Exciting Additions at OK Café by Emily Rios Whenever I’m in the Ditmars area I always make a point to stop in and refuel at OK Café. Tucked away of the busy thoroughfare, I can’t get enough of (…)
Astoria More on Sweet Scene, a New Coffee/Sweet Shop Coming to 34th Ave by Meg Cotner New coffee and sweet shop, Sweet Scene, is coming to 34th Avenue on the edge of the Kaufman Arts District.
New Sweets Shop Opening on 34th Ave by Meg Cotner Enjoy coffee, gelato, and pastries at a new sweets shop opening up at 35-13 34th Avenue in Astoria.
Astoria A Bite-Size Update on Flattops by Lindsay Goyette Hungry for some scoop on Flattops, the newest venture from the team behind Queens Comfort? We first posted about the new restaurant/arcade in February, and details have been mostly kept under (…)
Astoria Best of Astoria: Lindsay’s Picks by Lindsay Goyette 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 (…)
Astoria What’s The Latest With Brick Cafe? by Lindsay Goyette Are you ready for some news? We talked to Paul, the new chef at Halsey’s Tavern/Brick Cafe, and we finally have some answers about the result of all the renovations. (…)
Eat Your Way Around The World at Queens Taste 2016 by Lindsay Goyette If you’re the type that has trouble deciding what you want to eat, (Chinese or burgers? Sushi or pizza?) Queens Taste is the event for you! The all-about-eating event, brought (…)
Astoria Tapioca Story Out, Morning Bee. In On 30th Avenue by Meg Cotner Tapioca Story, one of Astoria’s first bubble tea spots, has closed, and in its place is Morning Bee., offering crepes, bubble tea, and coffee.
Astoria Sfinge and Zeppole at Parisi Bakery for St. Joseph’s Day by Meg Cotner Enjoy these delicious St. Joseph’s Day pastries in Astoria, Queens.
Beer + Girl Scout Cookies at Rockaway Brewing Co.! by Lindsay Goyette If you’re like most people, you probably pair your cookies with milk, and enjoy your beer with bar food like wings and burgers. What if we told you that one of (…)
Astoria Let’s Warm Up at Vite Vinosteria! by Lindsay Goyette Some nights call for serious comfort food. We’re talking warm, stick-to-your-ribs meals that leave you feeling happy and satisfied. That’s exactly the kind of dining experience the WHA team was treated (…)
Long Island City New Year’s Resolutions Can Wait: Ice Cream Social This Friday at Rockaway Brewing! by Lindsay Goyette Proving it’s NEVER too cold for ice cream, Queen of Astoria Ashley Dean is throwing an ice cream social Friday, January 8 at Rockaway Brewing Co. The event will run (…)
Coffee Break Alert – Lefkos Pyrgos Has Reopened on Ditmars by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Astoria Small Business Owner Spotlight: Panos Voyiatzis of 60 Beans & Brooklyn Bagel by Lindsay Goyette 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 (…)
Astoria It’s Comfort Food Season! Here’s Where to Enjoy Feel-Good Eats In Astoria by Lindsay Goyette It’s finally starting to feel like fall in Astoria! The unseasonably warm temperatures are on their way out, which means a few things: it’s time for sweaters, boots, scarves, and (…)