Restaurants

We’ve learned that the new business opening up in the old Frank’s Bakery space—which closed last spring after 50 years in business—is not going to be called BARCODE, but Piatsa (…)

The old Burger Bistro interior. We’ve learned that a new restaurant/bar is opening up in the old Burger Bistro space on 31st Ave (37-03 31st Ave). Burger Bistro had its (…)

WHA reader Andrea forwarded us this menu from Don Korean Grill (aka Don Korean Cuisine), which opened this week. One pressing question we had was regarding the kimchi, whether or (…)

Hearkening back to Bareburger when it was brand new. We’re pleased to have a solid confirmation from the folks at Bareburger regarding the rumored connection they have with the now (…)

The other night we stopped in at Bear to wish them well on their third anniversary, and of course to eat. We had some lovely things—dill potatoes, octopus, pickled herring (…)

The way Brick Cafe has seen itself for years. Recently there’s been a bit of chatter in the neighborhood, as well as emails sent our way, regarding Brick Cafe (30-95 (…)

We love this video filmed last summer at Mundo, which is opening this weekend! As an update, there are $10 tickets for the Saturday event, which you can purchase here. (…)

Eastern European dumplings, just one of the amazing types of foods you can find in Astoria (P.S. Happy third anniversary, Bear!) Yesterday we wrote that Athens Cafe closed and that (…)

Athens Cafe in its heyday. Not even this summer’s World Cup and visit by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog could save Athens Cafe (32-07 30th Ave). Apparently, it’s been sold (…)

We heard rumblings about possible sandwiches being added to the menu at 60 Beans, so we reached out to the folks there, and indeed, it’s true! We got a look-see (…)

I walked by Mokja, a new Korean restaurant opening up on Broadway, and saw that a lot of progress has happened since the summer. There are tables, benches, and chairs (…)

We are so happy to learn that Mundo has set a date—actually, multiple dates—for their grand opening celebration. It will all start Friday, November 14 and go through the weekend (…)

Food Talk features a waffle bowl at Sweet Jane’s Desserts, Astoria Halloween activities, the opening of The Bonnie and more.

Thanks to a WHA tipster, we’ve learned that the old Waltz-Astoria space (23-14 Ditmars, which was vacated earlier this spring, is going to be home a crepe joint. I walked (…)

Last week we pondered what might actually be going into the old Teddy’s Florist/Grocery space—kebabs or pizza? Looks like we got our answer in Truva Cafe & Grill. The sign (…)