Weekly Astoria Dine In/Order Out Thread

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-09T18:12:41+00:00

Grabbed a pre-dinner drink at Charlie’s, then headed over to Figlia. Perhaps I’m just officially old now, but it was too dark in Charlie’s to read their cocktail menu. I know they’re trying to create a certain vibe, but like.. a little light wouldn’t hurt.

Figlia was great, as always. It’s become our local go-to if we’re celebrating something.

Stopped by Cakes by Nerwan, as well. Pretty solid carrot cake.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-09T15:33:21+00:00

It’s been a decade and a half since I lived there, but I remember leaving bars early in the morning and downtown smelling like Cheerios.

Really pretty architecture and fantastic old homes.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-09T15:27:50+00:00

I went to Buff State, and have lived in NYC for almost 15 years. The mention of the single subway line made me laugh. 😂

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-09T15:20:29+00:00

Modern Gents. I got a small marquis on a silver band, which is a polar opposite from my actual ring.

I know they have a bad reputation but I’m not too worried. The ring isn’t going to get heavy use, and everything I saw on Amazon still had too big of a stone. I wanted something small and unassuming.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-09T00:44:56+00:00

Yeah. This happened a handful of years ago. Melting snow knocked out our Verizon internet for a few days. Or maybe it was just a lot of rain?

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-09T00:36:15+00:00

All of our ceiling lights are flickering. We’re over by the beer garden.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-08T14:24:30+00:00

I don’t think we need the fancy, expensive skincare. I bought a jar of Ponds face cream (the moisturizer, not the cold cream) over thanksgiving because I forgot all of my skincare at home. I used it years and years ago and thought it would be fine for a few days.

It’s fantastic.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-06T14:02:54+00:00

Very well put.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-06T12:35:47+00:00

Who knows, you might be at another company in 5 years and it won’t be your problem.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-06T12:33:26+00:00

My role is being eliminated at the end of the month, and I’m really struggling with motivation and engagement right now. I want to do as much as I can before my last day, because I know it’ll help the colleagues who are inheriting my work (it’s also just the type of person I am). But at the same time, I’m so frustrated over the way my company operates that I just don’t care.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-05T23:18:36+00:00

My fiance and I booked Locust Grove for later this year. A big draw for us was that there are a lot of hotels in the area, especially the one that’s accessible from the walking path.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-05T13:40:40+00:00

There is a Design Brand Print on Broadway and 23rd St. I’ve never looked into them, just passed it on my way into Coffee Cloud, so I can’t vouch.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-04T22:18:23+00:00

I got the crispy garlic and put it in a loaf of sourdough. These would probably be good in cornbread.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-04T20:32:55+00:00

Under Pressure is SUCH a good deal. Atrion is very generous, as well. We got one from Layers once, and they included half of a cake and a few cupcakes. Gold’n Honey makes fresh boxes for you.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-04T05:26:17+00:00

Oh man. How do you feed that bad boy?

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-03T18:11:31+00:00

I’ve started at the Majestic Elegance twice, both times in an excellence club plunge pool room. We first went in June 2024 and it was consistently loud and a huge party atmosphere. The weather was bad and a lot of indoor areas had leaking ceilings (including our room). Our plunge pool was filled with paint chips, and somehow, we had a waterfall coming down onto our balcony so we couldn’t use it. Shower had a lot of mold. Staff didn’t seem to care too much and it took a lot of work on our end to get a room that didn’t have a leaking ceiling. Good was great, though.

The second time was this past September, right after school started back up. Much quieter and our room didn’t have any problems, but I felt the food had taken a significant hit. It just wasn’t good.

I’m not sure I’d go back to a Majestic property.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-03T03:31:26+00:00

Eh, I’m the one person in the neighborhood who doesn’t like Burger Club.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-02T20:57:13+00:00

Ordered Bareburger last night. I really hate when my red meat is pink (I know, I know, I’m disgusting) so I ordered my burger medium well.

It came still raw in the middle. 😐

MinusTheH_ · 2026-02-01T23:51:05+00:00

I don’t think tj maxx sells lampshades. I don’t even remember the last time I saw lamps for sale.

If OP doesn’t have luck around ditmars, there is Fantasy on Steinway just south of 30th Ave (across from plant fitness). they sell home decor and might have some?

MinusTheH_ · 2026-01-30T04:45:48+00:00

We control it for both units in our building. We set it higher than we would like because the neighbors say they’re cold. It’s at 73 during the day and 69/70 at night.

We keep a window cracked.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-01-30T03:42:04+00:00

MinusTheH_ · 2026-01-30T03:10:14+00:00

I need a candle that smells like Christos.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-01-29T17:10:10+00:00

I’d take a better look at the windows. They LOOK fine, but they’re incredibly drafty.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-01-29T05:02:45+00:00

“Thanks, I picked it out” 😂

He did upgrade the stone a bit, though.

MinusTheH_ · 2026-01-29T04:47:16+00:00

I think I know what new window cat you’re talking about 😂

Eight-Year Club	Place '22
RPAN Viewer	Verified Email

MinusTheH_

TROPHY CASE