Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Getting Stronger with Adrienn’s Fitness Room
Fitness has always been an integral part of Adrienn Deak-Estevez’ life. Growing up in Hungary, Adrienn along with her four siblings would watch their mother exercise and incorporate healthy habits into their everyday world. After her stint as a competitive dancer back home, she decided to pursue fitness as a long-term career in New York…
Read MoreParis Baguette Makes Its Way to 30th Avenue!
Astoria’s 30th Avenue has long been the intersection of where food meets fun. Take a stroll down the avenue and you can find everything from European style lounges to corner bodegas and cozy bistros. And now, you can find Astoria’s newest Paris Baguette storefront! Located at 31-08 30th Avenue, the shop marks the second location…
Read MoreVote 2020 Where & How
New York has made it simple to exercise your civic duty while remaining socially distanced.
Read MoreLocal Organizations Aim to Combat Trash Crisis
Many Astorians care about the state of their neighborhood and within the last year, a number of local organizations have formed to educate others about sustainability and reducing the problem of garbage and litter.
Read MoreComedy Astoria Is Bringing The Laughs Every Saturday At Bartolino’s!
Image courtesy of Gary Vider/Comedy Astoria. The comedy scene in New York is unlike any other. A quick search for your favorite comic, and chances are they’ve likely performed on one of the city’s stages. So, when COVID-19 forced comedy clubs throughout the city to close, the industry took a hit. Fortunately, some comics in…
Read MoreAstoria-based Filmmaker Fundraising for Short Film, Empire!
Image courtesy of Hartley Abdekalimi. Left to right: Isidore Elias, Ezra Barnes, Hartley Abdekalimi at Via Dei Greci. Coffee culture is an important part of New York society. And, the classic coffee cup has become an iconic image, synonymous with the city itself. Astoria-based director Hartley Abdekalimi drew inspiration from this New York staple, and…
Read MoreMeet RARE CUT: An Innovative Approach To Men’s Fashion
Anthony Orisses, Founder of RARE CUT. Photo by Davey King. Envision it: the good old days when folks were able to put on their best outfits and actually enjoy time out, whether for business or pleasure. For men in particular, fashion is either astronomically high priced or not as tailored to individual interests. That’s where…
Read MoreTogether Apart
Image/Eleni Louca When the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic first hit, everything was placed on pause. Within the course of 24 hours, our lives changed completely. At Give Me Astoria, specifically, we initially did not know what the future would hold. Friends in the neighborhood were closing their businesses left and right while loved ones battled the…
Read MoreThe Perfect Summer Sendoff
Image/Chip NY With long summer days winding down, and cooler weather approaching, what better way to say goodbye to sweet summer than taking a trip to these Astoria favorites! Trestle Astoria Let’s face it: where there’s wine, there’s nothing to whine about! And Trestle puts a summer spin on a wine-lover’s favorite: Frosè. But, if…
Read MoreSay Goodbye To Summer With A Fresh Slice From Dino’s!
Image/Dino’s Pizzeria Is there any better way to say goodbye to summer in the city than by grabbing a slice? No summer in New York is complete without a hot slice of mouthwatering pizza. Where better to go than family-owned and operate Dino’s Pizzeria, Astoria’s go-to since 1957! Not only is Dino’s known for its…
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