List of BOAST: Best of Astoria winners (December 2016)
EAT
Best American:
1. Sanfords
2. The Queens Kickshaw
3. William Hallet
Best Bakery
1. Martha’s Country Bakery
2. Rose & Joe’s Italian Bakery
3. Leli’s Bakery
Best Brunch
1. Sanfords
2. Grand Cafe
3. (tie) Gastroteca Astoria
3. (tie) William Hallet
Best Budget
1. King of Falafel & Shawarma
2. Arepas Cafe
3. St. James Deli
Best Burger
1. Burger Club
2. Bareburger
3. Sweet Afton
Best Chinese
1. Jujube Tree
2. Rice K
Best Dessert
1. Martha’s Country Bakery
2. T-Swirl Crepe
3. La Guli Pastry Shop
Best Diner
1. Neptune Diner
2. Mike’s Diner
3. Bel-Aire Restaurant & Diner
Best Greek
1. Taverna Kyclades
2. Stamatis
3. Agnanti
Best Italian
1. Trattoria L’Incontro
2. Ornella Trattoria Italiana
2. Vite Vinosteria
Best Japanese
1. Watawa Sushi
2. Kumo
3. Pink Nori
Best Mexican
1. Pachanga Patterson
2. Mojave
3. Maizal
Best New Restaurant
1. Mom’s Kitchen & Bar
2. Tut’s Hub
3. Flattops
Best Pizza
1. Milkflower
2. Rose & Joe’s Italian Bakery
3. Retro Pizza Cafe
Best Sandwich
1. Queen’s Comfort
2. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
3. Il Bambino
Best Thai
1. Pye Boat Noodle
2. Leng Thai
3. Red Basil Thai Kitchen
Best Vegetarian
1. Jujube Tree
2. Bareburger
3. The Queens Kickshaw
EAT Write-ins:
Best Healthy Restaurant: Create
Best Australian Restaurant: The Thirsty Koala
DRINK
Best Bar for Atmosphere
1. Mosaic Craft Beer, Cocktail & Wine Bar
2. The Bonnie
3. Sek’end Sun
Best Bar for Cocktails
1. The Astor Room
2. William Hallet
3. Flo Lounge Restaurant
Best Bar for Beer
1. Sunswick 35/35
2. Astoria Bier & Cheese
3. Mad Donkey Beer Bar & Grill
Best Bar for Sports
1. Katch Astoria
2. Sweet Spot
3. Oliver’s Astoria
Best Bar for Trivia
1. Sunswick 35/35
2. Sek’end Sun
3. Zbar Astoria
Best Bar for Wine
1. Crescent & Vine
2. Winegasm Bar & Eatery
3. Mosaic Craft Beer, Cocktail & Wine Bar
Best Beer Garden
1. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
2. Studio Square NYC
Best Cafe
1. Grand Cafe
2. 60 Beans
3. OK Café
Best Coffee and Tea
1. 60 Beans
2. Astoria Coffee
3. New York City Bagel & Coffee House
Best Happy Hour
1. The Astor Room
2. Zbar Astoria
3. Sek’end Sun
Best New Bar
1. Judy & Punch
DRINK Write-in:
Best Outdoor Space: Diamond Dogs
DO & SEE
Best Date Spot
1. The Astor Room
2. Sek’end Sun
3. Mosaic Craft Beer, Cocktail & Wine Bar
Best Gift Shop
1. Lockwood
2. The Brass Owl
3. Inside Astoria
Best Gym
1. Life Health & Fitness
2. New York Sports Clubs
3. Blink Fitness
Best Live Music Venue
1. The Strand Smokehouse
2. The Astor Room
3. The Queens Kickshaw
Best Movie Theater
1. UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14
2. Museum of the Moving Image
Best Museum
1. Museum of the Moving Image
2. MoMA PS1
Best Park
1. Astoria Park
2. Socrates Sculpture Park
3. Gantry Plaza State Park
Best Performing Arts Venue
1. Q.E.D.
2. Astoria Performing Arts Center
3. The Secret Theatre
Best Stand-Up Comedy Venue
1. Q.E.D.
2. The Creek and the Cave
Best Supermarket
1. Best Market Astoria
2. Greenbay Marketplace
3. Trade Fair
Best Place to Use Wi-Fi
1. Starbucks
2. New York City Bagel & Coffee House
3. Create
DO & SEE Write-in
Best Brewery: SingleCut Beersmiths
