Thanks to the wonder of twitter, we picked up a tweet by author Diane Kochilas about her book signing this weekend at the fabulous Titan Foods, right here in Astoria! Her book, (…)

We’ve got double the giveaway fun with two prizes up for grabs from The Thirsty Koala! First up, a chef recommended dinner for two with a round of drinks! Check (…)

Looks like Greenbay, one of Astoria’s favorite food markets, is expanding across the street (32-19 Broadway). We’ve been eyeing that space, wondering what’s going on, and even reached out to (…)

While walking along Newtown Avenue this weekend, I saw that a new 7-story mixed-use building is going to be built where a single family home, garage, and commercial space used (…)

We’ve learned that Grandma’s Kitchen (AKA Babickyna Kuchyne) is back at Bohemian Hall this weekend! Get ready for Czech/Slovak home cooking extraordinaire with plenty of pork, sauerkraut, dumplings, and more. (…)

This past fall we decided to do a post all about local Fashions in Astoria and LIC . We were pumped to discover that our boutique and shopping options were (…)

  Our first week of giveaways is now complete, but we’re ending on a caffeine high thanks to 60 Beans (one of our favorite neighborhood coffee shops)! Today’s giveaway winner (…)

Did you know there are less than 20 days left on the Holiday Countdown clock! We’re here to help you find great local gifts, with the second part of our (…)

There’s a new holiday market this year, the Asteria Indie Market, a collaboration between The Aurora Gallery and Asteria Indie Collective, “a collection of local artists creating experiences that are (…)

Today’s giveaway will help you trim a tree and add a little life & green to your household. Today’s giveaway winner will receive two (yes that’s two) fresh and bright (…)

We’ve heard from the fine folks behind Tea and Milk, the wonderful tea/bubble tea vendor who has been at the Astoria and LIC Fleas, and they’ve confirmed with us that (…)

Just a reminder about tonight’s meeting about the Van Alst Playground (14-14 29th Avenue). Basically, the Playground is in for some improvements, which is terrific news. Here’s the skinny: Please (…)

We heart brunch, and we really heart brunch giveaways! Today’s winner can enjoy a delicious brunch for two at Bowery Bay (every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm). Taste Chef Gary (…)

Over the past few weeks, we’ve compiled details about places here and there in the neighborhood that can’t quite make for an entire post on their own, so I thought (…)

The holidays can be stressful; holiday shopping, traveling, and holiday parties with coworkers, friends and family. This Redken Saloon Salon giveaway will help you be hair ready for all the (…)