Astoria Long Island City 2020 Astoria Outdoor Dining Guide—Restaurants Opening During Phase 2 by Claire Leaden NYC enters Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, June 22. This includes hair salons, real estate, non-essential in-store retail, and perhaps the most exciting of all…outdoor dining! Of course, there (…)
Astoria Where to Feel the Love in Astoria This Valentine’s Day 2020 by Claire Leaden It’s finally time for everything to turn shades of pink and red! Whether you’re single or coupled up, or looking for a fun night out with friends, here are all (…)
Astoria ‘Actoria’ Brings Upbeat Cabaret Fun to Astoria at Beans & Lager by Claire Leaden Did you know you can experience legendary Broadway shows right here in Astoria? Okay, the stage might be *slightly* smaller, but the energy (and talent) is just as palpable! We’re (…)
Astoria 30 Years in Astoria: Sac’s Place by Claire Leaden This week we’re highlighting some of the amazing local businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries as 2019 comes to an end. Happy Astoria-versary! See also: 5 years, 10 years and 10 years. (…)
Astoria 10 Years in Astoria: DiWine by Claire Leaden This week we’re highlighting some of the amazing local businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries as 2019 comes to an end. Happy Astoria-versary! Yesterday was a fellow 10-year, and Monday was five years. (…)
Astoria 10 Years in Astoria: Sweet Afton by Claire Leaden This week we’re highlighting some of the amazing local businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries as 2019 comes to an end. Happy Astoria-versary! Yesterday was five years. Ruairi Curtin, the owner behind (…)
8 Cozy Spots with Fireplaces for Curling Up in the Cold by Claire Leaden When the weather outside is frightful, a fire sure is delightful… Which is why we’ve rounded up bars and restaurants in Astoria and surrounding neighborhoods that have a fireplace you (…)
Astoria Greek Restaurant Newcomer EGEO Will Be Helmed By White House Chef by Claire Leaden When the corner building on 31st St. and 34th Ave. (the former El Boqueron space) was painted a royal blue, it likely reminded its neighbors of the deep blue sea. Well, (…)
Astoria Restaurants With Heated or Enclosed Patios You Can Cozy Up in All Year by Claire Leaden Outdoor dining is something that is coveted here in Astoria, and even during the colder months you don’t have to miss out on it. These restaurants all have enclosed and/or heated (…)
Astoria Inside the Long-Awaited RIVERCREST on Ditmars (+ What’s on the Menu) by Claire Leaden One of the top things we’ve gotten questions from readers about this year has been Rivercrest. We reported in January that the restaurant was taking over the long-vacant space under Acropolis (…)
Astoria Last Week to Say Goodbye to Astoria Staple RAR BAR by Claire Leaden RAR BAR (or Rest-Au-Rant) was a little under the radar, tucked back from the subway tracks on 35th Ave at 30th St. We loved them for their budget brunch, broad (…)
Astoria WHA Wedding Week: Bakers and Caterers by Claire Leaden Now for the fun part – the food! Here are some mouth-watering dessert options (not just cakes) and local restaurants that do catering! Bakeries Aloria Cakes: (646) 396-9837 Aloria Cakes thinks (…)
Astoria Long Island City Welcome to the Neighborhood: 2 Dive 4 on 36th Ave by Claire Leaden 2 Dive 4 is the new tapas/cocktail bar at 33-10 36th Ave, which, as I’m sure you guessed, has a definite seafaring theme. But don’t expect just fish from the (…)
Astoria What 3 Astoria Chefs Cook at Home for A Quick Summer Meal by Claire Leaden When your job involves being in a kitchen all day and night long, you might think that takeout rules the dinner table. But when you’re a professional chef, it’s hard (…)
Astoria Some of the Best Summer Seafood in Astoria by Claire Leaden Since we often spend the summer swimming in salty, cool seawater, it’s no wonder that we tend to have a very seasonal craving for briny bites. I’m talking about fresh (…)