Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Give Me Astoria Highlighted By The Queens Memory Podcast
Image/Queens Memory Instagram Give Me Astoria was one small business selected to be part of the official Queens Memory Podcast! On episode 6, titled ‘Comeback’, the team behind Give Me Astoria spoke in detail about our efforts to give back to the essential and frontline workers via GoFundMe. The GoFundMe raised $25,000 with the help of…
Read MoreZenon Taverna: Enjoy A Taste of the Mediterranean at an Astoria Classic!
Image/Zenon Taverna Instagram Restaurants are a dime a dozen in our neighborhood, and that’s a fact. But what truly separates an outstanding dining experience from a great one? The restaurant’s driving force, when it truly accomplishes its mission. Zenon Taverna, specializing in Greek & Cypriot cuisine, has been family-owned and operated since 1988. The restaurant…
Read MoreIndoor 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…
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