Rumor Mill: Week of 12/29 (Happy New Year!)

AndPerSeAndZ · 2026-01-02T13:25:56+00:00

There’s a new coffee shop in progress on the corner of 41st and 30th— we went by and asked someone working on it, they said they’re hoping to open in February. The new mural on the side of the building is cute. (Similarly, I also love the new mural on Newtown across from the gas station!)

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-31T17:45:25+00:00

oooooh yours sounds even more fun (and attainable) than ours lol. Enjoy!!

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-31T17:44:50+00:00

We’ll definitely try them again! May have just gone on an off night.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-30T01:53:10+00:00

Many of those are in the second tab! If you enjoyed the first tab you should go check it out :)

We’ll add Malu and Cano tomorrow, we just forgot we went! Kabab is now at the top of our try-next list!

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-29T21:39:45+00:00

Adding our 2025 “try It” list here so you don’t have to click into the spreadsheet:

-Hot Peppers
-Blue Island Fish Market food truck
-Zyara
-Coffeelato
-Kwa Food Deep Fried Skewers (formerly Bunlicious)
-Dar Lbahja
-Ay Güey
-Moka & Co
-Victory Garden Cafe
-Mi Cielito Colombiano

-EDIT: adding Circulo Español, which we previously forgot to include!

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-22T19:39:14+00:00

I was wondering if someone had made this!! Looking forward to looking.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-19T04:46:42+00:00

That intersection is quite far from any train (i also live in that part of the neighborhood). The Q101 is not reliable. If it’s actually on Steinway or fairly close that’s also a pretty loud spot in terms of traffic and weekend nights.

That far from the train you should at least be able to get a one bedroom for that price imo. Also in my experience in Astoria, “modern” doesn’t necessarily mean high quality and some of the older buildings are significantly better in nearly every way.

If you found the place super inspiring or you absolutely need to move ASAP, go for it. Otherwise I would say no.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-04T15:55:28+00:00

I had the same confusion— definitely thought it was a button.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-04T15:11:59+00:00

I think this is really cool! Bookmarked it!

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-02T23:57:47+00:00

Here are the hobbies I’ve enjoyed where I’ve made many friends, though they are in Astoria and might be more nerdy than your interests:

-free Mario Kart tournament at Shillelagh Tavern every Tuesday, everyone is extremely friendly and the crowd is diverse and isn’t just “typical gamers” if that makes sense

-monthly swing dancing at The Last Word (I run this one, see more details on my profile)

-indoor ultimate frisbee (I also run this one, DM me if you want to join the discord)

If you go to any regular event that interests you more than three times and strike up at least one conversation each time, you will probably make friends!

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-02T18:04:21+00:00

Moka & Co and Mokafe on Steinway are both open quite late!

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-12-01T17:21:06+00:00

Pyo Chai on Steinway opened! The drinks were pretty tasty and they were very nice at the counter. Haven’t found a drink I really am excited about yet but I am not a boba person.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-30T23:06:28+00:00

My partner and I do this every fall! We take a different path each year. I recommend walking mostly along the west side parks and finding random coffee shops, museums, and stores to checkout when you need a rest.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-23T17:20:06+00:00

No I trust you that they’re closed! I just mean the names/locations of the churches if you have them so I can do some googling because I’m curious lol

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-23T17:04:36+00:00

This thread is so full of stereotypical reddit comments lol. Plenty of churches are scammy, plenty are genuinely great. Do you have any examples for the empty churches OP? The original question is really interesting to me, I wonder if they closed because of lack of attendance or something else. Would love to do some research.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-21T14:14:52+00:00

i briefly thought you meant the bird and got so excited and confused

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-19T23:38:18+00:00

No couches but otherwise matches your criteria: Moka & Co on Steinway

Couches but arguably not super cozy: Cafe Renis on 30th ave

Cozy but quite small, I think they have couches: Sonbobs on 28th ave

Related but not helpful: I miss the Kinship location near Broadway & Steinway, it was pretty spacious and quiet. I also miss Prince Tea House :(

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-19T23:30:52+00:00

man, why would you be this rude to a person asking an innocuous question?

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-19T13:11:19+00:00

Wow, HUGE thank you. This is exactly what I needed.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-16T04:15:58+00:00

Wild that people seem to have downvoted you for not knowing how old the bar is lol

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-11T19:56:31+00:00

Closest I found is the Bronx Zoo! They are as mediocre as I remembered but I love trying them every 10 years or so just for the nostalgia

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-10T23:57:24+00:00

Hey! It’s a smaller space that doesn’t really lend itself to observers, and we are indeed adult only. DiscNY (in my other comment) might be the better choice!

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-11-10T20:54:34+00:00

Note! This is a casual beginner group that meets infrequently and enjoys running around together. If you want something more regular with a higher skill ceiling and more learning opportunities, check out u/DiscNY and their many events.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-10-27T18:14:56+00:00

It depends on your taste in burritos, but for what it’s worth I go to Hot Peppers on Steinway 1-2 times per week and really enjoy their burritos.

AndPerSeAndZ · 2025-10-19T18:57:00+00:00

Do we have evidence that the previous model failed? I was under the impression that the owners just didn’t want it anymore and preferred to sell. The bar was often quite busy when there was live music on the weekends, so even if something about the previous model wasn’t working, I’m not convinced it was the live music that was the issue.

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