18 FEBRUARY 2 0 1 9
Photos courtesy of Kim Petrone
VALENTINE’S DAY
Kim and Anthony
Petrone
Ah, young love. Astoria natives Kim and
Anthony Petrone first started dating at just
12 years old in 1999.
“Our first date was with a large group of
both our friends at Byzantio on 31st Street
and Newtown Ave., which is now Alma
Bank,” Anthony said. “I remember that Kim
and I were not yet official and my friends
and I were jockeying to sit next to her at the
cafe. In the end, I was lucky enough that she
chose me.”
Kim remembers Anthony “smelling so
good,” as well as his charm and wit — not
to mention the unforgettable Kangol hat he
was wearing.
“We fell in love with each other and Astoria.
Astoria has played an integral part in our relationship,
allowing us to come together and
explore our interests, have fun and still afford
to live what we think is the good life,” Kim said.
The couple got married in 2007 at Water’s
Edge in Long Island City and celebrated with
their guests at their first apartment, where they
lived for 10 years.
“I love Kim dearly and with so much our
time spent and many of our memories taking
place in Astoria, I will forever view this
lovely area in Queens as our true home,”
Anthony said.
As of now, the Petrones are planning to
spend Valentine’s Day at Gaijin, but Anthony
says he’ll take Kim “wherever she wants to go.”
FAVORITE LOCAL
DATE SPOTS:
NINO'S AQ
MAR’S
THE BONNIE
SWEET AFTON
QUEEN’S ROOM
DIWINE
TAVERNA
KYCLADES
QWNS CAFE
UNCLE JACK’S
VESTA