Long Island City LIC Food News, June 2016 by Meg Cotner Some updates from the world of food in Long Island City, including restaurant openings and closings.
Astoria Long Island City Josh Bowen Returns to Dutch Kills With More Barbecue: Mothership Meat Company by Meg Cotner Josh Bowen of LIC’s John Brown Smokehouse will open Mothership Meat Company in Dutch Kills, specializing in Texas-style barbecue.
Long Island City Made in Queens (MiQ) is Open! by Meg Cotner Made in Queens, a new shop in LIC from the QEDC folks, featuring Queens-made goods, has opened!
Astoria Astoria Real Estate Development Update, June 2016 by Meg Cotner An update on real estate developments in Astoria, some of which you may not be aware of.
Astoria The Thirsty Koala’s Chef Katherine Fuchs on Chopped Tuesday, June 7 by Meg Cotner The Thirsty Koala’s chef, Katherine Fuchs, will compete on the Food Network’s reality show, Chopped, this Tuesday, June 7. Celebrate with them at The Thirsty Koala!
Astoria BEAR Memories with Natasha Pogrebinsky by Meg Cotner Memories, observations, and thoughts from chef Natasha Pogrebinsky on running BEAR, a Modern Russian restaurant that was open in Astoria/LIC for almost five years.
Astoria So Much Street Art – The 7th Annual Welling Court Mural Project Opens June 11 by Meg Cotner The seventh annual Welling Court Mural Project opens its 2016 season with over 130 murals painted by some of the most talented street artists around.
Astoria Chicken House Opening on Broadway by Meg Cotner A new grilled/charbroiled chicken spot is opening up in the old Norwood Rexall Drugs location, called Chicken House, and will offer chicken and sides.
Astoria Best of Astoria 2016 – Meg’s Picks by Meg Cotner My Best of Astoria picks for 2016 include Chela y Garnacha, OK Cafe, Tufino, Natural Frontier, and Kurry Qulture.
Astoria The Breakfast Shack Food Truck Is Coming to 30th Avenue by Meg Cotner The Breakfast Shack, a new food truck selling classic and inventive breakfast items, is planning an early summer opening in front of Athens Square Park, at the corner of 30th Ave and 30th Street.
Astoria RUMOR and SPECULATION On the Old CVS Space, 31st Street Near Ditmars by Meg Cotner We keep hearing a rumor about a TJ Maxx or Marshall’s moving into a proposed new building at 22-06 31st Street near Ditmars Blvd.
Astoria Long Island City Summer 2016 Outdoor Performances in Astoria and LIC by Meg Cotner Enjoy live music, DJs, dance, fireworks, and more right here in Astoria and LIC! Here’s our chronological list of summer’s live performances in the neighborhood.
Astoria Cafe 23 Coming to the Corner of Steinway Street and 23rd Ave by Meg Cotner Get ready for the arrival of Cafe 23, situated on the northwest corner of Steinway Street and 23rd Ave.
Astoria Sandwiches and More from BEAR at Chateau Le Woof by Meg Cotner Enjoy sandwiches, borscht, and pierogies from BEAR restaurant via a popup market at Chateau le Woof on 14th Street in Astoria.
Astoria Help Astoria Bier and Cheese-Ditmars Celebrate Their Two Year Anniversary by Meg Cotner Astoria Bier and Cheese-Ditmars is celebrating their second anniversary in business, and you’re invited to the party tomorrow night!