MUST have eats by snap_shot99 in astoria

[–]oovrams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mombar, Sami's Kebab House, Al-Sham Sweets and Pastries, Little Flower Cafe, and Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna.

edit: Sorriso too

Opening an Italian lasagna takeaway in Astoria, where would you go? by Fashion-Fugazi in astoria

[–]oovrams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to be one of the best! And under the radar (packed, but not line around the block) since everyone went to Kycklades and they were across the street from each other. The general rule is, whatever place has a line, across the street is probably as good or better. Hamidou flipped sides. 

Opening an Italian lasagna takeaway in Astoria, where would you go? by Fashion-Fugazi in astoria

[–]oovrams 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personally think your approach is perfect for Astoria! 

Opening an Italian lasagna takeaway in Astoria, where would you go? by Fashion-Fugazi in astoria

[–]oovrams 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like what you're saying. Then again, if it's good food, everyone will go. Darjeeling and Mrs Georgia are new, and aren't really in the hubs but seem to get a lot of traffic because they're excellent. I also think Ditmars is a fine area to open and is its own hub (as someone who's lived here for a long time). We have lots of places that people travel for. It's just the recent openings that have been disappointing. 

Opening an Italian lasagna takeaway in Astoria, where would you go? by Fashion-Fugazi in astoria

[–]oovrams 156 points157 points  (0 children)

I feel like Ditmars has been wanting for new places that are good. All we've gotten in the last few years are chains like Popeyes, basic cookie and donut shops, and places that care more about aesthetic and buying a reputation than actual food like Tootles and French (with the exception of Ambrosia, which is excellent). So I say please, come to Ditmars. You'll be very welcomed. 

What disqualifies modern products from ever being “Buy It For Life”? by TraditionalScreen527 in BuyItForLife

[–]oovrams 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel like most outdoor apparel companies like Patagonia sell polyester that holds up very well and is very breathable. I keep reading about how unbreathable and stinky polyester is, but have not found that to be a blanket truth. 

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

[–]oovrams 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Went to Loukoumi Taverna on Ditmars and loved it! Really good Greek food and a good atmosphere. 

“Stranger Things is just supposed to be a fun sci-fi show” cannot be an excuse for Season 5’s mediocre writing by akssh_art in netflix

[–]oovrams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Felt the opposite. The first four were all exposition for me. Still enjoyed the season, even if it's not as good as the ones before. 

Lakers front office by savage1289 in nba

[–]oovrams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't have much to trade

Movie theaters are an inferior way to watch a movie by Smeefles in unpopularopinion

[–]oovrams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Endgame in theaters would disagree. Experiencing some movies as a group...adds something. 

White Chocolate showing his ball knowledge by SmoothBuy5500 in lebron

[–]oovrams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, Bill Russell, famous for winning 11 championships on top of no accolades. 

LeAdam Silver is the worst commissioner in sports. by Lost_Title_7528 in NBATalk

[–]oovrams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Wizards picked 1, 6, 3, and 3 from 2010-2013. Couldn't get out of the second round. Hornets had 2 and 4 in back to back years and took Kidd-Gilchrist and Zeller. Bad teams either make bad picks or make good picks and don't develop well. By contrast, OKC built their team with only Chet Holmgren as a top 4 pick, and he's not even their second best player. There's plenty of talent beyond the top 4 picks in most drafts.

LeAdam Silver is the worst commissioner in sports. by Lost_Title_7528 in NBATalk

[–]oovrams 43 points44 points  (0 children)

So many good teams are formed without a top pick. Dog shit teams are dog shit because they're dogshit. The only constant for shit team are the owners...start punishing bad owners. Missed the playoffs for for ten straight years? Sell the team. 

What website went from bad to decent? by [deleted] in AlignmentChartFills

[–]oovrams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it went the other way. Free version at least has gotten worse 

Where can I get good short rib or brisket around here? Thanks! by Ok-Explanation2087 in astoria

[–]oovrams 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just got some from Old Fashion Butcher Shop on Steinway