Written By: bill wallis
Happy Tuesday, you Terptastic Tokers! It’s that time once again, so finish drying off your clothes from this weekend’s surprise monsoon and throw on some dry ones. We got a week of fun events, delicious food, and new fire products here on the shelves at Terp Bros Astoria for you to check out and the forecast looks good for it all! The rain couldn’t even keep the itsy bitsy spider down, so don’t let it be the reason you excuse yourself from exploring all Queens has to offer before the wet wasteland of fall once again blankets the city in reluctant reclusiveness. That’s next month’s problem, and by then we’ll be cozy watching a spooky Halloween movie with a Jack-O-Lantern shaped popcorn bucket so we’re not too worried about it. Plus, we deliver to all of Queens so, when the weather takes a turn for the worse, we’ll be turning onto your block to drop the fire off at your door! That’s the Terp Bros difference. Also, make sure to stop by the shop every Monday for Micro Mondays where each week we highlight a new microgrow and give you a chance to try out their amazing products and speak with brand reps face to face! Ok, that was a lot of new info up front. Take a second, breathe. In through the nose, out through the mouth. You got this. Now, kick back and relax while we plan your week for you! You can thank us later.
WEEKLY FEATURED PRODUCTS
1. BABY JEETER ALERT! BABY JEETER ALERT! (While Supplies Last!)
The time has finally come, Terp Bros loyal! The Baby Jeeter drop so many of you have been waiting for is finally here. Terp Bros Astoria is stocked up (for now) with single gram, two gram, and two and a half gram packs of these terpy delicious flavor and THC bombs. These joints are quad-infused, meaning they’re packed to the gills with melted diamonds, live rosin, and coated with kief for a perfect, smoothe, slow burning pull every time! Big things come in small packages and the Jeeters are no exception. We’ve got flavors like Blueberry Kush, Acapulco Gold, Apples and Bananas and so many more. However, the hype for this brand means your time to scoop some heat from this first batch is going fast! Stop by today to grab a jar of the new quad infused Baby Jeeters today!
2. MFNY Candy Rain Live Resin 510 Cart and Disposable (Indica)
The rain may have been falling hard this weekend, but the Candy Rain live resin from MFNY will have you forgetting all about the bad weather and thinking more about why whether you say you’re “up for” something or “down for” something, it means the exact same thing. Like, how does that make any sense? Regardless, the heavy sedative effects of this Candy Rain will have you when you’re gonna come again another day to get another. And another. You know what? Best to just stock up now and save yourself the trip! If Candy Rain doesn’t sound like it fits your vibe, not to worry. MFNY has an assortment of vapes, carts, edibles, and concentrates. You’re guaranteed to find something you love from their brand!
3. PUFF Strawberry Banana Smash Pre Rolls (Single & 5pk options) Sativa
Many flavor combinations have fought for centuries to gain the top spot in all of flavordome. However, there is one combo of flavors that has undeniably risen to the top of the pack. A combo that no lemon lime, no orange cream, no salt and pepper could ever come close to. Of course we’re talking about the combination of strawberry and banana. There is something in our DNA that draws us toward strawberries and bananas and doesn’t let us go until they’re both in our mouths. Scientists still don’t fully understand this effect, but rest assured our best and brightest people are on the case! In the meantime, indulge in your instinctual behaviors and head to Terp Bros Astoria for PUFF’s Strawberry Banana Smash pre rolls. Infused with diamonds, these things pack a punch and we’re talking bare knuckle. Available in single, full gram joints as well as the 5pk of the half gram minis as well. So whether you’re looking to blast off on your own or if you’ve got passengers with you in your shuttle, these are the perfect pre rolls for you! If sativa isn’t your thing, PUFF also has a bunch of pre roll options in singles, packs, infused, and non-infused too!
(Honorable Mention) Golden Garden Flower & Pre Rolls (Assorted Strains)
A slept on brand here at Terp Bros Astoria and in the New York legal market in general is Golden Garden. They’ve got 1/8ths and pre rolls in a variety of strains and the price to quality is honestly decent. Sometimes with eight hundred plus options it can be overwhelming and solid brands fall through the cracks through no fault of their own. Golden Garden has solid, terpy buds with great flavors and highs to match. Next time you visit, check them out!
WEEKLY RESTAURANT HIGHLIGHT – MAMA YOSHI MINI MART – RIDGEWOOD
This week, our restaurant highlight is a bit outside of Astoria, but we promise you it’s worth the short trip to Ridgewood. Whether you’re looking for a killer breakfast burrito or a thick cut, deep fried SPAM grilled cheese sandwich, or even a Japanese spicy chicken katsu sandwich where the bun resembles something like a tiny hat, they have you covered. They also have a wide variety of classic Japanese food options, too! The real reason to go is the friendly staff. No matter our mood, a visit to this quaint little unsuspecting mini mart slanging top-tier snacks and sandos brings a genuine smile to our faces. We think you’ll feel the same after your first bite. Another fun thing about Mama Yoshi is that it isn’t just a restaurant. In fact, it isn’t a restaurant at all. Sure, it serves up delicious Japanese and Japanese-inspired dishes day after day, but at its heart, it’s a small convenience store. Bottled drinks, packaged Japanese snacks, and grab and go favorites like SPAM Musubi, Onigiri, Japanese sandos, and so much more. If you visit, bring a friend. Get the SPAM grilled cheese sandwich and the Spicy Chicken Katsu sando. Split them both, and don’t forget a couple bevs to go with the meal. Then grab some fun Japanese snacks for later before you hit the shops in Ridgewood on your way home!
WHAT TO DO IN NYC THIS WEEK!
1. Try Stand Up at Open Mic Night – Q.E.D. Astoria – Wed, 6pm & 9:45pm (Recurring)
Have you always thought you had what it takes to be a famous stand up comedian? So have a lot of people, and most of them have been wrong. That’s not to say that you are, though. Just that most people are. Lucky for everyone, good or bad, open mic stand up comedy is almost always a fun time for those performing and those in the audience. Q.E.D. Astoria has been consistently cranking out laughs in the Astoria neighborhood for years with no sign of stopping soon! They’ve got shows featuring world famous comics as well as local talents that are just starting to make a name for themselves in the New York comedy scene. From scripted shows to improvised, musical comedy, stand up showcases, and so much more! They also serve snacks and beer so you can indulge as you laugh the night away with friends. Think you might want to try out doing comedy yourself? No problem! They host several open mic nights per week, and on Wednesdays (and Thursdays) there are even two per night so no matter your schedule, there’s no excuse not to take the stage. You know, if you’ve got the itch. Test out your stand up chops tomorrow night at 6pm or 9:15pm! Make sure to show up around 30 minutes early to sign up for the mic and chop it up with your fellow comedians. Look at you. Steps from stardome. We knew you could do it and don’t forget us here at Terp Bros when you make it big!
2. Stuff your face with Sausage and Peppers at the Feast of San Genaro (Sep 11 – 21)
Ah, the Feast! The time is once again here for insanely packed crowds exchanging elbows in a frantic hunt for deep fried, powdered sugar-covered doughy goodness all while being carried by their noses in a thousand different directions by wafting scents of sizzling Italian sausage and perfectly caramelized onions and peppers. It truly is something to behold. If you haven’t had the pleasure of donning your battle gear to trudge through the bewildered masses past Ferris Wheels, carnival games, and overpriced sour lemonades just to taste the sweet victory of a twenty dollar sausage on a hero with sweaty onions and peppers piled perfectly on top then what are you doing with your life? Honestly. And, if you don’t automatically head to the zeppole cart to wash that sandwich down with at least a half cup of fryer oil dripping straight from the bag then, I hate to break it to you, but you simply have not been living. All of this to say that while the Feast of San Genaro can be crowded and pricey, and the food is definitely not something you’d want to make a habit of eating regularly, it’s still a part of what makes this city so great. It’s also home to some of the city’s best food options both during and not during the feast. So, from Sep 11th through the 21st, head to Little Italy to celebrate the Feast of San Genaro with the rest of the city! No, seriously. We’ll all be there. See you then!
3. Relax at REVELRY / Smorgasbud Cannabis & Food Festival, Sat Sep 13, Pier 36
You read that right! There is a cannabis and food festival coming to Pier 36 this week and YOU are invited! (if you buy a ticket) NYC’s most hyped weekly food festival, Smorgasburg is teaming up with NYC’s dopest cannabis festival, REVELRY for a one of a kind event that you will not want to miss. Two hundred plus legal New York cannabis brands you can meet and network (and smoke) with. A hand-picked selection of some of the best food vendors you know and love from Smorgasburg will also be there to help ease any munchies that pop up. You will not be hurting for weed or food at this event, that much we can guarantee! Also, a bunch of here from Terp Bros will be there too so you might finally get that chance to smoke with your favorite budtender. Whoever that may be. As long as they’re from Terp Bros. Get your tickets now! We’ll see you there! If we can open our eyes by the time you get there, that is.
There you have it, Terp Bros loyal. Another week of fun and food and fire, like we aim to give you every week! We hope your clothes are nice and dry after reading this because we want to see your pics of those spicy chicken katsu sandos from Mama Yoshi and smoking a joint with your sausage and peppers sandwich at the Feast of San Genaro! And we definitely hope to see you at REVELRY too! As always, if you’ve got any recommendation for restaurants you’d like to see shouted out or events you want highlighted in upcoming newsletters, shoot us a DM on IG and let us know! Until next Tuesday, Terp Fam. Keep it Terpy!
