Astoria Ovelia Psistaria New Menu Tasting by Emily Rios As Astoria continues to grow, the connection to our Greek roots remain strong. Ovelia Psistaria has always approached Greek cooking with a modern flair while respecting their family roots. After (…)
Katch Astoria New(ish) Brunch Menu by Emily Rios On a quiet Super Bowl Sunday morning, members of the WHA crew headed over to Katch Astoria to try out their re-imagined brunch menu. Having only experienced Katch in its (…)
Astoria Use Your Noodle! Astoria’s Best Spots to Carbo-Load This Winter by Lindsay Goyette Is there anyone who doesn’t love a big bowl of noodles? Whether you’re enjoying spaghetti at your favorite Italian spot, Pad See Ew at a Thai restaurant, or ramen at (…)
Astoria Let’s Warm Up at Vite Vinosteria! by Lindsay Goyette Some nights call for serious comfort food. We’re talking warm, stick-to-your-ribs meals that leave you feeling happy and satisfied. That’s exactly the kind of dining experience the WHA team was treated (…)
A Seafood Feast at Off The Hook’s New Brunch by Lindsay Goyette Off The Hook definitely falls into the category of “hidden gems” in Astoria. Tucked away on 34th Street between 28th Ave and 30th Ave, it’s the type of place (…)
Astoria The Ultimate We Heart Astoria 2015 Holiday Gift Guide by Emily Rios Welcome to our Ultimate We Heart Astoria 2015 Holiday Gift Guide! Make your gift-giving list, check it twice, and stay local this Christmahanakwanzika. So without further ado, the gifts; from (…)
Astoria Exclusive Sneak Peek! Check Out The New Mediterranean Foods by Lindsay Goyette When was the last time you enjoyed grocery shopping? With cramped aisles, chilly temperatures, and hard-to-find items, picking up the supplies you need to cook delicious meals at home (…)
Astoria A Breezy Brunch at The Astor Room by Lindsay Goyette The Astor Room is one of those places I’ve enjoyed for so many different occasions: a fancy cocktail/catchup session, a celebratory birthday dinner, and a giddy group brunch. It’s upscale but (…)
Astoria Off The Beaten Path Spots That Are Worth a Special Trip by Lindsay Goyette Astoria has plenty of epicenters: 30th Ave, Broadway, and Ditmars Boulevard all quickly come to mind. These are spots that have an overwhelming amount of options for eating, drinking, shopping, (…)
Astoria R’A’R Bar Now Serving Breakfast & Lunch by Emily Rios As a former freelancer and an occasional work from homer, I’m constantly wishing for breakfast items outside of the norm bagel-to-go scenario. I was PUMPED when I learned that R’A’R (…)
Astoria Mamu Thai Menu Tasting by Emily Rios I’ve already shared my personal enjoyment of Mamu Thai, naming them in my Best of Astoria Picks. Finally, I got to bring my WHA friends along for a tasting, during (…)
Astoria A Classic Dinner at Sac’s Place by Lindsay Goyette Founded by brothers Domenico and Anthony Sacramone in 1989, Sac’s Place is an Astorian institution. Their goal is straightforward: serve high-quality coal-oven pizza and Italian food, with little fanfare. It’s a (…)
Astoria Vite Summer Delights by Emily Rios In the midst of a cold winter, the crew and I headed over to Vite for warmth, wine, and a smorgasbord of heavy winter dishes. Now that summer is here, (…)
Astoria The Astor Room: Spring Menu & Outdoor Seating Launch by Emily Rios Finally…after what feels like the longest thaw-out ever, Spring is upon us. To celebrate, our friends at The Astor Room are opening their outdoor area in a big way—with tons (…)
Astoria Long Island City First Look at Bear’s Spring Cocktail Menu! by Lindsay Goyette A recent rainy Wednesday night was brightened when Bear treated a few of the We Heart Astoria contributors to a sneak peek of their new spring cocktail menu. Many old classics (…)