"This exists already at PS 151 (31st Ave & 50th St).  Not quite the heart of Astoria, but you may want to reach out to them to see how they got started. http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/30/Q151/AboutUs/Overview/Special+Programs.htm"

"The Bravo supermarket on 34th Avenue (corner of 35th St) has a great selection of craft beers.  They don't offer much in terms of cold beer, but the selection really is amazing.  The front of the store (by the registers) is dominated…"

"Sick. But I have to agree with Ran. I would hope they leave it open to foot traffic (especially if nothing is going on anyway)."

"Gleason's on Broadway is also very good for sports. Lots of TVs. Lots of space. Good beer selection."

"Yea it must've been really painful to watch your team throw all those seasons so they could land Malkin with the #2 pick in 2004 and Sid the Kid with the #1 pick in 2005. I guess it could've been worse...you could've traded them away…"

"How the hell does Himalaya Teahouse get a nod while so many other more deserving eateries don't? Hell, I'm still amazed that Himalaya Teahouse is still open. I guess they're just lucky they're next to Bareburger or whoever wrote…"

"While there is no doubt that Ovechkin is the best player in hockey right now, he also has a dirty streak that will probably catch up to him at some point. You can't leave your feet on as many checks as he does and not get creamed at some…"

"I also recommend San Remo. Took a tux there for my brother's wedding and they did an amazing job that was not a simple hem job."