Posts by Kate Fry
Steinway Gets A Splash Of Color
Local artist Zeehan Wazeed is gracing this sliver of our borough with his artistic talents–175 feet of it, to be exact. Passerby can expect a beautiful display of Astoria landmarks brought to life via spray paint and brushwork, stretched across the P.C. Richard and Son building at 35-18 Steinway.
Read MoreIt Doesn’t Get More Badass Than the Baroness
We’re excited to introduce you to The Baroness Bar – the local haunt you didn’t know you needed, and just in time for Halloween.
Read MoreForming community connections for 100 years
A little over five years ago, two brothers found themselves working at a local pharmacy as a means to get by. That “means to an end” mentality quickly shifted to passion in no time, leading one brother, Michael, to go ahead and purchase one of, if not the oldest, pharmacies in Astoria: Strand Pharmacy. With…
Read MoreCurbside Canvas Project
Bringing Color to the Neighborhood One Sidewalk at a Time It goes without saying that 2020 was one of, if not the most difficult year we’ve all had to face. In addition to the overarching, self-explanatory damage that COVID brought on, one facet of everyday life was hit particularly hard: the restaurant industry. With countless…
Read MoreHow lucky we were to have lived
How lucky we were to have lived: The Crossroads of the Past and the Present Dear art enthusiasts of Astoria, This is an exhibit you simply can’t miss. One of the main intentions of artwork is to make the observer feel something; joy, sadness, curiosity, confusion – ultimately, anything at all. Local artist Diana…
Read MoreWelsh, What Are You Waiting For?
Here at GMA, we love our trailblazers, our “firsts,” our “can’t get it anywhere else’s. We also love our comfort food – that undeniable, “just what I needed” heartiness. On that note, we’d like to introduce you to NYC’s first and only Welsh Kitchen & Bar: Snowdonia. “Snowdonia…is a mountainous region in Northern Wales. Named…
Read MoreProfundo Day Club
One thing New Yorkers can all agree on (besides the fact that we have the best pizza) – it’s hot as hell right now. Wouldn’t it be amazing to sit poolside, cocktail in hand, summer tunes in your ear, friends on either side of you? Well, the people over at Ravel Hotel certainly thought so…
Read MoreEditor’s Pick: Bund on Broadway
I moved out of Astoria to start a new chapter in my life earlier this year, and I can honestly say I’ve had only one regret since: that I didn’t discover Bund any sooner. One of our very last nights in the neighborhood, my girlfriend and I were craving dumplings. Seamless led us to Bund…
Read MoreWelcome Back, America
We hereby declare summer 2021 the “Summer of All Returns.” We’ve got our restaurants and bars back, concerts lining up, travel bans being lifted, and best of all: the ability to share special occasions with loved ones. This Fourth of July, Macy’s is making sure NYC welcomes back society with a bang (literally). The Macy’s…
Read MoreDrinks With Gina: Q&A with Astoria’s Most Famous Drag Queen
This month is Pride Month, and given that COVID robbed us of our traditional celebrations last year, we’ve got some making up to do. While Pride is best known for the parades and the partying, we can’t forget the meaning of Pride Month on the individual level: acknowledging and accepting the members of the LGBTQ+…
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