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- Museum of the Moving Image. Museums. Movies and TV. Astoria. Only 15 minutes from midtown, the Museum of the Moving Image is one of the city’s most dynamic institutions.
- Queen's Room. Restaurants. American. Astoria. At this regal eatery and bar, you’ll be treated like royalty—especially on Tuesday nights, when beer, wine and well drinks are two for one.
- The Let Love Inn. Bars. Astoria. Considerably Astoria’s best kept secret, this old-fashioned jazz bar checks off all the boxes. It boasts a great cocktail, beer and wine list, has a warm and cozy atmosphere, plus incredible live music (with no cover!).
- SingleCut Beersmiths. Bars. Breweries. Astoria. Queens—a brewery hotbed for German immigrants before Prohibition—rejuvenates its sudsy past with this 5,000-square-foot microbrewery and tasting room.
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- Explore the Museum of the Moving Image. Website: Museum of the Moving Image. Address: 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106. One of the best things to do in Astoria is to drop in the Museum of the Moving Image for a lesson into how popular films and TV shows are made.
- Admire The Noguchi Museum. Website: Noguchi Museum. Address: 9-01 33rd Rd, Queens, NY 11106. Not many artists create collections so robust they can single-handedly fill a museum, but Isamu Noguchi is far from the ordinary.
- Have a Coffee Date with Your Pooch at Château le Woof. Website: Château le Woof. Address: 3101 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11106. Chateau le Woof is a popular dog cafe that attracts tons of dog-parents.
- Catch the Sunset at Astoria Park. Website: Astoria Park. Address: 19 19th St, Astoria, NY 11105. Sandwiched under the shadows of the Robert F. Kennedy and Hell Gate Bridges, Astoria Park stands at an impressive 60 acres (roughly 15 city blocks).
There are many outdoor activities available, from biking and walking to sports fields and playgrounds. The park hosts a wide range of family-friendly events throughout the year. Convenient facilities and amenities, including picnic areas and public restrooms, are available for visitors.
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- Astoria Restaurants
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- Bars
- Astoria Parks
- Museums
1. The VEGOIST @ No5
The VEGOIST @ No5 is the perfect spot to head to for brunch for two main reasons: 1. it has a full veganmenu and a full regular menu, and 2. it offers two different brunch deals. The first deal offers an entree, a smoothie or a fresh juice, coffee or tea, and one brunch cocktail. The second deal offers an entree, coffee or tea, and 1.5 unlimited hours of brunch cocktails, selected beers, or house wine. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 11a.m. – 5p.m. Where:35-43 37th St.
2. Mom’s Kitchen & Bar
The great thing about Mom’s is that they serve brunch all day, but on top of that they also have the most delicious cocktails. Their brunch entrees offer some out-of-the-box meals, such as Mac and Cheese Pancakes and a Pancake Burrito. As for the cocktails, we suggest the Hot Girl Summer, made with jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, blackberry puree, and served in an inflatable flamingo, or the Duckie Slide, made with gin, elderflower, cucumber, lemon, club soda, and served with a rubber d...
3. Queen’s Room
Queen’s Room’s mediterranean-influenced menu features brunchdishes including Smoked Salmon Benedict, Loaded Potato Hash, Shakshuka, and Biscuits and Gravy. Pair your meal with a classic brunch cocktail, such as a mimosa, bloody mary, or a screwdriver for the perfect brunch. Where:3602 Ditmars Blvd.
4. Mighty Oak Roasters
Known for wood roasted coffee, Mighty Oak Roasters has some of the smoothest espressos in the world–trust us, we’ve tasted a lot of espresso. The cool part is that roasting with wood makes the environmental impact significantly less than roasting with gas! Plus they have a ton of delicious vegan pastries you won’t be able to pass on. Where: 28-01 24th Ave.
5. Château le Woof
Astoria’s favorite dog-friendly cafe, Château le Woof is a must-visit. Self-proclaimed canine lover and coffee addict, Château le Woof owner Natassa Contini got the idea for this dog-friendlycafe on one of her many dog walk/coffee searches. Stop in for delicious coffee, pastries, and of course to pet all the adorable puppies you’re bound to see there. Where:3101 Vernon Blvd.
6. Astoria Coffee
Originally a whole bean delivery service, Astoria Coffee’s now brick and mortar shop is the perfect low key spot to head to for good coffee or tea and some light bites. Here you’ll find roasters from around the country on a rotating basis and baked goods from local companies. Where:30-04 30th St.
7. Duzan
A go-to place in the Little Egypt area of Astoria, Duzan serves delicious Middle Eastern food for an extremely good price. Among their most popular items are their Chicken Shawarma Pitas and Bowls, and according to their many loyal customers they have the best hummus in all of Astoria. Where:2411 Steinway St.
8. Tufino
Tufino is an Astoria go-to for the most mouthwatering pizzaand it’s easy to see why when you find out that their custom Stefano Ferrara wood-burning oven was hand-built in Naples, Italy using volcanic lava ash from Mt. Vesuvius…like, okay. Every single pie here is delicious, and they even have options for the vegans who miss pizza. Plus they make a pretty mean dirty martini. Where:36-08 Ditmars Blvd.
9. Stamatis
Opened in 1990 by chef and owner Stamatis Bililis and his wife Ioanna, Stamatis has been serving traditional Greek dishes since the beginning and has been a community a staple for over thirty years. Their menu is filled with the most authentic dishes, from Saganaki and Skordalia to Stuffed Grape Leaves and Lamb Fricase. And truthfully, it would be crazy to head to Astoria and not eat some Greek food! Where:29-09 23rd Ave.
17. Sweet Afton
Sweet Afton is a local Astoria spot serving local craft beers, tasty cocktails, and “the neighborhood’s best burger,” and they’re owned by the same ones who own The Bonnie. Their burger is totally customizable, and comes with add-on options including bacon, avocado, frizzled onions, and more. During Happy Hour which is Monday-Thursday 4p.m. – 7p.m. and Friday 3p.m. – 7p.m. you can get $2 off select cocktails, house spirits, draft beers, and wines. They even have their own version of an old fa...
18. The Highwater
The Highwater brings the tropics straight to Astoria. This tiki bardoes happy hour the right way, offering tasty tropical drinks for as low as $8. From daiquiris and margaritas to rum punch and mojitos, you can’t go wrong regardless of which drink you choose. They even have some small bites on the happy hour menu to pair with your drink. Where:34-20 Broadway
19. Ruta Oaxaca
Ruta Oaxaca offers an affordable happy hour Monday-Friday 4p.m. – 7p.m. Margaritas cost only $8, and include different options such as their Rosita, made with Premium Blanco Tequila, triple sec, guava nectar puree, simple, syrup, fresh lime, and chili piquin. Tequila and Mezcal shots are also only $8, draft beers are $6, and bottled beers are $5. Where: 35-03 Broadway
21. Heart of Gold
Heart of Gold is a low-key beer bar in Astoria serving up great drinks and good vibes. They host Astoria Horror Club on Mondays where they play horror movies, host a comedy show on Tuesdays, and host trivia night on Wednesdays. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, and are also dog-friendly! Their beer selection is constantly rotating, so there will always be a new drink for you to try out. P.S. They even received one of our Secret NYC Stamp of Approval stickers! Where:37-14 31st Ave
22. Break Bar
Break Bar is the place to go if you’re looking to have a drink and play some games. Put your name on the list to secure a pool or ping pong table, and while you wait enjoy foosball, basketball, giant jenga, and more. There are also a ton of TV’s throughout the bar so it’s the perfect spot for game day. Where:32-04 Broadway
23. Maggie Hall’s
Maggie Hall’s is the perfect spot to head to whether you want a beer or a cocktail, and being they have indoor and outdoor seating it’s a great spot to head to year-round. They host trivia every Monday, a drag variety show every Tuesday, and offer happy hour every day til 7p.m. If you’re looking for a drink suggestion we suggest the deliciously spicy Sprag Pole made with Ghost Tequila, Ancho Reyes, Spicy Sichuan Syrup, Luxardo Maraschino, and Lime. Where:34-06 30th Ave.
26. Astoria Park
Astoria Park offers a ton of things to do outdoors, from tennis courts and playgrounds to a track and a skate park. There’s tons of picnic benches and grassy areas to sit down and have a picnic, and sweeping city skyline views make it the perfect place to watch the sunset. Where:19 19th St.
27. Socrates Sculpture Park
Socrates Sculpture Park has a rotating exhibition of artists on display throughout the year. The Park typically presents four major visual arts initiatives each year: The Spring/Summer Exhibition; ‘The Socrates Annual’ fellowship & exhibition; Folly/Function, a design-build competition in partnership with The Architectural League of New York; & The Broadway Billboard series. During the summer they even set up a farmer’s market and outdoor yoga! Plus, the park also has gorgeous views of the ci...
28. Rainey Park
A bit south of Socrates Sculpture Park you’ll find Rainey Park. During the springtime picnic under gorgeous cherry blossom blooms, or get sporty at the climbing wall, basketball courts, or baseball field. It also offers stunning views of the East River and city skyline. Where:Vernon Blvd between 33 Rd. & 34 Ave.
29. Noguchi Museum
If this museum looks or sounds familiar, it may be because it was referenced in The Devil Wears Prada! This underrated museum and sculpture garden was designed and created by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. It has a lovely outdoor garden to enjoy in the warmer months, and you can find their calendar here. Where:9-01 33rd Rd.
30. Museum of the Moving Image
The Museum of the Moving Image is a media museum located in a former building of the historic Astoria Studios. It maintains the nation’s largest and most comprehensive collection of artifacts, over 130,000 of them, relating to the art, history, and technology of the moving image. You can even see how a live television production works where recordings need to be “edited” in real time, such as baseball games. Plus if you become a memberyou can see all their film screenings for free! Where:36-0...
Jun 23, 2015 · Once inside Astoria Park, you'll find many of the outdoor pleasures that a conventional New York City park offers—tennis courts, playgrounds, basketball courts, athletic fields, walking trails, a dog run and the like. Setting this park apart from others, however, is the view of the East River and the Upper Manhattan skyline.
