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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Again, it’s no secret I love Thai food (enter exhibit A, B, and C). So when my friend asked me to tag along for some Thai food at Bua in the UES, I was like hell yeah. The ambiance inside is intimate and super cute. Slightly tropical theme, which makes sense, but otherwise modern and…
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We’ve had this frozen bag of shrimp in the freezer since the last cat’s birthday (we spoil them clearly). I knew it was reaching its expiration date soon so I figured why not throw ’em in some pasta and make a dish out of it. The cats are spoiled enough – time to let the…
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You think Astoria is just Greek food? Well, you’re wrong. Italian restaurants scatter the restaurant scenery, but Ornella Trattoria by far is my favorite. I’m actually second guessing putting them on blast here – I really want to keep this little secret to myself. Tucked away on 23rd Ave in Astoria amongst a plethora of…
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Judge me however you want, but I love dollar stores. Most of their canned food is absolute garbage, I know this, but for a buck I’ll gladly skimp a bit (especially on non-paycheck weeks). This entire meal was basically $3 plus some pantry items, and fed about 4 large servings. Mackerel meatballs! Not the most…
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