FOOD & DRINK

The Kaufman Arts District is a movable feast of excellent dining and drinking! We encourage you to visit our restaurant partners and avail yourselves of special offers for Backlot Festival Attendees!


LOKANTA
(3116 Broadway @ 32nd St)

Authentic Turkish fare amid dazzling decor at this newly-arrived Astoria gem, from Orhan Yegen


GASTROTECA ASTORA
(  33-02 34th Ave @ 33rd St.)

Italian-inspired fare in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere


SWEET SCENE
(35-13 34th Ave @ 36th St)

Coffee and light bites at this sweet, family-run neighborhood eatery


MONIKA’S CAFE BAR
( 3290 36th St @ 34th Ave)

Cocktails and Mediterranean fare in this slightly decadent streetside cafe


CHELA & GARNACHA
( 33-09 36th Ave @ 33rd St)

Mexican street-food and the borough’s best tacos in this simple, outstanding eatery


AREPA’S CAFE
( 33-07 36th Ave @ 33rd St)

Venezueulan home cooking from this award-winning sister restaurant to the beloved Arepas Grill on Broadway


PSARI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
(32-10 36th Ave @ 33rd St.)

Seafood takes center stage at this upscale Greek taverna


CAFE TRISKELL
(33-04 36th Ave @ 33rd St)

Casual French Bistro, specializing in the cuisine of Bretagne, including a wide selection of savory and sweet Crepes


2DIVE4
(33-10 36th Ave @ 33rd St)

Seafood-centered Tapas and Craft Cocktails help to anchor this spacious, elegant new diner


CEVABDZINICA SARAJEVO
(  37-18 34th Ave @ 37th St)

Homemade Cevapi sausages and Burek cheese pies are the featured fare at this Bosnian fast-food joint


CAFE OLÉ
(38-09 36th Ave @ 38th St)

Authentic Tapas done with style and care define this family-owned Spanish joint


SAMOSSA BITES
( 35-27 31st St @ 35th Ave)

Fresh, flavorful, handmade samossas and authentic Indian style dishes prepared from the finest ingredients sourced locally