WHAers- it has been far, far too long since our last installment of My Astoria. In lieu of Weekend Link Love this week (hello, vacation!), we’re bringing you a fresh (…)
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Mackenzi Farquer
This month we’re keeping the Best of Astoria momentum going with the We Heart Astoria team’s picks. Last week Judith chimed in with her Astoria selections, and this week I’m (…)
There’s nothing quite like the first signs of spring- the sudden plethora of iced coffees, open toe shoes, and of course all those beautiful spring trees. Here’s some of our (…)
**UPDATE: We just learned that people will be able to enter 36th Street through 34th and 35th Avenues- a big change since the street was demapped last year. The 35th Avenue (…)
Meet The Brewer Dinner Event: Join Rest Au Rant, Finback Brewery, and Bridge & Tunnel Brewery for a very special Meet the Brewer Dinner Event this Wednesday. Enjoy a four course menu (…)
It’s that time again- our event pick of the week! Did you know once a week we highlight the best-of-the-best of our events calendar? Events are free to submit, and a (…)
As most of you know, in addition to my duties here at WHA, I’m also the proud owner of Lockwood Shop on 33rd Street. And boy do I have big (…)
Flushing’s much beloved Morning Glory has expanded to Astoria, and it’s great. Our newest arrival is packed with all things kawaii– Hello Kitty galore, kid’s toys, paper/notebooks, balloons, backpacks, and (…)
We have some big news about 23rd Avenue, Astoria! It looks like we’ll be getting not one, but two, exciting new Ditmars area Astoria Arrivals this year. (And remember, until (…)
It’s a sad day for Mezze Place fans, we’re hearing very substantial rumors that this weekend could be their last. Fans of their warm, chewy pita and out-of-this-world hummus, run (…)
Queens Council on the Arts presents The Art of Ghost Dumplings! Event Date: April 11, 2014, 6:30pm Location: Queens Council on the Arts 37-11 35th Avenue, Entrance on 37th Street (…)
Let’s all pretend it’s summer! These decadent looking margaritas are from Astoria’s newest Mexican offering, Maizal. The real star of the show is the pomegranate straight up with real pomegranate nectar- (…)
Every week we feature a great Astoria event. Have one to share? Submit your event here! Event Date: Every Sunday from 6 to Midnight Location: Centro Español de Queens 41-01 (…)
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, let’s pack the house! Join Assemblymember Aravella Simotas for a Town Hall Meeting next Thursday at Museum of the Moving Image. Have your Astoria concerns heard and enjoy refreshments by (…)
