Astoria

This weekend you’ll have an excellent chance to experience a bit of Queens history—the Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead is opening their doors on Saturday, November 1 at 3 p.m. for a guided (…)

When Mackenzi & Meg visited Ginger they were smitten with the space and fell in love with the assortment of fresh juices, smoothies and organic cocktails. Now the team at (…)

We’ve been talking about The Bonnie for months now, and we’re thrilled that they are finally open! Their official opening was yesterday afternoon at 3 p.m. Walking by that evening, (…)

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

Many of you probably have this on your calendar, but in case you don’t, we want to remind you that the next big election is next Tuesday, November 4. Personally, (…)

We’ve learned that some damage came to the historic Steinway Street clock, thanks to a WHA reader, Costa’s office, and this tweet from CALDC: Clock face knocked down by truck (…)

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 (…)

A WHA reader brought to our attention this fundraiser happening tomorrow evening, Saturday October 25. It’s at Daly’s Pub, one of Astoria’s beloved bars, and focuses on the brother of (…)

Over the months we’ve been telling you about a new spot opening up from the folks that brought Astoria The Sparrow Tavern and Mar’s, but have been unable to refer (…)

How cool is it to run across this Queens Courier article about Astoria’s very own Saw Lady (AKA Natalia Paruz) having her playing featured in an upcoming feature film! The (…)

We learned from a tweet by @adamkuban today that Frankie’s Pizza (22-56 31st St) has closed. Here’s the transcription of the text in the above image: Dear Costumers! Thank you (…)

We’ve told you where to celebrate Halloween (and the days leading up to it), but one of the other things we’ve observed in the past few weeks is all the (…)

We Heart Astoria Food Talk covers Queens is NOT the new Brooklyn article, featuring Astoria and LIC eateries; the expansion of Butcher Bar; the impending opening of The Bonnie and more.

Hallets Point peninsula in Astoria—the area south of 26th Avenue is home to a 55% child poverty rate. It is, of course, also the potential future home to Astoria Cove. This (…)