BY JESSICA MILITELLO
It’s hard to miss the recently opened Savage
Sicko eatery on 31st Avenue: On its door is large
pink lettering advertising it as a new “urban
Latin vegan taste bistro,” accompanied by an
open-mouthed shark next to the store’s motto,
“express your obsession.” It’s a lot to take in. But
upon entering the bistro, its interior is filled with
vintage furniture and décor under soft lighting and
inviting aromas of food. The restaurant is on a mission
not only to give Astoria delicious and healthy vegan
options, but also to protect the environment.
The restaurant has been open since Dec. 31, 2019,
and has a menu filled with fresh juices, tasty vegan
dishes with a Latin influence, mocktails, and even
vegan desserts that locals can indulge in.
Savage Sicko is owned by Alex Ayala, Stephanie
Centurion and Marcio Braga, all of whom have Latin
roots, which is what inspired their menu’s theme. Plus,
all of them are passionate about healthy lifestyles and
protecting the environment. Braga was the owner
Tea Plus Café, which occupied the space for six years
before Braga decided to change it up. That’s when
Ayala and Centurion came into the picture.
Centurion has been in the restaurant business for
most of her career, owning restaurants with her husband,
but Savage Sicko is the first restaurant that she’s
ventured into on her own. Ayala was behind the bistro’s
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