Astoria Looking Back on 2015: Astoria’s Best New Arrivals by Lindsay Goyette 2015 was a BIG year for new arrivals in Astoria. From celebrity-approved gastropubs to retro coffee and doughnut shops, not a week passed without an announcement about an upcoming addition to our (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 7-The Astor Room by Emily Rios The Astor Room is one of our favorite places to eat, drink, and be merry. With today’s giveaway you can do all three! We’ve got a $100 gift card for (…)
Astoria Small Business Owner Spotlight: Panos Voyiatzis of 60 Beans & Brooklyn Bagel by Lindsay Goyette We’re especially excited for today’s Small Business Owner profile with Panos (Peter) Voyiatzis, the co-owner of Brooklyn Bagel and 60 Beans. Learning about our neighborhood from someone who has called Astoria home (…)
Astoria Long Island City Astoria & LIC Spaces Perfect for Holiday Parties by Emily Rios It’s that time of year. A time where you are responsible for bringing a large group of people together to celebrate the Holiday spirit, the successes of 2015, and friends (…)
NYC’s Newest Beer Hall, Bierocracy, Opens November 12 by Meg Cotner We’ve learned that the much anticipated beer hall in LIC—Bierocracy—will open its doors on Thursday, November 12. Beer lovers rejoice! This is gonna be good. The restaurant is big on (…)
In Self-Referential Bar News – The Ditty Bar To Open on Ditmars Blvd by Meg Cotner There’s been a lot of curiosity and chatter about what’s going to go into the old Blvd Bar space—which was the bar Stini Yiamas in an earlier iteration. We’ve learned (…)
Astoria Where To Watch The Mets In the World Series! by Lindsay Goyette The World Series is back in Queens! After absolutely dominating the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS, the Mets kick off Game 1 of the World Series tonight at 8:00pm, taking on (…)
Astoria Long Island City Sunnyside Halloween In Astoria: A Roundup of Celebrations! by Lindsay Goyette Halloween is almost here! You’re probably already hard at work creating a stellar costume, but have you decided where you’ll show it off? We have a rundown of some of (…)
Astoriafest Ticket Giveaway by Emily Rios We’re stoked about our upcoming Astoriafest this weekend! It’s got everything; live music, unlimited beer, amazing SingleCut Brewery venue, goody bags, and Butcher Bar BBQ. We’re giving away a pair (…)
Astoria Q.E.D. To Host Democratic Debate Watch Party–With Comedy! by Lindsay Goyette Proving they can create a can’t-miss event out of any occasion, Q.E.D. will be hosting a Democratic debate watch party on Tuesday, October 13. If you’re looking for a spot (…)
Astoria Long Island City Tell Us: What’s the Best Bar in Queens? by Lindsay Goyette Time Out New York wants to know: what’s the best bar in Queens? Their Time Out New York Bar Awards ask readers of every borough to select the best drinking establishment in (…)
Astoria Is The Pomeroy On Ditmars Opening Tuesday? by Mackenzi Farquer If you haven’t heard yet, Ditmars is getting quite the new addition, and we hear The Pomeroy is opening tomorrow! The former deli will now be home to Bo O’Connor’s restaurant (…)
Astoria The Third Annual NYC Cupcake Run Dashes Into Astoria Park October 17 by Lindsay Goyette Oh, exercise. We know we need it, but sometimes working out seems like a chore. Need some extra motivation? How about cupcakes? Yes, you read that right! The third annual (…)
Long Island City We Heart Astoria is Proud To Present Our Very First CMJ Showcase! by Lindsay Goyette You guys, we’re so excited about this! If you’re a fan of live music, you’ve probably attended the CMJ Music Marathon, an annual NYC event that brings thousands of bands (…)
Bourbon & Vine on 30th Ave Closes by WHA Guest Bourbon & Vine, “Astoria’s Whiskey and Wine Bar,” will close after Sunday, September 27th. From their Facebook page: “Bourbon and Vine will be closing down after this weekend. So stop (…)