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Congrats to Tanya, you’re the big Astoria Bookshop/We Heart Astoria contest winner! Here’s why she’s excited for a bookstore: I’m excited because I love Astoria and books, plus it would (…)

Soft opening of Astoria Bier & Cheese Shop

It’s with great sadness that we announce Mundo in Astoria is closing its doors this October. The home of Red Sonjas, tasty veggie wraps and those delicious Manti will become (…)

As some of you might have heard, Astoria is getting a bookstore! I’ll let that sink in for a second. Now that you’ve had time to digest the great (awesome?) (…)

Please join us in welcoming European Wax Center to the We Heart Astoria family! This Steinway newcomer is THE place for waxing in Astoria. Their patented wax is applied at (…)

How cool is this? Pachanga Patterson is hosting their first annual beer contest called, “Just Brew it Astoria.” They’ll invite local homebrewers to showcase their best concoctions in the restaurant’s (…)

Here at We Heart Astoria, we’re unabashed fans of the Newtwon Plaza, and we hope you are too.  Community Board 1 will vote Tuesday, September 11th at 7pm at Astoria World (…)

astoria and lic food events and happenings – queens county market, hellgate farmstand at the queens kickshaw, tomato festival at Alobar, Astoria Park Wine & Spirits, Bear fall menu preview

We’re extremely happy to welcome this guest post on tacos in Astoria written by Tina Corrado and Anne Noyes Saini (with additional reporting by Sue Yacka and Meg Cotner), local Astorians (…)

Yes, you read that right – I said “Asto-Oreo.” The name is a portmanteau combining “Astoria” and “Oreo.” I ate it at Astor Bake Shop. And it was amazing. As you (…)

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Rich, the head brew master, over at Singlecut Beersmiths. While they’re very much in construction mode, I did get a chance (…)

quick food tid-bits in Astoria and LIC from facebook, twitter and the blogosphere

I’ll just come out and say it – I love Mojave’s backyard patio. I’m particularly fond of the fountain. Mojave is, of course, the Southwestern/Latin restaurant on 31st Street by (…)

Lucy stumbles upon some of the best pizza in Astoria with a size of garlicky shrimp focaccia. Find out how to dine alone at Basil Brick Oven Pizza in Astoria.

Get excited, Astoria! Today’s post marks the first in a NEW We Heart Astoria series, “Tastoria’s Astoria,”  a column about unknown and perhaps under appricated food gems right here in (…)