FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com AUGUST 6, 2015 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 63 dining out A new place to hang out in Ridgewood BY KELLY MARIE MANCUSO Ridgewood’s largest retail district is now home to the area’s newest gastropub, the Ridgewood Ale House, located at 57-38 Myrtle Ave. The two-level sports bar and restaurant has a large yet cozy loft-like interior complete with exposed brick, vintage industrial pendant lamps and chocolate leather booths. “We saw the location and knew that Ridgewood needed a nice place for people to hang out,” said owner and Bushwick native Marcos Cordova. “Something different that wasn’t already there.” With fl at-screen televisions lining the dining room walls and bar, Ridgewood Ale House has become a top local destination for sporting events and viewing parties. Pub patrons can cozy up to the 35-foot wooden bar and enjoy one of Ridgewood Ale House’s 33 craft beer selections, including 12 taps featuring offerings from local Queens Brewery and Brooklyn Lager. The ale house also boasts an impressive menu of specialty cocktails made with the best top-shelf liquor. Their signature drink, the Ale House Rocks, is a fl avorful combination of Midori, peach schnapps, gin, rum, vodka, triple sec, sweet and sour mix with Blue Curacao and Red Bull ($12). Diners can enjoy traditional pub offerings such as signature 8-ounce pure beef burgers ($7.45), New York strip steak ($24.95), chicken fi ngers ($6.95) and sliders ($10.95) in the light-fi lled upstairs dining room in cozy booths, each with its own fl atscreen TV. One of the best-sellers RIDGEWOOD ALE HOUSE 57-38 Myrtle Ave., Ridgewood 718-456-4495 at Ridgewood Ale House is their authentic wood fi red pizza available in both 12-inch and 16-inch pies. Popular versions include the classic Margherita ($10-14), chicken bacon ranch ($13-17), Hawaiian ($13-17) and the prosciutto and balsamic ($14-18). In addition to offering expertly prepared pub fare with a twist, Ridgewood Ale House also features musical performances by local bands, as well as a live DJ every Saturday night from 9 p.m. until close. They also host karaoke every Tuesday night, as well as Happy Hour featuring $5 beer, wine, pizza and cocktails from 5 to 7 p.m. daily. Early birds can stop by Ridgewood Ale House on Saturdays and Sundays for their $13.95 weekend brunch, which includes choice of breakfast entree, coffee, juice, Bloody Mary or mixed drink. On Sept. 13, Ridgewood Ale House will participate in the Myrtle Avenue Street Festival. They will feature specials, as well as a band performing live on the street outside the pub. The Ridgewood Ale House is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 4 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. View Over 200 Reviews at queenscourier.com YOUR PROMOTIONS SUPERMARKET SINCE 1995 CORPORATE & TEAM OUTFITTING H Staff Shirts H Giveaways H Family Reunions H School/Camps H Organizations/Events POPULAR BRAND WHITE TEE SCREEN PRINTED (1 COLOR) MIN. 144* EACH *SAME DEAL: SWEATSHIRTS $495 EACH of the 2013 THE QUEENS (Screen Printed or Embroidered) QueensCourier.com CALL FOR FREE Full Color Magnetic Business Cards 10 ¢ each Minimum 1,000 Your Business Card Their Refrigerator Long Island Walk Pens (All Types) Bags (Plastic/Paper) Calendars Water Bottles Awareness Bracelets Food Gifts Corporate Gifts Badges & Buttons Electronics Calculators Computer Accessories Eco Friendly Products Sunday, September 13, 2015 Eisenhower Park | East Meadow, NY Join our annual Walk to End Children’s Brain Tumors and help raise funds for the important work of the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation! Walk is 3-5K. Runners welcome. Check-in is at 9 am. Walk begins at 10 am. Refreshments, music + fun activities for all ages. Registration on or prior to August 15 is $10, $15 after. Children under 5, survivors free. For more info: CBTF.org CUSTOM APPAREL H T-SHIRTS ONLY $295 H CAPS/HATS H UNIFORMS H JACKETS H BACK PACKS H BAGS H TROPHIES CATALOG 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT!!! (We can customize your art, logo, messages on anything!) 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 www.PROMOTIONALEMPIRE.com
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