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Il Bambino Expands
If you’re an Astorian, you know the BEST place to get a panini is at Il Bambino – and it looks like the rest of New York City is catching on. The beloved sandwich spot is spreading its wings, and opening up a new location over in Manhattan. The new located will take up residence in…
Read MoreInside Astoria: NYC.Go’s Documentary
NYC.GO just put out this awesome short video on Astoria – part of their neighborhood guide series. “Astoria is home to a thriving arts community, rich Greek heritage and the oldest operating movie studio in the United States. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to trace the roots of NYC’s rarefied place in the entertainment industry…
Read MoreNew Residential Building/Medical Office Coming to Astoria
Looking for an apartment? Maybe you’ll find one in this new building that’s coming to Astoria – right near Astoria Cove. The Astoria residential boom rolls along, as a developer revealed plans for a 13-story apartment building and medical office just a few blocks from Alma Realty’s Astoria Cove Phase 1 site. The building will be…
Read MoreJujube Tree Asian Vegan Cuisine Opens
It’s a week of grand openings! We’re loving it. The latest to open today is Jujube Tree Asian Vegan Cuisine, a much anticipated vegan spot – which lots of Astorians feel the neighborhood is lacking. The restaurant, located at 35-02 30th Avenue, will serve up exactly what the name implies: Vegan, Asian food. As someone…
Read MoreSTIX Opens in Astoria
We first told you about STIX a few months ago, after trying their mouth-watering food, and then being super excited to hear that they were coming to Astoria. Last time, we told you all about STIX and its origins. Stathis Antonakopoulos loved food on sticks so much, he decided to open a restaurant that…
Read MoreLocus Cafe Opens
Just a few days ago we shared the news of Locus Cafe opening soon…and it looks like it’s much sooner than we anticipated! They’ll be having a soft opening tomorrow – with a bigger grand opening coming some time around Valentine’s day. We talked to Christina Canon, who along with her mother Dina…
Read More34th and Steinway Premiers
Astoria is quickly becoming home to lots of new web-series, and we’re loving this latest one. Our favorite part is that it actually showcases the neighborhood – and isn’t just shot in an apartment here! We spotted lots of familiar blocks! The first episode introduces us to Derek, whose friends try to get him back…
Read MoreStaying Safe on New Year’s Eve
Tonight is one of the biggest party nights of the year, and while we know you’re all always on your best behavior, it’s always good to learn some new things. Whether you like to “party” on New Year’s Eve or not, here are some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy as you ring in 2015.…
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve in Astoria!
Ah, New Year’s Eve. Time for “New Year, New Me,” status’ to pop up all over Facebook, resolutions to be made, and lots of partying. If you don’t want to face the crowds in the city, stay right here in Astoria! We’ve got some of the celebrations that are going on in the neighborhood. The…
Read MoreLocus Cafe Moving into Old Waltz-Astoria Space
We’re missing our beloved Waltz-Astoria, but it looks like the old home to the performance venue is taking up a new direction: a cafe and creperia. The spot is called Locus Cafe, and is located at 23-14 Ditmars Blvd. In 2014, we saw the opening of lots of new coffee shops, but we’re interested to see the…
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