Mark & Christopher's Guidebook

Mark & Christopher
Mark & Christopher
Mark & Christopher's Guidebook

Food Scene

Amazing pizza.
53 residents recomanen
Milkflower
34-12 31st Ave
53 residents recomanen
Amazing pizza.
An odd array of menu items, just things you normally wouldn't expect at a burger place but all delicious.
25 residents recomanen
Burger Club
32-02 30th Ave
25 residents recomanen
An odd array of menu items, just things you normally wouldn't expect at a burger place but all delicious.
Try the octopus!
Akrotiri Seafood Taverna Restaurant
29-20 30th Ave
Try the octopus!
Very authentic and the owners lovely... from Okinawa.
7 residents recomanen
Kondo
29-13 Broadway
7 residents recomanen
Very authentic and the owners lovely... from Okinawa.
Try their Brazilian burger and course the Pao de queijo.
11 residents recomanen
New York Pao De Queijo
31-90 30th St
11 residents recomanen
Try their Brazilian burger and course the Pao de queijo.
In my opinion, one of THE BEST steaks the city! Service great too.
7 residents recomanen
Uncle Jack's Meat House
36-18 Ditmars Blvd
7 residents recomanen
In my opinion, one of THE BEST steaks the city! Service great too.
Try the kangaroo steak or the Kangaroo tacos.
45 residents recomanen
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars Blvd
45 residents recomanen
Try the kangaroo steak or the Kangaroo tacos.
Greek food like a grandma would make.
49 residents recomanen
Bahari Estiatorio
31-14 Broadway
49 residents recomanen
Greek food like a grandma would make.
Delicious... everything I've had on menu so far. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is a MUST!
6 residents recomanen
Bellwether
47-25 Vernon Blvd
6 residents recomanen
Delicious... everything I've had on menu so far. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is a MUST!
Yummy Italian.
43 residents recomanen
Vesta Trattoria
21-02 30th Ave
43 residents recomanen
Yummy Italian.
Very authentic and comfortable.
11 residents recomanen
Manducatis Rustica V.I.G Gelateria/Pizzeria
46-35 Vernon Blvd
11 residents recomanen
Very authentic and comfortable.
Not prettiest place and they are cash only but they do have the best bagels in the neighborhood (there's like 100s of bagel spots around here) ... we locals know this
9 residents recomanen
Bagels on the Ave
33-15 30th Ave
9 residents recomanen
Not prettiest place and they are cash only but they do have the best bagels in the neighborhood (there's like 100s of bagel spots around here) ... we locals know this
"Hybrid bar restaurant with a tropical spin" I struggling to describe place but said best. This exactly what place is and its wonderful.
15 residents recomanen
The Highwater
34-20 Broadway
15 residents recomanen
"Hybrid bar restaurant with a tropical spin" I struggling to describe place but said best. This exactly what place is and its wonderful.
Delicious food and a drag queen bingo Sunday Brunch.
Fresco's Cantina
12-14 31st Ave
Delicious food and a drag queen bingo Sunday Brunch.
A new Turkish restaurant here in Astoria. I haven't been here YET but, I've heard many good things from many reliable sources. I'll give my 2 cents once I've visited.
Lokanta
3116 Broadway
A new Turkish restaurant here in Astoria. I haven't been here YET but, I've heard many good things from many reliable sources. I'll give my 2 cents once I've visited.
Restaurant inside The Boro hotel. the rooftop bar is a must with an amazing view of all of the Manhattan skyline...think photo op!
Beebe's
38-28 27th St
Restaurant inside The Boro hotel. the rooftop bar is a must with an amazing view of all of the Manhattan skyline...think photo op!
Modern Ny style diner open 24hrs and have been there for 100 years.
104 residents recomanen
Sanfords Astoria
30-13 Broadway
104 residents recomanen
Modern Ny style diner open 24hrs and have been there for 100 years.
Amazing sandwiches.
63 residents recomanen
Il Bambino
34-08 31st Ave
63 residents recomanen
Amazing sandwiches.
Very... extremely authentic Mexican food. If you don't speak Spanish be ready to point and nod. Most the staff dosen't English. I would also recommend you food "to go" (para llevar) as gets VERY crowded but the food so delicious it's worth it.
Mi Espiguita
32-44 31st St
Very... extremely authentic Mexican food. If you don't speak Spanish be ready to point and nod. Most the staff dosen't English. I would also recommend you food "to go" (para llevar) as gets VERY crowded but the food so delicious it's worth it.
Yum!
31 residents recomanen
Seva Indian Cuisine
34-11 30th Avenue
31 residents recomanen
Yum!
Proper German Beirgarten. Great beer and good food...nuff said and this... “One of the largest outdoor drinking venues in the city” - Thrillist “A year-round treat” - Travel + Leisure “The oldest beer garden in New York is still the best” - Fox News “One of New York City’s quintessential summer hangouts” - Food & Wine
8 residents recomanen
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Avenue
8 residents recomanen
Proper German Beirgarten. Great beer and good food...nuff said and this... “One of the largest outdoor drinking venues in the city” - Thrillist “A year-round treat” - Travel + Leisure “The oldest beer garden in New York is still the best” - Fox News “One of New York City’s quintessential summer hangouts” - Food & Wine
VERY good but can difficult to into but soooo good.
41 residents recomanen
Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson Ave
41 residents recomanen
VERY good but can difficult to into but soooo good.
Love this place!
38 residents recomanen
Astoria Bier & Cheese
3414 Broadway
38 residents recomanen
Love this place!
Michelin star rated refined Mexican food.
49 residents recomanen
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th Ave
49 residents recomanen
Michelin star rated refined Mexican food.
Michelin star rated cool and funky French Canadian steakhouse. love these guys. Be warned they are on the pricey side. Perfect special occasions.
29 residents recomanen
M. Wells Steakhouse
43-15 Crescent St
29 residents recomanen
Michelin star rated cool and funky French Canadian steakhouse. love these guys. Be warned they are on the pricey side. Perfect special occasions.
A greek bakery. The loukoumades are a must!
11 residents recomanen
Boulis Cafe
30-15 31st Ave
11 residents recomanen
A greek bakery. The loukoumades are a must!
Shhh...A little known secret but this place is Caviar HEAVEN!!! THE BESTEST! Be sure to tell them Mark and Christopher sent you.
Paramount Caviar
38-15 24th St
Shhh...A little known secret but this place is Caviar HEAVEN!!! THE BESTEST! Be sure to tell them Mark and Christopher sent you.

Petcare

All petcare needs
The best doggie daycare and boarding! Your fur baby deserves a little vacay too.The owners are very sweet and the entire place is HEPA filter air so it and dogs always smell so fresh and clean. I should also mention cameras are everywhere so you can watch your baby(ies) from anywhere in the world on your phone or computer.
Dozo Dog
25-52 31st St
The best doggie daycare and boarding! Your fur baby deserves a little vacay too.The owners are very sweet and the entire place is HEPA filter air so it and dogs always smell so fresh and clean. I should also mention cameras are everywhere so you can watch your baby(ies) from anywhere in the world on your phone or computer.
Amazing service and selection!
Whiskers Holistic Pet Care
19-25 Ditmars Blvd
Amazing service and selection!
For the doggos.
Triborough Bridge Playground C Dog Run
24th Street
For the doggos.
Nice grooming job here.
Rapawzel Dog Grooming and Day Care
31-87 29th St
Nice grooming job here.

Medical

Well... things happen.
Just incase.
6 residents recomanen
CityMD Astoria Urgent Care - Queens
31-11 Steinway St
6 residents recomanen
Just incase.
Mount Sinai Queens Emergency Room
30th Road
Love this guy! He makes me look forward going the dentist.
Dimitri Papadopoulos DDS P.C.
30-05 31st Ave
Love this guy! He makes me look forward going the dentist.

Sightseeing

Great place kids adults.
507 residents recomanen
Museu de la Imatge en Moviment
36-01 35th Ave
507 residents recomanen
Great place kids adults.
During summer months they have free outdoor movies and concerts. https://socratessculpturepark.org/
238 residents recomanen
Parc d'escultures de Sòcrates
32-01 Vernon Blvd
238 residents recomanen
During summer months they have free outdoor movies and concerts. https://socratessculpturepark.org/
192 residents recomanen
Museu Noguchi
9-01 33rd Road
192 residents recomanen
Be sure to checkout the PS1 warmup parties on Saturdays during the Summer.
575 residents recomanen
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
575 residents recomanen
Be sure to checkout the PS1 warmup parties on Saturdays during the Summer.
For tours check this link... https://onlocationtours.com/tag/kaufman-astoria-studios/
101 residents recomanen
Kaufman Astoria Studios
34-12 36th St
101 residents recomanen
For tours check this link... https://onlocationtours.com/tag/kaufman-astoria-studios/
83 residents recomanen
Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX
35-30 38th St
83 residents recomanen
Astoria Park is a beautiful park along the bank of east river in queens. It has amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and during summer months the Olympic size public pool is open.
19th Street
Astoria Park is a beautiful park along the bank of east river in queens. It has amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and during summer months the Olympic size public pool is open.
Steinway piano factory https://www.steinway.com/about/factory-tour
18-1 Steinway Pl
18-1 Steinway Place
Steinway piano factory https://www.steinway.com/about/factory-tour
I have not been disappointed by a show here yet... http://www.apacny.org/
Astoria Performing Arts Center
44-02 23rd Street
I have not been disappointed by a show here yet... http://www.apacny.org/
Fun shopping and great eats. It's seasonal check website I've linked. https://www.licflea.com/
24 residents recomanen
LIC Flea & Food
5-25 46th Ave
24 residents recomanen
Fun shopping and great eats. It's seasonal check website I've linked. https://www.licflea.com/
Nice views and park. Also has outdoor movies and events.
256 residents recomanen
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th Rd
256 residents recomanen
Nice views and park. Also has outdoor movies and events.
For some canoeing and tennis and activities.
Hallett's Cove Beach
31-10 Vernon Boulevard
For some canoeing and tennis and activities.
Has a nice pedestrian walkway with great views and will take you to Randall's island.
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Has a nice pedestrian walkway with great views and will take you to Randall's island.

Shopping

Cute gift shop. Wide array of merchandise.
44 residents recomanen
Lockwood
32-15 33rd St
44 residents recomanen
Cute gift shop. Wide array of merchandise.
Wonderfully curated.
15 residents recomanen
The Astoria Bookshop
36-19 31st St
15 residents recomanen
Wonderfully curated.
Nice selections
Wine Stop NYC
30-08 Broadway
Nice selections
Large selection
Grand Wine & Liquor Store
30-05 31st St
Large selection
Great for inexpensive shopping.
Steinway Street
Steinway Street
Great for inexpensive shopping.

Health, Fitness and Beauty

I list this place because you can buy day passes here.
102 residents recomanen
New York Sports Clubs
303 W 145th St
102 residents recomanen
I list this place because you can buy day passes here.
One my personal favorites (I go here). You can pay per class, I believe it's $28.
12 residents recomanen
Orangetheory Fitness
248 Flatbush Ave
12 residents recomanen
One my personal favorites (I go here). You can pay per class, I believe it's $28.
Relax and rejuvenate here. https://naturaspanyc.com/
12 residents recomanen
Natura Spa
30-79 Steinway St
12 residents recomanen
Relax and rejuvenate here. https://naturaspanyc.com/
Ask for David. He's Mark and my barber and he's amazing.
Spiro's Hairstyles
30-08 36th St
Ask for David. He's Mark and my barber and he's amazing.
I get my mani&pedi's here.
Spa Barlies Nail Salon
3097 31st St
I get my mani&pedi's here.

Cleaning

Astoria Laundry Depot
30-23 30th St
Great service! We've been customers of these guys for years. Same day dry cleaning is available.
Chic Cleaners & Tailoring
30-05 30th Ave
Great service! We've been customers of these guys for years. Same day dry cleaning is available.