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In the true spirit of summer, I was interested to see that Snowdonia will be hosting a Monday eve Craft Beer Clambake during the entire month of June. The menu intrigued me, as I'm a big beer and seafood fan - plus knowing that the beer comes from local Coney Island Brewing Co was a plus. Check out the menu and pop in on a warm Monday eve to start your week:
The Craft Beer Clambake Menu:
Mains:
Broiled stuffed half lobster...$14
Clams & mussels in spicy beer broth...$12
Grilled hot sausage and peppers...$10
Monkfish corndogs...$10
Sides:
Roasted redskin potatoes...$4
Corn on the cob with miso butter..$5
Snowdonia - 34-55 35th Avenue, Astoria NY 11106
347.730.5783
N/Q Train to 36th Avenue
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Since writing about the 4/20 Munchathon on Friday, I had one thing on my mind and one thing only - the almighty Mac 'n Cheese burger. This unapologetically gluttonous dish, which is so appropriate for the occasion had both Dan and me wondering how its legend would live up to the hype. Luckily, we were there to experience it first hand, and I'm happy to report back that it didn't disappoint. Sadly, what did disappoint deeply was the service, to the point of being unacceptable. But first...this bodacious burger.
Mac 'n Cheese Burger - The idea behind this burger was ingenious. No doubt modeled by Keizo Shimamoto's ramen burger, Snowdonia's version entailed a fluffy mac 'n cheese bun croquette that sandwiched a juicy burger patty. It sounded too good to be true, but the execution didn't fall short of anything less than delicious. The mac 'n cheese portion was perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. While it served as a nice companion to the burger, it was hard to take a bite of the two at the same time, as the mac 'n cheese bun was quite thick. Instead, we ate it all prim and proper with a fork and knife, thus, savoring every bite. Since it was so extravagantly indulgent, taking the sharing route was a great approach, even though probably a heresy as far as 4/20 behavior is concerned.
Service and Cost:
As I hinted above, our service was terrible, almost embarrassing. While I waited for about 15 minutes just to get my pre-ordered drink, our waitress completely forgot it and then callously brought it over without acknowledging what happened. I also found it unacceptable and downright offensive when our waitress physically pushed me out of the way while I waited my turn for the restroom. A simple "excuse me," would've done the trick, and I was puzzled as to why I was treated with such disrespect. Further adding insult to injury, we used a buy one get one draft beer coupon, which was downright unrecognized. Instead of buying us a drink and apologizing, we were simply handed the bill and informed that the coupon wasn't applied. I can go on further, but I think you get the point.
Costs are fair, given the uniqueness of the food and the variety of cocktails and beers. We paid a total of $53 for about 4 drinks, hummus fries and that godly burger. No tip left or deserved.
2 Mmmms
Snowdonia - 34-55 32nd Street, Astoria NY 11106
347.730.5783
N/Q Train to 36th Avenue
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Yes...with 4/20 on the way, which happens to fall on the same day as Easter, an abundance of munchies will no doubt satiate a voracious appetite. Here are a few unapologetic munchie treats engineered by Astoria's finest:
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Snowdonia's Mac 'n Cheese Burger - No doubt inspired by Keizo Shimamoto's Ramen Burger, Snowdonia's Mac 'n Cheese Burger is a little different, but totally intriguing - and will debut its holy cheesiness this Sunday at 4:20 p.m. What can be more indulgent than a juicy burger sandwiched between two fried cheesy pasta croquettes in the shape of burger buns?! In addition to this delicacy, they have a slew of other munchtacular food options, which all roll into a Sunday afternoon event they're calling the Munchathon. Don't mind if I do... 34-55 32nd Street, Astoria. 718.730.5783
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Burger Bistro's Dougnut Burger - Yes, you heard right, this Astoria newcomer offers their burgers between two fluffy halves of a glazed doughnut, which is all sorts of ridiculous but quite perfect for this indulgent date and time. I hear that their Buffalo tater tots aren't too shabby either. 37-03 31st Avenue, Astoria. 347.808.8454
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Queens Comfort's Atomic Attack - Known for their inventive and sometimes crazy foods, "atomic" seems to be the keyword this week, as these guys are featuring three kinds of foods that are en fuego. The first are the Atomic Disco tots with cheddar and sriracha sawmill gravy; followed by Atomic Fireballs aka deep fried mac 'n cheese balls with sriracha; and lastly the full shebang Atomic Mac 'n Cheese. 40-09 30th Avenue, Astoria. 718.728.2350
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Brrrr..it's freeezing out there! I hope everyone is staying as warm as possible and doing their bestest to bundle up. A few days ago, I threw out some suggestions of warming up with hot cocoa, but now since the windchill has hit a new low, I thought it'd be good to turn to something stronger. Here's a quick run down of warm boozie drinks you can enjoy and at the same time, warm up with. Drink up and stay warm, Astoria.
Sweet Afton's hot cider cocktail will do the trick on a cold day. Containing organic apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, orange peel, and a choice of bourbon, spiced rum, or brandy, it'll surely warm your bones. 30-09 34th Street, Astoria. 718.777.2570
I bet not many of you know that Koliba serves up mulled wine during winter. It's pretty symbolic to have this warm, spiced drink during holiday time in Slovakia and I always look forward to having it at Koliba. Truth be told...it's very potent. 31-11 23rd Avenue, Astoria. 718.626.0430
Even though it's not your traditional warm winter cocktail, I love the variety of stouts offered at Alewife. Nothing says robust, hearty and satisfying like a tall glass of milky stout such as the Left Hand, Dogfish Head, Alesmith and more. 5-14 51st Avenue, LIC. 718.937.7494
When it comes to Hot Toddy's, Snowdonia has you covered with this piping hot beauty (pictured above). What can be better than sitting down to this warm comforting drink and getting a Snowdonia stacked burger to satiate your hunger? 34-55 35th Avenue, Astoria. 347.730.5783
For something a little more luxurious, how about a Hot Apple Pie Martini cocktail at Bistro 33? Just looking at the ingredients of this drink warmed my belly, with fireball whiskey and firefly apple moonshine...need I say more? 19-33 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria. 718.721.1933
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Visiting Snowdonia recently, I enjoyed their fancy cocktails and laid back atmosphere. As I was hangin' with a bunch of stagehands (Dan being one of them), our friend Mo informed us that Snowdonia features brunch every Monday in addition to the weekend, to service the prominent theater clientele in Astoria. I think it's a great idea and a nice way of catering to your audience (pun intended). Here's just a sampling of the interesting brunch eats you can enjoy there on Mondays from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sandwiches:
Skate and Eggs - Crispy skate, scrambled eggs, caper mayo and beer pickles on a hero roll...$10
Portabella and Eggs - Roasted portabella mushrooms, scrambled eggs, fontina cheese and arugula on a hero roll...$10
Pork and Eggs - Spicy pulled pork, scrambled eggs, roasted onions and salsa verde on a hero roll...$10
Cold Plates:
Granola and Ricotta - House-made whipped ricotta with granola and honey...$8
Smoked Salmon Plate - House smoked salmon with capers, scallions, herb cream cheese and grilled bread...$11
Mains:
The Half English - Two eggs, vegetarian baked beans, Welsh banger and chorizo sausages...$13
Sausages and Grits - Coarse grits with two eggs, breakfast sausage and caramelized onion jam...$12
Brisket and Eggs - Braised beef brisket, two eggs, roasted potatoes and salsa verde...$15
French Toast - French toast with two eggs, bacon or breakfast sausage...$13
Desserts:
Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding...$7
Oatmeal Stout Panna Cotta...$7
Snowdonia - 34-55 35th Avenue, Astoria NY 11106
347.730.5783
N/Q Train to 36th Avenue
snowdoniapub.com
