Antonia Joannides
In the 1950’s, Astoria was the home to many immigrant families beginning their journey towards the American Dream. A Cypriot couple with their four daughters settled into a small apartment on a corner of Ditmars Blvd and began their new journey.
Antonia Joannides, Owner of Queen’s Room, now begins her journey on the same corner, on the same street, in the same building. Queen’s Room honors her mother and the women in her life who call Queens home the way she does now.
Along with partner Yiannis Vasilas, a Greek transplant and local Astorian, they strive to make Queen’s Room a neighborhood staple with history, heart and roots.
Hailing from Manhattan restaurants and nightlife, Yiannis and Antonia came to Astoria to get back to basics and to bring that big city flair to the community while staying true to themselves. Along with Chef Mike DeVito, Queen’s Room offers a full menu with mediterranean influence and manhattan sophistication. The Café offers locally roasted coffee and house baked pastries while the bar boasts local beer and craft cocktails.