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There’s a FREE Four Day Festival Coming Up!
We seriously love the Central Astoria LDC – they’re the ones that bring us awesome events like the Summer Waterfront Movies! Their latest event is a huge carnival coming the Astoria in a few short weekends! The annual festival is a great place for family and friends to spend the day – and especially children. You can enjoy…
Read MoreIlluminating Astoria: Should the Hell Gate Bridge Be Lit Up?
The Hell Gate Bridge is one of the symbols of Astoria, standing out against the skyline of Manhattan in all it’s beauty and glory. Isn’t it perfect? …Wait a second. That’s not the Hell Gate. But it looks a lot like it…hm. WELL. That’s actually the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia, and it’s nearly identical…
Read MoreKicking Off the Games at Scorpio Cafe!
Tomorrow starts the World Cup, and we couldn’t be more excited! At 4:00 p.m the games will commence, with Brazil and Croatia, of Group A, going head to head. Our pick to watch this first game is at Scorpio Cafe, a Croation cafe and bar that absolutely erupts when the World Cup comes around. Scorpio, located at 35-15…
Read MoreWe just got details on the QCA Block Party!
We recently told you guys about the awesome Queens Council on the Arts Block Party coming to the Kaufman Astoria Studios on June 21st, and we just got all the details! We’re also proud to say that we’re media sponsors! The event will take place on Saturday the 21st from 4 to 10 pm. Tickets…
Read MoreFree Ice Cream from Bareburger!
Can you believe it’s only been five years since Bareburger opened!? Half a decade ago, they opened their doors for the first time right here in Astoria, and they’re celebrating! Our original #Astoria 31st Ave. store is turning 5 next week & we’re doing it up! Celebrate w/us: free sammies on 6/12 at 31st…
Read MoreHunting for Happy Hour in Astoria!
The Summer weather is finally rolling in, the sun stays out longer, the nights are breezy, and no one wants to go home after work… so why not go out for drinks!? Happy hour is probably our favorite hour of the day (right behind lunch time), so we’ve got the best happy hour deals in Astoria…
Read MoreEating Vegan and Vegetarian in Astoria!
Astoria is a food Mecca, there’s no doubt about it. When we checked out Ginger the other day, we realized that there’s a lot healthier options popping up in the neighborhood, especially some vegan and vegetarian ones. So, here’s our fave vegetarian and vegan friendly spots! Some of these are completely vegan, while others have…
Read MoreGinger: Juicing up Astoria
The masterful minds at Grand Cafe recently opened up Ginger, a juice and smoothie shop, located in one of Astoria’s best areas. The store is right behind Grand Cafe, and we recently paid a visit! Ginger is a great addition to the ‘hood, because they’re offering up healthy choices that a lot of us have…
Read MoreFrank Arcabascio, Hair Artist Extraordinaire and 30th Avenue President
This week we’ve got Frank Arcabascio as our Human of the Week! Stylist extraordinaire and long time Astoria resident, Frank told us all about the awesome life of a hair stylist, and his love for social media and Astoria. How long have you lived in Astoria? I’ve lived and worked in Astoria my whole life. I…
Read MoreWe’re giving away free spray tans and Brazilian waxes!
We recently told you all about our love for Shade Bar Organic Spa and Salon and now we’ve got some awesome prizes to give away! Get your body ready for summer with Shade Bar! We have FIVE packages to give away, so five lucky Give Me Astoria readers get to win! Just enter below! * Email First…
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