Meg Cotner

Thanks to a WHA reader, we were tipped off to Sekend Sun‘s opening this Friday evening! Sekend Sun is taking over the old Veslo space on Broadway and we can only (…)

Today is a bit of a dreary day, but for me it looked up when I was perusing my phone’s photos and came across this happy memory: This is the (…)

A WHA reader tipped us off today to this new arrival in Astoria—the Uke Hut. And yes, it’s all about Ukeleles, and it also seems to be the successor to (…)

We heard rumblings about possible sandwiches being added to the menu at 60 Beans, so we reached out to the folks there, and indeed, it’s true! We got a look-see (…)

I walked by Mokja, a new Korean restaurant opening up on Broadway, and saw that a lot of progress has happened since the summer. There are tables, benches, and chairs (…)

Fall is a lovely time of the year with its cool, crisp air, changing leaves, and it’s the beginning of braising season (yum). But speaking of the changing leaves, they (…)

Over on Astorians, someone asked about the “Astoria Pool Sentinels” that used to reside at the pool, and we have to admit, they look very cool. I got curious about (…)

We are so happy to learn that Mundo has set a date—actually, multiple dates—for their grand opening celebration. It will all start Friday, November 14 and go through the weekend (…)

Blame it on a map-reading error by planners Department of Housing Preservation and Development—looks like an adjustment to the number and kind of affordable units may be required by law at (…)

This weekend you’ll have an excellent chance to experience a bit of Queens history—the Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead is opening their doors on Saturday, November 1 at 3 p.m. for a guided (…)

We’ve been talking about The Bonnie for months now, and we’re thrilled that they are finally open! Their official opening was yesterday afternoon at 3 p.m. Walking by that evening, (…)

Many of you probably have this on your calendar, but in case you don’t, we want to remind you that the next big election is next Tuesday, November 4. Personally, (…)

We’ve learned that some damage came to the historic Steinway Street clock, thanks to a WHA reader, Costa’s office, and this tweet from CALDC: Clock face knocked down by truck (…)

Thanks to a WHA tipster, we’ve learned that the old Waltz-Astoria space (23-14 Ditmars, which was vacated earlier this spring, is going to be home a crepe joint. I walked (…)

Last week we pondered what might actually be going into the old Teddy’s Florist/Grocery space—kebabs or pizza? Looks like we got our answer in Truva Cafe & Grill. The sign (…)