The Ride-Along Report: First Takes From Last Night’s Dinner
"What It Is: A Cajun/Creole restaurant in Astoria Perfect For: Big Groups, Birthdays Sugar Freak is a Cajun/Creole restaurant a block off the stretch in Astoria known as Little Egypt, and when we checked it out recently the big, packed space felt like a New Orleans-themed party. Big groups have crawfish boils and cornbread spread across their tables, beads hang from the light fixtures, the music is loud, and the draft cocktails are strong - like the one that’s equal parts fruit juice and rum. We tried a couple po’ boys, which don’t have quite enough seafood in them, and some seafood buckets, which come with very good crispy, spicy fries. The portions are all big, and almost everything on the menu is under $20. The Verdict: This is a fun group dinner spot we’d recommend if you’re in Astoria." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren
