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Here is a sequel to Part I, with seven more countries to visit! (Where to go next? Egypt? Ecuador?) 1. Brazil (also see Malagueta): Brasilianville Café & Grill. This $4.99/lb. buffet will delight both the carnivore and the vegetarian. Spoon some bu…
July 15, 2009
Salli Vates added a blog post
Here is a sequel to Part I, with seven more countries to visit! (Where to go next? Egypt? Ecuador?) 1. Brazil (also see Malagueta): Brasilianville Café & Grill. This $4.99/lb. buffet will delight both the carnivore and the vegetarian. Spoon some bu…
July 15, 2009
Salli Vates might attend Hell Gate Social's event
TASTE OF ASTORIA at Socrates Sculpture Park
June 21, 2009 from 4pm to 9pm
Come sample some of the best food Astoria has to offer. Seven restaurants/bars showcase their talents. All tasting portions will be $3 and if you like what you tried ask for a larger portion. Participants: Hell Gate Social Vesta Trattoria and Wine B…
June 19, 2009
Yes :-) cheap and great, Botero's! I have to watch out at Taverna, the food is so good I can't stop eating.
June 2, 2009
I have to check out Botero's so its on Ditmars by 45th street? Taverna Kyclades is the BOMB! The seafood is fresh, yummy and they give ytou HUGE portions (enough for the next day's lunch) plus the free dessert when they dont run out, is quite yummy!
June 2, 2009
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May 31, 2009 from 9pm to 9:30pm
Launch site will be the southern tip of Roosevelt Island. Excellent viewing from Long Island City (Gantry Park, Water Taxi Beach); Roosevelt Island, and the Manhattan Shoreline. No viewing from the bridge.
May 31, 2009
A blog post by Salli Vates was featured
My companion and I haven't lived in Astoria for very long, but we've already eaten our way around the globe! Here are some preliminary impressions, organized by country. (Of course, our journey is not over; there are many countries left to visit!)…
May 26, 2009
Salli Vates is attending Paul Tabachneck's event
Winegasm Open Mic at Winegasm
May 26, 2009 from 8pm to 11:45pm
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm - whenever -- hosted by Paul Tabachneck, with a special weekly feature guest.
May 26, 2009
Salli Vates added a blog post
My companion and I haven't lived in Astoria for very long, but we've already eaten our way around the globe! Here are some preliminary impressions, organized by country. (Of course, our journey is not over; there are many countries left to visit!)…
May 26, 2009
Hi! I'm a food blogger who just moved to Astoria, nice to find this group.
May 26, 2009
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May 25, 2009
Salli Vates updated their profile
May 25, 2009
Help put the Astoria music scene on the map. Join this group to be kept up to date on Astoria music news. Some of the great local organizations encompassed include: Astoria Music & Arts, The Astoria Music Project, and Astoria Artists are Awesome.
May 25, 2009
Uniting foodies for events, tips, and treats in the most culinarily diverse neighborhood on the planet.
May 25, 2009
Salli Vates is now a member of Why Leave Astoria?!
May 25, 2009

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Around the World In Seven Days, Part II: Another Week in Astoria

Here is a sequel to Part I, with seven more countries to visit! (Where to go next? Egypt? Ecuador?)

1. Brazil (also see Malagueta): Brasilianville Café & Grill. This $4.99/lb. buffet will delight both the carnivore and the vegetarian. Spoon some buttered rice onto your plate, and start loading up on black beans, corn pudding, grilled fish, fried mandioca, acaraje, beef and carrot stew, battered chicken skewers, beet salad, and garlicky collards (the menu changes daily). If you crave more me… Continue

Posted on July 15, 2009 at 1:08am —

Salli Vates

Around The World in Seven Days: A Week in Astoria

My companion and I haven't lived in Astoria for very long, but we've already eaten our way around the globe! Here are some preliminary impressions, organized by country. (Of course, our journey is not over; there are many countries left to visit!)

1. Afghanistan: Balkh Shish Kabab House. The fried scallion turnovers (bolanee gandana) at Balkh will neutralize any craving for those leaden scallion pancakes found at Chinese restaurants. But my compan… Continue

Posted on May 26, 2009 at 12:48pm — 2 Comments

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At 7:42pm on November 18, 2009, Peter Pumpkineater,LOL said…
Peter here. Born n Raised in Astoria. Greek and Irish (Nice Combo I know,LOL)
Welcoming you to the Neighborhood. Looking to meet and make new friends.

-Hope to hear from you soon.
At 12:46pm on June 2, 2009, Sambarella DJ said…
Thanks for the add Salli! Nice review of the spots woman? U in ditmars?
At 11:57am on May 26, 2009, Ran Craycraft said…
Hi Salli, welcome to the neighborhood! Let me know if you're interested in doing some food blogs in Astoria...we could always use more content.
 
 
 

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