Astoria
The Queens neighborhood famed for Greek tavernas, beer gardens and one of the city's most livable food scenes.
Example
Grilled whole fish and spreads at a Greek taverna around 30th Avenue is the classic meal, with the Egyptian row on Steinway Street as the alternative.
Related terms
Museums
The Noguchi Museum
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's self-designed museum and garden in Astoria, the calmest art experience in New York.
Museums
MoMA PS1
MoMA's experimental sister in a converted Long Island City schoolhouse, home of raw contemporary shows and summer...
Ice cream
Ample Hills Creamery
The Brooklyn ice cream maker of Ooey Gooey Butter Cake fame, brought back from bankruptcy in 2023 and still scooping...
Neighborhoods
SoHo
The cast-iron district south of Houston Street, where 19th-century lofts became art studios and then a shopping mecca.
Frequently asked questions
What is the essential Astoria meal?
Grilled whole fish and spreads at a Greek taverna, or the Egyptian row on Steinway Street. Finish with Ample Hills ice cream on 30th Avenue.
Why visit Astoria over Manhattan neighborhoods?
Real neighborhood texture, two excellent museums and food quality at prices Manhattan stopped offering years ago.
How long does it take to get to Astoria?
About twenty minutes on the N or W from Midtown, which is why locals treat it as an easy dinner destination rather than a day trip.
