Imagine, if you will, that you’re in a hot air balloon drifting lazily over the French countryside. Now stop doing that because it’s time for another packed list of what to smoke, where to eat, and which small businesses in your backyard deserve your support! Heads up, Astoria Ditmars Restaurant Week is coming up soon, so be on the lookout later in the newsletter for a curated list of which spots are worth taking the time to check out. Thanks, as always, for reading each week and for showing the newsletter and the places we highlight your love and support. We aim to provide unique, new, and often overlooked places and experiences here in Queens, which helps those places thrive and keeps our local businesses open for more community members to discover! You didn’t realize that reading our silly little newsletter could do so much, did you?
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Terp Bros and the wonderful people at Eureka have teamed up to offer one of YOU a free round-trip flight to Puerto Rico on a date of your choice in 2026! Simply stop by your friendly neighborhood Terp Bros and ask your favorite budtender how you can enter for a chance to win! No purchase necessary, void where prohibited, other legal sounding jargon, blah blah blah. Official drawing and winner announcement 4/20/26 - WIN YOURSELF A FREE TRIP TO PUERTO RICO!
WEEKLY FEATURED PRODUCTS
1. Rolling Green Flower - Dante’s Rainbow 1/8th (Astoria)
You’ve heard of Dante’s Inferno. Scary, right? But what about Dante’s other side? Sure, life can seem like an inferno for all of us sometimes. But that’s no reason to vilify Dante. He’s just doing his best like the rest of us. In fact, we think that if you gave Dante a chance, you’d see that he’s a pretty chill guy. He might even brighten up your day like a rainbow after a spring shower. Alright, even we’re confused at this point. Dante’s Rainbow is a super fire eighth from Rolling Green that delivers gassy, earthy, pungent aromas and flavors with a high that will have you over the rainbow. Dante’s… Rainbow. From Rolling Green. Wow, this one really got away from us. Don’t let Dante’s Rainbow get away without trying it for yourself!
2. LOBO Hashish - Sour Diesel 1G (Astoria)
People have been smoking hashish for thousands of years, and that has absolutely nothing to do with this description. Pretty cool though, right? We thought so too. Anyway, hash is pretty sweet! That’s why we got some great Sour Diesel hash from LOBO for you guys here at Terp Bros Astoria. Be honest. You thought this was gonna be an overly informative paragraph about the origins of hash, didn’t you? Forget that! Google exists, and way smarter people have given way better write ups on topics like that before. We’re just here to tell you that the Sour Diesel hash from LOBO is a bright, zingy sativa strain that will help with all of your frantic cleaning and running to catch the train only to get there late anyway… needs. Head to Terp Bros Astoria today to try a gram (or twelve) for yourself!
3. Terp Bros Gift Cards (Ozone Park)
What’s a better gift than free weed? We’ll answer for you since there’s no real way for you to respond. Nothing. There is no better gift than free weed. Besides maybe free money. But let’s be real, a certain portion of that money is gonna go to weed anyway so why not just cut out the middle man? For the stoner in your life that would love some free weed (all of them) we introduce the Terp Bros gift card! Simply head into Terp Bros Ozone Park today to get yours! Available in three predetermined amounts and good for any products sold at either Terp Bros location. Show your pothead friends or loved ones that you care enough to know they want weed but not enough to know exactly what weed they want by getting them a Terp Bros gift card today!
4. Bodega Boyz Mango Gelato X Watermelon Zkittlez AIO - 1G (Ozone Park)
What’s the worst part of picking a vape at the dispensary? Decision making. There are sometimes hundreds of flavors from dozens of different brands and a common problem people face when choosing is wanting to try multiple strains but only having enough for a single vape. Enter Bodega Boyz all in one disposable vapes. These things pack a punch and deliver flavor you can savor your own way. These things have two, count them, TWO strains in each. That means you can hit one, switch to the other, or blend the two together to get an entirely new flavor and effect combo! Indecision who? Stop by Terp Bros Ozone Park today to grab your own while supplies last.
WEEKLY RESTAURANT HIGHLIGHT(S)
(ASTORIA DITMARS RESTAURANT WEEK TAKEOVER)
You read that right! The restaurants of the Astoria Ditmars neighborhood are once again gracing the members of our quaint little community with an eclectic array of specials, limited edition drinks, and prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. We mentioned it in the opening paragraph, but who reads those? From April 13th through the 26th, you can catch amazing deals at some of the borough’s best bites all within walking distance of us here at Terp Bros Astoria! Here are some of our favorite participating restaurants.
Tootles & French
Sure, we’ve mentioned Tootles one or six times before in these newsletters. But that’s only because of how truly great they are. From wine to food to service, this place hits on every level. MUST TRY: French’s Chopped Cheese - an elevated version of the NYC classic featuring ground steak and onion blend, muenster and cheddar cheese, and house made jalapeño aioli on a ciabatta roll. You can’t go wrong here. Try it all!
OK CAFE
Food is great. In fact, it might be the best part of being alive. However, food without drink is like the night sky without stars. Or something like that. Regardless of convoluted similes, Ok Cafe is serving up both food AND drink specials this restaurant week! From signature coffees and teas to delicious baked goods and sandwiches, this tiny shop is slinging big flavors! MUST TRY: Baklava Latte - an elegant and classy coffee featuring flavors of honey, pistachio, and rich, creamy sweetness that you can’t get anywhere else!
Rivercrest
Looking for a place where you can watch the sports ball game in your shirt with a bunch of holes in it and numbers on the back? Look no further than Rivercrest sports bar! Drink specials, delicious bar food, and TVs in every imaginable direction. You can’t go wrong with that! When it comes to food, it’s classic bar staples. Tots, sliders, fries, etc. The only difference? It’s all cooked way better than your average bar food. MUST TRY: Giant pretzel with beer cheese dipping sauce. Do we really need to explain why salty bread with beer cheese is the perfect bar food? We didn’t think so. Keep reading for dessert!
Cookie Crumz
There is no shortage of cookie shops here in the city. Cookies have transformed and been stuffed, covered, drenched, and coated until almost unrecognizable in recent years. However, just because a cookie is crazy, doesn’t mean it tastes good. This is something the people at Cookie Crumz understand. For that reason, they balance crazy, unique creations with a dedication to quality cookie dough bases that give you the best of both worlds. MUST TRY: All of them. Honestly, you should just get an assortment. Otherwise you’ll see how good the one you get is, and be riddled with remorse for not getting the second and third flavors that were also calling your name. Do yourself a flavored favor. Get an assorted box.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
1. Queens Room for delicious new American fare.
2. Rice K for fantastic sushi and Japanese staples.
3. Botte for mouthwatering traditional Italian pasta dishes.
4. Bier & Cheese Collective for charcuterie board supplies, drinks, and sandwiches.
No matter which restaurants you decide to visit this Astoria Ditmars restaurant week, you’re sure to enjoy what you get! This neighborhood has a disproportionate amount of amazing restaurants to choose from, and our list barely scratches the surface!
Small Business Spotlight(s)
MONSTER DIY STUDIO - FLUSHING
Ever heard of deco cream? Get your mind out of the gutter, weirdo. Deco cream is basically a whipped silicone adhesive that can be piped in decorative designs to create unique creations and crafts! The folks over at Monster DIY Studio can help you take everyday items like phone cases, small personal mirrors, keychains and so much more and personalize them to make them more you! Use little personal trinkets to attach and design your own creative pieces! No two designs are alike at Monster DIY, which means you can leave with a one if a kind work of art you can carry with you everywhere you go. When people ask where you got it, you can proudly say you made it. And if they ask where, tell them at Monster DIY Studio in Flushing! Let them know we sent you when you go to make your own custom blue and yellow Terp Bros phone case. Or, you know, whatever you were planning on making. No pressure. Regardless of what you plan to make, a day at Monster DIY is guaranteed to be a fun one! Great for kids, date night, or just a fun way to personalize some of the things you carry with you wherever you go!
There you have it, Terp folks. Another week and another list of where to shop, what to smoke, and where to cure the dreaded munchies here in Queens. We hope to see you out and about now that the weather is finally warming back up! Stop by and say hey here in Astoria or at our Ozone Park location. We love to catch up with customers and share what’s new, what’s good, and what’s been going on in our community! Until next week, stay high and try not to cry. Unless you need to. We’re trying out closing lines for the newsletter. I think we’ll probably land on something else. Anyway, catch you next week!
