Food and Drink

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 (…)

This morning I found myself in Long Island City  in the Vernon-Jackson area, taking care of some errands. OK… one of my errands was to go to Sweetleaf.  I hadn’t (…)

As the holiday season has officially passed, we wanted to send a brief wrap-up of our very successful 12 Days of Giveaways promotion, and to also thank you for participating.  (…)

While perusing through TimeOut NY’s rundown of the best hot chocolate in the city (aka “the ten most decadent mugs of warming goodness”), imagine my delight in seeing Il Bambino‘s (…)

We saw your enthusiasm pour out yet again for another great prize, a brunch for 2 (including drinks) at the popular, Sweet Afton.  After 43 vigorous responses, showing just how (…)

Nothing better than starting a Monday morning by announcing a giveaway winner.  The 8th winner of our 12 Days of Giveaways, who gets a brunch for 2 at the very (…)

The penultimate day of this 12 day promotion brings with it a great prize from one of our favorite watering holes, Sweet Afton.  Also known as “The Astoria Local,” Sweet (…)