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Coming Soon to Astoria!
Astoria is in a constant state of flux – a constant state of out with the old, and in with the new. We’ve noticed there’s lots of news places opening their doors soon, so we took a walk (in yesterday’s horrible rain!) and snapped some pictures! Those are our shots! Have you…
Read MoreMexi-BBQ Expands Into the Coffee World
Astoria is quickly becoming a coffee hot spot, and business owners in the neighborhood are paying attention. Dino Phillippou and Dimitri Paloumbis, the owners of Mexi BBQ, have recently bought the empty storefront located at 37-04 30th ave, and sources say they’re planning to open up a coffee spot – cold brewed coffee, that is. …
Read MorePye Boat Noodle: A Transportation to Thai Land
Walking into Pye Boat Noodle, it’s easy to forget that you’re still in Astoria. The space is small, the tables making use of the limited area. The lights are dim. You feel transported, instantly, to a faraway place. I’ve never been to Thailand, but I’m sure that I could wander into a small street…
Read MoreLet Yourself In to The Let Love Inn
Try saying that title ten times, fast! The Let Love Inn is having their soft opening tonight in Astoria! The bar is located at 27- 23rd avenue, and it’s brought to you by the same guys that created The Sparrow Tavern and Mar’s Oyster Bar. They’ve been leaking some clues the past few weeks, like…
Read MoreTime to Make a Difference!
Astoria, it’s the holiday season, and our favorite part of this time of year is that there’s so many chances to make a difference. Between all the fun and parties, let’s also try to use this awesome time to help some of our neighbors and fellow New Yorker’s out. Here’s some things going on: Life…
Read MoreAstoria Acoustics: A Night of Unforgettable Music
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we’re wild about the arts. As Astorians, we’re never more than three feet away from a singer, dancer, painter, poet or a combination of the four plus another talent – so it’s no surprise that when one of our favorite local artists Billy Conahan approached…
Read MoreThe Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead: America’s Oldest Home
If you’ve ever wanted to witness a piece of New York City history, this is your chance. The oldest house in America – the Lent-Riker-Smith Homested – is having a tour this Sunday! In the backyard is a cemetery that is the final resting place for many important figures. The Riker Family graveyard contains 132 marked graves of…
Read MoreVintage Trains are Ready to Ride!
Nothing says holidays like warm cups of coffee, fresh snow, Salvation Army bells and….vintage trains? Eh, we’ll take it. Here’s details from the MTA: Once again this holiday season, the MTA will offer nostalgia lovers the opportunity to the ride back into the past with rides on vintage buses and subway trains. There’s…
Read MoreWin a Christmas Eve Dinner for Two!
It’s time for our next giveaway! If you’re looking for a way to spend Christmas Eve, Off the Hook Raw Bar has got you covered. This giveaway will get you a three course Christmas Eve Dinner for two – a nearly $80 value! If you love seafood, you’ll probably love everything at Off the Hook.…
Read MoreAstoria Greeks Outraged at Reality TV Show “Growing Up Greek”
We recently got a flood of messages about MTV’s latest reality show endeavor: Growing Up Greek. The show chronicles the lives of Greek men and women living in the United States – much like a Greek Jersey Shore. Many Greek residents are deeply against the show – the find it offensive, and think it…
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