On my way to the post office, I noticed a fancy restaurant in the Renaissance apartment building by the same name. I've never seen it before, probably because I don't walk there much but it's apparently been in existence for some time. I peeked inside and it looked very lush with lots of rich wood, high ceilings and comfy-looking chairs. I spied the menu that incorporated classic dishes such as crab cakes, a Waldorf salad and other continental goods.Later exploring this place online, I noticed that it's also a venue for weddings and large events. The language on the website is very effusive (too much so for my taste) but they claim that they could customize a menu to any party size. Sounds interesting and might be worth taking a look.
Let me know if anyone has been there already and if so, what your experience was. In the meantime, I'll keep an eye on it.
Renaissance of Astoria - 27-34 21st Street, Astoria NY 11102
718.274.9210
N/W Train to Astoria Blvd or 30th Avenue
www.renaissanceofastoria.com
Living Room - 27-01 21st Street, Astoria NY 11103718.204.8283N/W Train to 30th Avenuewww.livingroomloungeny.comDan and I walked by the most curious place yesterday called, Living Room. We were intrigued by its name and by its strange outward appearance. The exterior resembles a fake tree and when you step inside, you feel like you're in Alice in Wonderland or something of the sort. We walked upstairs to be greeted by an Eastern European waitress and a completely empty dining room. She encouraged us to sit down but we just ate at Vesta, which was phenomenal. I asked to see the menu and it looked too sophisticated and pricey for this kind of place--it looked more like a club than a restaurant. Here's a peek at the menu. After taking a closer look, I saw that it contained Bosnian influences--and these dishes were a bit gentler in price compared to the rest of the menu.Appetizers:Buffalo chicken wings - With blue cheese dressing, celery and carrots...$12Calamari Diablo - With hot cherry peppers...$14Tuna Tartar with Lemon Zest - With seaweed salad, roe fish and a citrus soy sauce...$13Entrees:Sauteed Chicken in a Pesto Cream Sauce - Over risotto and vegetables...$17Stuffed Veal Rollatini - Roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and spinach in a brown butter sauce...$22Ossobucco - Slowly cooked in wine and vegetables over polenta...$30Grilled T-Bone Steak - With fries or a baked potato...$34Living Room Specialties:Smoked Dry Meat...$18Cevapi Fresh Beef Sausages - With ajvar and feta cheese...$16Goulash Veal Stew - With mashed potatoes...$18
On my way to the post office, I noticed a fancy restaurant in the Renaissance apartment building by the same name. I've never seen it before, probably because I don't walk there much but it's apparently been in existence for some time. I peeked inside and it looked very lush with lots of rich wood, high ceilings and comfy-looking chairs. I spied the menu that incorporated classic dishes such as crab cakes, a Waldorf salad and other continental goods.
