Guidebook for Astoria
Shopping
Lockwood
32-15 33rd StSweet and quirky boutique with 2 conjoined locations
Food Scene
Best brick oven pizza I've ever had. I know that's a tall claim for NYC, but I stand by it.
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Milkflower
34-12 31st AveBest brick oven pizza I've ever had. I know that's a tall claim for NYC, but I stand by it.
Bison, Ostrich, and organic, grass fed beef burgers. Their fare is intentionally sourced.
The french fries and chipotle ketchup is also a comfort food fave.
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Bareburger
33-21 31st AveBison, Ostrich, and organic, grass fed beef burgers. Their fare is intentionally sourced.
The french fries and chipotle ketchup is also a comfort food fave.
Starbucks
154 N 7th StFor those mornings.
Best bagels in town + bougie coffee. Get there early on the weekends, though-- the line is down the block.
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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayBest bagels in town + bougie coffee. Get there early on the weekends, though-- the line is down the block.
Spunky environment, fresh Mexican food, and a mean honey-jalepeno margarita
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Pachanga Patterson
33-17 31st AvenueSpunky environment, fresh Mexican food, and a mean honey-jalepeno margarita
Drinks & Nightlife
Their weekend brunch is tops. Extensive vegan/veggie menu combined with richer French-fusion fare makes this a local fave for all palates.
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Brick Cafe
30-95 33rd StTheir weekend brunch is tops. Extensive vegan/veggie menu combined with richer French-fusion fare makes this a local fave for all palates.
Hip local hangout. Good music, great place to meet people as it draws a crowd on weekends.
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Sweet Afton
30-09 34th StHip local hangout. Good music, great place to meet people as it draws a crowd on weekends.
Everything Else
Donation based yoga studio with classes around the clock + fantastic teachers.
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Yoga Agora
33-02 BroadwayDonation based yoga studio with classes around the clock + fantastic teachers.
Blink Fitness
308 8th Ave$15 gym membership. No contract. Cancel anytime.
Essentials
Reasonably priced natural market with extensive selection of groceries, pre-made foods, sushi bar, juice bar, and artisan cheeses and fresh seafood section
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Greenbay Marketplace
3206 BroadwayReasonably priced natural market with extensive selection of groceries, pre-made foods, sushi bar, juice bar, and artisan cheeses and fresh seafood section
Entertainment & Activities
Astoria Sports Complex
34-38 38th StIndoor batting cages!
Sightseeing
Historic film studio for film and television. Location of Orange is the New Black + many more. Filming is often done in the neighborhood.
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Kaufman Astoria Studios
34-12 36th StHistoric film studio for film and television. Location of Orange is the New Black + many more. Filming is often done in the neighborhood.