The Bonnie’s Backyard is Open! by Mackenzi Farquer We’ve just heard that 23rd Avenue’s latest offering, The Bonnie, is ready for backyard drinking! And just in time, too… The Sweet Afton sibling, known for their fresh takes on (…)
Astoria Best of Astoria-Lindsay’s Picks by Lindsay Goyette The Best of Astoria awards celebrate the very finest Astoria has to offer, voted on by our readers. After the well-deserved winners get their time in the spotlight, the writers (…)
Astoria Not Emeril – Bar To Open In Old Buon Appetit Deli Space by Meg Cotner While enjoying some choice eats on Ditmars Blvd last weekend, I got to chatting with one of the business owners on the strip and the subject of Emeril’s apparent restaurant (…)
Astoria Queens Beer Week Kicks Off May 8! by Lindsay Goyette In case Astorians need an excuse to drink more beer, we’ve got one: Queens Beer Week kicks off Friday, May 8! Featuring tap takeovers, beer pairing dinners, and drink specials, there’s something (…)
Diamond Dogs Bar to Open in Early May 2015 by Meg Cotner We’ve heard from John Elezovic, one of the owners of Diamond Dogs (which we reported on almost exactly a year ago today), who informs us that they should be open next week! If (…)
Happy Anniversary We Heart by Emily Rios Five years ago three fabulous Astoria-loving bloggers started We Heart Astoria. When I moved into the neighborhood (4 years ago) I stumbled across this blog, and it connected me to (…)
Getting Springy with It by Emily Rios The Astor Room is launching their outdoor dining space in the best way possible; a weeks worth of music, shows, and swing dance. We’re so excited to be a part (…)
Astoria Long Island City First Look at Bear’s Spring Cocktail Menu! by Lindsay Goyette A recent rainy Wednesday night was brightened when Bear treated a few of the We Heart Astoria contributors to a sneak peek of their new spring cocktail menu. Many old classics (…)
Astoria Free Wings and Taco Specials at Twist and Smash’d by Judith Rich Tuesday night food and drink specials, including free wings and trivia at Twist and Smash’d
Astoria An Evening at Mundo by Emily Rios A couple of weeks ago, Mackenzi and I headed over to The Paper Factory Hotel to enjoy a full tasting of Mundo’s menu. We enjoyed catching up with our good (…)
Astoria Long Island City Woodside Super Bowl XLIX in Astoria by Judith Rich A round-up of 10 great places to eat and drink during Superbowl XLIX in Astoria, LIC and Woodside.
Astoria Old Watering Holes – Who Has the Oldest Liquor License in Astoria by Meg Cotner A post over at I Quant NY caught my eye—The “Oldest” Place to get a Drink in Each and Every Neighborhood. No way could I not check it out and (…)
Astoria Christmas in Astoria by Emily Rios Bear will be open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day for brunch. Their holiday dinner prices include tax, tip AND an open bar! Christmas Dinner is $78 5pm-9pm Christmas Brunch is (…)
Astoria Beer, Snacks, and a Good Deed – Keg The Halls Tonight by Meg Cotner We just came across the great sounding event, perfect for this time of year, and it happens TONIGHT—Keg The Halls! It combines delicious beer, tasty snacks, excellent folks, and the (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 10-R’A’R Bar by Emily Rios You should bring your eating and drinking A-game to this giveaway from our good friends at R’A’R Bar! The winner of this giveaway will receive dinner for two with a (…)