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nent to the dish, which was perfectly paired
with the salty richness of the soft, savory
blue cheese pastry.
Tempted by The Astorian’s list of vegetarian
options, I went for the Eggplant
‘Meat’-balls, served with a house pomodoro
sauce, shaved Parmesan and
toasted crostini. These hand-rolled bites,
along with the many other vegetarian
options, effectively create a rich dining
experience for those with a plant-based
lifestyle.
I rounded out the evening with one of
the numerous Old Fashioned options on
the menu. Dauntingly coined the Intense
Old Fashioned, this variation of the cocktail
takes the citrus out of the classic and
adds in spice with the Brooklyn-based
Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur. Molasses
bitters finish it off with a subtle sweetness,
matching the intensity of the ginger
with the smooth smoke and peat of bourbon.
A perfect nightcap for this incredible
dining endeavor.
“People are beginning to eat and drink
differently,” said Burns of the shifting
trends around a night out. “The envelope
is being pushed.”
The Astorian’s desire to create an
adventurous learning experience for
each guest who walks in is executed by its
fun, eclectic food and diverse, delicious
cocktails. Expect this new restaurant to
continue to push that envelope with new
and exciting ideas to share for years to
come.
The Astorian is open at 5 p.m. during
the week and noon on weekends. Check
them out on Instagram at @astoriannyc for
updates.
FEBRUARY 2018 I BOROMAG.COM
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