Looks like another Ditmars area staple is forced to make some changes—but the good thing is that they aren’t being totally obliterated. 40+ year old Astoria Fishery (22-78 31st Street) (…)
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Have you heard? WeWork is joining the neighborhood, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to the community. For those of you unfamiliar with the awesomeness (…)
We learned that Lefkos Pyrgos has finally reopened in their new space on Ditmars. As you may remember, this location used to be home to Marathon Bank, and was empty (…)
2015 was a BIG year for new arrivals in Astoria. From celebrity-approved gastropubs to retro coffee and doughnut shops, not a week passed without an announcement about an upcoming addition to our (…)
Tucked away right off Broadway lies Pao de Queijo, a splendid Brazilian restaurant. It’s one of my favorite spots to grab a smoothie on my way to work, and their burgers are (…)
Chances are, you’ve passed by Kurry Qulture on 30th Ave. It’s a brand-new restaurant in the former Bourbon & Vine space, and let me tell you: you’ve never had (…)
Oh la la, Madame Sou Sou Cafe is expanding to Newtown! The French inspired cafe known for their croissants, coffees, and quiches is opening a second (slightly smaller) Astoria location, (…)
We’re proud to present the next installment of our Small Business Owner Spotlight series, this time with neighborhood classic Sac’s Place! The We Heart Astoria team enjoyed a wonderful dinner there (…)
The Astoria food scene is about to be represented on the national stage, and you’re invited to celebrate! Bowery Bay chef Gary Anza will appear as a contestant (…)
Welcome to our Ultimate We Heart Astoria 2015 Holiday Gift Guide! Make your gift-giving list, check it twice, and stay local this Christmahanakwanzika. So without further ado, the gifts; from (…)
We’re especially excited for today’s Small Business Owner profile with Panos (Peter) Voyiatzis, the co-owner of Brooklyn Bagel and 60 Beans. Learning about our neighborhood from someone who has called Astoria home (…)
It’s that time of year. A time where you are responsible for bringing a large group of people together to celebrate the Holiday spirit, the successes of 2015, and friends (…)
On October 1st the Linute App went live on the Apple store, but it’s origin story is Astoria made. Friends Andi Muskaj, Hadi Rashid and Nabeel Alamgir went to high (…)
YOU GUYS, it’s that time of year again…Small Business Saturday is back once more, ushering in the official local start to the holiday buying season. Most of you know that (…)
DIY-ers, take note: EP Paint Store is now open in Long Island City! Co-owner Greg Pulari, an Astoria resident of almost ten years, gave us the exclusive scoop on the new shop. (…)
