We Heart Astoria Food Talk *Best of Astoria Edition*

With the polar vortex looming yet again, we wanted to equip you with some warming food options, but before we get to that, let’s talk about our BIG NEWS.

We’ve just announced our annual We Heart Astoria Best of Astoria nominations, which are 100% done by you, readers.  So please chime in with your suggestions for foodie related categories such as favorite restaurant, favorite Greek restaurant, favorite Mexican restaurant, favorite bar, favorite wine shop and more. Suggest your nominees, which will be announced at our BIG Best of Astoria Bash.  You can buy your tickets here.

The Oscars are coming this Sunday, which we’re psyched about.  To celebrate, William Hallet will be hosting a viewing party with specialty cocktails, luxurious eats, fun trivia questions, prizes and more!  36-10 30th Avenue, Astoria.  718.269.3443

Did you hear that Brooklyn Bagel was recently featured in Gothamist’s “10 Best Bagel Shops in NYC?” Kudos!  And in more bagel news, we’ve launched a fun cream cheese contest with these guys!  Tell us about the new cream cheese flavor you’d love to see schmeared on your bagel.  35-05 Broadway, Astoria. 718.204.0141

This week we celebrate NYC Beer week, which works out nicely given our cold weather.  There’s tons of local places where you can celebrate with a proper brewski.  Check out my top 5 brew list round-up here.

With the frigid weather shaking things up again, it’s important to stay hydrated and stock up on your vitamins and fresh juices to keep your immune system up.  Vitality & Health on Broadway is fully stocked up on juices, supplements, vitamins and all your other health provisions. 46-03 Broadway, Astoria. 718.777.8477

Front Toward Enemy rolls out their tongue-in-cheek “Punch” brunch this weekend (Saturday & Sunday) from 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. featuring a slew of yummy-sounding food and various forms of free punches (in liquid form).  See Punch brunch menu.  40-11 30th Avenue, Astoria.  718.545.2266