Posts by Merissa Principe
The 30 Best Restaurants In Astoria
Arguably one of the most significant melting pot communities in Queens, the Astoria and Long Island City area has become the new food haven for adventurous foodies seeking out worldly and authentic cuisine. From Ditmars to Vernon Blvd, award-winning restaurants are popping up everywhere—with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. With plenty of options…
Read MoreSip On Something Local At The Rockaway Brewing Co.
A Local Brewery Is Making Waves In Queens While Oktoberfest may be over, grabbing a nice cold brew never goes out of style. While you might not think of Queens as a Mecca for breweries, in recent years more and more breweries have started popping up all over this borough. Tucked away in a little…
Read MoreThe Best Martinis in Astoria
Sip On This Whether shaken or stirred, the martini remains prominent as one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. From “Sex and the City” to James Bond films, the popularity of this old-fashioned cocktail doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon. As more and more cocktail bars keep popping up in Astoria, it seems…
Read MoreJoin Us For The Athens Square Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us this December 3rd, at 6 pm, for the second annual Christmas tree lighting at Athens Square Park in Astoria.
Read MoreTreat Yourself This Holiday Season With Samantha J Stout Aesthetics
Move over Hollywood, there’s a new celebrity makeup artist in town, and her name is Samantha J Stout.
Read MoreAstoria Plans To Welcome Its First-ever Target
Target’s latest new business venture is making its way to Astoria, Queens on 22-11 31st Street, in Astoria Ditmars.
Read MoreThe Best Places to Glamp in Upstate New York
Escape the hustle and bustle of NYC to get up close and personal with mother nature on a quick glamping trip this fall. But what is glamping, you might ask? Glamping is essentially camping but with luxe amenities (such as beds, electricity, and access to indoor plumbing) while still being able to immerse yourself in…
Read MoreAn American Dream on 34th Avenue
The European-style coffee shop in Long Island City, Sway Cafe, has captured the hearts—and appetites—of locals in Queens throughout the year.
Read MoreBrooklyn-loved Barbecue Restaurant, Pig Beach NYC, Is Officially Open In Queens
The long-awaited BBQ restaurant is finally here and ready to wow our taste buds Pig Beach NYC, a Brooklyn-based brisket and ribs eatery, has officially opened its doors at their latest location in Astoria, Queens, this past Sunday. The sprawling 28,000 square foot venue, located at 35-33 36th St (which was once the Studio Square…
Read MoreChef Dan Kluger Ventures to LIC With Reimaged Comfort Food From His Childhood At Penny Bridge
Chef Dan Kluger opens his second restaurant in LIC. With new developments, this chef seized the moment and ventured across the river.
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