Astoria Astoria Arrivals- Astoria Coffee Opens Monday! by Mackenzi Farquer Monday we had the good fortune to stop by and chat with Denis Lee of Astoria Coffee on all things opening. Their new space, though not quite finished, was bright, (…)
Astoria First Look at Vite Vinosteria, Astoria’s Newest Wine Bar by Meg Cotner On Monday night we checked out Vite Vinosteria on its first day open to the public—this is the new Italian wine bar that has opened up in the old Bugatti (…)
Astoria Astoria Arrivals – Ginger, an Organic Juice Bar by Meg Cotner Earlier this week, Mackenzi and I had a chance to check out Ginger, a new organic juice bar from the guys who brought Astoria the crazy popular Grand Cafe. Ginger (…)
Astoria Astoria Arrivals – Pye Boat Noodle Thai Restaurant by Meg Cotner Yesterday evening I joined some of my favorite Astorians to try out Pye Boat Noodle, a new Thai restaurant on Broadway that opened up in the old D & F (…)
Astoria Astoria Arrivals – Kinship Coffee Cooperative by Meg Cotner About a month ago, we got a bunch of tweets and emails from readers asking if we knew anything about the Kinship Coffee Cooperative, a new spot occupying a storefront (…)
Astoria Secret Garden Pop Up Coffee Shop Coming To Lockwood by Mackenzi Farquer As most of you know, in addition to my duties here at WHA, I’m also the proud owner of Lockwood Shop on 33rd Street. And boy do I have big (…)
A First Look at Morning Glory Shop by Mackenzi Farquer Flushing’s much beloved Morning Glory has expanded to Astoria, and it’s great. Our newest arrival is packed with all things kawaii– Hello Kitty galore, kid’s toys, paper/notebooks, balloons, backpacks, and (…)
Astoria Astoria Gossip- Big Changes Coming to 23rd Avenue by Mackenzi Farquer We have some big news about 23rd Avenue, Astoria! It looks like we’ll be getting not one, but two, exciting new Ditmars area Astoria Arrivals this year. (And remember, until (…)
Astoria Gossip- Mezze Place Is Closing by Mackenzi Farquer It’s a sad day for Mezze Place fans, we’re hearing very substantial rumors that this weekend could be their last. Fans of their warm, chewy pita and out-of-this-world hummus, run (…)
Astoria Drink These This Weekend: Margaritas at Maizal by Mackenzi Farquer Let’s all pretend it’s summer! These decadent looking margaritas are from Astoria’s newest Mexican offering, Maizal. The real star of the show is the pomegranate straight up with real pomegranate nectar- (…)
Astoria Astoria Arrivals: Astoria Bier and Cheese Ditmars First Look by Meg Cotner Today was the soft opening at the new Astoria Bier and Cheese on Ditmars and I could not wait to check it out, so I headed over there a little after (…)
Astoria Coffee To Open Coffee Shop This Summer by Mackenzi Farquer This just in- Astoria Coffee has signed a lease for their new coffee shop! Looks like the cafe will be 30-04 30th St. near Trade Fair and the Verizon store. (…)
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 (…)
Astoria Bier & Cheese To Open On Ditmars March 2014 by Mackenzi Farquer Ditmars to get an Astoria Bier & Cheese this March plus more gossip!
Astoria Astoria Arrivals – Freskofroyo and Bagels on the Ave by Judith Rich We announce the arrival of two new businesses in Astoria including Freskofroyo frozen yogurt and Bagels on the Ave bagel shop. Both are located on 30th Avenue in Astoria.