Astoria Bareburger is Coming to Ditmars by Meg Cotner 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. (…)
The Queens Kickshaw is Awesome by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
Two Mystery Restaurants Coming to Astoria by Meg Cotner 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. (…)
Queens Comfort Restaurant – Comfort Food in Astoria by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
More on Pachanga Patterson by Meg Cotner 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 – (…)
Astoria Arrivals – The Queens Kickshaw by Judith Rich 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 (…)
Mackenzi Hearts- The Astor Room by Mackenzi Farquer 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 (…)
Astoria Arrivals- The Astor Room by Mackenzi Farquer 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 (…)
TimeOut NY Loves Il Bambino’s Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate by Meg Cotner 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 (…)
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 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 (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)