FREAK OUT
30 JULY 2 0 1 7
By ANGELA MATUA
@ANGELAMATUA
Photo: Katrina Medoff/BORO
The beloved
New Orleans-inspired
Sugar Freak officially
reopened
in Astoria on June 26.
The restaurant, previously located at
36-18 30th Ave., closed in February when
owner Michele Addeo and restaurateur
James Paloumbis announced it would reopen
at 37-11 30th Ave. The new space previously
housed the restaurant MexiBBQ.
Now, Sugar Freak is open at the bigger
space and retains the “authentic, homegrown
feel,” including the vintage plates
on the walls and the tin ceiling.
“Everything is upcycled, recycled and
repurposed,” a spokesperson for the restaurant
said.
In addition to its old menu, the restaurant
now offers new seafood boils, waffle tacos
and Beignet Eggs Benedict. Freshly baked
cakes and pies were added to the dessert
menu along with the deep-fried banana
pudding and traditional dump cake.
To make the ordering process smoother,
customers will now order their meals
at the counter before taking a seat. Sugar
Freak also offers delivery service, catering
and lunch service.
If you’re interesting in working at the
restaurant as a bartender, cook, server or
working the counter, email your resume
to info@sugarfreak.com.
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