Openings, Closing, Rumors: November 2019
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 (...) The post Openings,...
View ArticleGreek Restaurant Newcomer EGEO Will Be Helmed By White House Chef
When the corner building on 31st St. and 34th Ave. (the former El Boqueron space) was painted a royal blue, it likely reminded its neighbors of the deep blue sea. Well, (...) The post Greek Restaurant...
View ArticleThe Story Behind ‘Bench Flour Bakers’ Coming Soon to 25th Ave (Plus a Sneak...
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 (...) The post The Story Behind ‘Bench...
View ArticleTrader Joe’s is Likely Coming to LIC…(plus a few other openings/closings/rumors)
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 (...) The post Trader Joe’s is Likely...
View ArticleAstoria Blvd Station is NOW OPEN!
The Astoria Blvd Station just reopened last night, and the MTA is right on schedule! Astoria Blvd officially closed to the public on March 17, as the MTA continued renovating (...) The post Astoria...
View ArticleOpenings, Closings and Rumors: New Year 2020
New year, new changes in the neighborhood. One thing’s for sure: there are a LOT of openings. Unfortunately some of them involve chain restaurants or coffee shops being added to (...) The post...
View ArticlePig Beach Location In Studio Square Is Set To Open In April
We reported in our Openings, Closings and Rumors roundup for the new year that a Pig Beach location is confirmed for Studio Square, as they filed for their liquor license (...) The post Pig Beach...
View ArticleInside the New ‘Sacred Space Astoria’ on 21st Ave: Much More Than Just Yoga
Kimberly Alexandrescu was visiting Detroit with her family last Christmas when she and her husband spent an entire 24 hours discussing the possibility of buying a yoga studio. They decided (...) The...
View ArticleOpenings, Closings and Rumors: Mid-Winter 2020
Here are all the latest happenings in the neighborhood! And yes, jury’s still out on Chipotle… Openings La Flor Vieja If you love the El Rey Del Taco truck, they (...) The post Openings, Closings and...
View ArticleThere Are Two Very Big Changes Coming to the Northern End of Astoria
Since there are two noteworthy changes that have recently been announced for the northern end of Astoria—down toward 20th Ave, between 37th and 45th St…at the East River/Luyster Creek/Bowery Bay—we...
View Article“Traditional Meets Millennial” At New Astoria Greek Restaurant Anassa Taverna
A new restaurant is shaking up the Astoria Greek dining scene, named after an ancient Greek queen. With a gorgeous, rustic and intentionally-designed interior, plus the freshest fish possible (flown...
View ArticleUPDATE: Chipotle on Steinway to Open Tomorrow, March 26 (Takeout & Delivery...
After much anticipation and heartache, almost one year after it was originally supposed to open, the Steinway Street Chipotle will officially open this Thursday, March 26 (TOMORROW!). Due to the (...)...
View ArticleSee Photos Of The Massive $2 Billion Redevelopment Proposed For 35th Ave
A humongous redevelopment has been proposed for 35th Ave, between Northern Blvd and 37th St. that would vastly change the quiet stretch of Astoria with several two to 26-story buildings, (...) The post...
View ArticleOpenings, Closings & Rumors: August 2020 (Pandemic Edition)
“Openings, closings and rumors” has been a staple WHA column, and so after many months we’ve attempted to round-up of all of the changes that have taken place in the (...) The post Openings, Closings...
View ArticleNew Eatery Nneji Brings A Taste Of West Africa To Astoria
The new Nneji on 34th Ave has three words on its sign: “Africa. Food. Kindred.” And you’ll definitely feel that warm, familial spirit as you walk through the door. Nneji was (...) The post New Eatery...
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