Mark & Christopher's Guidebook

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

Food Scene

Amazing pizza.
53 locals recommend
Milkflower
34-12 31st Ave
53 locals recommend
Amazing pizza.
An odd array of menu items, just things you normally wouldn't expect at a burger place but all delicious.
25 locals recommend
Burger Club
32-02 30th Ave
25 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kondo
29-13 Broadway
7 locals recommend
Very authentic and the owners lovely... from Okinawa.
Try their Brazilian burger and course the Pao de queijo.
11 locals recommend
New York Pao De Queijo
31-90 30th St
11 locals recommend
Try their Brazilian burger and course the Pao de queijo.
In my opinion, one of THE BEST steaks the city! Service great too.
7 locals recommend
Uncle Jack's Meat House
36-18 Ditmars Blvd
7 locals recommend
In my opinion, one of THE BEST steaks the city! Service great too.
Try the kangaroo steak or the Kangaroo tacos.
45 locals recommend
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars Blvd
45 locals recommend
Try the kangaroo steak or the Kangaroo tacos.
Greek food like a grandma would make.
49 locals recommend
Bahari Estiatorio
31-14 Broadway
49 locals recommend
Greek food like a grandma would make.
Delicious... everything I've had on menu so far. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is a MUST!
6 locals recommend
Bellwether
47-25 Vernon Blvd
6 locals recommend
Delicious... everything I've had on menu so far. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is a MUST!
Yummy Italian.
43 locals recommend
Vesta Trattoria
21-02 30th Ave
43 locals recommend
Yummy Italian.
Very authentic and comfortable.
11 locals recommend
Manducatis Rustica V.I.G Gelateria/Pizzeria
46-35 Vernon Blvd
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Bagels on the Ave
33-15 30th Ave
9 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Highwater
34-20 Broadway
15 locals recommend
"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 locals recommend
Sanfords Astoria
30-13 Broadway
104 locals recommend
Modern Ny style diner open 24hrs and have been there for 100 years.
Amazing sandwiches.
63 locals recommend
Il Bambino
34-08 31st Ave
63 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Seva Indian Cuisine
34-11 30th Avenue
31 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Avenue
8 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson Ave
41 locals recommend
VERY good but can difficult to into but soooo good.
Love this place!
38 locals recommend
Astoria Bier & Cheese
3414 Broadway
38 locals recommend
Love this place!
Michelin star rated refined Mexican food.
49 locals recommend
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th Ave
49 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
M. Wells Steakhouse
43-15 Crescent St
29 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Boulis Cafe
30-15 31st Ave
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
CityMD Astoria Urgent Care - Queens
31-11 Steinway St
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave
507 locals recommend
Great place kids adults.
During summer months they have free outdoor movies and concerts. https://socratessculpturepark.org/
238 locals recommend
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Blvd
238 locals recommend
During summer months they have free outdoor movies and concerts. https://socratessculpturepark.org/
192 locals recommend
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd Road
192 locals recommend
Be sure to checkout the PS1 warmup parties on Saturdays during the Summer.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
575 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kaufman Astoria Studios
34-12 36th St
101 locals recommend
For tours check this link... https://onlocationtours.com/tag/kaufman-astoria-studios/
83 locals recommend
Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX
35-30 38th St
83 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
LIC Flea & Food
5-25 46th Ave
24 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th Rd
256 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Lockwood
32-15 33rd St
44 locals recommend
Cute gift shop. Wide array of merchandise.
Wonderfully curated.
15 locals recommend
The Astoria Bookshop
36-19 31st St
15 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
New York Sports Clubs
303 W 145th St
102 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Orangetheory Fitness
248 Flatbush Ave
12 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Natura Spa
30-79 Steinway St
12 locals recommend
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.