One of my favorite things about Astoria is
that when the weather is nice, our sidewalks are
filled with people enjoying a relaxing brunch
with friends or sipping cocktails late into the
evening. It gives our neighborhood so much
energy — plus, it feels very European, non?
This is our outdoor dining issue, so if you’re
overwhelmed by all of the great al fresco
options in western Queens, here’s where to
start. We have a roundup of 15 restaurants
with great outdoor spaces (page 18). Katch is
introducing its outdoor speakeasy this month
(page 22), and Estate Garden Grill, a beer
garden and restaurant, just opened in Long
Island City (page 48). Sugar Freak reopened
at a new location, with plenty of outdoor
seating (page 30). Plus, Las Catrinas, a new
KATRINA MEDOFF
editor-in-chief
Mexican restaurant on Broadway, just came to the neighborhood in May
— and its outdoor seating is coming this summer (page 50).
If you’d like to share any news with us, email katrina@boromag.com. You
can also connect with us on Instagram (@boromagazine), Facebook (facebook.
com/boromag) and Twitter (@BOROMAG).
Hoping you have a wonderful summer in the sun,
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26 MAP IT DIRECTORY
Your go-to guide for the best shops,
food, art, nightlife and more in
western Queens
28 MAP IT: WESTERN QUEENS
ALL IN THE
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6 MER-MADE YOU LOOK
Street style in Astoria
10 SUMMER READING
BORO readers Instagrammed
books they’re reading
18 AL FRESCO ALL SUMMER
15 outdoor dining spots
22 KATCH ME OUTSIDE
Local restaurant adds outdoor
speakeasy
30 FREAK OUT
Sugar Freak reopens
31 SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS
Children's movies for $1
32 SUMMER JAMS
Western Queens bands
to listen to
38 TINY TREASURES
The illustrator behind Astoria
Tiny Market
42 PATRIOTIC PICS
Locals' fireworks photos
44 THREE CONTINENTS,
ONE APARTMENT
Parisian and African decor fills
this NY apartment
48 RAISE THE ROOF
Rooftop beer garden opens
in LIC
50 ALL IN THE DETAILS
Las Catrinas comes to Broadway
54 LIC FLEA & FOOD
Wine & Sweets Fest at the Flea
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WRITERS Sean Curry, Ruthie Darling, Marie Grillo, Erica Lowenkron, Angela Matua, Katrina Medoff, Estelle Pyper
PHOTOGRAPHERS Ruthie Darling, Bridget Kenny
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