Images courtesy of The Shady LadyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Shady Lady’s owner Billy Pappas is learning to adapt day by day to the COVID19 situationGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Times are definitely tough with having to make so many cuts, and having no certainty in tomorrowGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Till things get better, business is just about learning to adjust with the timesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

There are economic difficulties across the boardGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Pappas has tried to remain conscious of this, trying to keep prices down and has started to offer new and cheaper alternatives at Shady LadyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. There is a lot in the works and tons of new menu items to look forward toGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. If you aren’t able to have the experience of dining in, Shady Lady is introducing new ways to create an experience for take-outGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Since opening their patio doors, Shady Lady will now be offering curbside hotdogs, a NYC favorite brought to us in Astoria with a more gourmet twistGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. They will also be adding to their famous brunch menu with their new “brunch on the run” breakfast sandwichesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Definitely not your average BGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.EGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.CGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The cocktails to-go have been a popular item especially since lockdown, including their well loved sangrias, specialty mixed drinks, and they have now debuted their slushy frozen cocktails, all available curbsideGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Pappas agrees with many others in that the best way to help your local businesses would be ordering direct from the restaurant’s website, by phone, or by even popping inGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The door is always open and hopefully people will be getting out more as the weather and situation improvesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Shady Lady has also made efforts to contribute to the community with donations to local clinics, Mt Sinai hospital and is proud to include that for each take out order, a dollar is donated to No Kid HungryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.