Posts by Loulou Chryssides
3 Astoria restaurants ranked in Time Out’s list of ‘100 Best Restaurants in NYC’!
As if we weren’t proud enough of our neighborhood, three Astoria-based restaurants placed on Time Out: New York’s list of ‘100 Best Restaurants in NYC’! So, who made the cut? Turkish restaurant Lokanta at #56, Astoria Seafood at #66, and The Freakin Rican at #74. Congratulations to all! For additional rankings and information, you may…
Read MoreCelebrate ‘Batty Over Halloween’ at Astoria Park!
Looking for a fun way to kick off the Halloween celebrations with the family? The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition presents its 4th annual ‘Batty Over Halloween’ celebration this Sunday, October 20th from 12:30-2:30PM on Astoria Park’s Great Lawn! The event is free and open to all, and promises face painting, Halloween crafts for kids,…
Read MoreThe Halloween mood is ON in Astoria!
Halloween right around the corner and still looking for plans? Astoria has got you covered: there are a number of events happening around town between now and the spookiest day of the year! Here’s what’s on in Astoria this Halloween: Arcadia Bar & Kitchen Wednesday, October 23rd: Halloween sip & paint; $45 (with food, drinks…
Read MoreHappening this Sunday: the annual Astoria Family Halloween Parade!
This Sunday, October 20th beginning at 12PM, Astorians can enjoy the annual Astoria Family Halloween Parade! Running for its 14th consecutive year, the event will once more be enjoyed by hundreds of families looking to kick off the Halloween festivities. It should be noted that as per its official event page, children who begin arriving…
Read MoreUnleash your inner baker at Booze & Bake!
Do you love to bake? Do you also happen to enjoy beverages with that little extra kick? Well, if you happened to answer yes to both of the above hypotheticals…let me tell you about Booze & Bake! Cookie Crumz, an artisanal bakery which prides itself on creative concepts revolving all things cookies, will be hosting…
Read MoreThe Freckled Moose has closed
There goes another one… Give Me Astoria is sad to share that yet an additional business has closed its doors after a little over a year: The Freckled Moose, located at 33-17 31st Avenue, has officially shut its doors. The eatery, known for its ‘comfort food classics with a New England twist’ had opened in August…
Read MoreRivercrest on Ditmars is open!
The wait is finally over: Rivercrest on Ditmars is officially open! Astoria’s newest craft beer bar, located at 33-15 Ditmars Boulevard, officially opened on October 3rd, and is kicking off its brunch beginning this Saturday, October 12th. Rivercrest aims to become a premier destination in the neighborhood for beer, cocktails, food and fun. In terms…
Read MoreNew 8-story mixed-use building set to come to town
Have you seen this around? A printed flyer has been making its way around mailboxes throughout the neighborhood calling for attendance to rally against the construction of a new 8-story mixed-use development. The project, according to the flyer, will contain 136 apartments, retail space, and a theatre. The new building is set to be located…
Read MoreTwo men wanted for assault and impersonation of undercover police officers
Police are searching for two men who impersonated undercover police officers during a dispute with a fellow driver in the early hours of August 24th. The incident took place at the intersection of Hoyt Avenue North and 26th St. at 4:15AM. The men in question allegedly beat a fellow driver and stole his phone during…
Read MoreWelcome to the neighborhood, The Gully!
Astoria: home of artists, a great food scene, and now… The Gully! The Gully officially opened its doors in September 2019, and has quickly become a much-welcomed addition in the neighborhood. Priding itself as an ‘urban Desi eatery’ in the heart of Queens, the restaurant offers classic Desi recipes with a twist. The Gully offers…
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