Astoria

Did you hear the news? Earlier this week, concerned neighbors rallied together to demand the MTA give the 7 train a “top-to-bottom review,” similar to the ones performed previously on (…)

Beyonce announced during halftime of the Super Bowl (like the boss diva that she is) that she’ll be embarking on a world tour this year, delighting her fans across the (…)

We’ve been in touch with our friends at APAC and they told us about their upcoming new festival called Astoria Stories. This is in celebration of their 15th season—and we are (…)

Click to enlarge. While screwing around doing research on Facebook this weekend, I wandered over to the District Mot page and learned that they’ve got an opening date! Their grand (…)

Each week we bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week through our What to Do This Week Series.  Got suggestions of your own? Share in (…)

To prove Astoria is one of the coolest, most diverse neighborhoods out there, we wanted to highlight two weekend food events that couldn’t be more different, both held at our beloved beer (…)

Valentine’s Day is almost here! From prix fixe menus with bubbly champagne, to celebrating your gal pals on Galentine’s Day; we’ve got your local scoop right here. 60 Beans 60 (…)

Last December we wrote about the start of what might be a “crepe invasion” of the neighborhood—Japanese style crepes have arrived in Astoria. This week I had a chance to be (…)

Each week we bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week through our What to Do This Week Series.  Got suggestions of your own? Share in (…)

Do not throw away your shot at Drunken Vocab Bee glory! This Saturday, Astoria Coffee hosts the next installment of their popular mashup event with Astoria Bookshop, but with a twist. (…)

I was watching TV this morning, and realized that one of the city’s Vision Zero ads was filmed right here in Astoria! It’s a sad tale of a speeding car (…)

Is there anyone who doesn’t love a big bowl of noodles? Whether you’re enjoying spaghetti at your favorite Italian spot, Pad See Ew at a Thai restaurant, or ramen at (…)

  Some nights call for serious comfort food. We’re talking warm, stick-to-your-ribs meals that leave you feeling happy and satisfied. That’s exactly the kind of dining experience the WHA team was treated (…)

WHA reader Nancy tipped us off to this bit of news—beloved Astoria Italian restaurant Ponticello (46-11 Broadway) has closed. They were an Astoria institution for 34 years, serving up quality Northern Italian (…)

Each week we bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week through our What to Do This Week Series.  Got suggestions of your own? Share in (…)