12 Days of Giveaways: Day 5 Winner by Judith Rich Another astounding response from you on a brunch giveaway, this time from Ovelia–once again proving that we all heart Astorian food. And how could we not with all it has (…)
12 Days of Giveaways, Day 8: Ornella by Judith Rich Today’s prize has to do with our favorite holiday activity besides buying and getting presents – and that’s eating! We heart, heart, heart Ornella, an intimate, Italian restaurant with personal (…)
12 Days of Giveaways: Day 3 Winner by Meg Cotner Well, we were totally blown away by your response to our brunch for 2 at Vesta giveaway for 12 Days of Giveaways! It just confirms that a) Astorians love brunch, (…)
12 Days of Giveaways: Day 2 Winner by Judith Rich We’d like to announce the 2nd winner of We Heart Astoria’s 12 Days of Giveaways who wins a “Swirl Sampler” from the very fabulous, The Chocolate Swirl. And the winner (…)
12 Days of Giveaways, Day 5: Ovelia by Judith Rich Today is the 5th day of We Heart Astoria’s 12 Days of Giveaways. We hope you’re enjoying all the fun local prizes (it certainly seems so). To keep the momentum (…)
What To Do This Weekend, 12/9/10 by Meg Cotner Well, well, well… there sure is a lot going on in Astoria/LIC this weekend! First, have you entered our giveaways? There are three still up in the air! 12 Days (…)
12 Days of Giveaways, Day 2: The Chocolate Swirl by Judith Rich Today is day 2 of our 12 Days of Giveaways, and we couldn’t be more excited by your avid response. Keep it coming! Our second prize is oh so sweet (…)
Tamara Reynolds’ Last Minute Thanksgiving Round-Up by Judith Rich Roll out of bed and suddenly realize that you will be dining out tomorrow? If you haven’t made a rezzie yet, don’t fear. My 2 fave Astoria standbys can accommodate (…)
Halloween in Astoria by Meg Cotner Halloween is almost upon us! And Astoria truly delivers in the celebration department. Judith and Meg suggest some Halloween-oriented activities and such to make your Supah-H-Weekend lots of fun! All (…)
Enjoy Ovelia’s Rock n’ Ribs Wednesdays by Judith Rich Ovelia, one the modern Greek eateries that we heart runs a fabulous special on Wednesdays that combines BBQ with a Greek spin. They call it their Rock n’ Ribs Wednesdays (…)
Craft Beer Week at Sweet Afton This Week by Meg Cotner Hey, we wanted to let you know about Sweet Afton‘s Craft Beer Week this week! It sounds pretty awesome, and starts tonight. From Monday to Thursday they will be highlighting (…)
Rose & Joe’s Italian Bakery by Meg Cotner One of my favorite places in the neighborhood is Rose & Joe’s bakery. They are a traditional NYC Italian bakery, selling Italian cookies, breads, little panini, pound cakes, muffins, croissants, (…)
Long Island City LIC Arrivals – The Burger Garage by Judith Rich We’re excited to report that a new burger joint called The Burger Garage officially opened in LIC as of Monday. Why the name you ask? Well…it’s actually a literal reference (…)
Astoria Arrivals- Astor Bake Shop by Mackenzi Farquer (Photo courtesy of Astor Bake Shop) File this one under ‘Better Late Than Never.’ Astor Bake Shop is one of the latest bakery/cafes to join the already prestigious ranks of (…)
Join Dish Du Jour’s Culinary Challenge at their 9th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Event by Judith Rich Dish Du Jour is back at it with another awesome tasting event, this year featuring an exciting cooking challenge between Bravo’s Top Chef contestant Andrea Beaman and Astoria’s acclaimed chef (…)