The Weekender

Oh, the Superbowl is upon us. Usually I'll care a remote bit if there's a NY team involved, but this is American football. I'm much more interested in European football. Nonetheless-Go Giants! And, as of Wednesday 16 days to pitchers and catchers reporting for Yankee spring training...rock ON!

If you want to watch the Superbowl, Astoria's got the spots. My recommendations would be McCann's, Broadway Station, Dillinger's and Sunswick. Also, The Quays, who have a sign up saying if the Giants win, beer is on the house until 4AM. All great places to hang out. Great beers on tap (Sunswick has 24!) and good time shall be had. I'm still contemplating girlie movie night, or venturing up the McLean Ave for the game (yes I know, what? Jenn leave Astoria? But John may head up to see the game with his old roomie).


Tonight through Sunday is Porkfest at the Beer Garden. Here's what they have:
*Traditional Czech Pork dishes, music and raffles.
*Friday open 5:00pm - 12:00pm.
*Saturday and Sunday open 12:00pm - 12:00am
*Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm.


Coincidentally, I happened to stumble on this really cool collection of short stories from Akashik Books called Queens Noir, with a few stories representing Astoria, Ditmars and Long Island City. If you are interested in learning more about it the Jackson Hts branch of the Queens Library is hosting an event tomorrow with the editor and some writers who will read and discuss their finely crafted tales of crime set in the neighborhoods of Queens. Books will be available for sale and signing.


Waltz Astoria bring us the tunes once again. Tonight at 9pm, original and experimental Jazz group, Project3tet takes the stage. And tomorrow at 7pm Jazz duo Connie Brooks and Ryan Olsen will be preforming jazz standards. Both have a $10 cover and a $10 drink minimum.

Enjoy the weekend!