Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Indoor Dining To Resume Beginning September 30th
Image/Clem Onojeghuo Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that New York City restaurants can reopen indoor dining, beginning September 30th. However, bar service will not be permitted and only 25% of indoor capacity is allowed. The reopening comes after nearly six months of no indoor dining throughout the city. Many cite the temporary ban on indoor…
Read MoreEnjoy A Taste of Sicily in the Heart of Astoria at Palermo!
Image/Palermo Instagram Palermo is one of those unique restaurants where each customer can taste the love that went into each dish. Each recipe at Palermo is a family one, and that authenticity translates beyond each dish served. Fresh ingredients, attentive service, and a passion for the flavors of Sicily are what makes Palermo stand out from…
Read MoreLeading Branding Agency O’Connor & Tate Wins Platinum Award!
Queens’ top branding agency, the Astoria-based O’Connor & Tate, has done it again with their platinum award win at the 2020 Hermes Creative Awards! O’Connor & Tate placed first in the category of ‘Print Media Publication- Content/Design/Branding/Marketing’. Winning selections are determined by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The branding agency competed against thousands of…
Read MoreA Waste-Free Astoria? Closer Than You Think!
Image/Nicole Grossberg It’s no secret: the trash problem across the city is growing. With many home from work, outdoor dining at an all-time high, and schools out, NYC’s trash problem is at an all-time high. Combine that with a 60% cut to the Department of Sanitation’s budget, and we have a crisis on our hands.…
Read MoreNo Fear Here: How New Restaurants Persevered Despite The Pandemic
Photo/Athena Alex Studio Home to dozens of Michelin-guide restaurants and cuisines spanning continents, Astoria has become known for being one of New York City’s culinary centers. Walk to any corner in the neighborhood and get introduced to a different corner of the globe. Hundreds of restaurants call Astoria home. So, when COVID-19 hit the city,…
Read MoreRally In Support Of Small Businesses Happening Thursday
Image/30th Ave. Business Association Instagram A press conference/rally will be held this Thursday, September 10th, at 10AM in support of Astoria’s small businesses. The event will be held on Newtown & 30th Ave. next to Key Food’s 30th Avenue location. The rally comes after multiple small businesses throughout the neighborhood have closed due to rising…
Read MoreNo Basic Biches Here: Say Hello To RichBich!
With a bold name and commitment to safety, RichBich was established by New York State-licensed esthetician & laser specialist, Jennifer Nemeth. Its non-invasive procedures combine cutting-edge technology and a decade’s worth of expertise in the beauty & esthetics industry to make each individual that walks through the clinic’s doors look and feel their best. RichBich offers…
Read MoreNo Fear Here: The Barn Coffee Shop Keeps It In The Community
Photo/The Barn Coffee Shop The Barn Coffee Shop, located at 26-08 Hoyt Avenue S, was opened by Maria Ramos & Eric Gonzalez who each had a dream of opening their own restaurant. With a shared passion for good food and quality service, as well as Ramos’ expertise as a graduate from the Art Institute of…
Read MoreNo Fear Here: How Niko’s Souvlaki Persevered Despite The Pandemic
Photo/Athena Alex Studi Home to dozens of Michelin-guide restaurants and cuisines spanning continents, Astoria has become known for being one of New York City’s culinary centers. Walk to any corner in the neighborhood and get introduced to a different corner of the globe. Hundreds of restaurants call Astoria home. So, when COVID-19 hit the city,…
Read MoreNo Fear Here: Slush Astoria Is A Refreshing New Addition To The Neighborhood
Photo/Slush Astoria Another new establishment embodying the motto of ‘Astoria Strong’: Slush Astoria, located at 36-05 30thAvenue. Owners Eric & Olga Schneidemann, a lifelong Queens resident, decided to realize their dream of opening a storefront to create one of Olga’s favorite summer treats growing up: slushies. Slush Astoria has fast become a neighborhood favorite, creating…
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