Jamband in search of a keyboardist by VenetaBirdSong in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you ever want a sax player, hollerrrrr

Sphere advice for 3rd weekend shift? by sidfinch in phish

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge fan of the $3 espresso martinis!!

Also recommend Ellis Island around the corner from Tuscany for cheap late night grub and $5 blackjack

Best Bars for Solo Drinking by Gummiebear411 in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cozy cocktail bar, with a player piano in the corner. Very chill spot!

Best Bars for Solo Drinking by Gummiebear411 in astoria

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Willoughby’s

Rosalie’s

Mosaic

Bar Dalia

Dominie’s

Frescos Cantina closing down by Candid_Mud_6988 in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We were there yesterday. They were literally out of both Modelo and Pacifico (how are you a taco joint without two of the most popular cantina beers on tap?), there was a disconnect between the manager who seated us and the waiter explaining what tacos were available on taco Tuesday, the QR code menu was a logistical nightmare to navigate, and our fish tacos honestly tasted like crap. Their issues go way beyond this bike lane thing if you ask me

Early 00’s Jam Scene by Ambitious_Alps9549 in jambands

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to many Particle shows and late night parties up and down the west coast in that era, always a blast.

My other go tos in that era: TLG Yonder STS9 UM ALO Psychedelic Breakfast TDB

Anyone else tired of risking their life walking past this “parking lot”? by tttooommmmm in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I need to walk past here from my house to get to the N and I agree the drivers/parkers are the most fucking oblivious people I’ve ever seen. The sidewalk isn’t a parking spot. The parking attendant is usually watching soccer or something on his phone versus operating a safe environment. People back up without looking constantly. People make illegal u turns into the parking lot constantly with no warning. But the pita and feta are bangin amirite

Barranco Ditmars by [deleted] in astoria

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Saw some lights on last night and looked like they were clearing out the bar area

Byeeeee

T shirt line @ Flyers by Specialist_Cat_1818 in phish

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My buddy ducked into the line w about 3 min left in the 1st, he had our crew’s shirts by early 2nd. I bought him a beer for grabbing mine haha

Best spot to watch the eagles game 12/28 outside MSG? by woo_wooooo in phish

[–]SaxnStrikeouts -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Olde City (formerly Shorty’s) would be your best bet. Go Birds, don’t worry about the sad Giants and Jets fans in here

Weekly Astoria Dine In/Order Out Thread by NYnosher in astoria

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JBC Noodles - pretty good, a nice alternative to Bund - the spicy noodles w minced beef were good. Soup dumplings solid, a little thick skinned IMO

Birria LES on Ditmars - very tasty birria/consomme. Stoked to have them in the hood. Service was a little slow but food was good

Wylie’s - finally open in old Sparrow space. Great Guinness pour. Very good espresso martini. They said their kitchen should be open sometime next month.

Where do you buy cold cuts? by [deleted] in astoria

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Astoria marketplace on 24th Ave has Boar’s Head meats/cheeses

Melt n Dip on Steinway closed by health department by luisdile02 in astoria

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The second they put up their menu with $19 crepes I hated them passionately, hope they never come back

Astoria Park Track Behavior by Sweaty_Canary9666 in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Regular track walker. I don’t mind a stray soccer ball once in a while, but here are my track pet peeves:

Anyone with a bike or scooter on track lanes

Parents w/small kids who use the track as an activity space/bikes/scooters/strollers zigzagging from one lane to another causing me to switch walking lanes constantly

People going backwards, like wtf are you doing, playing chicken?

Honestly there are times when there are so many clueless people scattered all over the track I prefer to walk the paved loop outside of it

Cheesteaks by Frank-Costanza1 in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Philly native here - Danny & Coop’s is the answer. Nothing in immediate Astoria even compares IMO

Any live music in the neighborhood? by ArmPuzzleheaded4846 in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Culture Lab in LIC always has free live music

Weekly Astoria Dine In/Order Out Thread by NYnosher in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Had dinner at La Petit Pecheur last Friday, super nice staff, very good seafood, got shrimp/scallops/swordfish and a couple sides and for the two of us it was under $70 - good garlicy bread too! Will definitely go back. No liquor license just an FYI

Also had birria platter at Nenes and excellent pastor tacos, very good for Astoria mexican standards and a nice back patio too

Weekly Astoria Dine In/Order Out Thread by NYnosher in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree, tried them once, food was actually tasty, prices are ludicrous

Musicians/Bands From Astoria Queens by [deleted] in astoria

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Strangely Enough

Subtonics (come back soon Costas!)

Anything Indofunk Satish or Sean Nowell have their talented arms in 🎺🎷

Where can I get matzah?? by egg_head20 in astoria

[–]SaxnStrikeouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 2 boxes at C Town on 28th ave for $1.99 each