Rizzo’s is an institution here in Astoria, NY. Opened in 1959 by brothers of the same surname, they’ve not only managed to thrive for 60+ years by the same family, but also opened an additional location in the LES. It’s crazy to think of that as long as I’ve lived in Astoria (8 years or…
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When we visit Stephen’s parents on Long Island, we occasionally take a side trip to other destinations in the area. Let’s be honest, getting anywhere from NYC to east Long Island is a major bitch. Luckily, the drive from where we stay on LI to, let’s say, Port Jefferson isn’t too bad. We made a…
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I rarely get to sit down and have a meal with Stephen. Not like our lives are too hectic (I mean, they kinda are), but it’s just not necessary. We eat when each of us are hungry and it’s really not a big deal when it comes down to “meal-time”. But occasionally I ask him…
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Pelicana is a famous fried chicken chain in Korea. It’s KFC – Korean Fried Chicken. It reigns supreme not only in Korea, but also recently now in NYC. Although the Midtown, Flushing, and Sunnyside franchises are much more popular, I only frequent the Astoria location (because duh, it’s closer). I do find it strange that…
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DIA New York, a relatively new Italian restaurant, opened in the Lower East Side. The setting is more upscale, but the food presentation and the atmosphere is more casual. They’re known for their thin crust Roman-style pizza, but the menu encompasses much more than just that. The table setup is pretty intimate and we never…
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