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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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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Urbanspace @ 570 Lex is their second permanent food hall concept in NYC. If you’re ever in Midtown during the warmer months, you’ll likely see different pop-up tents along Broadway hosted by Urbanspace. Some of these food vendors have been around for years (maybe even from a food truck or brick and mortar) and others…
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Hard to believe Stephen and I have been together for 2 years now. That’s basically 2 years of him lifting mac-and-cheese-pulls, holding stacked burger in the air, constantly eating cold food, and putting up with my obnoxiously bright LED light in public. I’d like to believe that he thinks it has all been worth it,…
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Hummus Kitchen is a small restaurant chain with 3 locations in Manhattan. We stopped by the Hell’s Kitchen spot for some mezze dishes (small plates typical of Mediterranean restaurants). The restaurant appears small from the outside, but the layout flows all the way to the back. Long wooden tables line the walls, where we found…
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