An Apple A Day: Martha’s Country Bakery

Image/Martha’s Country Bakery Facebook MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY   – BAKED GOODS A perfect spot to pick up your apple pastries, Martha’s has a little bit of it all: Apple Pie, Sour Cream Apple Pie, Apple Crumb Pie, Apple Tart, Apple Pecan Muffins, Apple Turnover, and Apple Strudel. Need we say more? 36-21 Ditmars Blvd. 718.545.9737 marthascountrybakery.com…

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An Apple A Day: Green Apple Delight

Image/Green Apple Delight Astoria Facebook GREEN APPLE DELIGHT- FRUIT JUICE AND SMOOTHIES Do you prefer it freshly squeezed or blended? There are lots of options at Green Apple Delight including their Apple and Pear Juice and the Green Apple Delight Smoothie which will also get your dose of greens in! 29-12 Crescent St. Astoria, NY…

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An Apple A Day: T-Swirl Crêpe

Image/T-Swirl Crêpe T- SWIRL CRÊPE – Crêpe The Caramel Fuji Apple Crêpe is a must try!  It is filled with caramelized apples, raisins, custard creme, whipped yogurt, caramel sauce and granola. 36-16 30th Ave. 917.832.6815 tswirlcrepe.com  

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An Apple A Day: Mosaic Astoria

Image/Lisa McGurn MOSAIC – CIDER For the Apple Cider lovers this fall, Mosaic has two options. Try the The Original Blend Cider or Joker DRY Hard Cider. 25-19 24th Ave. 718.728.0708 mosaicastoria.com  

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An Apple A Day: Tea and Milk

Image/Tea and Milk Facebook TEA AND MILK – APPLE TEA Part of their Concept Tea line, The Fuji Apple Chia Seeds Green Tea is a unique take on a refreshing Apple Tea with fall flavors and a summer feel. 32-02 34th Ave. 347.921.2056 http://teaandmilk.com

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An Apple A Day: United Brothers Fruit Market

Image/United Brothers Fruit Market Facebook UNITED BROTHERS FRUIT MARKET – FRESH APPLES How could we create a spread of “Apples In Astoria” without including where to pick up some of the real thing. Plus, this fruit market is open 24 hours! 32-24 30th Ave. 718.932.9876 http://unitedbrothersfruitmarkets.com

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Farewell & Thank You To Some Of Astoria’s Finest

Photo/Monika’s Cafe-Bar Instagram Following the hardships during and following COVID-19, a few of Astoria’s beloved establishments have permanently closed. Many of these locations were seen as landmarks to our community and all will definitely leave a void. Thank you to all these local businesses for their years of excellent service. We wish the owners and…

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Entenmanns Outlet Space For Lease

Image via Queens Gazette (@qgazette) Instagram That dark cloud that sets in when you see a “For Lease” sign on a community gem. After what we thought was a temporary closure in March, The Entenmanns Outlet, known for selling their famous baked goods at a fraction of what you would find them at the supermarket,…

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Astoria Pool Opens for Summer!

Image via Queens Gazette (@qgazette) Instagram Astoria Pool has officially opened! Please be advised that masks are required to enter the facilities and must be worn in the locker rooms, bathrooms, and on the pool deck. Social distancing is also mandated and if the pool reaches capacity, members will be asked to return at a…

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Farewell to Kurry Qulture

Image via Kurry Qulture (@kurryqulture) Instagram. Covid19 has permanently shut many doors on our beloved neighborhood restaurants, and sadly Kurry Qulture is now amongst them. The restaurant who opened its doors in 2015, was well known for their elevated take on standard Indian dishes and their unique seasonal menus. A well loved fine dining establishment…

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