With Memorial Day almost upon us, lots of folks will surely be out of town, but some will also enjoy this holiday locally. If you fall into the latter category, you may want some quick suggestions about the goings-on around town. Here are three recommendations to help get you started:
Queens Kickshaw - These guys will be open all day, and starting things off with brunch from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and continuing with dinner service from 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. I highly recommend stopping by, especially since Ben & Jen have recently updated their dinner menu. Mmmmm spaetzle...40-17 Broadway, Astoria. 718.777.0913
Astor Bake Shop - Whether you're looking to start your day here on Monday or to stop in for a hearty lunch, they'll be serving delicious specialties such as homemade BBQ ribs and fresh strawberry lemonade. Their burger is pretty stellar too, in case you haven't yet tried it. 12-23 Astoria Blvd, Astoria. 718.606.8439
Beer Subway Series - Even though this beer battle doesn't take place in Queens, it's great to come and show support for Queens beer, including SingleCut of course. Stop in at the Bronx Ale House from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Monday to enjoy beers specials, and to watch baseball as well. 216 West 238th Street, Bronx. 718.601.0204
For those of you who know me personally, you can vouch for how proud I am of my Slovak heritage. Although I've lived here most of my life, I stay very true to my roots and visit my relatives in my Mother country at least once a year.
A big part of my culture is of course the food, and that's why I love frequenting the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. Although this place has changed a lot since I first started living in Astoria, it's still wonderful and nostalgic to me. It's exciting to me when they throw their annual Czech & Slovak festival, but unfortunately this year, I won't be in town to enjoy it. But hopefully you will be, and I can live vicariously through you guys. Here are the deets:
Annual Czech & Slovak Festival at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
Saturday, May 25th - Sunday, May 26th from 12:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy authentic Czech & Slovak food, drink and festive folk music. Wear comfy shoes and get ready to boogie (just like my cousin, Camryn pictured above).
Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden - 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria NY 11102
718.274.4925
N/Q Train to Astoria Blvd
www.bohemianhall.com
