“Sanfords Restaurant has been around for 80 years and has been my family business for over 25, starting as a coffee shop and constantly evolving with the neighborhood, it is now an upscale eatery and a hip Whisky Bar. During the redesign, we wanted the feel of reclaimed wood to complement the warm copper tones of the adjacent space. Full

Whiskey drinkers take note: Sanford’s Restaurant in Astoria, Queens has transformed into a hotspot for brown spirits. The business has been family owned and operated for 80 years. But only in the past year has it added a substantial whiskey menu. Sanford’s now boasts 300-plus bottles. Full article here

The process of getting a big group of friends together to go out can be painful. It can also be the reason your night was so amazing. Full article here

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Run by brothers Chris and Gus Karalekas, Sanford's is a well-known and well-loved Astoria joint. Their omelets are the stand-outs on their brunch menu and can be customized with up to five different fillings. If you have a sweet tooth, try the French Toast Panini with caramelized bananas and crushed pecans. Brunch runs the reasonable price of $16 for an

Brunch is likely the most controversial meal of the day. Some folks live for the hangover killing eggs benedict and Bloody one-two punch. Some people loathe the idea of queuing for 45 minutes for a frittata. But for those of you who love it, the selection is without much debate. Is it dim sum or a French brasserie or a

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2015

Tony Tantillo Visits Sanfords Astoria for a lesson on making a beautiful Seared Ahi Tuna Dish from owner Gus Karalekas. view video

The time has come, Astorians for the final results to the Best of Astoria poll. We love the enthusiasm you’ve poured into the whole process, including selecting the nominees, the finalists and now the winners. The list below truly reflects the best of the best through your lens, but don’t worry, we’ve added in a few “editor’s

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