Check Out the New Cellar 34

While taking a stroll on Broadway, I saw that a new restaurant called Cellar 34 has opened. I walked in and the place looks nice and pleasantly low-key. The menu covers eclectic standards such as quesadillas, wings, salads and pasta. The special twist? The chef hails from New Orleans, thus infusing his dishes with Cajun and Creole style. I perused the menu and found festive options such as Creole crispy calamari, cajun linguini, shrimp jambalaya and more...

I've got the full menu on hand so email me if you're interested in knowing more. critic@foodistanyc.com

The Wine: They serve a variety from Greek whites to South African reds.

Happy Hour: From 5-8p enjoy 1/2 priced appetizers and $4 beers. The selection includes standbys such as Corona, Stella Artois, Bud, Bud Light, etc.

Cellar 34: 34-02 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106. 718.728.2830

Tonight! Grand Opening of Blue Streak Wines & Spirits in LIC

Via the calendar listing at Queens West:

The Grand Opening of Blue Streak Wines & Spirits will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the store location: 47-20 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11109. (Eastcoast building @ Pepsi Cola sign).

The event will feature Jan Shrem, owner of Napa Valley, Clos Pegase Winery, presenting: Bacchus the Rascal, A Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen Through 4,000 Years of Art, a vibrant & humorous multi-media presentation with over 100 wine-related images - DaVinci, Rembrandt, Dali, and Picasso, & more – plus a contemporary homage to wine. 8:00 p.m. Also at the event will be a tasting of amazing Clos Pegase wines! Terrific hors d’ oeuvres by East Coast’s own Celebrity Chef, Dave Martin! And, paintings by Long Island City-based artist Sandra Bloodworth. Her installation is a robust pairing of art and wine inspired by life with her culinary talented husband and their shared love for entertaining family and friends.

Free! Fascinating! Fun! (Reservations suggested. Seating space limited.)