Posts by Loulou Chryssides
La Chona’s on Broadway is officially closed
Another one, gone: La Chona’s on Broadway has officially closed its doors. The restaurant, formerly located at 38-07 Broadway, was known for its authentic & affordable take on Mexican cuisine. La Chona’s had been a staple of Mexican food on Broadway for the last few years. There is no word yet on what will move…
Read MoreEnjoy a reading by children’s author Artie Bennett at the Astoria Bookshop!
Popular children’s author Artie Bennett is set to come to town this Thursday, February 27th at 11AM for a reading of his new children’s book The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’t! His newest release is an inspiring story about a racehorse who never manages to win a race throughout his long…
Read MoreEnjoy ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ at the Hellenic Cultural Center!
Any theater lovers reading this? On Saturday February 29th, the Dionysos Theatrical Group will perform ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ by Sophocles at the Hellenic Cultural Center. The performance is a special one-time event, and will feature cast members from around the world. The play is a classic Ancient Greek tragedy which chronicles the life of tyrant King…
Read MoreWho’s ready for Queens’ first IKEA store?
Contemporary furniture for an affordable price? Count us in, especially when it’s so close to home! IKEA will have its first Queens location, coming this summer. Set to open on the corner of Junction Boulevard and Queens Boulevard, the store will boast over 100,000 sq.ft. of quality home furniture. Current New York City locations include…
Read MoreAstoria’s newest Dunkin’ giving away free coffee at grand opening!
Do you love coffee as much as we do? If the answer is yes, you know that coffee makes our world go ’round. That’s why Give Me Astoria is particularly happy to share that Dunkin’s newest location is giving away free coffee FOR A YEAR (!) to its first 100 guests. On Saturday, February 22nd, the…
Read MoreRio Grande relocates from Broadway to 36th Avenue
Rio Grande, Astoria’s Brazilian barbecue eatery has officially relocated from 37-02 Broadway to 32-15 36th Avenue. After nearly 4 years at the Broadway location, the move was finalized at the beginning of the year. Rio Grande is known for its buffet-style take on traditional Brazilian barbecue dishes. For more information on Rio Grande, you may…
Read MoreBarzola set to open at former location of Tierras Colombianas
A new Ecuadorian restaurant is set to open in Astoria, with Barzola moving into the location once known as Tierras Colombianas. This is not the first Barzola location in Queens, however. The restaurant has its original location in Jackson Heights at 92-12 37th Ave. The Astoria location will be 33-01 Broadway. If anything like its Jackson…
Read MoreSuspect burglarizes Astoria bar, steals over $ 6,000 in cash
The Social Astoria was allegedly burglarized at approximately 6:30AM on Saturday, February 8th according to police. NYPD Crime Stoppers released footage of the male suspect, who was pictured wearing a hoodie, baseball cap and jeans. The alleged thief ran off with over $6000 in cash and two electronic tablet devices Those with any information in…
Read MoreLa Flor Vieja is now open!
Looking for authentic Mexican food near 31st Avenue? Do you also happen to love El Rey Del Taco? Good news: La Flor Vieja is now open for business! Located at 32-03 31st Avenue, La Flor Vieja officially opened its doors earlier this month. Better news? The restaurant also happens to be legendary Astoria food truck…
Read MoreAstoria-based filmmaker set to tell most personal story yet with short film, ‘February’
“The most creative is the most personal”. The aforementioned quote by the legendary Martin Scorsese has come up frequently following the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony. Astoria native Petros Georgiadis is embracing this philosophy within his own work. The Astoria-based writer/director is set to release ‘February’ later this year, a short film based on a pivotal…
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