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Of The WeekBamonte

By Teresa Barile

The legendary Bamonte More...

Posted 12/3/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The WeekWillow Creek Fresh Baja Grill
Has New, Cool Lounge

By Teresa Barile

Willow Creek Fresh Baja Grill and Lounge is the brainchild of Alfred Arundel, a native of Queens, and his buddy and frequent collaborator, J. Chambers. More...

Posted 11/19/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The WeekLa Hacienda Welcomes All

By Teresa Barile

The Western Queens Gazette welcomes La Hacienda, centrally located at the foot of the 61st Street station of the No. 7 train and the Long Island Rail Road Woodside stop, to Woodside. More...

Posted 11/5/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The WeekIt

By Teresa Barile

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Posted 10/21/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekEnjoy Exotic Flavors
At Rajdhani Cafe & Sweets

By Teresa Barile

If you enjoy the exotic flavors of Indian food, you should visit Rajdhani Café & Sweets in Woodside. Owners Hasan Salm, Hossin Akram and Rumy hail from Bangladesh. More...

Posted 10/7/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekHave A Fiesta Of
Spanish Cuisine At El Olivo

By Teresa Barile

On a recent Friday night, the dining room at El Olivo was packed with gatherings of families and friends, all enjoying a fiesta of flavorful Spanish cuisine. More...

Posted 9/23/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekOriginal Ben

By Teresa Barile

The Original Ben More...

Posted 9/9/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekPorto Bello Offers
Great Food In A Casual Setting

By Teresa Barile

On any given night at Porto Bello, conveniently located in the LaGuardia Shopping Center, you More...

Posted 8/26/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekPollos A La Brasa Mario:
Colombian Fare, Great Prices

By Teresa Barile

The Colombian cuisine at Pollos A La Brasa Mario includes the best in rotisserie-roasted chicken, grilled meats, fish and all the wonderful side dishes that accompany a Colombian meal. More...

Posted 8/5/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekCavo Offers Fine Cuisine,
Cocktails In A Lush Garden Oasis

By Teresa Barile

There More...

Posted 7/22/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekAnna

By Teresa Barile

I More...

Posted 7/8/2003 11:00 PM

Original Rosa’s Offers Pizza, Homemade Entrées,Sandwiches

If you don More...

Posted 6/17/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekThree Cuisines Reign At Pinocchio Palace

By Teresa Barile

Pinocchio Palace Restaurant is home to the best of Italian, Greek and Cypriot dishes, all prepared fresh, using the finest ingredients and old world recipes. More...

Posted 6/3/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekSac

By Teresa Barile

The Abruzzi region of southern Italy, flanked by mountains and the sea, features a unique, flavorful cuisine based on simple, fresh ingredients. More...

Posted 5/20/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The Week
Juniors Café

By Teresa Barile

JJunior More...

Posted 5/6/2003 11:00 PM

What’s Up At Wasabi? Great Sushi!

Wasabi, not just another name for mustard, was renovated three months ago by owner Cindy Shi. At 39-11 Queens Blvd. in Astoria, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. More...

Posted 4/22/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekTung Shing House Features Upscale Chinese Cuisine

By Teresa Barile

Tung-Shing House, on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, celebrates 20 years of upscale Shanghai and Szechuan cuisine, at very reasonable prices in an elegant setting. More...

Posted 4/8/2003 11:00 PM

Star Pizza Always Has Something Cooking

Conveniently located on busy Steinway Street, Star Pizza has a lot more than just delicious pizza. Stop in for lunch, dinner or any time you want to have fresh pizza, sandwiches or just plain food. More...

Posted 4/1/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekChristos Hellenic Steakhouse, A Gem In Our Own Backyard

By Teresa Barile

Christos is deserving of the title, one of Astoria More...

Posted 3/18/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekHomestyle Cooking Featured At North Shore Diner

By Teresa Barile

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Posted 3/5/2003 12:00 AM

Volo Gastronomia Has Gourmet Food To Go

Finally, gourmet dishes, pasta and desserts from the New York institution, Piccola Venezia, are accessible to all at Volo Gastronomia on Ditmars Boulevard and 28th Street in Astoria. More...

Posted 2/12/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The Week
Kick Up Your Heels At Philly

By Teresa Barile

exas just got a whole lot closer" is the motto at Philly More...

Posted 1/29/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The Week
Enjoy Luxurious Dining At Renaissance

By Teresa Barile

Renaissance means rebirth. It More...

Posted 1/15/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The Week
Brick Cafe Has Cozy Charm

By Teresa Barile

The Brick Cafe, a charming restaurant, is a perfect example of a real European bistro, right down to the rustic interior and sophisticated menu which boasts very reasonable prices. More...

Posted 12/25/2002 12:00 AM

I first visited Cavo in late summer 2001. More...

Posted 12/11/2002 12:00 AM

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Of The WeekTricolori Offers Romanian, Continental Cuisine

By Teresa Barile

The ethnic diversity of Queens means that the borough offers a cornucopia of cuisines, right in everyone More...

Posted 11/26/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The WeekJackson Avenue Steakhouse
Has Consistently Fine Dining

By Teresa Barile

I More...

Posted 11/12/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The WeekArmondo

By Teresa Barile

Recently, Jerry Crisci, the owner of Armondo More...

Posted 10/28/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekKati Allo Offers Greek Food, Mediterranean Atmosphere

By Teresa Barile

Recent renovations have resulted in an expanded dining room boasting terra cotta floors and ochre-colored stucco walls adorned with stenciled paintings of fish and Grecian designs....In keeping with t More...

Posted 10/14/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekIt

By Teresa Barile

I can More...

Posted 9/30/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekPonticello Holds
Gala Grand Opening

By Teresa Barile

Owners Luigi Kucica and Joe Honovic are celebrating the grand opening of their newly expanded restaurant and elegant banquet rooms at Ponticello Ristorante. More...

Posted 9/16/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekBrasil Coffee House,
Fast & Delicious Offer Food, History

By Teresa Barile

Katia Santana knows an incredible amount about coffee and its long history in Brazil. More...

Posted 9/2/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekThe T-Bone Diner Has All Your Favorites

By Teresa Barile

The T-Bone Diner on Queens Boulevard at Continental Avenue in Forest Hills has been serving delicious, home-style food to a bustling community for an uninterrupted 68 years. More...

Posted 8/19/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekKing China Buffet Has Something For Everyone

By Victor Gatsoni

King China Buffet, located in the La Guardia Shopping Center, can satisfy every preference. A buffet offering dozens upon dozens of delicious Chinese and International foods ensures that everyone in the family will find their favorites. More...

Posted 8/12/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekMary McGuire

By Teresa Barile

Kenny McGuire and George Pyle have been friends since they were knee-high, a friendship that carries over to their jointly owned Mary McGuire More...

Posted 7/29/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekBoca Loca Offers Good Food, Light Atmosphere

By Teresa Barile

This newly opened eatery is a cool and comfortable place to enjoy light, flavorful Italian fare. With summer upon us, palates turn to lighter meals that are big on flavor and Boca Loca ("crazy mouth") is just the ticket. More...

Posted 7/15/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekPearson

By Teresa Barile

It is said that legends aren More...

Posted 6/24/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekDelhi Palace Offers Fine Indian Cuisine

By Teresa Barile

Delhi Palace, a visually stunning restaurant is located in the heart of the Little India section of Jackson Heights, and from the outside, looks like any of its modest neighbors. More...

Posted 6/10/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The Week
A Festival Of Fish At Greek Captain Restaurant

By Teresa Barile

If you love fresh fish and sea-food, prepared simply, then a visit to the Greek Captain Restaurant is a must. The first sight of the delights in store is a window that boasts dozens of whole, fresh fish and seafood on ice. More...

Posted 5/27/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekSanford

By Teresa Barile

Sanford More...

Posted 5/13/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekTry A Taste of Spain At El Boqueron

By Teresa Barile

For a unique dining experience, treat yourself to a taste of sunny Spain at El Boqueron, conveniently located on the corner of 31st Street and 34th Avenue in Astoria. More...

Posted 4/29/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekIt

By Teresa Barile

What better place to bring your family, than a restaurant, run by a family? Phillies is one such place. More...

Posted 4/15/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekUncle George

By Teresa Barile

Celebrate life and great food at Uncle George More...

Posted 3/25/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekRouge French Bistro Offers Fine Food, Traditional Setting

By Teresa Barile

As the name suggests, this wonderfully cozy restaurant emulates a traditional French bistro, right down to the Moulin Rouge-inspired red walls. It More...

Posted 3/11/2003 11:00 PM

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Of The WeekBreakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Served New York Style

By Teresa Barile

Even on a slushy, post-blizzard night on Queens Boulevard, New York Style Eats was teeming with patrons while the phone rang off the hook with take-out orders. More...

Posted 2/26/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The WeekOld Friends, Good Food Meet At Portofino Ristorante

By Teresa Barile

I More...

Posted 2/19/2003 12:00 AM

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Of The Week
Amici Amore Boasts Great Food, New Wine Vault And Lounge
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By Teresa Barile

mici Amore is one of my personal favorite restaurants in Astoria, and now there are even more reasons to like it. I've always loved their quaint, cozy location, just on the corner of Newtown Avenue and 30th Street. More...

Posted 2/5/2003 12:00 AM