Mark & Christopher's Guidebook

Mark & Christopher
Mark & Christopher
Mark & Christopher's Guidebook

Food Scene

Amazing pizza.
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Milkflower
34-12 31st Ave
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Amazing pizza.
An odd array of menu items, just things you normally wouldn't expect at a burger place but all delicious.
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Burger Club
32-02 30th Ave
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An odd array of menu items, just things you normally wouldn't expect at a burger place but all delicious.
Akrotiri Seafood Taverna Restaurant
29-20 30th Ave
Try the octopus!
Very authentic and the owners lovely... from Okinawa.
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Kondo
29-13 Broadway
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Very authentic and the owners lovely... from Okinawa.
Try their Brazilian burger and course the Pao de queijo.
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New York Pao De Queijo
31-90 30th St
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Try their Brazilian burger and course the Pao de queijo.
In my opinion, one of THE BEST steaks the city! Service great too.
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Uncle Jack's Meat House
36-18 Ditmars Blvd
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In my opinion, one of THE BEST steaks the city! Service great too.
Try the kangaroo steak or the Kangaroo tacos.
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The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars Blvd
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Try the kangaroo steak or the Kangaroo tacos.
Greek food like a grandma would make.
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Bahari Estiatorio
31-14 Broadway
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Greek food like a grandma would make.
Delicious... everything I've had on menu so far. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is a MUST!
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Bellwether
47-25 Vernon Blvd
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Delicious... everything I've had on menu so far. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is a MUST!
Yummy Italian.
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Vesta Trattoria
21-02 30th Ave
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Yummy Italian.
Very authentic and comfortable.
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Manducatis Rustica V.I.G Gelateria/Pizzeria
46-35 Vernon Blvd
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Very authentic and comfortable.
Not prettiest place and they are cash only but they do have the best bagels in the neighborhood (there's like 100s of bagel spots around here) ... we locals know this
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Bagels on the Ave
33-15 30th Ave
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Not prettiest place and they are cash only but they do have the best bagels in the neighborhood (there's like 100s of bagel spots around here) ... we locals know this
"Hybrid bar restaurant with a tropical spin" I struggling to describe place but said best. This exactly what place is and its wonderful.
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The Highwater
34-20 Broadway
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"Hybrid bar restaurant with a tropical spin" I struggling to describe place but said best. This exactly what place is and its wonderful.
Delicious food and a drag queen bingo Sunday Brunch.
Fresco's Cantina
12-14 31st Ave
Delicious food and a drag queen bingo Sunday Brunch.
A new Turkish restaurant here in Astoria. I haven't been here YET but, I've heard many good things from many reliable sources. I'll give my 2 cents once I've visited.
Lokanta
3116 Broadway
A new Turkish restaurant here in Astoria. I haven't been here YET but, I've heard many good things from many reliable sources. I'll give my 2 cents once I've visited.
Restaurant inside The Boro hotel. the rooftop bar is a must with an amazing view of all of the Manhattan skyline...think photo op!
Beebe's
38-28 27th St
Restaurant inside The Boro hotel. the rooftop bar is a must with an amazing view of all of the Manhattan skyline...think photo op!
Modern Ny style diner open 24hrs and have been there for 100 years.
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Sanfords Astoria
30-13 Broadway
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Modern Ny style diner open 24hrs and have been there for 100 years.
Amazing sandwiches.
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Il Bambino
34-08 31st Ave
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Amazing sandwiches.
Very... extremely authentic Mexican food. If you don't speak Spanish be ready to point and nod. Most the staff dosen't English. I would also recommend you food "to go" (para llevar) as gets VERY crowded but the food so delicious it's worth it.
Mi Espiguita
32-44 31st St
Very... extremely authentic Mexican food. If you don't speak Spanish be ready to point and nod. Most the staff dosen't English. I would also recommend you food "to go" (para llevar) as gets VERY crowded but the food so delicious it's worth it.
Yum!
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Seva Indian Cuisine
34-11 30th Avenue
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Yum!
Proper German Beirgarten. Great beer and good food...nuff said and this... “One of the largest outdoor drinking venues in the city” - Thrillist “A year-round treat” - Travel + Leisure “The oldest beer garden in New York is still the best” - Fox News “One of New York City’s quintessential summer hangouts” - Food & Wine
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Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Avenue
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Proper German Beirgarten. Great beer and good food...nuff said and this... “One of the largest outdoor drinking venues in the city” - Thrillist “A year-round treat” - Travel + Leisure “The oldest beer garden in New York is still the best” - Fox News “One of New York City’s quintessential summer hangouts” - Food & Wine
VERY good but can difficult to into but soooo good.
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Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson Ave
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VERY good but can difficult to into but soooo good.
Love this place!
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Astoria Bier & Cheese
3414 Broadway
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Love this place!
Michelin star rated refined Mexican food.
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Casa Enrique
5-48 49th Ave
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Michelin star rated refined Mexican food.
Michelin star rated cool and funky French Canadian steakhouse. love these guys. Be warned they are on the pricey side. Perfect special occasions.
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M. Wells Steakhouse
43-15 Crescent St
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Michelin star rated cool and funky French Canadian steakhouse. love these guys. Be warned they are on the pricey side. Perfect special occasions.
A greek bakery. The loukoumades are a must!
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Boulis Cafe
30-15 31st Ave
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A greek bakery. The loukoumades are a must!
Shhh...A little known secret but this place is Caviar HEAVEN!!! THE BESTEST! Be sure to tell them Mark and Christopher sent you.
Paramount Caviar
38-15 24th St
Shhh...A little known secret but this place is Caviar HEAVEN!!! THE BESTEST! Be sure to tell them Mark and Christopher sent you.

Petcare

All petcare needs
The best doggie daycare and boarding! Your fur baby deserves a little vacay too.The owners are very sweet and the entire place is HEPA filter air so it and dogs always smell so fresh and clean. I should also mention cameras are everywhere so you can watch your baby(ies) from anywhere in the world on your phone or computer.
Dozo Dog
25-52 31st St
The best doggie daycare and boarding! Your fur baby deserves a little vacay too.The owners are very sweet and the entire place is HEPA filter air so it and dogs always smell so fresh and clean. I should also mention cameras are everywhere so you can watch your baby(ies) from anywhere in the world on your phone or computer.
Amazing service and selection!
Whiskers Holistic Pet Care
19-25 Ditmars Blvd
Amazing service and selection!
Triborough Bridge Playground C Dog Run
24th Street
For the doggos.
Nice grooming job here.
Rapawzel Dog Grooming and Day Care
31-87 29th St
Nice grooming job here.

Medical

Well... things happen.
Just incase.
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CityMD Astoria Urgent Care - Queens
31-11 Steinway St
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Just incase.
Mount Sinai Queens Emergency Room
30th Road
Love this guy! He makes me look forward going the dentist.
Dimitri Papadopoulos DDS P.C.
30-05 31st Ave
Love this guy! He makes me look forward going the dentist.

Sightseeing

Great place kids adults.
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Muzeu i Imazheve të Lëvizshme
36-01 35th Ave
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Great place kids adults.
During summer months they have free outdoor movies and concerts. https://socratessculpturepark.org/
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Parku i skulpturave Sokrates
32-01 Vernon Blvd
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During summer months they have free outdoor movies and concerts. https://socratessculpturepark.org/
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Muzeu Noguchi
9-01 33rd Road
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Be sure to checkout the PS1 warmup parties on Saturdays during the Summer.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
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Be sure to checkout the PS1 warmup parties on Saturdays during the Summer.
For tours check this link... https://onlocationtours.com/tag/kaufman-astoria-studios/
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Kaufman Astoria Studios
34-12 36th St
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For tours check this link... https://onlocationtours.com/tag/kaufman-astoria-studios/
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Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX
35-30 38th St
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Astoria Park is a beautiful park along the bank of east river in queens. It has amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and during summer months the Olympic size public pool is open.
19th Street
Astoria Park is a beautiful park along the bank of east river in queens. It has amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and during summer months the Olympic size public pool is open.
Steinway piano factory https://www.steinway.com/about/factory-tour
18-1 Steinway Pl
18-1 Steinway Place
Steinway piano factory https://www.steinway.com/about/factory-tour
I have not been disappointed by a show here yet... http://www.apacny.org/
Astoria Performing Arts Center
44-02 23rd Street
I have not been disappointed by a show here yet... http://www.apacny.org/
Fun shopping and great eats. It's seasonal check website I've linked. https://www.licflea.com/
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LIC Flea & Food
5-25 46th Ave
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Fun shopping and great eats. It's seasonal check website I've linked. https://www.licflea.com/
Nice views and park. Also has outdoor movies and events.
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Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th Rd
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Nice views and park. Also has outdoor movies and events.
For some canoeing and tennis and activities.
Hallett's Cove Beach
31-10 Vernon Boulevard
For some canoeing and tennis and activities.
Has a nice pedestrian walkway with great views and will take you to Randall's island.
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Has a nice pedestrian walkway with great views and will take you to Randall's island.

Shopping

Cute gift shop. Wide array of merchandise.
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Lockwood
32-15 33rd St
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Cute gift shop. Wide array of merchandise.
Wonderfully curated.
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The Astoria Bookshop
36-19 31st St
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Wonderfully curated.
Nice selections
Wine Stop NYC
30-08 Broadway
Nice selections
Grand Wine & Liquor Store
30-05 31st St
Large selection
Great for inexpensive shopping.
Steinway Street
Steinway Street
Great for inexpensive shopping.

Health, Fitness and Beauty

I list this place because you can buy day passes here.
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New York Sports Clubs
303 W 145th St
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I list this place because you can buy day passes here.
One my personal favorites (I go here). You can pay per class, I believe it's $28.
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Orangetheory Fitness
248 Flatbush Ave
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One my personal favorites (I go here). You can pay per class, I believe it's $28.
Relax and rejuvenate here. https://naturaspanyc.com/
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Natura Spa
30-79 Steinway St
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Relax and rejuvenate here. https://naturaspanyc.com/
Ask for David. He's Mark and my barber and he's amazing.
Spiro's Hairstyles
30-08 36th St
Ask for David. He's Mark and my barber and he's amazing.
I get my mani&pedi's here.
Spa Barlies Nail Salon
3097 31st St
I get my mani&pedi's here.

Cleaning

Astoria Laundry Depot
30-23 30th St
Great service! We've been customers of these guys for years. Same day dry cleaning is available.
Chic Cleaners & Tailoring
30-05 30th Ave
Great service! We've been customers of these guys for years. Same day dry cleaning is available.