Astoria New Details on the New Fatty’s by Meg Cotner Earlier this week the Village Voice published a story about Fatty’s, the decade-old Ditmars staple that is pulling up stakes and moving to the old Stove location in “Westoria” (a (…)
Astoria The Kaufman Arts District Established in Astoria by Meg Cotner On Thursday, we had the honor and pleasure to attend the announcement of the Kaufman Arts District. A whole slew of Western Queens cultural leaders and elected officials were there to (…)
Astoria Rainy Day Eats – Meg Hearts Brunch at Mar’s by Meg Cotner Today I had to be down in the southern part of Astoria, so I decided to have brunch at Mar’s on this rainy, chilly spring day. Last time I had (…)
Astoria Update from Astoria Coffee by Meg Cotner We recently heard from the folks at Astoria Coffee, who are opening a brick and mortar, real deal coffee shop just off of 30th Avenue on 30th Street. Opening is (…)
Astoria Town Hall Meeting Next Thursday At MOMI by Mackenzi Farquer Astoria, let’s pack the house! Join Assemblymember Aravella Simotas for a Town Hall Meeting next Thursday at Museum of the Moving Image. Have your Astoria concerns heard and enjoy refreshments by (…)
Astoria 2014 Best of Astoria – The Winners by Judith Rich We Heart Astoria announces the 2014 Best of Astoria winners – best restaurant, best bar, best cafe, best boutique, best new arrival of 2013
Astoria We Heart Astoria Food Talk *Best of Astoria Edition* by Judith Rich Food Talk covers the Best of Astoria, The New Bao Shoppe, Crescent Grill, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, William Hallet, Queens Comfort, Best Pizza in Astoria
Astoria Slushes and Sammies – Great Drinks and Dessert at Bareburger 31st Ave by Meg Cotner Recently the WHA crew (of which I was the only one who could attend) was invited to sample some of the more recent menu items at Bareburger’s 31st Avenue location, (…)
Astoria Nosh Borough Coming Soon to Astoria Blvd by Meg Cotner While walking to meet up with Judith for a delicious dinner at Crescent Grill (more on that later), I passed by a new restaurant still papered up called Nosh Borough. (…)
Astoria Astoria Arrivals: Astoria Bier and Cheese Ditmars First Look by Meg Cotner Today was the soft opening at the new Astoria Bier and Cheese on Ditmars and I could not wait to check it out, so I headed over there a little after (…)
Astoria Bao Shoppe and Astoria Bier & Cheese Part Deux Opening! by Judith Rich We’re excited to announce the official openings of Bao Shoppe on Steinway and the second location of Astoria Bier & Cheese on Ditmars
Astoria St. Joseph’s Day Pastries – Zeppola and Sfinge in Astoria by Meg Cotner Before I moved to Astoria, I had never heard of sfinge, that strange looking word that is something crazy delicious. Sfinge or zeppola (zeppoli in the plural) are sweet treats (…)
Astoria Pye Boat Noodle – Thai Noodle and Street Food Restaurant Coming to Astoria by Meg Cotner UPDATE: Looks like Pye Boat Noodle is almost ready to open. According to their Facebook page, they only have a few finishing touches left, so we’ll be waiting with bated (…)
Astoria Top 10 Pizzas in Astoria by Judith Rich Top 10 pizzas in Astoria, including classics and newcomers such as Michael Angelo’s, Antika, Tufino’s, Basil Brick Oven Pizza, Milkflower, Rizzo’s, Sac’s and more.
Astoria Long Island City What To Do in Astoria & Long Island City This St. Patrick’s Day by Mackenzi Farquer St. Paddy’s at Sweet Afton will feature lunch & live music! Join them for special lunch hours starting at 12pm on Monday, March 17th, with plenty food specials added to the regular (…)