Guidebook for Queens
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Olympic Laundry & Dry Cleaning
2106 Newtown AveBest & closest Laudromat
The neighborhood Barber & salon. Really good service, full mani-pedi & spa. Ask for Diosa or Fernando
D-Barbershop & Salon
22-03 Astoria BlvdThe neighborhood Barber & salon. Really good service, full mani-pedi & spa. Ask for Diosa or Fernando
American Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Avegreat space to visit
Essentials
Good and well stocked supermarket, steps away from our apartment
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CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveGood and well stocked supermarket, steps away from our apartment
Best deli in the area, open 24hrs and they sell beer & wine, also really good mexican products and fresh produce.
New Margarita Deli Grocery Store
2301 Astoria BlvdBest deli in the area, open 24hrs and they sell beer & wine, also really good mexican products and fresh produce.
Food Scene
Our Restaurant!!! Come for a treat!!! Also if you do not find us in the apartment we are always here. 11am to 10.30pm
PAO & CHA-CHA
23-03 Astoria BlvdOur Restaurant!!! Come for a treat!!! Also if you do not find us in the apartment we are always here. 11am to 10.30pm
Best Indian in the area, totally authentic, though the location is not beautiful, their food is good and honest
Roti Boti
2709 21st StBest Indian in the area, totally authentic, though the location is not beautiful, their food is good and honest
Caffino
29-18 Crescent StCute little spot for coffee
Great homey greek, really close to the park. The house wine is cheap and good, and the food is not fancy but really fresh and yummy
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Agnanti
19-06 Ditmars BlvdGreat homey greek, really close to the park. The house wine is cheap and good, and the food is not fancy but really fresh and yummy
INFINITEA NY
2309 Astoria BlvdGreat coffee and tea, also light fare.
Basil Brick Oven Pizza
28-17 Astoria Blvdgreat pizza and italian food
Salt & Bone Smokehouse
great meats and beer.
the best greek spot for fish in Astoria. Very busy on weekends, you can bring your wine
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Astoria Seafood
3710 33rd Stthe best greek spot for fish in Astoria. Very busy on weekends, you can bring your wine
Shopping
City Sliquors
21-01 Astoria Blvdthe local liquor store, good selection of wines and spirits.
HUGE and super organized thrift, great selection of crystal and curiosities. Always bargain for at least 20% discount.
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The Furniture Market
2208 Astoria BlvdHUGE and super organized thrift, great selection of crystal and curiosities. Always bargain for at least 20% discount.
Entertainment & Activities
Astoria Park
19 19th StOn the summer days this is a cool spot, come for a swim!
Parks & Nature
Astoria Park
19 19th StLots of courts to play!!!
Take a walk down the Shore Blvd for great views of uptown Manhattan. Have a picnic in the big lawn between the 2 bridges.
Concerts in the summer. free yoga classes in the summner
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Astoria Park
19 19th StTake a walk down the Shore Blvd for great views of uptown Manhattan. Have a picnic in the big lawn between the 2 bridges.
Concerts in the summer. free yoga classes in the summner
Sightseeing
Amazing open space with great art and beautiful views of the city
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Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdAmazing open space with great art and beautiful views of the city
The East river ferry now has an Astoria route, it will take you to 34st in over 8 min, and to Pier 17 downtown really close to Wall st. and is just a 12 min walk from our place, the walk is nice and safe, service starts at 7am and ends at 8pm forget the water taxi!!!! Take the ferry for $5 and go over all the east river!! For schedule and other routes check: https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/landing/astoria/
3-10 Astoria Blvd
3-10 Astoria BoulevardThe East river ferry now has an Astoria route, it will take you to 34st in over 8 min, and to Pier 17 downtown really close to Wall st. and is just a 12 min walk from our place, the walk is nice and safe, service starts at 7am and ends at 8pm forget the water taxi!!!! Take the ferry for $5 and go over all the east river!! For schedule and other routes check: https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/landing/astoria/