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There’s nothing quite like hand-pulled noodles if you’ve never tried them: the thick, fresh pasta quality with an incredible doughy texture, served the Xi’an way (a city in China with (…)

Wow, have we been waiting for this news for a while. LIC Post just reported that, according to their real estate broker sources, a Trader Joe’s will be coming to (…)

Last month we reported news of Bench Flour Bakers coming to the former Ani’s Pizza space on 25th Ave., and since then we’ve been able to chat with owner Christine (…)

Believe it or not, a lot has changed in the neighborhood since our last roundup in September. Let us know what else you’ve been noticing! Openings Astoriana Lots of readers (…)

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 (…)

It’s time again for our roundup of Openings, Closings and Rumors around the neighborhood lately! As always, feel free to share what you’ve noticed or any insights you have! OPENINGS (…)

If you were sitting at home minding your own business Thursday night (like I was), you probably saw the lights flicker, and then the sky turn an eerie, pulsating teal (…)

At about 2am on Thursday, December 13, a massive fire ripped through multiple storefronts on Queens Boulevard between 45th and 46th Streets. Firefighters responded immediately to the scene, where they (…)

Our latest roundup of news and rumors here at We Heart Astoria.

A smattering of news and rumors around Astoria.