French Onion Soup, which is proudly my favorite soup of all time, is really such a bitch to make at home. Think about how terrible it is to chop one onion for a recipe… Well, imagine chopping a shit-ton of onions consecutively and likely in a small, not-so-well-ventilated kitchen. Yeah, no. But for whatever reason,…
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Brother’s Taverna is a hidden gem I stumbled upon recently. Their menu is seemingly Greek, as one would expect in Astoria, but the owner and chef is actually from Albania. So among the typical Mediterranean fare, you’ll also find authentic and intriguing Albanian dishes. The interior is adorably decorated with a mix of modern and…
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It’s no secret I love Central and Eastern European food. I’ve eaten my way through Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, and Czechia – all of which have their own amazing cuisines and dishes. Suffice it to say, one glance at 27 Morton’s menu (which proudly states they serve classical Central/Eastern European food), and I was immediately…
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Tufino is a well-known pizzeria/Italian joint in Astoria. It’s not far from my apartment, maybe a 10 minute walk along the route of where I’d usually run errands. Being that I’ve never physically been inside the place (only ordered their amazing pizza online), I was unsure what to expect when going in. But it was…
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This is an easier and less messier version of my Instant Pot stuffed shells recipe. I would highly suggest trying this version out first because the other one will make a mess of your kitchen with double the time. Pretty much the same ingredients; with the exception of the ground beef. That part can totally…
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