A Special Night Out in Astoria?

Mortgage meltdown, inflation, recession fears....but still there are some milestones you can't ignore and just have to celebrate with a fine dinner. Guest writer Judith Klein gives her take the top 5 restaurants worth a splurge in Astoria. It's Astoria, so even the best restaurants aren't going to charge nearly as much as Manhattan prices, which makes you a smarty. Top of Judith's list is Trattoria L'Incontro, which I first thought was too loud, too proud, with a ridiculously long list of specials. But the food convinced me that it's great. See Judith's list for more. Enjoy!

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Photo (c) Judith Klein of Foodista - Trattoria L'Incontro