Astoria January 2017 Astoria Closings, Openings, and Sales News by Meg Cotner An update on closings, openings, and sales of restaurants and retail in Astoria.
Astoria 7-Story Building to Go up on Broadway Across from Strand Smokehouse by Meg Cotner Broadway is getting another mixed-use building, this time right across from The Strand. Paperwork was recently filed for a “new 7-story building of residential with a commercial.” Right now this (…)
Let’s Party: The WHA Halloween Bash Is 10/28 by Mackenzi Farquer Come party with us this Halloween. $30 ticket includes unlimited beer selections, 2 drinks and food!
Astoria End of an Era: Doral Donut Shop on Broadway Has Closed by Meg Cotner The news is true – Doral Donut Shop on Broadway has closed.
Astoria Chicken House Opening on Broadway by Meg Cotner A new grilled/charbroiled chicken spot is opening up in the old Norwood Rexall Drugs location, called Chicken House, and will offer chicken and sides.
Astoria First Taste – Tea, Ramen, and Snacks at Astoria’s Shuya Cafe de Ramen by Meg Cotner Last night I ventured over to new ramen shop, Shuya Cafe de Ramen. First, props to @linnychu on Twitter who pointed out developments in the new space (which used to (…)
Astoria Start Your F-Bombs, Astoria N/Q Subway Stations To See Major Temporary Closings by Meg Cotner Well, looks like the subway is in store for some major changes. Gothamist reports on the recent slew of press conferences Governor Cuomo has attended, with the focus on transit and transportation. (…)
Astoria Phab Pho Alert – Vietnamese Restaurant District Mot Opening on Broadway by Meg Cotner Pho sounds pretty good right about now. Vietnamese food will again arrive in Astoria! And this time we don’t think they’ll be heating up the pho in the microwave. Earlier (…)
Astoria Recent Openings On Broadway- Bagels, Brunch, Ice Cream, & More! by Mackenzi Farquer A quick trip down Broadway from 31st st to Crescent will yield you so many changes these days. Here’s a brief update of what we’ve seen: The formerly kinda dumpy (…)
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 Broom Tree Theatre Welcomes “Not as Cute as Picture” Friday, June 5 by Lindsay Goyette On Friday, June 5, the Broom Tree Theatre welcomes JD Cerna as he performs his GLAAD-nominated one-man show Not as Cute as Picture. This critically acclaimed show has received praise (…)
Astoria Bonchon Now Open on Broadway by Lindsay Goyette Adding to the already diverse array of food options on Broadway, Bonchon, a Korean-fusion chain known for its fried chicken, has recently opened its doors. In addition to their signature dishes (…)
Nazca Peruvian Restaurant Coming to Old Cold Stone Space by Mackenzi Farquer Have you been curious what’s going into the old Cold Stone Creamery space on 35th & Broadway? Us too! We just heard from the space’s new owner, Diego, who told (…)
Astoria Independent Bookstore Day Comes to Astoria Bookshop Saturday, May 2! by Lindsay Goyette Bookworms, mark your calendars! The first annual Independent Bookstore Day is happening this Saturday, May 2, at bookstores throughout New York City, and across the country. If there was ever (…)
Astoria Astoria’s Broom Tree Theatre Presents “The First Time I Ever” Storytelling Night 3/27 by Lindsay Goyette Brave storytellers will be taking the stage at the Broom Tree Theatre tonight at 7pm for “The First Time I Ever:” an evening of autobiographical tales focusing on firsts. Whether dishing (…)