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UPDATED POST! Thank you to readers Allie and Kim for giving us the heads up on two different Astoria moments! (NOTE: This is a SPOILER-FREE POST. While the article will (…)

Probably the most highly anticipated restaurant opening this summer is Bareburger’s spin-off concept, Burnside Biscuits. If you haven’t heard about Burnside yet expect fried chicken, biscuit sandwiches, and wood-fired veggies (…)

Who’s ready to get their dance on? Astoria’s newest dance school, Reflexion Dance & Fitness, is debuting this summer, and we can’t wait to groove! Opening on July 31st, Reflexion (…)

Today I’m writing to bid you a fond farewell – I am leaving We Heart Astoria. Well, I’ve actually been de facto gone since June 1, but I feel that (…)

Astoria Bookshop is celebrating the release of one of 2015’s most anticipated books, Go Set A Watchman, with a Southern-inspired cocktail hour on Tuesday, July 14. From 5-7pm, book lovers of (…)

Talk about talent on a Tuesday night!  On the corner of 28th Street and 23rd Ave, the funky notes of a modern jazz band flow from the doors and windows (…)

Last year I was lucky enough to go to the Astoria Park Carnival with my brother-in-law, Tommy. We ate snow cones that left food dye all over our hands and (…)

It’s no secret that we love Q.E.D. Part performance space, part bar, and part venue for a diverse selection of classes, this spot always has something new and exciting going on. We were dying (…)

On Tuesday, June 30 Trivia, AD, a trivia company known for its focus on TV and movie specific trivia night, will launch in Astoria with a night all about those (…)

A few days ago officially marked the beginning of summer—although we all know it’s been summer in our hearts for a while now. So it’s no wonder we’re all scouring (…)

Do you already have “where should I watch the fireworks” anxiety? Fear not! We’ve rounded up some of the best spots to watch fireworks in Astoria and LIC. Do you (…)

As a former freelancer and an occasional work from homer, I’m constantly wishing for breakfast items outside of the norm bagel-to-go scenario. I was PUMPED when I learned that R’A’R (…)

I’ve already shared my personal  enjoyment of Mamu Thai, naming them in my Best of Astoria Picks. Finally, I got to bring my WHA friends along for a tasting, during (…)

Just over a year and a half ago, one of Queens’ most memorable landmarks disappeared overnight. In order to convert the large warehouse into new condos, Jerry Wolkoff, the owner (…)

Founded by brothers Domenico and Anthony Sacramone in 1989, Sac’s Place is an Astorian institution. Their goal is straightforward:  serve high-quality coal-oven pizza and Italian food, with little fanfare. It’s a (…)