48 | BOROMAG.COM | OCTOBER 2015 FOOD & DRINK (continued from page 47) The change in the drink program opens a whole new realm of possibilities to the evermaturing restaurant that started simply as a Gus & Christ Karalekas diner in the 1930s. They sure have come a long way since the original six booths and countertop. But the tradition of excellent service remains a constant. “As long as you hire good people,” explains Gus Karalekas, “you can teach almost anyone how to serve. We were renovating for almost three months, and 90 percent of our original staff returned.” This Astoria cornerstone eatery is certainly full of a team of good people. Laser-cut steel partitions, oversized Edison light bulbs, black subway tiles, and walls staggered with cast stone tiles and bronze-tinted mirrors undoubtedly elevate the restaurant’s ambiance, while the old earth-toned glass rectangles on the walls and the staff of familiar faces hearken to the comfort we have grown to love at this place. So although we may no longer be able to stumble into this neighborhood favorite for 24 hours, growing up is always good. They still serve breakfast daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and they are open until 1 a.m. (or 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). That’s plenty of time to savor a crab cake Benedict, a plate of butternut squash ravioli, or a whiskey flight or a snifter of bourbon. 30-13 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106 718-932-9569 www.sanfordsnyc.com Linguine With Cilantro Cream Sauce Grilled Calamari & Octopus Salad Crab Cakes Benedict
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