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  1. underground gourmet
    A Tasting Menu You’ll Actually LoveIt’s $99, in Astoria, and only served one night per week.
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  2. state of the market
    Curbed’s August Report: An All-Cash Summer and Frenzied Open HousesPlus the most saved one-bedroom under $1 million.
    By Curbed Staff
  3. rip
    Local Pizza Legend Andrew Bellucci Has DiedThe chef collapsed in his restaurant last night.
    By Chris Crowley
  4. report
    Bellucci vs. BellucciNew York’s next great pizza feud is here.
    By Joshua David Stein
  5. profiles
    An Afghan Destination That Has Felt Like Home for a Quarter-CenturyBalkh Shish Kabab House is a perfect kind of New York restaurant.
    By Sam Russek
  6. look book
    The Look Book Goes to Sami’s Kabab HouseDuring the third week of Ramadan, people gathered to break the fast with Qabuli, lamb shanks, and aushak at the Astoria restaurant.
    By Jane Starr Drinkard and Brock Colyar
  7. crime scenes
    Man Sets Fire to Restaurant Called IgnitedAuthorities accuse the Astoria lounge’s owner of starting the blaze.
    By Chris Crowley
  8. the dish
    Lokanta’s Eggs In Garlic-Yogurt Will Ruin You For All Other Poached EggsChef Orhan Yegen’s take on the traditional Turkish breakfast dish is absurdly satisfying.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  9. sea squirts
    A Super-Rare Greek Delicacy Has Arrived in Astoria“This is the raw power of the sea since ancient days.”
    By Richard Morgan
  10. Get to Know Burek, a Flaky, Savory Staple of Balkan CuisineLayers of phyllo create light exteriors with a croissant-like interior.
    By Madeline Kaufman
  11. Delivery
    Seamless Launching Its Own (New) Delivery Service in NYCWith the company handling deliveries itself, it’s going right after start-ups such as Caviar and Maple.
    By Keenan Steiner
  12. A Slashing, a Stabbing, and a Man on Fire in Astoria Crime SpreeTwo officers are in the hospital after being splashed with an unknown chemical. 
    By Samuel Lieberman
  13. discrimination
    Beating of Muslim Store Owner in Astoria Investigated As Hate CrimeThe suspect reportedly yelled “I kill Muslims.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. The Underground Gourmet
    Pi Bakerie Brings Astoria-Worthy Baklava and Spanakopita to SohoThe bakery turns out sweet and savory pastries made by a former Loi chef, a baklava maven, and a spanakopita specialist.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  15. Reopenings
    The Strand Smokehouse Is Open Again After DOH ShutterGood news.
    By Alan Sytsma
  16. crimes and misdemeanors
    Police Kill Armed Queens Octogenarian Who Shot Daughter and Dog [Updated]He called 911 to confess.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  17. sad things
    Four People Killed in Queens Car WreckA Honda Accord carrying five friends celebrating a birthday plunged into Astoria’s Steinway Creek.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  18. Shawarma Chameleon
    Well-Loved King of Falafel and Shawarma Looking to Open RestaurantHe’s getting one with everything.
    By Hugh Merwin
  19. Relocations
    Fatty’s Café Moving to New Location in AstoriaThe new Fatty’s has a patio.
    By Belle Cushing
  20. Free
    Astoria’s Milkflower Debuts Brunch This Weekend With FreebiesThe pizzeria opened in June.
    By Hugh Merwin
  21. Openings
    What to Eat at MP Taverna, Now Serving Octopus and Greek Paella in AstoriaCheck out the newest location of Michael Psilakis’s restaurant.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  22. Coming Soon
    Butcher Bar Owners Opening New Astoria Restaurant With Ciano Alum Ryan ByrdThe owners of Butcher Bar are going full-service.
    By Alia Akkam
  23. Openings
    Thirsty Koala Opens in Astoria, Brings ‘Boomerang’ Tacos With ItTim-Tam tiramisu!
    By Bradley Hawks
  24. astor-ia
    Brooke Astor and the Case of the Abandoned Bank AccountsIt looks like there’s still some long-forgotten Astor money to be had. 
    By Bryan Hood
  25. Openings
    Summer on a Stick and in a StrawAstoria Mex spot Pachanga Patterson is adding a frozen-treat and frozen-drink bar, the Icebox.
    By Jenny Miller
  26. Openings
    The Ramen Trend Finally Makes Its Way to AstoriaHinomaru Ramen opens this week, with eight kinds of ramen and a very relaxed B.Y.O.B. policy.
    By Bradley Hawks
  27. astor-ia
    Brooke Astor Estate Battle SettledThe fight over the late philanthropist’s will is finally ending.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  28. Coming Up
    Michael Psilakis Will Bring His Well-Liked MP Taverna to AstoriaThe first branch of the Greek gastropub, in Roslyn, got a few raves.
    By Jenny Miller
  29. Openings
    Slurp! Ramen Restaurant Will Replace Classic Bakery in AstoriaA Japanese chef and a restaurateur are said to be teaming up to open a ramen bar in the heart of Astoria.
    By Hugh Merwin
  30. astor-ia
    You Can Buy Brooke Astor’s ‘Dog Pictures’ at Sotheby’sDon’t all rush at once!
    By Noreen Malone
  31. Video Feed
    Watch a Close-up Video of Casu Marzu, Now Available in AstoriaOrnella Trattoria is selling the Italian delicacy, the name of which translates to “rotten cheese.”
    By Alan Sytsma
  32. Street Food Scandals
    Astoria Food-Cart Scammer Racked Up $90K in Health-Code ViolationsEw.
    By Jenny Miller
  33. census sensibility
    New York Insists the Census Overlooked, Oh, About 50,000 PeopleWe want those people back!
    By Dan Amira
  34. Neighborhood Watch
    Eleven Madison Teams Up With Brooklyn Brewery; Foodies and Techies Unite at FoodPlus: Lots of beer, BBQ parties, and more, in our daily roundup of neighborhood food news.
  35. Expansions
    Arepas Café Expands in AstoriaThe Venezuelan eatery added twenty more seats.
    By Jenny Miller
  36. Slideshow
    First Look at Queens Kickshaw, Bringing Cult Coffee and Gourmet Grilled CheeseThe café opens Sunday.
    By Jeff Orlick
  37. Openings
    What to Eat at Pachanga PattersonThe Mexican canteen opened its doors last night in Astoria.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  38. Slideshow
    First Look at the Astor Room, Now Open in the Kaufman Astoria StudiosA former Waldorf Astoria chef designs a menu in … Astoria!
    By Daniel Maurer
  39. Neighborhood Watch
    Sunday Smorgasbord Now at Aquavit; Brooklyn Brewery Feast at MexiQPlus more, in our daily roundup of neighborhood food news.
  40. Slideshow
    First Look at Bare Burger, Now Serving Alfresco Ostrich BurgersThe Astoria organic-burger joint comes to the Village.
    By Daniel Maurer
  41. Celebrity Settings
    Christopher Walken and Lidia Bastianich Remember the Good Ol’ DaysLidia Bastianich got her start at Walken’s Bakery.
    By Daniel Maurer
  42. Openings
    Rising in Fall: Jehangir Mehta’s Mehtaphor and Eric Hara’s AstoriaThe Oak Room’s chef looks to Queens.
    By Daniel Maurer
  43. Stunts
    The Hottest Shot in New York?“Everybody drinks it, but very few people leave in good condition.”
    By Daniel Maurer
  44. Viva Espana
    Where Were You When Spain Won?The scene at La Nacional and other Spanish strongholds yesterday.
    By Daniel Maurer
  45. Blechtacular
    How’s the Doughnut-Burger Business?How many halal-doughnut burgers sell in a day?
    By Daniel Maurer
  46. Blechtacular
    Ain’t That America: The One-Pound Halal-Bacon-Doughnut BurgerA three-month-old Astoria establishment is offering its take on the Luther.
    By Daniel Maurer
  47. Openings
    5 Napkin Astoria Opens Next Week With 70 Outdoor SeatsAnd valet parking!
    By Daniel Maurer
  48. Openings
    Astor Bake Shop Brings Cupcakes and ‘Sloppy Sandwiches’ to AstoriaNot to mention Pat LaFrieda beef and a house coffee blend.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  49. Health Concerns
    Is the Health Department Out to Ruin Your Winegasms?The Health Department is changing its code, and a curiously named Astoria wine bar should be worried.
    By Daniel Maurer
  50. Openings
    2 Bros. Ventures Into Brooklyn; 5 Napkin Journeys Into QueensPlus, a new location of 2 Bros. opens in midtown today.
    By Daniel Maurer
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