What To Do This Weekend, 4/12/2012
A very exciting weekend filled with secret speakeasy, a new yoga/healing arts center and the arrival of the Queens County Market!
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A new French bakery near Ditmars, a change to Mexi-Q and how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Astoria.
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals: The Queens Ink
Welcome The Queens Ink, Astoria's latest arrival! This hip, vintage inspired tattoo shop is located near Sparrow tavern and is home to Astoria's best tattoo artist.
View ArticleSinglecut Beersmiths Astoria Preview
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Rich, the head brew master, over at Singlecut Beersmiths. While they’re very much in construction mode, I did get a chance [...]
View ArticleFinally Fridays- New Arrival Updates
Astoria is poppin’ these days! It feels like every time I leave the house I hear of a new bookstore, beer bar, cheese shop or kid’s store opening in Astoria. [...]
View ArticleAstoria Bookshop Giveaway!
As some of you might have heard, Astoria is getting a bookstore! I’ll let that sink in for a second. Now that you’ve had time to digest the great (awesome?) [...]
View ArticleFinally Fridays- More Restaurant & Cafe Openings
It seems like nearly everyday we hear of even more openings in Astoria and Long Island City. Here’s 5 soon-to-open spots that we’ve been hearing about via Twitter and Facebook. [...]
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals: Mezze Place Opens In Mundo’s Old Space
A few weeks ago we had the sad honor of reporting that Mundo in Astoria would be closing its doors. Clearly eager to see what the new owners had to [...]
View ArticleLIC Arrivals- LIC: Living
It’s no secret that retail is my passion, so imagine my delight when I learned that LIC had a new shopping destination in town. Welcome LIC: Living to the neighborhood! [...]
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals: New Restaurant News! Updated *3.5.13*
It’s that time of year again, where it seems like there’s a new restaurant or cafe opening on ever corner. Here’s the scoop on 4 new places opening in Astoria [...]
View ArticleWeekend Link Love- Another New Restaurant Edition
Image from DNAinfo.com Burbon fans, get to The Astor Room tonight for this great tasting dinner. Kopiaste Taverna, anew Greek restaurant opens: $22 tasting menu (17 dishes!), hearty classics, and [...]
View ArticleA Little Astoria Arrivals Gossip
Sometimes we hear Astoria gossip too good not to share. Keep in mind, these little jucy tidbits aren’t set in stone just quite yet, so use with caution. Curious what’s [...]
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals – New York City Bagel Coffee House
The New York City Bagel Coffee House on 23rd Ave near 29th Street has finally opened! Here are some photos from their first day in business.
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals- Milk Flower
It’s hard to say which of the about-to-open Astoria Arrivals I’m most excited about (MP Taverna on Ditmars? Mar’s on 34th Ave? Snowdonia on 35th Ave? Tamishii Ramen on Broadway?) [...]
View ArticleA Brand New Brunch Spot In Astoria- Rest Au Rant Debuts Brunch Service
We've got an exclusive look at Rest-Au-Rant's new brunch menu. Look for items like homemade bacon jam, vegetarian eggs Benedict, and a Sriracha based cure all soup that's not to be missed.
View ArticleWhat’s Cooking at Snowdonia
We’ve been curious what’s cookin’ over at soon-to-open gastropub, Snowdonia. This video gets right to the heart of it- beer. Looks like all of their dishes will feature a signature [...]
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals – Mysttik Masaala, a Street Cart Serving Delicious Indian,...
Mysttik Masaala serves up simple and delicious Indian, Tibetan, and Nepali food from a street cart at Steinway and Broadway in Astoria.
View ArticleOff The Hook Oyster Bar in Astoria Is Now Open
The latest Astoria Arrival is Off The Hook at new oyster + raw bar. Click through for a look at their new menu.
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals – eTaverna Takes Over Foodoni Space on 23rd Ave
eTaverna, serving classic Greek dishes and "Greek tapas" opened in the old Foodoni space on 23rd Avenue.
View ArticleAstoria Arrivals: Salon De Coffee
Salon de Coffee is a new coffee shop that's coming soon to Astoria.
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