Astoria Can’t Miss Favorites – Watching the World Cup in Astoria by Meg Cotner We welcome Dan Rich, the author of this piece and super soccer fan, on the upcoming World Cup tournament and his picks on where to view in Astoria. Thanks, Dan! (…)
Astoria United Nations of Astoria: The Intrepid Vegetarian Edition by WHA Guest Meaty dishes get a lot of love in the food blogosphere, but there’s plenty of great vegetarian cooking in Astoria — especially if you dip into the neighborhood’s rich array of (…)
Astoria A First Look at the New Fatty’s by WHA Guest At Fatty’s 2.0, the menu and staff is recognizable from the original. The space has more elbow room as well as more tables, and the space is divided by the (…)
Astoria Astoria Style Watch: Size Matters, or Does It? by WHA Guest Name: Junko Where we met: 30th Avenue and 31st Street Day Gig: Hair Colorist The look: I spotted Junko a block away and was instantly loving how she styled her petite frame in (…)
Astoria United Nations of Astoria – Melting Pot Cuisine by WHA Guest A rare taste of Jamaican home cooking at Melting Pot Cuisine in Astoria, Queens.
Astoria United Nations of Astoria: Italian Gems, New and Old by WHA Guest This edition of United Nations of Astoria explores the world of Italian food, from salumerias to bakeries to pizza.
Astoria Tastoria’s Astoria – “Neighbors of Noguchi” Perks Program by WHA Guest I don’t know about you, but I am dreading the day I see the construction fences encircle 5 Pointz, that epic industrial ode to urban art and the artists who (…)
Astoria Arrivals – New York Dog House by WHA Guest The New York Dog House is finally open, and offers hot dogs, sausages, fries, cocktails, beer, and wine.
Currently on Exhibit at The Noguchi Museum: Noguchi with Qi Baishi, and Ruth Page by WHA Guest Currently on exhibit at the Noguchi Museum are two new shows, “Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930,” and “Space Choreographed: Noguchi and Ruth Page.”
Astoria Local Astoria Band Another Dead Clown Hands Out Ukeleles at Some Shows by WHA Guest Arts correspondent Megan Green reviews a recent show by Astoria-based band, Another Dead Clown.
Astoria Arepas Grill Opens in Astoria by Meg Cotner Arepas Grill, sibling to Arepas Cafe, opened up in July 2013 in the shopping center next to the Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, Queens.
Astoria Lucy Eats Alone – Lucy Has Cold Ramen On a Hot Day by WHA Guest In this edition of Lucy Eats Alone, she enjoys a veritable feast at Tamashii Ramen – sake, octopus, Buta Kimchi (kimchi with pan fried pork), and cold ramen.
Bradley’s Bites – Chorizo Tacos at Casa Enrique by WHA Guest This edition of Bradley’s Bites features the gorgeous chorizo tacos at Casa Enrique in LIC.
Astoria A United Nations of Iftar Meals: Breaking the Ramadan Fast in Astoria by WHA Guest Contributor Anne Noyes Saini gives us a virtual tour of places in Astoria where on can enjoy iftar, the meal at sundown that breaks the Ramadan fast.
Astoria Lucy Eats Alone – Lucy Wakes Up Needing the Almond Croissant From Astor Bake Shop by WHA Guest In this edition of Lucy Eats Alone, Lucy enjoys some great eats at Astor Bake Shop – a chocolate almond croissant, an egg sandwich, garlic fries, and an iced coffee. She also checks out a hot guy and plans to run through the sprinklers, too.