Letter from the Editor Victoria Schneps- Yunis PUBLISHER We’re waiting to hear from you! Address your “Letters to the Editor” to 38-15 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY or send an email to amatua@qns.com @AngelaMatua Your feedback is very important to us! Angela Matua EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 i LIC COURIER i www.qns.com Publisher Victoria Schneps-Yunis Co-Publisher Joshua A. Schneps Editor-in-Chief Angela Matua Art Director Stephen Reina Graphic Artists Ron Torina Nirmal Singh Advertising Sales Alan Gottlieb Contributors Natasha Pogrebinsky Sasha Pogrebinsky David Dynak Greater Astoria Historical Society Orestes Gonzalez Victor Marasso Schneps Communications 38-15 Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY 11361 718.224.5863 Fax 718.224.5441 www.qns.com e-mail: editorial@qns.com ads@qns.com Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by LIC Courier Magazine LIC Courier Magazine is published monthly. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced without prior permission of LIC Courier Magazine. The publishers will not be responsible for any error in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Errors must be reported to LIC Courier Magazine within five days of publication. Ad position cannot be guaranteed unless paid prior to publication. Schneps Communications assumes no liability for the content or reply to any ads. The advertiser assumes all liability for the content of and all replies. The advertiser agrees to hold LIC COURIER MAGAZINE and its employees harmless from all cost, expenses, liabilities, and damages resulting from or caused by the publication or recording placed by the advertiser or any reply to any such advertisement. Local eats and treats Western Queens is known for its vibrant food and bar scene and in this issue, we’re giving you a look at several new establishments that have opened or that are set to debut this month. Oro, a new Italian restaurant in Long Island City, is serving up classic dishes with a modern twist. Chef Scott Andriani has made a career of transforming struggling restaurants and Oro is no different. Andriani was brought in to change the menu and add more authentic dishes. With handmade bread, a large selection of wine and appetizing food options, Oro should be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Ramen Burger exploded in popularity a few years ago and creator Keizo Shimamoto decided to turn his central prep kitchen in Long Island City into a full-fledged restaurant. Shimamoto will serve his famous ramen burgers along with his favorite ramen soups. With 20 varieties, Ramen Shack will have something for everyone. We also profile an Astoria chef who is making tasty desserts with a healthy twist. Nikola Dzurna is an up-and-coming chef and dessert artist. Dzurna makes vegan, raw and gluten-free treats that are custom made to order. Her desserts are usually made of ingredients such as cacao powder, almonds, ginger, and maple syrup, as well as a few “top secret” touches. They will also be sold at local coffee shops soon. Chipotle fans will soon have a reason to rejoice because the chain will open its fourth Queens location in Long Island City. Burritos, tacos and bowls will soon be easily accessible to western Queens residents. In addition to food news, this issue also showcases two Long Island City artists who used their art to pay tribute to those lost during the 9/11 attacks. Donna Levinstone and Tobi Kahn both witnessed the attacks and used their preferred mediums – pastel and sculpture to create work depicting the scenes they saw. Their work is displayed at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in Manhattan. As always, we cover the latest in real estate news and give you the latest events happening in your neighborhood. If you have any tips, feel free to email me at amatua@qns.com lic LONG ISLAND CITY COURIER
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