New Veggie Dish at Astor Bake Shop

As fall is almost here, I'm loving all the heartier foods available on local menus.  I noticed this lovely veggie option available today at Astor Bake Shop, which made me hungry.  Check out this beautiful stuffed baby eggplant, featuring quinoa, red pepper, onion and mozzarella cheese.  

In case this doesn't whet your appetite, there's always their signature burger, which comes on a fluffy brioche bun and can be topped with your choice cheese and bacon.  The latter is deliciously thick, lean and smoky - I highly recommend it.

It behooves you to get a seasonal dessert too such as their fruit and nut tarts and pumpkin desserts.  Rumor has it that they've got a lot of other seasonal sweets and drinks in stock.  Hope you enjoy your visit.

Astor Bake Shop - 12-23 Astoria Blvd, Astoria NY 11102
N/Q Train to Astoria Blvd

718.606.8439

astorbakeshop.com

Koliba Turns Up the Heat with their Fall Dishes

Image by Koliba

As the weather gets chillier this week, there's nothing like indulging in some comforting, warm, and rich food. One of my favorite places to find this in Astoria is of course at my beloved Koliba Slovak Restaurant, which has been a staple in the community for years.  

Recently noticing some of their weekend specials on Facebook such as this roasted pork with sauerkraut (note - it's slightly sweet) with luscious gravy on top, or this beautiful stuffed chicken with an also sweet red cabbage, it's the perfect way to ring in fall.  You'll also notice foods such as a warm cabbage soup, all sorts of stews made of beef, pork and chicken, as well as their homemade desserts such as a traditional honey cake and apple strudel.  

These are the kinds of foods that say fall to me.  What do you think?

Koliba - 31-11 23rd Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105
718.626.0430
N/Q Train to Ditmars
www.kolibarestaurant.com

3 New Cocktails at DiWine

Here's some exciting news from the Astoria cocktail circle, which continues to expand.  This comes from the cozy 31st Avenue wine bar, DiWine, and I'm excited to report that they're featuring 3 new cocktails this season that are looking mighty delicious.  I hope you have the opportunity to try them and let me know what you think.

The Rhubarb Redford - an earthy and warming bourbon cocktail, consisting of rhubarb infused bourbon, lemon, and Vya Sweet Vermouth

The Southern Pumpkin is making a comeback - with house infused pumpkin spice vodka, bourbon, cinnamon infused simple syrup, and pumpkin puree

Escobar - with Mezcal, amaro, Vya dry vermouth, ginger-lemongrass simple syrup, and lemon

Try these during DiWine's weekly happy hour from Monday - Thursday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and get them for $6.

DiWine - 41-15 31st Avenue, Astoria NY 11103
718.777.1355
R/M Train to Steinway Street
www.diwineonline.com