Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Turn your hair into a work of art at Art Room Hair & Spa!
Let me get this out of the way: Art Room Hair & Spa, located on the second floor at 31-08 30th Avenue, is not only a good salon—but a great one. So, the logical question becomes this: what separates the great salon from an average one? Personally speaking, customer service is what differentiates between a…
Read MoreGet excited, TJ Maxx is coming to town!
Answer this: do you enjoy shopping? Do you also enjoy low prices for quality label items? Then it’s time to get excited: TJ Maxx, one of the largest department stores in the world, is slated to open on 31st Street and Ditmars this spring! With over 1,000 locations in the U.S. alone, as well as…
Read MoreBest no-frills Astoria pubs for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day pint!
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and as it falls on a Sunday this year, you can be sure to expect a weekend full of festivities all around Astoria. Whether you’re looking for a traditional setting, live Irish music, or just a no-frills pub to enjoy, check out these 5 Irish bars to celebrate the…
Read MoreDo you think Astoria has a trash problem?
Trash: we’ve all got it, but it seems like some of us may not know where to actually dispose of it. Despite the numerous public trash cans on every corner of the neighborhood, the problem of littering and garbage seems to be increasing. It should be noted that the city of New York has cleaning…
Read MoreIn search of a great cocktail? Try these Astoria spots!
Astoria, much like other popular NYC neighborhoods, has become a go-to for great restaurants, cafes and, of course, cocktail bars. Whether it’s recovering from a long day at work, catching up with friends or even a romantic date night, a good cocktail is almost always warranted. Have a look at our list of great Astoria…
Read MoreKing for a reason: Astoria’s King Souvlaki expands to Bay Ridge!
Since 1979, the recipes of King Souvlaki have left mouths watering throughout the Astoria community. The business truly took off in 1992 when brothers George & Kostas Tsampas brought their uncles’ recipes to their ‘Greek on the Street’ food truck on 31st St. & 31st Ave. Since then, thousands of souvlakia and Greek dishes have…
Read MoreGet ready: Astoria Blvd. set to close for renovations
Beginning on March 17, the Astoria Boulevard stop is set to be closed by the MTA for approximately nine months, until December. The bright side? The station is set to be one of the newest ADA-accessible stations, with four new elevators being installed. Additionally, much needed repairs to the station’s walkways and mezzanines are coming,…
Read MoreIntroducing Astoria-based photographer Clive Cadillo!
Astoria: we all know her, and most of us love her, but have you ever thought about the potential talent that might live in a city as diverse as ours? If you have, today you’re in luck. Meet Astoria-based photographer Clive Cadillo! Born and raised in Astoria Queens, Cadillo has always had an eye for…
Read MoreWelcome to dog-friendly Astoria!
Dogs: our best friends, our fur babies. Sometimes, it can be difficult for some of us to leave our tiny companions behind as we take on the day. Thankfully, Astoria is a very dog friendly city (maybe a little too dog friendly). So, you know what that means? More dog friendly businesses… aka you don’t…
Read MoreAnd the top bagels in Astoria are …
Bagels: the staple food in any New Yorker’s diet, both near and far. Ask a New Yorker what they miss the most when they leave the city, and chances are one of their answers is a good bagel. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top bagels in Astoria, according to Yelp. Brooklyn Bagel &…
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