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52 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • JULY 4, 2019 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM Adventurous Astoria New restaurants, cafes and bakeries to try in Astoria BY JESSICA MILITELLO Astoria’s restaurant scene is as diverse as its residents, and there’s a new swell of delicious dining experiences for Astorians to sink their teeth into as summer begins. No matter what cuisine you like, there’s something new to taste, from soup dumplings to traditional Turkish eats. As the weather gets warmer, now is the perfect time to get together some friends and try some of these hot spots before they’re fi lled with regulars. Bund on Broadway Bund on Broadway specializes in Chinese cuisine such as dim sum, noodles and soup dumplings, all handmade and prepared fresh. As the neighborhood begins to experience what Bund has to off er, the menu will be expanded to have seasonal options as well as more vegetarian selections. Right now, its biggest draw is its soup dumplings, which can be panfried or steamed and fi lled with either pork, vegetables or crabmeat. One of the location’s partners, David Kong, who was raised in Queens, felt Astoria was an obvious choice for a new location. “I want to give people more variety,” Kong said. “Th e people here deserve an authentic Chinese restaurant, and it does very well when it’s authentic.” Bund on Broadway 25-08 Broadway, Astoria 718-971-5465 bundonbroadway.com INSTAGRAM: @bundonbroadway Photos by David Kong Kinship Coff ee A third installment of Kinship Coff ee has made its way to the bustling street of Broadway, perfectly located near the subway for sleepy Astorians to get their morning caff eine fi x before they start their day. Owners and married couple Stanley Rivera and Ashley Wood-Rivera have lived in Astoria for over nine years and had their eyes open for the next perfect location. Th e shop off ers coff ee from places like Ethiopia, Columbia and Brazil, but their most beloved feature is a pourover machine that is able to make multiple cups of high-quality coff ee in under fi ve minutes. Th eir vision for the neighborhood is simple, according to Rivera. “Good coff ee: that’s always been the vision,” Stanley Rivera said. “Th is is a quality spot, good coff ee, and in terms of accessibility, our pour-overs are only $3, so it’s a pretty good deal.” Kinship Coff ee 30-14 Broadway, Astoria INSTAGRAM: @kinshipcoff ee Photos via Instagram/@kinshipcoff ee Liv Salad Liv Salad is another new edition to the neighborhood off ering salads and bowls that are healthy, delicious and fi lling. Two of the bowls, Th e Harvest and Th e Buddha, are quickly becoming favorites among patrons, and the restaurant boasts fresh daily ingredients bought locally. One of the owners, Achille (who declined to give his last name for print), explained that he and his partners felt healthy choices were certainly “lacking” in the area. “My partners and I thought about bringing something healthy and fresh into the neighborhood that really nobody else has around here,” Achille said. “It’s a little tough to get people to step out into the healthy side of things, but we try to incorporate something that’s fi lling so that you feel like you’re not just eating a salad.” Liv Salad 31-86 37th St., Astoria livsalad.com INSTAGRAM: @livsalad Photos via Instagram/@livsalad Photo by Jessica Militello dining out Adrian& Rocky’s CATERING “FOR THE VERY BEST IN BUFFET STYLE CATERING” CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS BARTENDING & WAITRESS SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call 718.845.5525 �� SERVING QUEENS FOR OVER 20 YEARS �� EXPERIENCE “The Original” Planning a Party? Our Specialties or Fax 718.845.5643 VISIT US AT WWW.ADRIANSCATERERS.COM EMAIL ADRIANS1@VERIZON.NET �� /livsalad.com /WWW.QNS.COM /bundonbroadway.com link /WWW.ADRIANSCATERERS.COM link