Astoria and LIC Eateries Time Out For Hunger

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Time Out for Hunger, Time Out NY's eighth annual event that commissions restaurants to donate part of their proceeds to The Food Bank for NYC is back again on March 20th.  I'm a big supporter of this event, and encourage you to take part by simply dining in your favorite participating restaurants.  Ten percent of proceeds that day will benefit hungry NYers in need, which helps our community at large.

In addition to a lot of NYC restaurants that are doing this, Astoria and LIC always come aboard.  This year's local participants include:

Astoria:
Ovelia Psistaria
Petey's Burger
Time Cafe

LIC:
Penthouse 808 at the Ravel Hotel
SHI Restaurant
Testaccio Ristorante

I encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful program and to use our eateries to help a great cause. 

Queens Restaurant Week Releases Its Restaurant List

I recently mentioned that Queens Restaurant Week is almost upon us again, starting on September 20th and going through September 30th (weekends not included).  Partaking in the food fun that goes along with it in year's past, I can comfortably say that Queens Restaurant Week offers excellent value at $25 per person, usually for 3 courses.  In some cases you can even get a 2-for-$25 deal (but that depends on the restaurant).

Recently spotting the full participating restaurant list on QEDC's website, I wanted to share it with you to whet your appetite.  There are over 100 restaurants on the current list, with  detailed deal opportunities coming soon.  Here are some of the ones in particular that caught my eye.

Astoria
5 Napkin Burger - 35-01 36th Street, Astoria NY 11106.  718.433.2727 
Christos Steakhouse - 41-08 23rd Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105.  718.777.8400

Forno Italia - 43-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria NY 11105.  718.267.1068
Locale and Lucas Steakhouse - the latter would really be worth checking out, since its everyday prices are pretty steep.  Locale - 33-02 34th Avenue, Astoria NY 11106.  718.729.1980.  Lucas Steakhouse - 34-55 32nd Street, Astoria NY 11106.  718.786.5200
Punta Dura - 41-15 34th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103.  718.721.2137
Zuzies @MIX Cafe & Lounge - 40-17 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103.  718.406.9600

LIC
Lounge 47 - 47-10 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City NY 11101.  718.937.2044 
Penthouse 808 at the Ravel Hotel - 8-08 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City NY 11101.  718.289.6101

Forest Hills
Irish Cottage - 10807 72nd Avenue, Forest Hills NY 11375.  718.520.8530
Q Thai Bistro - 108-25 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills NY 11375.  718.261.6599

Enjoy perusing the list and make your reservations early!