Gaijin

If you saw our Instagram story on Thursday, you know we got a sneak peek of “Koyo,” the new omakase restaurant that is the rebranded version of neighborhood favorite Gaijin…and (…)

Since we often spend the summer swimming in salty, cool seawater, it’s no wonder that we tend to have a very seasonal craving for briny bites. I’m talking about fresh (…)

You may have seen Gaijin‘s Instagram post (or our subsequent announcement) last week that after almost three years, they are closing. Hidden on 31st Ave between 37th and 38th St., the (…)

We all know Astoria is a great place to dine, drink, and play, but it also happens to be an awesome place to work. A few of our favorite local (…)

Check out the new delicious fall menu at Astoria’s best Japanese restaurant, Gaijin.

So many tidbits.

While the fabulous Best of Astoria party celebrated our readers’ picks for the finest in the neighborhood, now it’s time for the WHA writers to shine a light on our favorite (…)

As we wrap up our “looking back on 2016” posts, let’s talk about some GOOD news. Many new businesses opened, which is always a welcome sign of a thriving community. (…)

As we previously reported, Gaijin, a Japanese-inspired restaurant on 31st Avenue, opened in mid-December to very positive feedback. (Check out their Yelp for LOTS of glowing reviews!) During the busy (…)

A new sushi spot, Gaijin, is having their grand opening this evening.

I was spending some time at Tea Plus Cafe (the peaceful tea & coffee shop on 31st Ave that isn’t yet on everyone’s radar) when I saw the other commercial (…)