Tea Time
NYMF Bar
Since its opening in November
2018, NYMF Bar has provided locals
with something that owner
Frank Joseph believed was missing
from Astoria.
“I grew up loving classic rock and
heavy metal … man, a lot of places
in Astoria have that chi-chi vibe to
it,” Joseph said. “Drinks are way
overpriced. I thought, where’s the
local watering hole where you can
just have a good time, let your hair
down and have a beer and a shot.
And so far, it seems like the neighborhood
is really digging it.”
NYMF, or New York Motorcycle
Foundry, was born out of Joseph’s
love for motorcycle culture. His
clothing brand, Hard Rider NYC
Apparel, embodies this culture;
heavy emphasis is placed on community
pride and a rock ’n’ roll lifestyle,
two things which Joseph is
passionate about. So when Joseph
was presented with the opportunity
to open a bar, he knew right
away what kind of place he wanted
to run.
The place is straight out of the
’70s in the best way possible. No
food is served (aside from delicious
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popcorn) and drinks are
poured with a heavy hand. Classic
rock and old-school hip-hop blare
from the speakers and beautiful
motorcycles sit beside the curb
outside.
At the same time, however, it was
important to Joseph that the community
knows that NYMF isn’t just
a biker bar.
“Listen, man: the bar welcomes
everybody. Nobody judges anyone
here. The last thing I want is
for people to go, ‘Oh there’s that
biker bar that disrupts the neighborhood.’”
Whether you ride a motorcycle
or mass transit, stop by NYMF Bar,
bring your own food or have some
of their fresh popcorn, buy a Hard
Rider NYC shirt, and go back in
time for a couple of drinks.
NYMF BAR
31-17 DITMARS BLVD.,
ASTORIA
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FOOD + DRINK
Photos by Frank Rinaldi Jr.
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