Astoria An Update On Mokja, New Korean Restaurant On Broadway by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Park’s Leaf Fest Starts This Weekend by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Astoria History – The Long Gone Statues At Astoria Pool by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Mundo’s Grand Opening Celebration Starts November 14 by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
City Errs In Calculating the Affordable Housing Requirement for Astoria Cove by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Tour the Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead This Weekend by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Sponsored Giveaway: Ginger Juice Cleanse by Emily Rios When Mackenzi & Meg visited Ginger they were smitten with the space and fell in love with the assortment of fresh juices, smoothies and organic cocktails. Now the team at (…)
Astoria Astoria Arrivals: The Bonnie by Meg Cotner 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, (…)
Astoria We Heart Astoria Food Talk – My Sweet Farewell by Judith Rich Food Talk features a waffle bowl at Sweet Jane’s Desserts, Astoria Halloween activities, the opening of The Bonnie and more.
Astoria Reminder: The Next Election Is Tuesday, November 4 by Meg Cotner 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, (…)
Astoria Steinway Clock Knocked Over October 16, Fix To Come by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria RUMOR: Crepes Arriving In the Old Waltz-Astoria Space on Ditmars by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Truva Cafe & Grill Opening in Old Teddy’s Florist Space by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
A First Look At Lockwood Style by Mackenzi Farquer You guys! I’m so excited to announce my latest project, Lockwood Style is now open for business! Haven’t heard about Lockwood Style, an all size women’s clothing boutique, yet? Read (…)
Astoria A Night For Gavin Fundraiser Saturday Night At Daly’s Pub by Meg Cotner A WHA reader brought to our attention this fundraiser happening tomorrow evening, Saturday October 25. It’s at Daly’s Pub, one of Astoria’s beloved bars, and focuses on the brother of (…)