Astoria Christmas in Astoria by Emily Rios Bear will be open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day for brunch. Their holiday dinner prices include tax, tip AND an open bar! Christmas Dinner is $78 5pm-9pm Christmas Brunch is (…)
Astoria Vesta’s Feast of the Seven Fishes Is Back This Christmas Eve by Meg Cotner Good news—the Feast of the Seven Fishes is back again this year at Vesta for Christmas Eve! This is a traditional Italian-American celebration, and recognizes the Christmas Vigil, the Vigilia (…)
Long Island City #GivingTuesday Is Tomorrow, December 2 by Meg Cotner Well, we’ve had Thanksgiving, then Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday (today) and now Giving Tuesday, which is in its third year. This is a big deal for nonprofits (…)
Astoria Holiday Ornament Workshops at luludi living art by Emily Rios If you are looking for a class to get you in the holiday spirit-check out this workshop from luludi living art. Start your holiday season with a holly jolly fun. (…)
Astoria Tree Lighting at Bohemian Hall December 5 by Meg Cotner Bohemian Hall Beer Garden in the warmer months. Tree lightings are all the rage in Astoria. Bohemian Hall is holding their own tree lighting on Friday, December 5 at 7 (…)
Astoria Christmas Tree Stands Are Back In Astoria + NYC Trees by Meg Cotner While out this morning, I spotted a Christmas tree stand already up in the Ditmars area—this is on the corner of Ditmars and 31st Street. In the past Christmas trees (…)
Astoria Sweet Afton’s Winter Market Is Back Again This Year by Meg Cotner We are so glad to hear that Sweet Afton is hosting their Winter Market again! Stop by Sunday, December 14 from noon to 5 p.m. to browse and show for (…)
Astoria Carnival of Love’s Toy Drive Is Just Around the Corner! by Meg Cotner Carnival of Love, on of Astoria’s beloved nonprofits, contacted us today to tell us about their upcoming toy drive and holiday party, and we couldn’t be happier that they did! It (…)
Astoria The New York Cares Coat Drive Starts Today by Meg Cotner It’s that time again—time for the New York Cares Coat Drive, now in its 26th year. And on a cold, rainy day like this is feels particularly relevant. Did you (…)
Astoria Long Island City We Heart Astoria Food Talk *Christmas Day Edition* by Judith Rich We Heart Astoria Food Talk Christmas Edition covers Ovelia’s name day celebration, drinks and raw bar service at Mar’s, festive treats from La Guli Patry Shop, brunch and dinner service at The Thirsty Koala, and my hand-dipped pretzel recipe.
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 12-Winner by Emily Rios Congrats Leslie! You will receive 2 weeks of unlimited rides, a Simply Cycle Astoria Water bottle, and a Simply Cycle Astoria Branded Sports Towel from Simply Cycle Astoria! Simply Cycle (…)
12 Days of Giveaways, Day 12-Simply Cycle Astoria by Emily Rios Our fourth annual 12 Days of Giveaways is unfortunately coming to a close. Hundreds of you have joined in our EPIC holiday cheer and our last giveaway is the most (…)
12 Days of Giveaways, Day 10-Winner by Emily Rios Congrats Kaitlin G. you are the winner of a a $50 dollar gift card to Bistro 33! You can pick up the tab as you enjoy a seasonal menu, (…)
12 Days of Giveaways, Day 9-Winner by Emily Rios Let’s see who won this customized giveaway from luludi living frames. Congrats Chris B. you will receive this window on the world terrarium and will work with luludi to customize (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 11-Astoria Park Wine & Spirits by Emily Rios Happy Monday! It’s wine time. Astoria Park Wine & Spirits serve Astorians who like good wine at good prices. With more than 400 labels they will help you find the (…)