We Heart Astoria Food Talk *Cool Off Edition*

In honor of the major hotness we’re experiencing right now, we thought to dedicate this week’s Food Talk to some of the more cooling eats and drinks out there:

Our friend Sue recently wrote about the yummies found at LIC’s Dutch Kills bar and Blissful Kitchen. Among these is their highly recommended Moscow Mule cocktail.  Cheers! 27-24 Jackson Avenue, LIC. 718.383.2724

During steamy times like these, we can always turn to delicious ice cream such as at Sweet Jane’s.  Word is they’ve added a few new flavors to their menu such as coffee, cappucino kahlua, Rocky Road and Damoson Plum Sorbet among others.  27-17 24th Avenue, Astoria. 347.848.0292

What goes better with a delicious crusty pizza than an ice cold beer? Enjoy Tuffino’s offering of icy Captain Lawrence IPA with their crackly pies!  36-08 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria. 718.278.4800

For your thirst quenching pleasure, I’ve compiled a list of cooling concoctions including iced coffee and tea, boozy creations and more!

If you’d like to do Happy Hour the Aussie way, pop into the Thirsty Koala for their daily drinks specials including 2-for-1 caipirinhas, margaritas and other specialty cocktails.  35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria. 718.626.5430

Even though it’s not technically in Astoria, we want to give big props to Pecas Y Mas for their stupendous cholados (pictured above), which are a fabulous combination of milk, ice, juice and fruit.  Think of it as a cross between a fruit salad and a smoothie.  44-20 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside. 718.389.4443