s men and women’s authentic vintage clothing, such as ‘Gatsby’ party costumes. We look forward to meeting and sharing our world with new people in Long Island City.”

shop for modern, atypical, sophisticated home decor.

I choose vintage pieces that are relevant now. I also restore old furniture and build new furniture out of solid wood. LIC is an untapped resource. I'm interested and looking forward to understanding the new demographic. I want to supply the modern furniture and handmade rugs that they are seeking.”

J&L Farms

42 Old Church Rd, Monroe Twp, NJ | (908) 331-0467

“We will be selling our locally grown fruits and vegetables with an emphasis on heirloom varieties. We will also have fresh cut flowers.

We are very excited to expand our markets and provide the residents of the greater LIC community with our high-quality locally grown produce and flowers.”

Alobar Restaurant 46-42 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City | www.alobarnyc.com

“We will be serving ginger pulled pork sliders with pickled cilantro carrot slaw, fresh sweet corn & onion relish dogs, chorizo baked bean dogs, and the Alobar ‘Big Dog’—an all beef hot dog topped with the ginger pulled pork and pickled carrot slaw. The fact that we are 2 blocks away—it doesn’t get any more local than that! It’s a great way to get people that don't already know LIC to come here and enjoy what the neighborhood has to offer.”

Relevant Furniture

www.relevantfurniture.com | Winner of HGTV’s ‘Flea Market Flip’

“I'll be selling kickass mid-century modern furniture, lighting, accessories and handmade Persian rugs. It will be a one-stop

Vintage Robot

(347) 952-0640 | www.thevintagerobot.com

“I will be selling Made in America Robot apparel (t-shirts, onesies, bags, as well as, other garments) and Robot accessories (necklaces, earrings, rings, cuff-links, and bracelets) made from recycled computers, watches, remotes, and jewelry. While other boroughs have had similar events, Queens needed a large scale event to increase tourism and showcase the County. I look forward to being part of this new and exciting event and cannot wait to meet everyone who attends.”

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COMMUNITY

Memory-driven menu: an interview with

Michael Psilakis MP Taverna has officially opened on Ditmars like a mighty fortress dedicated to Greek cuisine. From meatballs to a pomegranate seed bulgur salad, to Greek paella and lamb sausages, to scallops with dried cherries in brown butter—the menu blends traditional Greek food with an American approach to cooking. BORO recently sat down for a private dinner with James Beard award-winning celebrity chef and owner, Michael Psilakis, where he shared his reasoning behind offering whole animal roasts on the menu (requiring five days advanced notice), and how the process reveals an entirely different approach to cooking.

The following quote is an excerpt from that evening’s conversation. “[Roasting whole animals] is something I did a lot as a child. When I first started in a professional kitchen, it was very much an art form. Like a painter uses a canvas, the plate was my canvas.

And food for me was very articulate and cerebral.”

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“When my father passed away, I stopped using food in that sense, and I started using it in the same manner that he did. It was just a platform for gathering.

So the food became secondary to the relationship that you had with one another.

“The year that my father passed away I was out in my mother’s backyard cooking a lamb on a spit—traditional for Greek Easter—and I was there with my son, who is 3 years old. Like my father had taught me—in order for the seasoning to stick, you just wet the lamb with water. I told [my son] to cup his hand just like my father had done when I was a little boy—there was déjà vu going on—the water was hitting his hands, and hitting him, hitting me… he was giggling and laughing and having a good time, but during this whole time I was sad because I was looking at him and thinking, ‘you’re never gonna know dad… never gonna know your grandfather… never gonna know how special he was…’ and as I’m watching

the water hit his hands I’m looking at it and all of a sudden I was like I was looking at my hands forty years earlier.

It blew me away.”

“That’s when I realized, ‘oh my God, I’m using food all wrong.’ I knew at that moment I had made my father proud.

But I also felt that my father knew that the moments we were sharing when I was a kid—him teaching me how to roast a lamb or scale a fish… It wasn’t just about the how to cook a lamb. It was really learning lessons about life.

And how important it is sharing time with one another.”

“I hope Astoria grabs on to just coming here and having a beer if they want to.

Or have a meal. It doesn’t matter what you come to this restaurant for. What matters is that you’re bringing people to share that experience with.”

MP Taverna

31-29 Ditmars Boulevard Astoria (718) 777-2187 mptaverna.com

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JUNE EVENTS

Find more June events at www.BOROmag.com/Events

Wed & Sat 6/1-6/29 @ 11am(Wed) & 10am(Sat) (FAMILY)

6/9 @ 3pm (MUSIC)

6/25-7/17 Tuesdays & Fridays @ 10:30AM or 2PM (ART)

FREE | babyNOIR Boutique 646-470-4728 | 26-16 23rd Ave Astoria, NY11105

FREE with Museum Admission | The Noguchi Museum 718-204-7088 | 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY 11106

$180 for a 6-class session, or $30 per class* | babyNOIR Boutique 646.470.4728 | 26-16 23rd Ave Astoria, 11105

aSTORYa Story Time

www.babynoir.net/events--classes.html

Music in the Garden FeaT. Yungchen Lhamo & Anton Batagov www.noguchi.org/programs

Arts & Crafts Camp

www.babynoir.net/events--classes.html

6/3 @ 9PM-midnight (FOOD + DRINK)

6/11-6/15 All week (FASHION)

6/27 @ 9PM-midnight (MUSIC)

FREE no cover no minimum | Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 | 30-01 35th Avenue (corner of 30th street) L.I.C.

FREE | babyNOIR Boutique 646-470-4728 | 26-16 23rd Ave Astoria, NY11105

FREE no cover no minimum | Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 | 30-01 35th Avenue (corner of 30th street) L.I.C.

Beer and Bacon All Night Happy Hour www.rarbarlic.com

Daddy Pop-Up Shop

www.babynoir.net/events--classes.html

Live Music - Croatian Night with Paul Vidaic www.rarbarlic.com

6/4-6/8 All week, party on 6/8 @ 1-3PM (FAMILY+FUNDRAISER)

6/12 @ 6-10PM (FASHION)

6/28-6/30 @ 8pm (ART)

FREE | babyNOIR Boutique 646-470-4728 | 26-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105

FREE | VESLO 917-658-3065 | 32-11 Broadway Astoria, NY 11106

$10 | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City 11101

Tatti Doll’s Lemonade Social

Arts Fashion Alive Astoria - Pop Up Market

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/111675 www.babynoir.net/events--classes.html

www.designforyou.biz

Tues-Sun 6/4-6/9 @ 7:30pm (ART)

“The Exonerated”

“Walking the Dead”

$18 | The Secret Theatre--BIG 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City 11101 walking.bpt.me

6/5 @ 10AM-5pm (ART)

Opening Exhibtions: Highlights from the Collection: Reworked Highlights from the Collection: Recent Acquisitions Area 5: Cut & Fold

6/12-6/16 @ 8pm - Sunday @ 7pm (ART)

www.secrettheatre.com/New%20Voices%20info.html

$18 | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718 392 0722 | 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City 11101

6/29 @ 10am-4pm BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA FUNDRAISER (ART+FUNDRAISER) FREE and open to the public | Greater Astoria Historical SocietY 718-278-0700 | 35-20 Broadway, 4th Floor, Long Island City

6/13 @ 9PM-midnight (MUSIC)

6/30 @ 9:30-10:30AM (FITNESS))

FREE no cover no minimum | Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 | 30-01 35th Avenue (corner of 30th street) L.I.C.

$22 | PNT FITNESS 10-68 Jackson Ave. 2nd Floor, LIC 11101

www.secrettheatre.com/EX_info.html

Live Music - Jazz Out Trio www.rarbarlic.com

$10/adults $5/ seniors & students | The Noguchi Museum 718-204-7088 | 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY 11106

ThUR-Sun: 6/13-6/26 @8pm - Sundays @ 3pm (ART)

6/6 @ 9PM-midnight (MUSIC)

www.gideonth.com

www.noguchi.org/programs

“Jimmy’s Corner “

“Frankenstein Upstairs”

$18 | The Secret Theatre--BIG 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City 11101

www.astorialic.org

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP www.PNTFITNESS.com

ONGOING

FREE no cover no minimum | Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 | 30-01 35th Avenue (corner of 30th street) L.I.C.

6/15 @ 10:30am and 12:30pm (FOOD)

The Z NYC Hotel is partnering up with Total Wellness 365.

Starting Saturday, June 1st we will be doing sunrise workouts on the rooftop all summer long.

Z Fitness Starting Sat, June 1st @ 7:15am (FITNESS)

6/7 @ 6-8:30PM (ART+DRINK)

FREE | Skinny’s Cantina 718-806-1068 | 4705 Center Blvd www.skinnyscantina.com

Yoga:

Live Music - Evanescent with Bliss Blood and Al Street www.rarbarlic.com

Art Opening and Wine Tasting

Baby Loves Salsa Brunch @ Skinny’s Cantina

Sunrise Workouts:

Mon, WeD, FrI 6:30-7:15am, Sat 7:15-8am

Saturdays @ 8:15-9am, Sundays @ 9-9:45am $15 | Z NYC Hotel ROOFTOP 212-319-7000 |11-01 43rd Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

FREE | Astoria Park Wine & Spirits 718-606-1142 | 28-07 24th Ave.

6/15 @ 10:30pm (ART)

6/7 @ 5-8PM (ART)

www.playingwithreality.org

Sundays @ 6pm (NIGHTLIFE+MUSIC)

6/15 @ 2PM (ART)

Table Reservations Recommended 718-289-6101 | 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC, NY 11101

www.astoriaparkwineandspirits.com

June First Friday

FREE | The Noguchi Museum 718-204-7088 | 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY 11106 www.noguchi.org/programs

Every Friday 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 @ 7:30pm (ART)

“The House”

$5 | The Secret Theatre 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City 11101

Playing with Reality: Sandbox Series

$10 | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718 392 0722 | 44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City 11101

Kurosawa’s RAN with Tatusya Nakadai in person FREE with Museum admission ($12) Museum of the Moving Image 718-777-6888 | 36-01 35 Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106

www.movingimage.us/visit/calendar/2013/06/15/detail/ran-with-tatsuyanakadai-in-person

www.secrettheatre.com/QSIC_info.html

6/18 @ 7pm (ART)

Every Friday 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28@ 10:30pm (ART)

“Improvius Maximus”

FREE | SculptureCenter 718.361.1750 | 44-19 Purves Street

www.secrettheatre.com/Improvius.html

6/20 @ 9PM-midnight (MUSIC)

6/8 @ 10:30pm (ART)

FREE no cover no minimum | Rest-au-Rant 718-729-9009 | 30-01 35th Avenue (corner of 30th street) L.I.C.

$5 | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City 11101

Queer Not Cool

$10 | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718 392 0722 | 44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City 11101 www.femmefataletheater.com

6/8 @ 7PM (ART)

So Percussion and Man Forever

$25. 30 years and under $15 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-570-3792 | 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028

www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/sopercussion--man-forever?eid=4032

6/8 @ 11am (ART)

“Princess Particular”

Varied prices; group prices available | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City 11101 www.secrettheatre.com/childrenstheatreINFO.html Every Saturday 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 @ 2pm (FAMILY)

Children’s shows: “Dotty Dot!”,”Pirate Pete’s Parrot”

Varied prices; group prices available | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City 11101 www.secrettheatre.com/childrenstheatreINFO.html 6/9 @1-4:30PM (FASHION)

POP SHOPPING IN THE SPRING

FREE | WINEGASM 917-658-3065 | 31-86 37th Street , Astoria NY www.designforyou.biz

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SC Conversations: Allison Arieff www.sculpture-center.org

Live Music - D.B. Rielly: American Roots Music www.rarbarlic.com www.dbrielly.com

6/21 @ 9:30PM (ART+MUSIC)

DJ Spooky’s Mixing App Party

$25. 30 years and under $15 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-570-3792 | 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028

www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/ ipad-mixing-piece?eid=3790

6/22 @ 10:30pm (ART)

“Ordinary Phreeeks”

$10 | The Secret Theatre--LITTLE 718-392-0722 | 44-02 23rd Street Long Island City 11101 http://ordinaryphreeeks.com

6/22 @ 9pm (ENTERTAINMENT)

80’s party

FREE | Skinny’s Cantina 718-806-1068 | 4705 Center Blvd www.skinnyscantina.com

6/22 @ 1PM (FAMILY+MUSIC)

Drum Circle

$5 | babyNOIR Boutique 646-470-4728 | 26-16 23rd Ave Astoria, NY11105 www.babynoir.net/events--classes.html

www.zhotelny.com

Ravel Rooftop Sundays

www.facebook.com/pages/RAVEL-Sundays Email: sundays@ravelhotel.com

Tuesdays @ 8:30PM (NIGHTLIFE+ENTERTAINMENT)

Trivia Night

Free I Break Bar & Billiards 718-777-5400 I 32-04 Broadway, Astoria www.break-ny.com

Tuesdays @ 9PM (COMEDY)

Whine & Cheese Comedy Show

FREE I Rèst-âü-Ránt 718.729.9009 I30-01 35th Ave (corner of 30th Street), LIC www.rarbarlic.com

Every Sunday @ 8:30pm (COMEDY)

COMEDY NIGHT

FREE | Rapture Lounge 718-626-8044 | 34-27 28th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103 http://rapturelounge.com

ASTOR BAKE SHOP CELEBRATES IT’S 3rd YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH its

annual PIE EATING CONTEST Sunday, June 30, 2013 @ 2:30pm

Astor Bake Shop

12-23 Astoria Blvd, corner of 14th St.

Who Can Enter: Junior’s 12-17(with parental consent), Men’s 18 and up, Women’s 18 and up.

Celebrity judges to include: TBD Event starts at 2pm with live music, complementary mini pies, and some of our signature iced beverages.

Contest begins at 3pm.

Prizes to include gift certificates, a crystal engraved Astor Bake Shop Star Trophy, T-shirts and medals.

Visit our web site to see clips from last year’s contest

WWW.ASTOR-BAKESHOP.COM

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Little Neck Steamers at Off the Hook

june’s restaurants are

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The growing food scene in Western Queens seems to be not only maintaining, but rapidly gathering momentum. Within the next few months, we can anticipate close to twenty more additions, including a ramen shop, brick oven pizza, funky hot dogs, build-your-own sushi, oyster bars, and even a southern style bakery. Here’s a close-up look at three of the newcomers who are officially confirmed, and already set to serve the neighborhood.

Milkflower

Milkflower’s storefront sits like a pristine display case allowing passersby an exposed view of the dining room and brick pizza oven. Created by brothers Danny & Pete Aggelatos, Milkflower is their first restaurant, though they have been baking pizzas with their uncle in New Jersey for over ten years.

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Brussels sprout & egg pizza at Milkflower

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www.astor-bakeshop.com Astor Bake Shop Celebrates It’s 3rd Year Anniversary with it’s

Annual Pie Eating Contest Sunday June 30th, 2013 at 2:30pm

Visit our web site to see clips from last year’s contest.

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A neighborhood bakery-cafe located in beautiful Old-Astoria.

Serving breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Beer & Wine

Astoria Park Wine Spirits Available in&the Boro at: Astoria

(718) 606-1142 Available in the Boro at: Astoria Park Wine & Spirits at: Available in the Boro Bohemian Hall & BeerAstoria AstoriaPark Park Wine Spirits (718) 606-1142 Garden Astoria Wine &&Spirits Astoria

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Koliba Restaurant Bohemian Hall&& Beer Astoria Bohemian Hall Beer Astoria Garden (718) 274-4925 Garden (718) 626-0430 Astoria Astoria (718)Wine 274-4925 Koliba (718) 274-4925 Table Restaurant Jackson HeightsAstoria info@czechwineimports.com Koliba Restaurant (718) 626-0430 (718) 478-9463 Koliba Restaurant www.vinozczech.com Astoria Astoria (860) 469-0649 (718) 626-0430 Wine (718)Table 626-0430 Jackson Heights info@czechwineimports.com Table Wine (718) 478-9463 TableHeights Wine www.vinozczech.com Jackson Imported

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Additional 10% 20% off off Additional of any Ice Cream, Italian Ices or Cupcakes Not including tee shirts.

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32-14R Steinway Street, Astoria Right by the R and M subway stop

Tel: (718) 728-2822

Website: www.steinwaycourtvet.com Email: info@ steinwaycourtvet.com

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dry cleaner—with reclaimed wood tables, burlap banquettes, a vintage-style mural paying homage to the aforementioned dry cleaner, and even a table created from old police barricades.

Named after ‘fior di latte,’ the cow’s milk cheese used for their pizzas (and made in-house daily), Milkflower’s menu features Neapolitan style pizzas ranging from classic margherita, to a pie with Brussels sprouts and fried egg with truffle oil, a spicy soppressata pie drizzled with thyme honey, and a white pie with ricotta, oregano, and shitake and oyster mushrooms. Small plates and salads will also accent the menu, including a selection of gourmet toasts, boasting seasonal ingredients like ramp butter with charred onion and broccoli rabe. Set to open within the week, they are anticipating their beer & wine license very soon. Milkflower | 34-12 31st Ave, Astoria | (718) 204-1300 | milkflowernyc.com

Off the Hook

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Nachos from Katch Astoria

Off the Hook’s Crab Fritters

of non-Greek seafood restaurants in the area. Wanting to create an East Coast style ‘seafood shack’, he and business partner Dritan Xhuke (the two own Bocconcini in Little Neck) decided to open Off the Hook in the space formerly occupied by Montenegro Grill. The front counter reveals an open kitchen and cold bar, where oysters from both coasts chill atop piles of ice. An

Milkflower

intimate lobby features a swinging chair made of old ship anchors, and lobster traps overhead act as lampshades. In the back, an aquatic mural painted by Fejzulla adorns the brick wall overlooking a small outdoor courtyard where guests will be able to sip on a Bloody Mary or Cape Cod al fresco.

Milkflower

Available by the piece, oysters range from $1 to $1.50, or may be ordered by the ½ dozen or as part of a chilled seafood platter. Plump, sweet Little Neck clams steamed in Pernod with a touch of cream arrive in cast iron skillet with a rustic loaf of bread for soaking up the juices.

Sandwiches range from shrimp salad on toasted brioche to a Pollock BLT and Maine lobster roll. The potato chips are wildly addictive, homemade, and thickly sliced. Maine lobster is also served whole, along with North Atlantic salmon on a savory pedestal of corn pudding, and rotating catches of the day.

But be sure to save room for dessert, where apple crisp gets a Middle Eastern twist. Sliced apples are baked in coconut milk with cardamom, cinnamon, and a myriad of exotic flavors all crusted under crumbled cookies, with a dollop of vanilla frozen yogurt. They also make their own fresh ginger ale, with actual ginger puree and lime wedges. From atmosphere to menu, this little oasis just off of 28th Avenue magically transports you to a small New England tavern, where something as simple as velvety clam chowder can warm the spirit.

Katch Kadillac

Katch Astoria

Off the Hook | 28-08 34th St, Astoria | (718) 721-2112

Katch Astoria

Astoria is famous for its Beer Gardens, but now Katch joins the lineup that includes the Bohemian Hall, Studio Square, and the Strand Smokehouse, boasting nearly two hundred fifty outdoor seats—which almost doubles the amount of indoor seating. Inside, major sporting events are broadcast over 52 flat screen televisions, with an additional ten to fifteen screens soon to be mounted outdoors.

A food menu of burgers, sliders, and sharing plates features in-house smoked St. Louis-style ribs, as well as a hearty platter of nachos with homemade tortilla chips topped with a béchamel

cheese sauce and a whole host of fixins.

Over fifty beers are available on tap, accompanied by some klever ‘k-themed’ kocktails. A house favorite is the Katch Kadillac—a chilled goblet filled with Patron Anejo & Citronge, fresh lime juice, a splash of orange juice, and a mini Corona suspended over the glass with a custom holder, allowing it to gradually mix with the cocktail as you drink it. Katch Astoria | 31-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria | (718) 7772230 | www.katchastoria.com JUNE 2013 | BOROMAG.COM | 17

MAP IT DIRECTORY Restaurants (a,4) 115 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

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Astor room (C,2) (718) 255-1947 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.astorroom.com

4

Bareburger (b,2) (718) 777-7011 33-21 31st Ave, Astoria (718) 204-7167 23-01 31 St, Astoria www.bareburger.com

Brick Oven (B,1) 105 Basil (718) 204-1205

28-17 Astoria Blvd, Astoria www.basilbrickoven.com

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

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Mezze Place (B,2) (718) 777-2829 31-18 Broadway, Astoria www.mezzeplace.com

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Ornella Trattoria Italiana (B,1) (718) 777-9477 29-17 23rd Ave, Astoria www.ornellatrattoria.com

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Pita pan (c,2) (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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Queens Kickshaw (c,2) (718) 777-0913 40-17 Broadway, Astoria www.thequeenskickshaw.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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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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S Prime Steak House (c,2) (718) 707-0660 35-16 36th St, Astoria www.sprimenyc.com

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Butcher Bar (c,2) (718) 606-8140 37-08 30th Ave, Astoria www.ButcherBar.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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Cavo (C,2) (718) 721-1001 42-18 31st Ave, Astoria www.cavoastoria.com

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

Café Bar (C,2) (718) 204-5273 32-90 36th St, Astoria www.cafebarastoria.com

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Café via espresso (C,1) (718) 545-3290 2409 Steinway St, Astoria www.cafeviaespressoastoria.com

Grill (B, 2) 117 Carioca (718) 606-1329

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Skinny’s (a,4) 718-806-1068 47-05 Center Blvd, LIC Stove Restaurant and Bar (C, 1)

118 (718) 956-0372

45-17 28th Ave, Astoria www.stoveastoria.com Sugar Freak (C,2)

116 (718) 726-5850

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

29-03 Broadway, Astoria DiWine (C,2) (718) 777-1355 41-15 31st Ave, Astoria www.diwineonline.com

123 (718) 937-2900

El Ay Si (A,4) (718) 389-8781 47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.elaysi.com

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THYMARI (b,2) (718) 204-2280 32-07 34th Ave, Astoria www.thymari.com

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

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

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leng thai (b,2) (718) 956-7117 33-09 Broadway, Astoria www.lengthainewyork.com

william hallet (c,2) (718) 269-3443 36-10 30th Ave, Astoria www.williamhallet.com

108 (718) 932-3331

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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

124 31-5 34th St

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

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

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

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Penthouse808 (A,3) (718) 289-6118 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.penthouse808rooftop.com

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Bakeries

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

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

Testaccio (a,4)

47-30 Vernon Blvd., LIC www.testacciony.com

Winegasm Bar and Eatery (c,2) 31-86 37th Rd, Astoria www.winegasmeatery.com Yajai (b,2) (718) 956-9559 33-16 30th Ave, Astoria www.yajaithaifood.com Bugatti Café Astoria, NY 11106 (718) 626-1115

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Honoo Grill & Noodle 33-06 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 606-0653 www.honoo33.com

babyNOIR (B,1)

45 (646) 470-4728,

33-07 36th Ave, Astoria http://www.arepascafe.com

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Bread Box Cafe (A,4) (718) 389-9700 4711 11th St, LIC www.breadboxcafelic.com

AREPAS CAFE (B,2)

129 (718) 937.-3835

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Astor Bake Shop (a,2) (718) 606-8439 12-23 Astoria Blvd, Astoria www.astor-bakeshop.com Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company (718) 777-1121 36-14 30th Ave, Astoria www.bkbagel.com (C,1) 35-09 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria (C,1) 36-14 30th Ave, Astoria (C,2) 35-05 Broadway, Astoria Malu (A,4) (718) 729-6258 12-09 Jackson Ave, LIC www.amomandpopshop.com Sweetleaf (A,4) (917) 832-6726 10-93 Jackson Ave, LIC www.sweetleaflic.com

26-16 23rd Ave, Astoria www.babynoir.net Inside Astoria (C,1) 28-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria LIC: living (A,4)

21 (718) 361-5650

535 51st Ave. LIC www.licliving.com Loveday 31 (B,2)

49 (718) 728-4057

3306 31st Ave, Astoria www.loveday31.com Site (C,2)

50 (718) 626-6030

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

Pets 51

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Astoria Bier & Cheese (C,2) (718) 545-5588 34-14 Broadway, Astoria

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Astoria Park Wine and Spirits (b,1) 28-07 24th Ave, Astoria www.astoriaparkwineandspirits.com

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Astoria wine and spirits (C,2) (718) 545-9463 3412 Broadway, Astoria www.astoriawines.com

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

Shops Apollo Gallery (C,2)

104 (718) 786-7590

34-10 36th Ave, Astoria

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Belief (B,1) (718) 721-4444 29-20b 23rd Ave, Astoria www.beliefnyc.com

City Vet (A,4) (718) 433-1334 45-44 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.cityvetnyc.com Steinway Court Vet (c,2)

52 (718) 728-2822

32-14R Steinway, Astoria www.steinwaycourtvet.com LIC VET CENTER (A,4)

130 (718) 255-6514

48-18 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City www.longislandcityvet.com

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Floresta (A,4) (917) 612-4446 51-02 Vernon Blvd, LIC 4-85 47th Rd, LIC www.florestanyc.com/blog

FARM CHIC Flowers 75 NYC www.nycfarmchicflowers.com Petals and Roots (B,2)

121 (718) 267- 1700

31-27 31st St, Astoria www.petalsandroots.com

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Fitness

Ark locksmith 24/7 Service (c,2)

114 (718) 932-LOCK (5625) 30-10 37th st, Astoria www.Astorialocksmith.com

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Astoria Center of Israel

119 (718) 278-2680

27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria www.astoriacenter.org

30-16 30th Ave, Astoria www.drpagonismd.com

347-670-4376 hero@iamhero.net | www.iamhero.net

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

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RCN (A,3) Digital TV and High-Speed Internet Services 33-16 Woodside Ave, LIC (212) 842-7981 www.rcn.com/boromag Tuck-It-Away Storage (B, 3)

519-8282 122 (718) 37-19 Crescent Street, Astoria

Club Fitness (b,2)

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(347) 832-0103 www.bluebirdchildcareastoria.com

PNT Fitness (A,4)

79 (347) 396-5809 Tightan Gym (718) 274-1606

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The Renaissance Event Hall (A,1) (718) 274-4590 27-34 21st St, Astoria www.renaissanceofastoria.com

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Ravel (a,3) (718) 289-6101 8-08 Queens Plaza South, LIC www.ravelhotel.com

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Z NYC Hotel (a,3) (212) 319-7000 11-01 43rd Ave, LIC www.zhotelny.com

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Super Nova Tattoos (c,1) (718) 274-5712 38-01 23rd Ave, Astoria www.supernovatattoo.com

Beauty Gigi Salon (c,2)

71 (718) 777-7755

34-17 30th Ave, Astoria www.gigistylingstudio.com Primp AND Tease SALON (a,4)

72 (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

31-06 35th St, Astoria www.gabrieleperici.com Astoria fine arts dance (c,1)

100 (718) 247-0740

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

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Flushing Town Hall

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

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

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Kaufman Astoria Studios (C,2) (718) 706-5300 34-12 36th St, Astoria www.kaufmanastoria.com

The Yoga Room (C,2) (718) 274-0255 38-01 35th Ave, Astoria (718) 786-7962 (A,4) 10-14 47th Rd, LIC www.the-yoga-room.com

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Laguardia Performing Arts Center (C,3) (718) 482-5151 31-10 Thomson Ave, LIC www.laguardiaperformingarts.org

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Museum of the Moving Image (c,2) (718) 784-0077 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria www.movingimage.us

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

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ReisStudios (A,3) “An international community of established and emerging artists” (718) 570-3663 43-01 22nd St, LIC www.ReisStudios.com

Simply Fit

126 37-16 Astoria Blvd

Astoria, NY 11103 (347) 639-0489 www.simplyfitastoria.com

Spas 81

Carnegie Hall (212) 247-7800 57th St and 7th Ave, NY www.carnegiehall.org

102 (718) 463-7700 x 222

www.tightan.com

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Rejuvenate face and body (B,1) (718) 626-4434 26-17 23rd Ave, Astoria www.Rejuvenatenyc.com

SCULPTURECENTER (B,3)

361-1750 110 (718) 44-19 Purves St, LIC www.sculpure-center.org

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the art house (c,2)

60 31-21 31st St, Astoria 73

5 Pointz (B,4) (317) 219-2685 45-46 Davis St, LIC www.5ptz.com

112 (516) 724-1562

10-68 Jackson Ave, LIC www.pntfitness.com

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

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27-18 23rd Ave, Astoria www.seek-fitness.com

Blue Bird Child Care 25-58 48th St

129 Astoria, NY 11103

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

78 (347) 924-9004

34-18 Broadway, Astoria www.vardimaneyewear.com Video Express (c,2) (718)626-0846 3408 30th Ave, Astoria

Art

31-11 Broadway, Astoria www.clubfitnessny.com

www.tuckitaway.com

62 (718) 204-5037

Tantra Lounge (b,2) (718) 937-4574 35-50 31st St, Astoria www.Tantraloungenyc.com

www.ckoastoria.com

42 (718) 545-0004

MPN Law Firm (C,2)

57 (718) 777-0400

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CKO Kickboxing (C, 1)

Hero computer repair nyc

56 Apple/Mac Computer Repair Specialist

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

669-0494 120 (347) 40-06 Astoria Blvd, Astoria

Dr. Panagiotis Pagonis, M.D. (b,2)

77 (718) 278-0300

Anthea Yoga&Healing Arts center (c,2) (718) 606-0049 34-01 45th Street, Astoria www.antheacenter.com

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The Secret Theatre (B,3) (718) 392-0722 44-02 23rd St, LIC www.secrettheatre.com Socrates Sculpture Park (A,2) (718) 626-1533 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Astoria www.socratessculpturepark.org Ten10 Studios (A,4) (917) 449-9539 10-10 47th Rd, LIC www.ten10studios.com UNDERPENNY (A,4) (917) 517-1492 10-13 50th Ave, LIC LIC School of Ballet (B,3)

127 44-02 23rd st. Studio 216 LIC, NY. 11101 www.licsb.com

Astoria Performing Arts Center @ Kaufman Astoria Studios (c,2)

128 34 12 36th Street, Ste. 1/232, MB 40 Astoria, NY 11106 Phone: 718-706-5750 www.apacny.org

Real estate Beaudoin Realty Group (A,4)

105 (718) 505-9220

21-54 45th Ave, LIC www.beaudoinrealtor.com Modern Spaces (a,4) (718) 784-1110

101 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

Nightlife / bars Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden (B,1)

82 (718) 274-4925

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

777-5400 83 (718) 3204 Broadway, Astoria www.break-ny.com Brick Bar (B,2) (718) 267-2735

84 30-95 33rd St, Astoria www.brickcafe.com

Domaine Wine Bar (A,4)

784-2350 85 (718) 50-04 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.domainewinebar.com Laughing Devil (a,4)

68 (347) 913-3845

4738 Vernon Blvd, LIC www.laughingdevil.com Mosaic Cafe and Lounge (B,1)

728-0708 111 (718) 25-19 24th Ave, Astoria www.mosaicnyc.net

Raven Head Public House (C,2)

43 (718) 777-7565

3804 Broadway, Astoria www.ravenheadpublichouse.com Studio Sq. Beer Garden (C,3)

88 (718) 383-1001

35-33 36th St, Astoria www.studiosquarenyc.com

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carioca grill Brazilian BBQ Buffet

29-03 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106 | Tel: 718-606-1329

www.cariocagrillnyc.com

Astoria's premier boutique Pilates and wellness studio offering: TRADITIONAL MAT CLASSES • REFORMER CLASSES PRIVATE SESSIONS • NUTRITION • THAI BODYWORK KETTLEBELLS • SURFSET • TONEBLAST

(347) 730 6057 • WWW.TONENY.COM 36-19 Broadway, Suite #2 Astoria, NY 11106

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“ The city seen f rom the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the f irst time, in its f irst wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world ” (F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby) The moment Tobey Maguire’s voice narrates that quote as the optimistic Nick Carraway in Baz Luhrmann’s recent film interpretation of The Great Gatsby, anyone who has ever been to New York City is immediately plunged into a whole maelstrom of sensory memories.

Those who live—or have lived—here suddenly revisit an entire host of emotions. The potency of that westward view from the Queensboro bridge—the full span of Manhattan from tip to tip, the aching memory of the towers, the way the remaining bridges and buildings stencil patterns and silhouettes into the skyline—it can be magical. It is doubtful any other skyline in the world can simultaneously evoke wonder, fear, anticipation, hope, doubt, love, laughter, anxiety, a sense of accomplishment, failure, destiny, dreams, ambition, loneliness, belonging, poetry, music, food, literature, and every imaginable facet of life quite the way the New York skyline can.

In addition to marathon runners (the bridge is the first entry point into Manhattan), those blessed to live east of the Big Apple soak in the view from the windows of the N & Q train as it bends into Queensboro Plaza like a descending roller coaster, elevated high above Northern Boulevard and the mouth of one of the city’s remaining toll-free bridges. But for those who wish to

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his past week, France’s first gay couple said ‘oui’ in a ceremony broadcast to the entire nation. In the U.S. same sex marriage is legal in only twelve states. An issue on which the fifty states are clearly less than united, the legalization of gay marriage promises to remain a hot topic for the unforeseeable future. Jimmy 28 | BOROMAG.COM | JUNE 2013

Van Bramer—the New York City Council Member representing Western Queens—is celebrating his oneyear anniversary next month to husband, Dan Hendrick.

Van Bramer is one of only four openly gay members of the New York City Council. Considering June is the month of Gay Pride in both Queens and New York City, Boro sat down with the Council Member for a very personal interview.

BORO: You ran for City Council as an openly gay candidate, so you were elected into off ice with your sexuality already public knowledge. Do you think it

would be more diff icult for someone already in off ice to come out, having been elected as an assumed heterosexual?

JVB: I think that might be very difficult. Personally, when I came out of the closet in 1989 and made the decision that was how I would live my life—that was certainly the only way I could live my life, was to be honest with everyone about who I was. I know that ’s the right decision for me. You want to be honest with everyone, first and foremost, and if you get into office being dishonest about who you are and then have to come clean, well that is probably a pretty gut-wrenching moment. The best way to avoid that is to be out and honest to people about who you are. I think whether or not people agree or disagree, they will have more respect for you because you have that integrity.

BORO: In an ideal world, a discussion of sexuality would be irrelevant. But because we are still tragically far from universal equality and tolerance, how important is it to you to make it a topic of discussion?

JVB: I think it depends on the audience and situation, but I think that the more I can weave the story of my life into discussion just as any person would who is heterosexual and married, I think it has this effect of demystifying it. When I talk to high schools, in particular, I will tell my coming out story, and I do that because I know that somewhere in the audience there is probably a gay or lesbian teen who is still struggling with their sexual orientation, and I want them to know there is hope.

BORO: Though your sexuality has no bearing on your ability to fulf ill your responsibilities as a council member, how frequently are you ‘made aware’ of it or of others’ awareness of it?

JVB: I am never not aware of my sexual orientation—it ’s a part of my identity. Just as I am a product of a working class family in Astoria

we still have a ways to go toward having a world where everyone is completely accepted and equal Jimmy Van Bramer and grew up Catholic. I carry all of those pieces of identity with me all of the time, so I never check out of being gay.

BORO: In what ways have you experienced discrimination?

JVB: I was denied the right to get married for thirteen years. I am still denied the right to be fully married and fully equal under the law as it relates to the federal government.

So I got married last July, and then I filed taxes for the first time as a married gay man. And the state recognizes my marriage as legal.

The federal government does not.

So we had to file two separate tax forms. We had to pay more money to an accountant who understood the challenges and implications for gay married couples in a state that does but a country that doesn’t recognize that as legal. So we are still discriminated against in that sense.

You very rarely see two men walking down the street holding hands, for example. Part of that is because some people are afraid that if they did that people might stare, maybe they would say something, and in a worstcase scenario they might actually get physically attacked. So I think each day gets better—I am a very hopeful

and optimistic person—but until gay and lesbian couples feel comfortable holding hands walking down the street where they live—everywhere— we still have a ways to go toward having a world where everyone is completely accepted and equal.

BORO: In light of recent hate crimes (and history, in general), what can concerned members of the community do to prevent hate crimes and promote tolerance?

JVB: I think about this a lot and I think a lot of people are thinking about this right now. I don’t think people should feel responsible for everything or believe that we have the ability to stop everything— particularly those in the moment.

But what I think all of us can do— gay or straight—is to work to create a world that does not permit anti-gay words and epithets to be spoken, challenging homophobia when we see it and when we hear it. For so many years you’d be in a room or you’d overhear a conversation where someone would say ‘fag this’ or ‘dyke that ’ and you wouldn’t say anything.

I think that ’s changing. I think that by being out and by being who we are we touch people, we change hearts and minds. They get to know us and understand us.

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So when I heard the rumblings of a popular worldwide fitness craze called Bokwa, I knew I would have to tr y it for myself. My cousin Tiffany—a fitness professional in the Midwest—had sent me video clips of a class, and insisted I find somewhere to tr y it. My search was short and quite productive. Apparently Bokwa is already present in Astoria and collecting fans, thanks to the efforts of Cr ystal Varellas (Bokwa

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Considering it a sign, I was off to tr y my hand (or feet) at this rapidly-growing cardio phenomenon. h ay l

Having been a dancer and athlete most of my life, I have always been intrigued to experience various dance techniques, attempt the latest fitness trend, and try my hand at any competitive sport. I am that girl racing to the nearest studio or gym to sweat buckets in Bikram, channel my inner Van Damme, and hinge my face off while pretending my diminutive frame belongs in Ailey’s ‘Revelations.’ We can all dream, right?

What is Bokwa?

Developed by Los Angeles-based fitness personality, Paul Mavi, Bokwa was born from his background as a South African dancer and musician. Set to energizing and addictive music, Bokwa is a combination of basic

boxing moves—‘bo’—and South African Kwaito dance style—‘kwa’. It is a structured cardio conditioning class with elements of strength training and flexibility packaged in a dance party atmosphere.

The class is suitable for all ages, from tiny kids to older adults, and does not require the coordination that sometimes keeps people away from dance-based activities.

The steps are structured around tracing numbers and letters on the floor with your feet. Once this collection of steps is taught, the class follows hand signals presented by the instructor, indicating the number or letter being used.

The steps can be layered, sped up and slowed down to provide a well-rounded workout.

In fact, Bokwa is currently the only fitness system that uses a combination of American Sign Language and Bokwa hand signals to teach and cue the class participants, making it an ideal class for the hearing impaired.

The Bokwa Experience Taught by the magnetic powerhouse that is Francesca Santangelo, I had the great opportunity of experiencing two Bokwa classes. The first was in an environment with people that had a few classes under their belt, followed by a first-time class for newcomers. Having attended some of her other classes, I knew I was in for a treat.

Francesca has an extensive background in dance, choreography, fitness, and costuming. You name it, she probably teaches it, and with some seriously electric energy. “As an instructor, I find it always a challenge to turn members on to a new format,” explains Santangelo.

“The theory of using sign language to produce movement captured my curiosity. And Bokwa provides the flexibility to arrange these steps in any order, which inspires and excites me. It keeps me on my toes!»

During my first class, I picked up the choreography quickly, accompanied by counts in my head, much like I would have approached an audition or dance rehearsal. I let myself get caught up in the enthusiasm of my fellow classmates drawing from their previous exposure to Bokwa.

I was aware of the letters and signaling, but found myself focusing on the steps and the music. All too soon, the hour was over and the class was a sweaty, happy bunch.

Since my second Bokwa experience was an introductory class, I wanted to wipe my mind clear, and focus on learning by the letters and shapes. I have to admit, this was difficult

for me—but seemingly not so for a majority of the class.

As Francesca broke down and led repetitions of each letter, solidified the corresponding hand signals, and varied the music tempos, the class-comprised of all ages and abilities—became a cohesive moving unit. By the end of the hour, steps had been layered, and everyone was smiling in party mode. «It can be taught to anyone,» she reminded me, «it has universal appeal.»

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Yes, the music is great. Yes, the steps are fun. Yes, you are getting a great workout. But the great success of Bokwa is that it is super accessible.

Whether learning by shape, pattern, choreography, or counts—whether you are a kid or adult, fitness newbie or seasoned professional—Bokwa is a fantastic class, and an exciting new addition to the Western Queens fitness scene.

Local Bokwa Classes

Matrix Fitness Club- matrixfitnessclub.com 43-60 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 267-8989 Francesca Santangelo (instructor) The Rock - therockhealthandfitness.com 22-15 31st Street Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 204-1400 Francesca Santangelo (instructor) Simply Fit- simplyfitastoria.com 37-16 Astoria Blvd South Astoria, NY 11103 (347) 639-0489 Jamie Drye (instructor) Gym-mazing 27-14 23rd Ave Astoria, NY 11105 (347) 455-3661 Crystal Varellas (instructor)

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FOOD

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before starting, such as time, spices, wood type and whether to smoke or to grill.

The word Barbeque in this great country can mean many things; from grilling on wood or charcoal grills, to smoking in pits. Every region of the US has a varied definition. To many, specifically in the south where BBQ is religion, BBQ is smoking at low temperatures for a lengthy time to impact flavor from the hard wood burned to create ‘smoke.’

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What is the difference? Smoking is a slow and lengthy process which involves smoke produced from an indirect heat source causing an ambient temperature of around 200 degrees. Opposed to grilling which involves a much shorter cook time and a direct heat source generally over 400 degrees. Here in New York, grilling is what people call barbecue, but the South insists it’s ‘smoking.’

When I decide to smoke some ‘que, I like to use cherry, mesquite or oak woods, but sometimes I even combine woods. It is all based on personal tastes and regional availability. A good strategy is to use trees—considered ‘fruiting’ trees—that produce a type of nut, fruit or seed like cherry or grape. More dense woods, such as pecan, make for a longer smoke.

Brisket is the primary cut used in Texas BBQ. A real slow smoked brisket will take anywhere from 8 to 14 hours depending on the size and the temperature of the smoker. Be ready to

start early, or even the night before.

If time and space are an issue there is the option of using an electrical smoker.

Electric smokers have become very efficient and eliminate a lot of guesswork and labor out of the smoking routine. A hands-off approach does have it benefits, such as not having to constantly monitor and stoke a fire, and the smoker will maintain a consistent temperature on its own.

Lastly, a commonly asked question is, ‘when will the ‘que be ready?’ Different meats require different cook times, but to make things easier for the first timer I would use a thermometer. I generally will pull the brisket when it reaches an internal temperature of around 180 degrees.

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what every other pop-culture-savvy pair of friends would do—they decided to write a play about it. “We got together on July 4th to see what would happen, began writing and almost a year later are puttin’ on the show,” explains Altomonte, a refreshingly down-to-earth comedian who plays the female characters with deadpan dry wit.

Along with his partner, Wendel--who plays the male roles—the two embark on a wig-filled, whirlwind, one-hour satire, portraying over twenty characters, including Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters, Suri Cruise, and Mary Hart.

Tom fist-pump-the-floor Cruise and Katie too-nervous-to-speak Holmes. Was Katie really brainwashed? Will Tom ever find true love? Is Suri too young to wear child kitten heels? How does Oprah really feel?”

The play’s title, TOMKAT, is derived from the notorious celebrity couple’s mash-up moniker. According to the TOMKAT Facebook page, the play is “an original hour-long parody about the ups, downs, and cray-cray of the brief union between

Performances of TOMKAT are this weekend, June 6 – 8, at The Secret Theatre, located at 44-02 23rd Street in Long Island City. www.secrettheatre.com. Tickets are $10 in advance through Smarttix.com or $15 at the door.

More than just a three-performance event, TOMKAT The Play will serve as the launching performance for what Altomonte has developed into a sketch/ improv show following in the same vein.

The comedy troupe, called the ‘Mock Stars’, aims to perform sketch shows based on pop culture, along with longer sketch shows staged as reality TV series, such as The Real Housewives and RuPaul’s Drag Race.

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