It's been a long time coming, and now Astoria will finally see the first shop front for NYC's Number 1 King of Falafel & Shawarma. 

But before we start lining up for some delicious food, why don't we take a look back at Fares "Fredie" Zeideia when he was serving up his salads, meats and sauces to hungry New Yorkers on the streets of Astoria.