By Foodista of Joey in Astoria
It's going to be a chiller this weekend, so you might as well plan your activities for inside. Good thing - there's a lot of fun stuff going on that doesn't involve being out in the cold.
This Friday, say good-bye to the old Café Bar (32-90 36th Ave, Astoria, 718-204-5273) and get ready to welcome a new one. Starting at 8 p.m. Friday, Café Bar will host a celebration in honor of its upcoming renovations. The café will re-open in about a month, so get your last fix (for a while) this Friday with great music, drinks, and complimentary appetizers.
Also on Friday, check out the first ever Far Out Festival, sponsored by Astoria Music and Arts and the Stomp & Howl Movement. Proceeds go to a great cause -- to benefit the victims of Haiti. Music acts will include Deep Sound Diver, Illimanjaro, James Call & Erotic Photo Hunt featuring Adrienne Efficiency, Michael Benedetto, and more. $5 cover. Shillelagh Tavern (47-22 30th Ave, Astoria. 718-728-9028)
If you're a wine gal or guy and enjoy the game of chess, check out Winegasm's (31-86 37th St, Astoria, 718-932-3331) second Wine and Chess event on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. You'll want to try the homemade Istrian delicacy called "fritule," which they make on the premises.
Looking to unwind this weekend? Here are some of my personal recommendations for a relaxing spa/salon day. Spa Hydra's 55-minute Swedish massage - although pricey, the atmosphere is as serene as it gets (35-11 36th St, Long Island City, 718-267-7991). SPAce's haircuts are great and not too expensive (29-09 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, 718-726-4477). I recommend Rudy! Natura Spa has a full offering of spa and salon services and even some unusual treatments such as hydrotherapy (31-24 Steinway St, Astoria, 718-956-5530).
And last but certainly not least, there's brunch! Try something new with Ornella's brunch, which officially rolls-out this Saturday (29-17 23rd Ave, Astoria, 718-777-9477). Enjoy interesting brunch dishes such as potato pancakes with pancetta, Nutella-filled crepes and also traditional food such as eggs and paninis. YUM!
Speaking of paninis, you can also check out Il Bambino (34-08 31st Ave, Astoria, 718-626-0087), which now serves brunch. There are 12 new paninis on the menu and most of them include the incredible, edible egg. Double YUM!
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