Astoria is beautiful: last stop on the N, quietly and indistinctly New York, friendly squirrels abound, park views from silhouetted tree lines to Triborough to the Manhattan skyline, Hellgate, corner delis under bridges, Greek frappes, crowded little clubs, and wine bars with Jazz sets.

A lot for one evening, and worth it.

Tell me that black squirrel didn’t steal your heart. :)