Raise your hand if you know where Istria is, or what language they speak?
We knew none of the above but still had a very nice meal at this jumpin' sports club*.
I can't remember the proper names but here's what we had: soup, house-made noodles with veal and gravy, fried calamari, grilled fish, mixed grilled meats. All the food was good, if not great. I'd love to go again in warmer weather to take advantage of the backyard.
There were several large parties there -- one taking over the entire top floor -- so it was very busy.
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Ed Levine Goes to the Istrian "Social" Club.
*Note, I'm not sure what role sports play here.
28-09 Astoria Boulevard
Astoria, NY 11102
718-728-3181
Istria Sports Club
Started by Abbylovi, Oct 17 2005 04:23 PM
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 04:23 PM
It is better to have beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 04:26 PM
They had a lot of soccer trophies displayed upstairs behind the bar...
I loved this place. Eyebrows did too.
I especially loved the collection of old, elaborate accordions that the band was playing that night.
I loved this place. Eyebrows did too.
I especially loved the collection of old, elaborate accordions that the band was playing that night.
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 04:27 PM
Yeah I saw the trophies (as well as the mounted deer heads) and I guess they organize teams...
It is better to have beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 04:30 PM
We drank a Croation red wine that we liked...big, 14% alcohol, lots of fruit, in your face...went perfectly with the hearty food.
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 05:09 PM
Isn't Lidia Bastianich from Istria?
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 05:12 PM
Perhaps the most famous Istrian-born restaurateur is Lidia Bastianich of Felidia in Midtown Manhattan.
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 05:15 PM
Read the links, people. 
Lidia's all over da place.
Lidia's all over da place.
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 05:51 PM
Yeah, but we knew it without looking.
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Posted 17 October 2005 - 05:52 PM
My point was that the question was answered on this thread before it was asked.
But whatevuh.
But whatevuh.
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Posted 18 October 2005 - 12:54 AM
haven't been there, but i've been past it a billion times.
anyone been to the czecholovozky (sp) club on 21st street (it has a blue awnining) near 30th avenue.
i haven't been there but i talked to the owners one night at ali's around last xmas -- they are loyal customers of his. i bet going there would be a good time.
anyone been to the czecholovozky (sp) club on 21st street (it has a blue awnining) near 30th avenue.
i haven't been there but i talked to the owners one night at ali's around last xmas -- they are loyal customers of his. i bet going there would be a good time.
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Posted 18 October 2005 - 02:15 AM
Ooh, sounds good.
I bet Ali knows all these places. Gotta ask him where he likes the food the most. I'm interested in Rudar, too.
I bet Ali knows all these places. Gotta ask him where he likes the food the most. I'm interested in Rudar, too.
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