Astoria The Best of Astoria 2014 – We Heart Astoria Reader Favorites Nominations by Mackenzi Farquer Oh yeah, it’s here! Our Best of Astoria contest is back and better than ever! So, let’s hear it Astoria! Fill out our nominations form below by Friday, March 7th. Fill (…)
Astoria Meet Councilman Costa Constantinides and His Staff on Thursday by Meg Cotner The office of Councilman Costa Constantinides is having an open house on Thursday, February 27 at 31-09 Newtown Avenue in Astoria.
Astoria We Heart Cream Cheese: Flavor Contest by Emily Rios Lovers of bagels, cream cheese, and Astoria unite! Brooklyn Bagel and We Heart Astoria are teaming up to develop a cream cheese flavor that is both delicious and represents Astoria (…)
Astoria Astoria Style Watch: Size Matters, or Does It? by WHA Guest Name: Junko Where we met: 30th Avenue and 31st Street Day Gig: Hair Colorist The look: I spotted Junko a block away and was instantly loving how she styled her petite frame in (…)
Astoria Bistro 33 Closes, Say Hello to a New Restaurant in Same Space by Meg Cotner Bistro 33’s final day is Sunday, February 23, and they invite everyone to come down for food and drink specials that day, including late night bar fun.
Astoria Yet Another Development Site on Astoria’s Waterfront by Meg Cotner Looks like there’s yet another development site on Astoria’s waterfront. We already know about Hallets Point and Astoria Cove—two large scale developments that could bring about 4,000 units of housing (…)
Astoria Getting Personal with Liza Fiorentinos of luludi living frames by Emily Rios When I joined the We Heart Astoria team last November, my first order of business was to head over to check out luludi living frames. What I found was a (…)
Astoria Long Island City We Heart Astoria Food Talk *Social Media Edition* by Judith Rich We share with you 6 essential local eateries you should follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Astoria Long Island City Bear Returns to Food Network’s Chopped by Judith Rich Chef Natasha Pogrebinsky of Bear Restaurant returns for a second chance at victory on Food Network’s Chopped
Astoria Astoria’s Nook n’crannie is Closing by Meg Cotner Astoria’s Nook n’crannie on Ditmars is closing and everything is 50% off right now.
Astoria Twist and Smash’d Coming to Bud’s Ale House Space by Meg Cotner A WHA tipster tells us that Forest Hills based Twist and Smash’d is coming to the closed Bud’s Ale House location on Steinway Street.
Astoria Long Island City Queens Community Board 1 Meeting Tuesday February 18 by Meg Cotner In case you were curious, the next Community Board 1 meeting is tomorrow, February 18. It takes place at 7 p.m. at the Astoria World Manor. CB 1 meetings can be (…)
Astoria Rèst-âü-Ránt Sponsored Giveaway: Brunch Sampler for Two by Emily Rios Brunch is near and dear to Astorian hearts; good food, good drinks, and sitting back to enjoy the weekend. Rèst-âü-Ránt has become a neighborhood staple and a favorite off-the-beaten-path watering (…)
Astoria Ovelia’s New Menu Highlights from Chef Pete by Judith Rich Brand new menu items in all their delicious glory, straight from Ovelia’s Chef, Peter Giannakas.
Astoria We Tried Front Toward Enemy and Liked It by Mackenzi Farquer Last night we got the chance to try out Astoria’s latest offering, Front Toward Enemy. After being a bit put-off by the name (it references a M18 Claymore Mine) and (…)