Astoria
Food scene
Villa Brazil Café Grill
43-16 34th AvenuePay-per-pound for Brazilian bbq and hot/cold buffet
Shuya Cafe de Ramen
42-13 BroadwayJapanese-owned ramen and bento restaurant with great seasonal specials
Delicious, Asian-inspired pastries and bread - guarantee there's at least one thing here that you've never tried before!
Queens Guitar School
31-76 37th StDelicious, Asian-inspired pastries and bread - guarantee there's at least one thing here that you've never tried before!
Unique fried chicken sandwiches and pop-up menu items with a cult following
9 locals recommend
Comfortland
4009 30th AveUnique fried chicken sandwiches and pop-up menu items with a cult following
Considered one of the best boba places in NYC, try the fresh taro milk tea. Alternative milk options available.
9 locals recommend
Tea and Milk
32-02 34th AveConsidered one of the best boba places in NYC, try the fresh taro milk tea. Alternative milk options available.
Homemade Taqueria
4509 34th AveAuthentic, low-frills tacos on the same block as my listing
Neighborhoods
Astoria has an interesting history that makes it a particularly fun area to explore. Here are some fun facts to help you get to know this unique neighborhood in Queens:
It was named after wealthy businessman John Jacob Astor to entice his investment in the area. He only made a small contribution and never set foot in it, but the name remained.
In the 1920s, it was home to the eastern location of Paramount Studios, and a quarter of the studio’s movies were made here.
The Dutch first settled here, but the area has had an influx of a variety of immigrants over the years from Italy (after World War II), Greece (after 1965) and a number of Muslim countries like Lebanon, Egypt and Syria (mid-1970s). This has resulted in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in New York City.
125 locals recommend
Astoria
Astoria has an interesting history that makes it a particularly fun area to explore. Here are some fun facts to help you get to know this unique neighborhood in Queens:
It was named after wealthy businessman John Jacob Astor to entice his investment in the area. He only made a small contribution and never set foot in it, but the name remained.
In the 1920s, it was home to the eastern location of Paramount Studios, and a quarter of the studio’s movies were made here.
The Dutch first settled here, but the area has had an influx of a variety of immigrants over the years from Italy (after World War II), Greece (after 1965) and a number of Muslim countries like Lebanon, Egypt and Syria (mid-1970s). This has resulted in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in New York City.
Sightseeing
Great views of Manhattan near the water with parks lining west Queens
238 locals recommend
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdGreat views of Manhattan near the water with parks lining west Queens
Contemporary Japanese design including home goods near Socrates Scupture Park
192 locals recommend
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadContemporary Japanese design including home goods near Socrates Scupture Park
Your admission fee to the museum also gives you access to a same-day movie screening
507 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveYour admission fee to the museum also gives you access to a same-day movie screening