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Astoria is so amazing because of the wonderful businesses we’re surrounded by that make it the best neighborhood to live, work, and play in. That’s why we’re excited to kick (…)

We will continue to bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week.  Got suggestions of your own? Share in the comments! Our 50+ Things to (…)

Save the date, friends! We’re joining forces with Idlewild Mag for an awesome party at The Bonnie. Idlewild Magazine will be launching issue no. 3 on Saturday, July 25th at (…)

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 (…)

  This Sunday, June 21, over 1,000 musicians will take to the streets to participate in Make Music New York: a free, city-wide outdoor music festival across all five boroughs. Astoria and (…)

Queens Beer Book Bars By Catherine Wolinski || @beeraffair The following bars are featured in the 2015 Queens Beer Book, a passport to the craft beer scene featuring 30 beers (…)

With Memorial Day over, we can’t help but think about all things summer! This year we’re bringing you our favorite things to do around town (and a few slightly outside (…)

In case Astorians need an excuse to drink more beer, we’ve got one: Queens Beer Week kicks off Friday, May 8! Featuring tap takeovers, beer pairing dinners, and drink specials, there’s something (…)

Imagine a music festival that involves no travel, no badges, and no pretentious outfits. This day-long festival comes to you: while you pick up a morning coffee, go for a (…)

It’s here, it’s here! It’s finally here! Feast your eyes on the winners of this year’s Best of Astoria competition—we just ended the party and had a great time sharing (…)

Over the past few weeks, we’ve compiled details about places here and there in the neighborhood that can’t quite make for an entire post on their own, so I thought (…)

Food Talk features a waffle bowl at Sweet Jane’s Desserts, Astoria Halloween activities, the opening of The Bonnie and more.

Over the months we’ve been telling you about a new spot opening up from the folks that brought Astoria The Sparrow Tavern and Mar’s, but have been unable to refer (…)

We’ve told you about two new bars coming to 23rd Avenue, one (name TBD) from the folks behind the Sparrow Tavern and one, called The Bonnie, from folks behind Sweet (…)

It’s that time again! Halloween is just a few weeks away. There are plenty of things going on leading up to and on that day, so here’s our roundup of (…)