Astoria Long Island City 3 Plans for A Perfect Summer Day in Astoria by Claire Leaden There’s really only ONE month of summer left–can you believe it?! If you want to make the most of your limited time, have no fear: we’ve planned out three perfect summer (…)
Astoria Gaijin Closing 8/19: Update on Future Plans by Claire Leaden You may have seen Gaijin‘s Instagram post (or our subsequent announcement) last week that after almost three years, they are closing. Hidden on 31st Ave between 37th and 38th St., the (…)
Astoria Long Island City Opening Today: The Courtyard at The Collective (aka The Paper Factory) by Claire Leaden We reported back in March about the new, mysterious-sounding “short-stay communal living” space at the old Paper Factory Hotel, now called “The Collective.” The British company is a “growing, global network (…)
Astoria Openings, Closings & Rumors: July 2019 by Claire Leaden It’s time again for our roundup of Openings, Closings and Rumors around the neighborhood lately! As always, feel free to share what you’ve noticed or any insights you have! OPENINGS (…)
Astoria How to Pack the Best Summer Picnic–No Matter Which Astoria Park You’re Near by Claire Leaden SUMMER IS FOR PICNICKING (at least when its not upwards of 95 degrees!). As we hinted in Tuesday’s post, we’ve put together the best places to pick up picnic goods (…)
Astoria Long Island City What to Do on a Rainy Summer Day in Queens by Claire Leaden We have you all set for the warm, sunny days of summer in Queens, but what about when it’s dreary and rainy? (And, uh extremely humid?) We’ve definitely had our (…)
Astoria Where to Get Summer Drinks in Astoria: Sangria, Frosé and Coladas by Claire Leaden Like all seasons, Summer has a very specific flavor. Especially concerning drinks. Icy, fruity, refreshing cocktails are what hit the spot. So, we rounded up where to get your go-to (…)
Astoria Long Island City A Very Queens Wedding by WHA Guest BY: ANNA DORE Hello, Astoria! Anna here- the gal behind WeHeart’s Insta and Facebook pages (we’ve probably DMed by now). I recently got married at the Queens Museum, and thought (…)
Astoria Q&A with Herban Plate: Saturday’s Freckled Moose Pop-Up by Claire Leaden Since The Freckled Moose on 31st Ave stopped functioning as a restaurant in May, they’ve been hosting pop-up dinners for up-and-coming chefs in hopes one of them will take over (…)
Astoria Triborough Bridge Playground C + Dog Run NOW OPEN by Claire Leaden We know readers have been anxiously awaiting the new dog run, part of the Triborough Bridge Playground C $1 million reconstruction project, and the day is finally here! Located at 24th Street (…)
Astoria Where to Go for Date Night in Astoria by Claire Leaden Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or going on lots of first dates, Astoria is a perfect neighborhood for date night! Depending on the “vibe” you’re going for (romantic/cozy, dancing/clubbing, (…)
Astoria Long Island City Weekend Picks: Cheap Photoshoots, Crafts and Outdoor Dance Parties by Claire Leaden Happy Weekend! Here are our picks worth noting for Sat & Sun! Discounted Local Photoshoots Photo shoots can be expensive, so local photographer Sylense Labit likes to book several families on (…)
Astoria The Best Places to Eat with a Large Group by Claire Leaden A little while back one of our staffers put out a social media call for restaurant suggestions for a big group dinner–and you guys came through with lots of wonderful (…)
Astoria Long Island City Kids and Family Activities in Astoria and LIC (Summer Edition) by Claire Leaden It’s summer: the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and school is OUT! Kids have a lot of energy—usually a lot more than you ;) —so here are some (…)
Astoria 15 Awesome Astoria Happy Hours by Claire Leaden Whether you’re getting out early on Fridays or just feeling the longer days, summer is a perfect time to indulge in HAPPY HOUR. As per requests, we’ve rounded up some (…)