The Brass Owl

Name of Biz: The Brass Owl Owned by: Nicole Panettieri Year opened: September 2014 Address: 36-19 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105 Known for: Great selection of ladies shoes, accessories and (…)

Each week we bring you highlights and ideas for what to do in Astoria for the week through our What to Do This Week Series.  Got suggestions of your own? Share in (…)

It’s an exciting time to be a small business in Astoria! Lots of local favorites have recently celebrated anniversaries, including Astoria Bookshop (two years), Astoria Coffee (one year), and Judy (…)

It’s no secret, we’re big fans of APAC. If you haven’t heard, Astoria Performing Arts Center produces, “adventurous theater in Astoria” according to the New York Times, and in my (…)

Astoria’s top retailers showcase their must-have looks for the 2015 spring season including clothes, outerwear, shoes and accessories.

The ultimate local holiday gift guide featuring food, fashion, presents for kids and other local gifts.

Did you know there are less than 20 days left on the Holiday Countdown clock! We’re here to help you find great local gifts, with the second part of our (…)

Just in time for shopping season…It’s our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!! This year we are bringing our recommendations to life with not one, but two videos chock-full of ideas for (…)

I had the pleasure to sit down with Nicole Panettieri this morning and chat about her new shop, The Brass Owl. In fact, we met at newly opened 60 Beans (…)