Astoria Pretty

Not to be outdone by the rest of Astoria’s (belated) participation in the fro-yo craze, Ditmars is getting its own frozen yogurt shop—right under the subway on 31st St., called 32 Degrees, which claims it will have 46 flavors (What are you going to do about that, 16 Handles?). Let’s hope it fares well; it will be well welcomed after the building’s previous tenants vacated the space. A fro-yo place is better than a shuttered storefront any day!

*Thanks for the edits!

16 Handles is coming to Astoria. Get excited! (30th Ave. and 37th St.)

Brunch at Sugar Freak. Yum. Favorite Astoria brunch places? Share them in a reblog!

718’s replacement, Francis Cafe, looks promising! (12.12.11, 35th St. and Ditmars Blvd.)

Urban sleek. (10.11, Vesta at 21st St. and 30th Ave.)

Today, it’s officially fall, Astoria. Let’s enjoy our outdoor-dining days while we can. (09.11, Brick Cafe at 31st Ave. and 33rd St.)

When I was 19, I wanted to create a bathroom book of bathroom photos but never did. This one’s for you, 19-year-old self, photos from inside Astoria’s lovely Italian panini/Spanish tapas restaurant Il Bambino’s bathroom. Note the vintage prints of Coney Island and Silver Cup Studios. (09.11, Il Bambino, 31st Ave. near 34th St.)

Beloved NYC chain Mama’s Empanadas opened up shop in Astoria last month. Try the caramel and cheese empanada — you’ll be glad you did! (Mama’s Empanadas, Steinway Street near Broadway)

Broadway’s Euro Delights 64 offers kinds of crepes, plus the option to create your own. What’s not to love? (06.11, Broadway and 32nd St.)

Jackson Hole Diner: Why have I still not eaten here yet? (8.15.11, Astoria Blvd. and Hazen St., taken with Instagram)