IMAGE VIA ROCKWELL GROUP/ARCHTAGON Have you heard? Kaufman Astoria Studios is undergoing quite the renovation. The upcoming changes include closing 36th Street between 34th Avenue and 35th Avenue and building (…)

It’s here: NYC Beer Week is back and bigger than ever. Now that Queens has become quite the beer hotspot, there’s more bars, breweries, and restaurants bringing you the best (…)

(Image via New York Mag) We recently stumbled upon this New York Post article that claims some in Long Island City want the neighborhood name permanently changed to LIC. Officials (…)

Local gamers get excited- IndieCade East is invading the Museum of The Moving Image this weekend! This international festival of independent video games will be showcasing the future of the (…)

CSA fans, get excited, the Brooklyn Grange has just announced it’s CSA program for 2013. The 24 week share includes locally organically grown produce, flowers, herbs and sundries all grown (…)

A few weeks back I got called for jury duty, for which I was NOT happy about. I did my service, of course, tempting though it was to postpone, and (…)

We are happy to share with you another installation of “Secrets of an Astoria Chef.” Clare prepared this a little while ago, and we think it sounds like a pretty (…)

Every since I tried Crabbie’s at The Thirsty Koala, I have been in love with this refreshing, low-alcohol ginger beer from the UK (Scotland, in particular). And just last night, (…)

This Sunday cozy up by the fire and let your creative side shine. Join other Queens literary folks in cozy carriage house in the back of LIC Bar for a night (…)

Happy Monday, Astoria! Today we’re thrilled to welcome Petals & Roots to Astoria, and more importantly, to the We Heart Astoria family! I know personally I’m excited to have a (…)

We’d like to extend a warm WHA intruduction to Kelsey Marksteiner, a registered dietitian and local community member. The new year is the perfect time to take back your health (…)

While there’s been a whole lot of controversy about The Strand, some loving its communal, friendly vibe while others complaining about a disruption in the nabe, I went over to check it out myself to form my own opinion. I’m happy to say that I found it nothing but pleasant, social and really different from the other watering holes we already have in Astoria.

We’re happy to share with you another installation of Lucy Eats Alone – in this post, she talks about her love of kimchi and giving HinoMaru Ramen another chance (with (…)

New Astoria/LIC food news for 2013 – S Prime, Kopiaste Taverna, Cafe Bar, Chocolate Swirl, SingleCut Beersmiths, Locale

12 Days of giveaways last winner announced for a $200 gift certificate to Natura Spa