Food and Drink

Ovelia Psistaria continues to offer delicious modern Greek specialties such as loukaniko, spanakopita, pikilia dips, the lamburgini and more

We reported a few weeks back about a new Astoria (or is it LIC?) restaurant Bear. Now we have word they’ll be opening in early November! I’m totally intruiged about (…)

Yesterday, Mackenzi and I were able to meet up for lunch at the new Ditmars location of Bareburger. We are both big fans of their food, and we were curious (…)

Today I was tipped off to the existence of Beach Plum Week in Long Island City. What are beach plums? They are tiny, slightly tart plums (1/2 inch to an (…)

We were recently contacted by the people at the new (opening soon) LIC restaurant Bear (no, this is not their bear, or even a representative of the restaurant, but he is a (…)

Best places in Astoria and LIC to get bacon

In case anyone needs more proof, here it is: Bareburger Ditmars is coming along. This is the corner of 23rd Ave and 31st Street. I snapped this photo this morning. (…)

On Saturday, Mackenzi and I had the chance to check out The Queens Kickshaw as part of a media preview. Bottom line – this place is awesome.  We loved everything (…)

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, which means its time for a glass of Guinness and/or Harp. Well, of course any day of the year is a fine one for those (…)

Just a short note about a couple places under construction in Astoria that we hope are opening up sooner than later.  We’re pretty curious, as I’m sure are the neighbors. (…)

Tonight I had the good fortune to join friends at Queens Comfort, the new comfort food restaurant in Astoria.  Overall, it was a great experience – excellent, flavorful food, attentive (…)

As you can probably tell, we’re pretty excited about Pachanga Patterson here at We Heart Astoria.  As big fans of Vesta – and having had many a meal there – (…)

We’re excited to announce the upcoming opening of Astoria’s first specialty coffee shop called The Queens Kickshaw.  In addition to serving high quality coffee drinks, Kickshaw also has delicious-sounding grilled (…)

It’s no shock, The Astor Room is really great. I had a chance to check it out last week over dinner with a friend, and came away with a wealth (…)

This just in! Looks like Kaufman Astoria Studios is about to be home to a new ritzy supper club! Intended to mimic the swanky, Art Deco themed underground establishments that (…)