"An unusual hip-hop themed sandwich shop has opened in a relatively obscure location in Astoria. Named for founder Alex Compton, Compton’s plays with the ability of its name to evoke a famous neighborhood (and movie) in LA, facetiously hanging a neon sign that says, “Straight Outta Astoria.” Priced from $9 to $12, the sandwiches tend to be elaborately conceived. An example is the Christopher: roast beef, cheddar, beer battered onion rings, lettuce, tomato, and horseradish aioli on a semolina hero. Lots of hot heroes, too. My favorite so far is a breakfast sandwich that tangles two runny eggs, sausage, cheese, avocado, hash browns, and bright orange Sriracha mayo on a roll. Reflecting the terroir of the neighborhood, there are also good Greek french fries with ricotta and a tzatziki dipping sauce." - Robert Sietsema
