Posts by Lauren Boudreau
Ovelia: Greek Fusion Done Right
It’s that time of year again — the time when sidewalks fill up with outdoor brunching and when you no longer need to second guess if you should bring a jacket. Whether you’ve been dining outside year-round or were waiting to feel the sun on your shoulders, there’s a charming Greek eatery in the neighborhood…
Read MoreThe Thirsty Koala
Astoria Down Under While you may be finalizing your travel plans for this summer, know that you don’t have to go far to get a taste of the great down under! The Thirsty Koala is truly one of a kind – an Australian-inspired dining experience right here in the neighborhood. With a robust seafood menu…
Read MoreRuta Oaxaca: Route to Oaxaca
As the weather starts to heat up, so do our appetites! What better way to awaken our taste buds this Spring than with traditional Mexican-Oaxacan cuisine right here in the neighborhood? When Jose Castello and his partners Carlos and Felipe Arellano opened Ruta Oaxaca a little over a year ago, they only had but a…
Read MoreTitle: Sands of Persia
The Hottest New Hookah Lounge Steinway street has never seen a hookah lounge such as this. Sands of Persia, which opened in December 2021, mixes modern luxury and elegance with desserts so decadent, you’ll forget you came for the shisha. Sands of Persia was co-founded by Abhi Malhotra, entrepreneur and founder of King Luxe Club,…
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