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Yogurt La Crepe is Coming to Astoria!
Two years ago, Salvatore Fragale opened up Yogurt La Crepe in Tarrytown, New York, and it was an instant hit. Everyone in the neighborhood loved the relaxed vibe and great food. Salvatore wanted to open up a second store, and after searching everywhere couldn’t find the perfect spot. Until, one day, he happened to get…
Read MoreThirsty Thursdays! The Top 5 Places to Get Your Drink On in Astoria
There’s no shortage of restaurants in Astoria, but what about places to get a drink? Here’s our top 5 places to grab a drink in Astoria! 1. Crescent and Vine – 25-01 Ditmars Boulevard We’ll start off quiet. Crescent and Vine is soft and unassuming – nothing like a regular bar. With the dim vibe,…
Read MoreSporting Astoria: Astoria’s Home Soccer Team!
In 2002, a group of locals Astorians, brought together by their love of soccer, started the Sporting Astoria Soccer Club. Give Me Astoria recently spoke to Manager Ed Romero, who gave us details on the club. “The club is for anyone who has a passion for the game. That’s what we’re all about,” Ed said. There’s…
Read MorePedestrian Struck in Astoria
This past Saturday around 4:05 am, a pedestrian was struck while walking west on 30th Avenue, according to police reports. The victim has been identified as Mohammed Salim, 21 – who was struck after leaving Quays Pub, at 45-02 30th Ave. Police are hoping the surveillance footage from the bar will help identify the driver.…
Read MoreButcher Bar: Bringing the Best of BBQ to Astoria
The best place to get BBQ is in the South. Duh. But the N train doesn’t go that far, so your next best bet is Butcher Bar. (That line also doubles as a rap verse.) We stopped by Butcher Bar this past weekend, and immediately knew it was Pick of the Week worthy. Butcher Bar…
Read MoreA Giant Ice Cream Factory Just Opened in Astoria!
Summers in New York can get HOT, and one of the best feelings is walking down Ditmars in the summer sun, ice cream cone in hand, flip flops on and sunglasses shading you from the blazing sun. Now… that seems pretty hard to beat… but I think it just has been. Right in time to…
Read MoreFrank’s Bakery is Closing!
GUYS. QUICK. YOU HAVE LITERALLY FIVE DAYS TO VISIT FRANK’S BAKERY. The corner bakery, located at 36-02 30th Ave, is closing it’s doors after 50 years of baking up pastries, cooking, croissants and everything else under the sun. A sign posted outside the bakery reads, “To all our customers, After more than 50 years of…
Read More10 Reasons Astoria is the BEST Neighborhood in Queens
Not that you needed convincing, but here’s why Astoria is the best. 1. The diversity. Walking through Astoria, you hear nearly every type of language. Every other blocks you can find a Church, Mosques, Synagogue, Temple or Cross Fit center. Cross Fit is practically a religion, right? 2. THE FOOD! You can have have authentic,…
Read MoreHumans of Astoria is Back!
Give Me Astoria is delighted to present the return of one of our favorite pages, Humans of Astoria! Humans of Astoria will keep you entertained with up-close-and-personal information through Astoria’s community. We aim to inspire visitors and locals as we take you on exciting virtual tours, revealing the city’s intimate “Astorical,” nature. Journey through the…
Read MoreAstoria Waterfront Movies…With a Twist!
We love going to the waterfront movie series every year! It’s always a blast, the sun goes down, the weather’s nice, and everyone has a great time. They’re back this year and they’re changing it up! You get to vote on the movie! What are you guys going to vote for? You have until may…
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