Is there a better reason to gather your friends together on a weekend afternoon than unlimited brunch? Re-hashing the week (or the previous night’s shenanighans!) is always more fun when (…)
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Like so many other 24 year olds, I’m always trying to jump on the health-kick bandwagon. What do you do though when you live in a neighborhood with an abundance (…)
Saturday was a banner day for Astoria, as our community came out in full force to support the highly-anticipated opening of HiFi Records. Vinylphiles from all over visited the new (…)
ASTORIA ARRIVALS ALERT! We just heard from one of our very favorite Astoria sources that Gossip Coffee could be opening as soon as Monday, July 13th. But wait, it get’s better. (…)
In case you missed our big Facebook announcement, We Heart Astoria will be co-hosting a grand opening party for HiFi Records, a new record store opening up in the (…)
Summer is upon us, and the yearning for enjoying our meals outside in the gorgeous weather is only getting stronger. We asked around for your favorite places to eat outside (…)
A few days ago officially marked the beginning of summer—although we all know it’s been summer in our hearts for a while now. So it’s no wonder we’re all scouring (…)
As a former freelancer and an occasional work from homer, I’m constantly wishing for breakfast items outside of the norm bagel-to-go scenario. I was PUMPED when I learned that R’A’R (…)
This just in- we just heard Steinway is getting a record shop & cafe. I know. I’ll let that sink in. Owner Javi told us, “It has taken considerable amount (…)
In addition to my WHA duties, I’m also the happy shopkeeper over at Lockwood, and boy do we have something fun in the works for you this summer! This June, (…)
Last week we were alerted by both Tastoria Queens and our happy tipster Mike H. about a new 30th Ave. Astoria Arrival, Gossip Coffee. Though we’ve tried, we’ve come up (…)
Astoria Coffee will be filled with local creative types this Tuesday, May 26, at 8pm, when the coffee shop hosts RAGE Readings, a new Astoria-focused reading series. Founded by Tim Bell, (…)
The Best of Astoria awards celebrate the very finest Astoria has to offer, voted on by our readers. After the well-deserved winners get their time in the spotlight, the writers (…)
One of our favorite family friendly events is upon us- Kite Flight is this Saturday at Socrates Sculpture Park*! Here’s more info from their website: Using recycled materials, children and (…)
We’re hearing that 34th Ave. newcomer Tea and Milk is quietly open! While their grand opening doesn’t officially happen until April 5th, we’ve been told that they’re open and the (…)