So, next time you’re strolling through Astoria, be sure to drop by Queens Kickshaw and try the cheddar and mozzarella brioche grilled cheese with tomato soup. It’s only $10. Trust me, it’ll be an experience you won’t forget. Jaylene C. Stepping into the restaurant, one can imagine seeing people on their computers, drinking their coffee. Once one hears the music, it was like being home away from home. The environment that this establishment seems to be a part of is a casual setting. Once the restaurant dimmed the lights in our section, the establishment had a rather bohemian feel to the place. The smell that was recognizable is grilled cheese and coffee. Queens Kickshaw reminded me of an ABBA music video. When the food finally arrived it looked like the food would exceed my expectations of vegetarian food. Usually, whenever one eats a grilled cheese it looks like it’s been cooked with butter. This particular Kickshaw grilled cheese didn’t look like it was made with butter. But the aesthetics were really appealing to my eye. It felt like heaven. It was so golden. Imagine seeing 30 grilled cheeses; it was like seeing the gates of heaven. One might say that the kale salad was one of the best entrees because of the combination of fruit and veggies— also the pecans. The kale salad was très fantastic. Sissi S. The restaurant was opened in 2010 by a newly married couple that moved to Astoria. They began with barely any experience of managing a restaurant, but they learned with time. The co-owner Ben was a waiter and barista in multiple restaurants, in which he developed skills to run a restaurant. His wife Jennifer, on the other hand, had no experience with managing a restaurant of her own, but was an expert in business, which helped with finances. As you walk into The Queens Kickshaw, a smell of onions hits you, not in an unfavorable way, but I must warn you if you’re a bit sensitive to scents, your eyes might water a bit. The restaurant was illuminated by the translucent window, and the restaurant had miniature lights hanged from the ceiling, which shined a golden type of color and gave the atmosphere a toasty, comfy feeling. The tables had a coffee bean color, matching the brick walls. The tables had hooks in the bottom, which was a bit unexpected but was handy. The mac and cheese had a stringy, satisfying texture, which made the dish fun to eat. As I ate more there was an unexpected surprise I found. The green beans in a modest quantity gave the dish a curveball in taste. With the kale salad, never have I ever tasted such a savory salad, and I mean that in the best way possible. For the first time I didn’t just taste leaves—the nuts in the salad and the caramelized apples had such a sweet taste that balanced the salad’s overall salty taste, which made the salad delightful to eat. The Queens Kickshaw isn’t only a restaurant but also a bar and coffee shop. The owners made sure it had a vibe that appeals to all customers. It had coffee tables, and couches in the front for the people who wanted to relax in a dim lit place. It had a bar with stools for those who came for a quick drink with friends, and larger tables for those who came in groups to eat lunch. The Queens Kickshaw is a welcoming place where everyone can come to hang out, no matter the time of day. The Queens Kickshaw 40-17 Broadway 718-777-0913 www.thequeenskickshaw.com 48 I BOROMAG.COM I JANUARY 2016 COMMUNITY SERVICE
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