247708 Fri Oct 28 12:42:06 -0700 2005 17 19 Outer Boroughs 0 1316590 Does anyone know what is going on with Uncle Georges in Astoria It has been closed for three days Rumors are: Renovations or Health Dept shut down Not that it will be missed!!!! Fri Oct 28 12:42:06 -0700 2005 0 Maria F 1 1316591 How sad! best bbq lamb... Fri Oct 28 12:54:24 -0700 2005 1316590 0 welle 2 1316606 funny i was there monday afternoon, if its health department there would be a seal on the front door. the place could definetly use a make over. Fri Oct 28 15:19:00 -0700 2005 1316591 0 byrd 1 1316607 Just checked Health Dept. Website and here is what they had on Uncle Georges UNCLE GEORGE'S 33-19 BROADWAY, NY 11106 Inspection Date: 05/19/2005 Passed inspection. Follow-up inspection not required. No violations that present a threat to the public health or relate directly to factors which lead to foodborne illness were recorded at the time of this inspection. If you would like to receive a copy of the full inspection report, call "311" (for City Government*) between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M., Monday through Friday, and state that you would like to obtain a copy of a restaurant inspection report. A Department representative will take your information and mail you the most recent inspection reports for up to five establishments, free of charge. *(Outside the five boroughs of New York City, call "212-NEW-YORK".) Fri Oct 28 15:31:35 -0700 2005 1316590 0 mshpook 2 1316808 Thats funny because I tried to get the info from health department and was not able to do so. It said web page UNDER CONSTRUCTION Once in a while i like to look up restaurants so please post the web adress and exactly what to look under thanks Tue Nov 01 09:58:18 -0800 2005 1316607 0 polly 3 1316822 http://ibihost1.com/nycdoh/web/html/rii.pl Tue Nov 01 11:55:55 -0800 2005 1316808 0 gastronaut 1 1316608 I passed by there Wednesday night--sign on the door said they are closed for renovations. Fri Oct 28 16:14:42 -0700 2005 1316590 0 Chorus Girl 1 1316617 Good! Maybe it'll become something decent. Fri Oct 28 18:00:02 -0700 2005 1316590 0 Bill 1 1316830 I passed by this morning and it looked like they were just doing renovations. Not that I care -- it's a pretty bad restaurant. Tue Nov 01 13:17:25 -0800 2005 1316590 0 Dag 1 1317149 I just moved into the area by Uncle George's..broadway and 34th. Every place I've looked at listings, I see listings trashing it. Just curious why? What else should be avoided in the area for take-out or dine-in? Sat Nov 05 19:03:32 -0800 2005 1316590 0 GenXnyc 1 5146311 maria's posting was 4 yrs ago Sun Nov 01 04:06:27 -0800 2009 5146114 20921 Tay 2 5147405 The food is fine for what it is. I tried to go on Thursday night (Oct 29 2009). They were closed again. I won't say why or this post will be pulled too. I hope they re-open soon. Sun Nov 01 14:19:33 -0800 2009 5146311 11725 el jefe 3 5147677 I ate there once, about 4 or 5 years ago. Easily one of the worst restaurant meals I've had in the city. Sun Nov 01 16:16:10 -0800 2009 5147405 10736 Peter Cherches 3 5149352 Uncle Georges FAILED their health inspection.It is posted on window that health dept shut it down once again. i personally dont like it. Mon Nov 02 10:37:14 -0800 2009 5147405 53097 pcorntail 1 5152228 Yep, I passed by last night and can confirm the Health Dept. got to it- see also: http://vittlesvamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/11/astorias-culinary-tourist-trap-is-shuttered-1.html Tue Nov 03 10:06:07 -0800 2009 1316590 260751 nikita1327 1 5153829 They were just closed for a bit a few years ago. What a waste of space, that place blows. Tue Nov 03 18:54:54 -0800 2009 1316590 28232 billhill 1 5156778 I love Uncle George's. Greek hamburgers with lemon potatoes (two big burgers per order) is a great dish and costs less than ten bucks. Wed Nov 04 17:55:09 -0800 2009 1316590 235045 kayemtee 2 5175444 I really dont get it. I hate this place. Im also wondering ....people who go there for the lamb, dont they wonder where they are getting it from, when all day there has not been a single lamb roasting on their spit??? i guess its roasting in there refrigerator??? Thu Nov 12 07:59:44 -0800 2009 5156778 53097 pcorntail