Food and Drink

This week marked the official first day of Spring, which means Astorians are slowly but surely coming out of their winter comas. From subways back up and running (okay not (…)

It’s time for the latest edition of “Openings, Closings and Rumors,” to help fill you in on the most recent business news circulating around the neighborhood! As usual, feel free (…)

Have plans for Saint Patrick’s Day? You don’t have to go all the way into Manhattan, you know. There are plenty of festivities planned right here in Astoria at some (…)

Are you excited for the Oscars? Whether you’ve been keeping up with the nominations and rooting for your favorites, or whether you’re just down to see some red carpet fashion, (…)

If there’s one constant thing about Astoria, it’s that it’s always full of change. There’s been a lot of that lately in the neighborhood (and we’re not just talking about (…)

Portalia, known for its Italian fare as well as its brunch, has closed, but if you’re worried about a loss of Italian food, don’t be. The Broadway spot was taken (…)

In the mood for something different somewhere familiar? Look no further than this weekend’s culinary event, known as the Viking Homestead Kitchen Takeover. Hosted at Astoria Provisions, it will feature (…)

The space under Acropolis and just east of Taverna Kyclades has been vacant for a long time (about 7 years, to be exact), walled off by dark green boards that (…)

Back in October, we reported that something new was moving into the old Flattopps space on Ditmars. And now, it’s open! Acento Latin Kitchen and Bar is serving up authentic (…)

The owners of Long Island City’s burger and craft beer spot The Baroness have recently opened another, nearby location to get some truly warming food and drink this winter: The (…)

There’s always a lot going on in Astoria, and the personalities of the main drags evolves with those changes. Right now, we’re seeing businesses opening, closing, renovating, and more. Here’s (…)

Moa Coffee recently opened its doors on 30th Avenue, and they’ll be serving up coffee, tea, and baked goods. It’s true that Astoria is full of coffee shops, but it’s (…)

Nino’s AQ has been in the works in the old Mussels n’ Sausages spot on the corner of Ditmars Boulevard and 35th Street for some time. But finally, the brown (…)

William Hallet closed down this past September, which we covered briefly, and for a short while, there was no news about what would happen to its 30th Avenue space. But (…)

Taking over the former La Vita Mia pizzeria is a first for Astoria: Mighty Oak Roasters. We talked to creator Sean Donnelly back in March of this year, and he (…)