Brunch

While the fabulous Best of Astoria party celebrated our readers’ picks for the finest in the neighborhood, now it’s time for the WHA writers to shine a light on our favorite (…)

Brunch is an Astoria institution. After a late-night, often booze-infused Friday/Saturday night, you pull yourself out for a carby, eggy, coffee laden breakfast at a late hour. It’s probably my (…)

Happy Wednesday mates! Let’s go down under for today’s giveaway. The winner of today’s giveaway will receive a $100 gift card to our local Aussie hangout The Thirsty Koala. With (…)

Friends we’ve sadly reached our final week of 12 Days of Giveaways. But we must press forward, and lucky for us, this giveaway will give us comfort and…joy. (Come on (…)

It’s an exciting time for MexiBBQ, the Mexican/barbecue spot on 30th Ave that’s about to celebrate its six-year anniversary. The two main highlights? LOTS of beer, and a cool twist (…)

  You guys. Flattopps is here! Okay, not 100% officially here, since their grand opening is likely not until July 16th, but they have softly opened, and are serving up (…)

  One of the coolest things about writing for We Heart Astoria is getting the opportunity to share the stories of our fantastic small business owners. I was excited to (…)

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 (…)

Take your mom out for brunch, dinner, a fun class, some shopping, or dancing in Astoria and Long Island City this Mother’s Day.

Mothers…can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. I jest of course!! My Mom is my best friend but I can admit to ignoring her calls (during the season finale (…)

Although Via Vai is located in a prime location on 23rd Ave and 31st Street, (across from Bareburger) it seems to fly under the radar. They’ve been open for about (…)

On a quiet Super Bowl Sunday morning, members of the WHA crew headed over to Katch Astoria to try out their re-imagined brunch menu. Having only experienced Katch in its (…)

Valentine’s Day is almost here! From prix fixe menus with bubbly champagne, to celebrating your gal pals on Galentine’s Day; we’ve got your local scoop right here. 60 Beans 60 (…)

Whether you’ve partied into the wee hours of the morning, or went to bed early on New Year’s Eve, having brunch the next day (or in a few hours) is (…)

  Off The Hook definitely falls into the category of “hidden gems” in Astoria. Tucked away on 34th Street  between 28th Ave and 30th Ave, it’s the type of place (…)