Athens to Astoria
What this foodstroll is
Our favorite Greek food and things to do and see in Astoria, Queens.
Why this foodstroll works
Today Astoria is one of NYC’s foremost multicultural playgrounds, with communities of Arabs, Balkans, South Americans, and South Asians sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. But before it had all those communities, it had one - Greek. Demographics are constantly changing, but what doesn’t change, at least not in our 20+ years in NYC, are the concentration of Greek restaurants and markets in the Ditmars section of Astoria near Astoria Park. It’s a beautiful area to visit, and while Queens lacks the subtropical Mediterranean climate Greece is famous for, the food is befitting a country considered to be the cradle of western civilization.
Strolling
Astoria is centrally located for an all day Foodstroll, with The New York Hall of Science, The Queens Zoo, Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and plane spotting all nearby. But if you’re mostly in it for the food, simply stopping by Astoria Park or wandering the neighborhood work too. For bikers, there is a bike path that leads directly into and through Astoria Park, and it’s a nice way to visit.
Food Spots
1. Agnanti Meze
3. Titan Foods
Transportation
The N train stops two blocks from Telly’s at Ditmars Blvd in Astoria.
Streetside parking in Astoria is pretty easy, especially nearer Astoria Park. There is a NYC Ferry terminal in Astoria, and while it isn’t close to the restaurants, it’s a fun way to get to the neighborhood.