EXPLORE YOUR BORO Nosh Borough 25-17 Astoria Blvd. www.NoshBorough.com This brisket is smoked for 12 to 13 hours, and they brine their chicken for two days in a special sugar and salt solution. Burgers are a house blend of brisket, ground chuck and sirloin—and they knock ‘em out of the park. For a real treat, try the fries with sausage gravy, or one of their insanely delicious wafcos—like a taco made with a paper-thin waffle. Off the Hook 28-08 34th St. www.ofthehookastoria.com Off the Hook rests modestly tucked around the corner of 28th Avenue and 34th Street in Astoria—a sea shanty oasis from the clatter and chatter of the sidewalk cafes of Grand Avenue just down the street. It’s not the sort of place upon which one might accidentally stumble—it might require a treasure map of sorts. But once you’ve unearthed the location, the seafood is exceptional, and the beverages flow abundantly. Their backyard garden is one of the sweetest outdoor spots around. Ornella Trattoria 29-17 23rd Ave. www.ornellatrattoria.com If you have ever claimed to love Italian food, then you would be negligent not to add Ornella Trattoria to your bucket list of must-try restaurants. And if you spot owner Giuseppe Viterale, ask him to tell you about the specialty handmade pastas himself. The history, blended with his passion and culinary expertise, delivered with his genuine sincerity is all the appetizer you could ever need. But I would start with the orange-glazed duck meatballs, and then order an imbustata—a hand-wrapped pasta envelope stuffed with meats, mushrooms and cheeses. JUNE 2016 | BOROMAG.COM | 45
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