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We Heart Astoria Food Talk features El Ay Si, Alewife, Alobar, Basil Brick Oven Pizza, The Queens Kickshaw, The Best of Astoria Poll and Queens Comfort

While walking along Broadway the other day, I noticed that Los Portales is promoting some of their vegetarian options. As you can see there are some obviously Mexican dishes—grilled vegetable (…)

We got news that The Sparrow Film Project is back again this year! This is a team effort when it comes to filmmaking, and signup for the project is coming (…)

Lights, Camera, Action! Today’s giveaway is perfect for the actor within you, or in your life. Rising City Arts is an Astoria based Arts in Education Organization, providing our community with a (…)

Vote for your favorite Astoria businesses in the Best of Astoria 2014

 This just landed in our inbox. If you’re concerned abut pedestrian issues & safety, this is a must-attend meeting. -Mackenzi Hosted by: Congressman Joe Crowley In conjunction with: Council Member (…)

Earlier this week we learned that the Steinway Mansion, which has been on the market for years, has a buyer. According to Bob Singleton of the Greater Astoria Historical Society, (…)

We wrote the other day of the vacancies on Ditmars, and a while back talked about all the coffee action coming to this part of Astoria. On that same trip (…)

In case you haven’t heard, Bistro 33, which closed for the last time on Sunday, February 23, has a new name—Bowery Bay. Here’s their Facebook announcement: So it’s official, the (…)

The other night, the WHA crew met up for drinks at Sparrow Tavern, and discovered that they had recently changed up their cocktail menu. Their Late Winter-Early Spring cocktails are (…)

Recently, I took a walk down Ditmars and saw lots happening, both with established businesses and those that are opening soon. Many of the restaurants are going strong—MP Taverna, Watawa, (…)

Food Talk celebrates the best of LIC and Astoria food by way of Cafe Henri, Mu Ramen, Astor Bake Shop, The Shady Lady, Hellgate CSA and the Best of Astoria party at the Strand Smokehouse.

We Heart Astoria explores the world of Greek wines & liqueurs such as Ouzo, Mastiha, Tentoura at Omega Wines & Spirits.

Today, via BORO and the Queens Courier, we learned that the LIC Flea & Food is expanding… to Astoria! Aptly called the Astoria Flea & Food, it will take place (…)

We Heart Astoria Food Talk brings you the Best of Astoria, Punch Brunch at Front Toward Enemy, NYC Beer Week, William Hallet’s Oscars Party, Vitality & Health’s juices, Brooklyn Bagel’s cream cheese contest and more!