Long Island City The Living Pyramid Open Sunday at Socrates Sculpture Park by Mackenzi Farquer We’re so excited to check out the newest Socrates Sculpture Park exhibitions, which open this Sunday, May 17th. The Living Pyramid, seen in progress above and rendered below, is (…)
Pie vs. Cake Opening Summer 2015 in Astoria by Mackenzi Farquer This awesomely colorful ‘coming soon’ window was just sent over our happy tipster Mike H. We first reported about Pie vs. Cake, the newest creation from the folks at Sugarfreak, (…)
Nazca Peruvian Restaurant Coming to Old Cold Stone Space by Mackenzi Farquer Have you been curious what’s going into the old Cold Stone Creamery space on 35th & Broadway? Us too! We just heard from the space’s new owner, Diego, who told (…)
Astoria Best of Astoria 2015- Mackenzi’s Picks by Mackenzi Farquer This is perhaps one of my very favorite posts to write, though challenging. How can I narrow my favorite Astoria spots to just 5? Catch the full Best of Astoria (…)
Astoria Long Island City Kite Flight is this Saturday! by Mackenzi Farquer One of our favorite family friendly events is upon us- Kite Flight is this Saturday at Socrates Sculpture Park*! Here’s more info from their website: Using recycled materials, children and (…)
Big Trouble For 30th Avenue Jujube Tree by Mackenzi Farquer Today we got word from a WHA tipster that there could be big trouble for newbie Asian vegan cafe, Jujube Tree. Looks like the owners of Wild Ginger are suing (…)
5 Awesome Reasons To See APAC’s Merrily We Roll Along by Mackenzi Farquer It’s no secret we’re big APAC fans around here. Local theater adds to the character of our neighborhood and is an important addition to the cultural fabric of the area. (…)
Astoria We Heart Participatory Budgeting + Our Reccomendations by Mackenzi Farquer As many of you know, it’s Participatory Budgeting season in Astoria! During April 13-19, residents will vote on up to five projects that they want to see funded. Ballot proposals that get (…)
Astoria Arrivals- Tea and Milk Is Open on 34th Avenue by Mackenzi Farquer We’re hearing that 34th Ave. newcomer Tea and Milk is quietly open! While their grand opening doesn’t officially happen until April 5th, we’ve been told that they’re open and the (…)
Astoria Weekend Link Love- Party All The Time Edition by Mackenzi Farquer Want to win two tickets to our big Best of Astoria Bash? Happy birthday to The Queens Kickshaw + revival menu tonight. Your business or organization can participate (…)
Astoria Win Awesome Prizes with APAC! by Mackenzi Farquer It’s no secret, we’re big fans of APAC. If you haven’t heard, Astoria Performing Arts Center produces, “adventurous theater in Astoria” according to the New York Times, and in my (…)
Astoria Vote for the Best of Astoria 2015 by Mackenzi Farquer It’s time to vote for the Best of Astoria, which includes your favorite restaurants, cafes, bars, new arrivals, and more! We can’t wait to find out who your favorites are, (…)
Chela & Garnacha Now Has Brunch! by Mackenzi Farquer You guys, I just got what might be the most exciting email I’ve gotten all week- Chela & Garnacha now has brunch!!! I’ll just let that sink in for a (…)
Astoria Rumor Mill- Openings & Closings by Mackenzi Farquer It’s time for our favorite posts here at WHA- rumors! Standard disclaimer here- these are 100% unconfirmed, so use with caution. Have you heard a juicy rumor lately? Email us (…)
Astoria Drunk Vocab Bee at Astoria Coffee by Mackenzi Farquer Good news fans of both vocabulary and drinking, Astoria Coffee and Astoria Bookshop are teaming up for what should be quite the fun night. More details: On Saturday, February 7th, (…)