Astoria Arrivals

It’s hard to say which of the about-to-open Astoria Arrivals I’m most excited about (MP Taverna on Ditmars? Mar’s on 34th Ave? Snowdonia on 35th Ave? Tamishii Ramen on Broadway?) (…)

The New York City Bagel Coffee House on 23rd Ave near 29th Street has finally opened! Here are some photos from their first day in business.

As some of you might have heard, Astoria is getting a bookstore! I’ll let that sink in for a second. Now that you’ve had time to digest the great (awesome?) (…)

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Rich, the head brew master, over at Singlecut Beersmiths. While they’re very much in construction mode, I did get a chance (…)

Welcome The Queens Ink, Astoria’s latest arrival! This hip, vintage inspired tattoo shop is located near Sparrow tavern and is home to Astoria’s best tattoo artist.

Astoria gets ready to welcome hip new baby boutique, Raising Astoria.

We reported a few weeks back about a new Astoria (or is it LIC?) restaurant Bear. Now we have word they’ll be opening in early November! I’m totally intruiged about (…)

We’re excited to announce the upcoming opening of Astoria’s first specialty coffee shop called The Queens Kickshaw.  In addition to serving high quality coffee drinks, Kickshaw also has delicious-sounding grilled (…)

This just in! Looks like Kaufman Astoria Studios is about to be home to a new ritzy supper club! Intended to mimic the swanky, Art Deco themed underground establishments that (…)

We’re excited to report that a new burger joint called The Burger Garage officially opened in LIC as of Monday. Why the name you ask? Well…it’s actually a literal reference (…)

(Photo courtesy of Astor Bake Shop) File this one under ‘Better Late Than Never.’ Astor Bake Shop is one of the latest bakery/cafes to join the already prestigious ranks of (…)