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Sweet Afton is a bar and restaurant in Astoria that’s great for brunch or drinks and some food. They have the kind of patio where you’ll want to stand around and drink (charming lights, open air, etc) but also has enough seats to hang out comfortably with friends.
Pachanga Patterson is a casual Mexican restaurant in Astoria with a great backyard.
Vesta Trattoria is a friendly neighborhood Italian spot in Astoria. It's great for happy hour, and you can definitely bring a date here.
Milkflower is a neighborhood Italian place in Astoria where you can grab a Swiss chard caesar and a pizza with clams (called the Wu Tang Clam).
Il Bambino is a casual restaurant in Astoria with giant ciabatta sandwiches and a nice backyard.
