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We’re Having a Halloween Party!
We’re so excited to share that we’ve partnered up with The Astor Room and Kaufman-Astoria Studios, and we’re having a HALLOWEEN PARTY! We want you all the attend in your BEST 1920’s outfit – think Great Gatsby! The best part? It’s FREE. Come out and have some fun!
Read MoreOysterfest!
We recently featured Off the Hook Raw Bar as our Pick of the Week, and told you all about their awesome fresh seafood! Tonight, they’re having a huge event, and we can not wait.
Read MoreDeMarco Coffee: Bringing Fresh Roasted Coffee to Astoria
I discovered DeMarco Coffee on a whim – seemingly overnight a giant red, white and black sign popped up declaring a coffee roasting space – and naturally, I knew I had to stop by. Inside, I found Anthony Magazzu – or Tony, as everyone calls him – and he told me all about DeMarco. …
Read MoreRapture Lounge Closed
After more than a decade on a quiet corner in Astoria, Rapture Lounge has closed its doors. Owner Gladys recently posted this on the Rapture Lounge Facebook, “Dear Friends of Rapture, it is with great sadness that I inform you of our closing. We tried to work things out with the landlord but it has…
Read MoreLiving in Astoria? Learn What You Need to Know!
If you’re living in Astoria – you should know your rights as a renter or homeowner! If you have any questions, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. is here to help!
Read MoreJustin Finley – Founder of Astoria Music and Arts!
Astoria wouldn’t be what it is today without its music and arts scene—and its music and arts scene wouldn’t be the same without Justin Finley. Justin Finley is the founder of Astoria Music & Arts, “a non-profit promotions company obsessed with exposing the best kept secret in New York: what’s going on in Astoria.” As…
Read MoreLife Health and Fitness: The BEST Place to Get Fit!
When we’re not eating at every restaurant in Astoria to bring you guys reviews, we like to try and be healthy. One of our absolute FAVORITE places to work out in Astoria is Life Health and Fitness gym, located right across the street from Kaufman Astoria Studios. There’s a few reasons we love Life Health…
Read MoreAstoria Art Festival Kicks Off!
Tomorrow marks the official launch part of the Astoria Arts Festival – and this year is bigger and better than ever before. Astoria Art Festival is a week-long arts and culture festival focused on Queens based artists. Now in its third year, this celebration of our neighborhood’s vibrant community and local art scene is free and open to…
Read MoreFavorite Places in Astoria!
We were inspired by a recent Reddit post asking residents their three favorite spots in Astoria – and we want to hear some more answers! Here are some comments from local residents: The top comment said: Pita Hot ( by 30th and crescent) best shwarma in existence IMO. Sal Kris and Charlie’s ( Ditmars station…
Read MoreThe Brass Owl is Having Events!
We recently told you guys about The Brass Owl, who just opened in Astoria and have a great, hand-picked selection of shoes and accessories. They just announced they’ll be doing events at the store as well! The Brass Owl opened for business as of September 13, 2014, in Astoria, Queens. The shop offers a hip…
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