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vittlesvamp.typepad.com - 26 days ago

Astoria's Culinary Tourist Trap Is Shuttered

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Uncle George's has long been the Astoria "it" destination for Fodor's-lugging gyro and souvlaki loving tourists. The food was greasy. The help was greasier. And, now it looks like all that grease from Greece - and goodness knows what else...

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astorianyc.blogspot.com - 23 days ago

Finally Fridays - Burgers

— astorianyc.blogspot.com — Friday is here and we couldn't be happier. This week's Finally Fridays focuses on a comfort food... that's hard to beat--burgers. Here are our top 5 picks for traditional and not-so-ordinary... Visit Joey in Astoria for more... (more) Finally Fridays - Burgers

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Queens

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foodistanyc.com - 10/29/2009

Happy Halloween Astoria!

— foodistanyc.com — With Halloween this Saturday, I wanted to provide you with various fun and silly goings-on in Astoria.... Here they are in no particular order: 718 Restaurant - Their annual Halloween Party officially starts at 11p.m. Come dressed up for a chance to ... (more) Happy Halloween Astoria!

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Ovelia

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newyork.seriouseats.com - 26 days ago

'Uncle George's Greek Taverna' Closes in Astoria

— newyork.seriouseats.com — [ Photo: Vittles Vamp ] Uncle George's Greek Taverna, which Vittles Vamp calls "the Astoria 'it' destination... for Fodor's-lugging gyro and souvlaki loving tourists," has closed its doors. (more) 'Uncle George's Greek Taverna' Closes in Astoria

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George Pataki

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Serious Eats: New York:  'Uncle George's Greek Taverna' Closes in Astoria

Eater NY:  EaterWire: American Idol for Home Cooks; Spice Market's Sensual Lounge

Grub Street New York:  Le Cirque Gives Away Fried Chicken; Crumbs Opens (Another) Shop in Midtown

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'Uncle George's Greek Taverna' Closes in Astoria
Serious Eats: New York — [Photo: Vittles Vamp] Uncle George's Greek Taverna, which Vittles Vamp calls "the Astoria 'it' destination for Fodor's-lugging gyro and souvlaki loving tourists," has closed its doors. ...

EaterWire: American Idol for Home Cooks; Spice Market's Sensual Lounge
Eater NY — ... ASTORIA—Vittles Vamp reports that Uncle George's, Astoria's "culinary tourist trap," has been closed by the DOH. Signage on the door says they'll open after renovations. [VV] ...

Le Cirque Gives Away Fried Chicken; Crumbs Opens (Another) Shop in Midtown
Grub Street New York — Astoria: The Department of Health closed Uncle George’s Greek Tavern, a frequent tourist destination. [VittlesVamp] Bay Ridge: The local food co-op hosts a meet-and-greet and info session starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Bay Ridge Library on 73rd Street and Ridge Boulevard. [Grub Street] Carroll Gardens: Tomorrow night from 7 to 9 p.m., the Gowanus Canal Conservancy hosts a beer benefit with a tasting of Sixpoint Craft Ales and Bark hot dogs to be held at 320 President Street ...