Ignited

Astoria’s multicultural population makes it the ideal destination for any number of international experiences—from munching baklava in a Greek bakery to catching a futebol game at one the many Brazilian bars along 36th Avenue—and the area’s large numbers of Lebanese, Egyptian and Syrian immigrants mean it’s easy to find shisha there.  A standout is Ignited, furnished with comfy leather banquettes that encourage sprawling and serving up a mean menu of bar food such as boneless wings and loaded cheeseburgers. Fire up one of the unusual tobacco flavors, like the sour Lemon Heads, and sip a frothy masala chai—alcohol’s not served there, but you’ll be having such a good time you won’t even notice.