Emily Rios

Good Passports,  BoozeMenus, The Queens Tourism Council and Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur present the Discover Queens Good Cocktail Passport which will act as a fundraiser for New York Cares, New York City’s largest #volunteer organization. By (…)

The Bonnie’s biannual cocktail competition brings Queens’ best mixologists together to battle it out for the Queens Cup. This year the battle will take place on Monday, January 29th. Competitors (…)

Last summer, we were beyond thrilled to attend the Secret Summer event as a media partner. I had an amazing time, the entire experience was fun from start to finish. (…)

Andy Williams remarked that “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, and we agree. If you are looking to have a good time while simultaneously getting stuff done on (…)

You know we love sharing specials and deals at locally-owned businesses around Astoria. So we thought you should know about a Black Friday deal happening at an Astoria-owned and operated (…)

  Back in September we saw a great video all about Marvin Cochran, the owner of Rudy’s Hobby & Art. We absolutely fell in love with it and wanted to (…)

The Holidays are officially here! We are ready to celebrate the season. This edition has our annual Gift Guide, your passport for Small Business Saturday, a sweet cookie treat, and (…)

Are you a lover of bars, beers, and drinks? Do you have friends that you just adore (or mostly like)? Then meet the App that will bring those two together! (…)

Astoria are you ready to get your Halloween on? We got you! Come party with us on Saturday, October 28th, from 8-11pm at Sek’end Sun. (psst…last year our party kept (…)

The Queens Beer Festival is back! On Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15, head over to the LIC Flea & Food for fun, fantastic food, and BEER galore!! Enjoy (…)

Name of Biz: Divino Boutique (formerly Things Engraved) Owned by: Samuel Oubaita Year opened: March 2012 Address: 30-13 Steinway Street, Astoria Known for: We are known for our carefully curated (…)

The We Heart Astoria team was invited to Westoria to check out neighborhood newcomer Fresco’s Cantina (they occupy the old Bear Restaurant space). We had a full fusion Fiesta, seriously (…)

We’re feeling strong Summer Vibes for the fourth volume of our print publication The Paper. This edition has Summer Checklists, Queens Staycation ideas, Summer Fashions, and more! You can pick (…)

Summer is starting its slow descent into Fall, but don’t worry there is still plenty left to do! Need ideas and inspiration, make sure you check out our 50+ Things (…)

After a slow and chilly start to summer, it’s really starting to heat up. I’m writing this post today with the AC on full blast! Although this girl loves a (…)