Astoria, Astoria Arrivals, Featured, Food and Drink
Mar 27, 2013
Astoria Arrivals- Milkflower
It’s hard to say which of the about-to-open Astoria Arrivals I’m most excited about (MP Taverna on Ditmars? Mar’s on 34th Ave? Snowdonia on 35th Ave? Tamishii Ramen on Broadway?) (…)
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It’s hard to say which of the about-to-open Astoria Arrivals I’m most excited about (MP Taverna on Ditmars? Mar’s on 34th Ave? Snowdonia on 35th Ave? Tamishii Ramen on Broadway?) (…)
It’s hard to say which of the about-to-open Astoria Arrivals I’m most excited about (MP Taverna on Ditmars? Mar’s on 34th Ave? Snowdonia on 35th Ave? Tamishii Ramen on Broadway?) but if I was pressed I’d have to say Milk Flower on 31st Avenue. This bustling food laden avenue already has some impressive residents: Bareburger, Pachanga Patterson, and Il Bambino just to name a few, but Astoria is always open to welcoming a few more to its ranks.
I had the opportunity to stop into Milkflower last night and ask a few burning WHA questions. Run by two brothers from Jersey, this wood fired pizza place should be ready to open sometime next month. I have to say, I’m super impressed with the interiors, which the brothers have been crafting by hand, bit-by-bit, over the past year. Look for exposed brick, reclaimed wood, cool murals, subway tiles and banquette seats made out of old burlap sacks.
How great are these burlap sack + reclaimed wood banquettes?
The brother who’ll be manning the oven has 10+ years of pizza experience.
The custom mural pays tribute to the space’s former life as a dry cleaner.
Though they didn’t want to give up too many secrets just yet, the Milkflower owners did mention we can expect a gluten free pie, possible brunch hours, and a beautiful backyard. In addition to pizza, Milkflower will be serving up salads and appetizers.
Milkflower is located on the same block as Astoria classic Zenon Taverna and Il Bambino.
Milkflower
34-12 31st Avenue
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Great brussels sprouts pizza!
Yeah! Gluten Free Pie in my neighborhood!
Woohoo! Bring on the (tasty) gluten free options!