Food and Drink

Astoria-based music blog Play Too Much is throwing one hell of a party, and you’re invited! Music fans from all over the city will flock to the New York Hall (…)

Founded by brothers Domenico and Anthony Sacramone in 1989, Sac’s Place is an Astorian institution. Their goal is straightforward:  serve high-quality coal-oven pizza and Italian food, with little fanfare. It’s a (…)

In the midst of a cold winter, the crew and I headed over to Vite for warmth, wine, and a smorgasbord of heavy winter dishes. Now that summer is here, (…)

UPDATE: congrats to Anthony & Dustin on their big win! Emails have been sent to the winners. If you’re still in need of a book, grab one at Lockwood or (…)

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 (…)

Today we’re thrilled to announce the Queens Beer Book by our friends at Brokelyn. We’ve been hearing about it for months, and it’s finally here. Beer lovers’ rejoice- this one’s (…)

We’ve all gotten to point where we want something quick and cheap to eat, but we want to avoid places like McDonald’s or having to suffer through another bowl of (…)

A couple of weeks ago the WHA crew, along with some friends, sat down to taste our way through the brand new Brunch Menu at Winegasm. Along with lots of (…)

How does bubble gum ice cream with pop rocks sound? Amazing? We think so! Popular vegan-friendly ice cream shop Sweet Jane’s on ​27-17 24th Ave is celebrating one year of gracing (…)

Summer is here (whether Mother Nature decides to cooperate or not!) and the Garden at Studio Square wants to shake out the chilly weather blues with a diverse lineup of (…)

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 (…)

With Memorial Day over, we can’t help but think about all things summer! This year we’re bringing you our favorite things to do around town (and a few slightly outside (…)

We’ve just heard that 23rd Avenue’s latest offering, The Bonnie, is ready for backyard drinking! And just in time, too… The Sweet Afton sibling, known for their fresh takes on (…)

Best of Astoria winner The Queens Kickshaw always has something new and exciting to share, so the WHA team was delighted when they offered to treat us to a sampling (…)