Summer Fridays? Where To Eat Lunch Today by Mackenzi Farquer Now that summer Fridays are in full swing, why not try one of these two new lunch spots with your free afternoon before heading out of town for the 4th. (…)
Astoria GIVEAWAY- Exclusive Burnside Biscuits Sneak Peek Dinner! by Mackenzi Farquer Probably the most highly anticipated restaurant opening this summer is Bareburger’s spin-off concept, Burnside Biscuits. If you haven’t heard about Burnside yet expect fried chicken, biscuit sandwiches, and wood-fired veggies (…)
Astoria Long Island City Where To Watch Fireworks This July 4th by Mackenzi Farquer Do you already have “where should I watch the fireworks” anxiety? Fear not! We’ve rounded up some of the best spots to watch fireworks in Astoria and LIC. Do you (…)
Long Island City Could Astoria Get A Floating Pool in The East River? by Mackenzi Farquer Could Astoria and LIC soon be home to these novel cross shaped pools? Curbed recently reported that the 5-year-old +Pool folks have tested their concept and might be ready to (…)
Astoria Giveaway: Win A Copy of The Queens Beer Book! by Mackenzi Farquer UPDATE: congrats to Anthony & Dustin on their big win! Emails have been sent to the winners. If you’re still in need of a book, grab one at Lockwood or (…)
Hi Fi Record Shop & Cafe Opening on Steinway This July by Mackenzi Farquer This just in- we just heard Steinway is getting a record shop & cafe. I know. I’ll let that sink in. Owner Javi told us, “It has taken considerable amount (…)
Astoria Long Island City The Queens Beer Book Is Here! by Mackenzi Farquer Today we’re thrilled to announce the Queens Beer Book by our friends at Brokelyn. We’ve been hearing about it for months, and it’s finally here. Beer lovers’ rejoice- this one’s (…)
Astoria Win Two Tickets to The Sparrow Film Project Gala by Mackenzi Farquer Today we’re thrilled to announce we’re the sponsor of The Sparrow Film Project, a community driven filmmaking competition that challenges amateurs and professionals alike to create a three minute film in (…)
Astoria Astoria Updates- Bagels & Brunch by Mackenzi Farquer Sanford’s is closed for renovations… Over on Instagram, we’re deep in discussion about Sanford’s temporary closure while they make room for their bigger space & event room. We know lots (…)
Astoria Lockwood’s Secret Garden Coffee Shop Pop-Up is Back This June by Mackenzi Farquer In addition to my WHA duties, I’m also the happy shopkeeper over at Lockwood, and boy do we have something fun in the works for you this summer! This June, (…)
Astoria Mysterious Gossip Coffee to Open on 30th Avenue by Mackenzi Farquer Last week we were alerted by both Tastoria Queens and our happy tipster Mike H. about a new 30th Ave. Astoria Arrival, Gossip Coffee. Though we’ve tried, we’ve come up (…)
Astoria Long Island City 50+ Things To Do This Summer in Astoria & Long Island City by Mackenzi Farquer With Memorial Day over, we can’t help but think about all things summer! This year we’re bringing you our favorite things to do around town (and a few slightly outside (…)
The Bonnie’s Backyard is Open! by Mackenzi Farquer We’ve just heard that 23rd Avenue’s latest offering, The Bonnie, is ready for backyard drinking! And just in time, too… The Sweet Afton sibling, known for their fresh takes on (…)
Long Island City Astoria Ferry Arriving in 2017- Join This Town Hall by Mackenzi Farquer We just heard Councilman Costa Constantinides is hosting a town hall on the Astoria ferry project. (If you need a little catch up, here’s the mayor’s proposed ferry additions from (…)
Long Island City Blend Astoria Coming to Old Marketa Spot by Mackenzi Farquer Remeber Marketa? It seems the short lived 30th Avenue spot will soon become LIC’s Blend! Here was their announcement on Instagram: We’re proud to announce that we’re opening yet another (…)