Mackenzi Farquer

Remember the Astoria Flea & Food? The on-again, off-again night market is returning to the backlot of Kaufman Astoria Studios (home of Orange Is The New Black, Sesame Street, Men (…)

What is there left to say, really? We’ve already covered YOUR winners (and BOY, do y’all have opinions on that…) and the team’s favorites. So let’s get to it, here (…)

It’s here! Our massive, action-packed guide for summer living in Astoria and Long Island City is finally here. Movies, pool time, boozy brunches, QNS themed pop ups, and so much more. Read on…

Say it ain’t so- LIC’s BEAR is closing it’s doors next week.

Lockwood Shop and The Queens Museum are partnering for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience!

Oh la la, Madame Sou Sou Cafe is expanding to Newtown! The French inspired cafe known for their croissants, coffees, and quiches is opening a second (slightly smaller) Astoria location, (…)

YOU GUYS, it’s that time of year again…Small Business Saturday is back once more, ushering in the official local start to the holiday buying season. Most of you know that (…)

Today we’re thrilled to be giving away a year membership to LIC’s hottest new co-working space, Spaces. If you aren’t up to date on this Falchi Building addition we have (…)

It’s no surprise we’re huge fans of Nina and her crew over at Studio Nova, so imagine our delight when we found out they’ve now added an all-organic food truck & (…)

Today we’re giving away dinner for two at one of Astoria’s newest restaurants, La Gloria! This recent arrival is a well loved staple in their native Jackson Heights, and they’ve (…)

Today I had the good fortune to find It’s Organic on 31st Avenue open after my regular Wednesday training session. I spoke to owners Lukman and Hassan, both were warm, (…)

Lots of new and exciting things are coming to Ditmars this fall! Read on…

Are you guys watching Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris? No? You should be. Last week we were thrilled to see local Astorian Steven Tarca win $5,000 in cash, (…)

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 (…)

It’s that time of year again, kids…it’s time to see awesome locally produced art right here in our neighborhood. This year we’re thrilled to be the sponsor of the Astoria (…)