**This event has been postponed until Wednesday, November 7th due to Sandy.** Join The Astoria Bookshop as they kick off the first in a series of book events in the (…)

Yes, it’s true – I love the burgers. In Astoria we have quite the scene, too – some say it’s too much, and I can see their point. That said, (…)

In late September, I mentioned that I had family in town (they like sparkly wine and brunch), and one of the spots we hit (among many) was Basil Brick Oven (…)

We Heart Astoria Food Talk features Koliba Restaurant, Alobar, Bear’s special Thanksgiving Menu, Cider Week, Woodside Cafe, Bareburger Jingle contest

This mild weather brings out the short sleeves in many of us (I, myself, am writing this while wearing short sleeves – and shorts). Weather should cool down soon again, (…)

Get excited, the Queens County Market is coming to Astoria! After stints in Sunnyside and Long Island City, this locavore food market is finally headed our way. Save the date, (…)

Better late than never, with this nighttime haiku. And it’s late for good reason – congrats to our resident haikuist, Astoria Haiku, who on Friday became a parent once again! (…)

Astoria, we’d love to get your feedback on We Heart Astoria. We’re making a few changes around here (more on that soon) and we’d love your help. These quick 7 (…)

We Heart Astoria Food talk features MP Taverna, M.Wells Dinette, Queens Restaurant Week, Thymari, Sunday Night Dinner, LIC Market Saturday Supper Club, Bareburger jingle contest

After I checked out Astoria Bier & Cheese this weekend (loved it), I headed over to the Astor Room for brunch with my family. While walking the couple of blocks (…)

Not to be confused with “An Evening Hymn” (classical/early music geekery), this Evening Haiku displays one of the most amazing things in Astoria, the Steinway & Sons factory. Yes, they (…)

Congrats to Tanya, you’re the big Astoria Bookshop/We Heart Astoria contest winner! Here’s why she’s excited for a bookstore: I’m excited because I love Astoria and books, plus it would (…)

Soft opening of Astoria Bier & Cheese Shop

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to spend a whole day with some of my favorite people – family in from the west coast, my best guy, friends in the (…)

Have you heard…Bear is having a ‘Closed Door Party‘ on Columbus Day! RSVP to save your seat; there’s limited space.  The party will feature an open buffet of Bear delights including (…)