Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Treat Yourself To Mestiza Laser Clinic: Astoria’s Skin Experts!
Photo/Mestiza Laser Clinic Instagram It’s no secret that when you look your best, you feel your best. So, why not treat yourself to some of the very best beauty services our neighborhood has to offer? Mestiza Laser Clinic, opened in 2017, has become Astoria’s go-to for quality skincare at an affordable price. Located at 36-04…
Read MoreShop Safe & Smart at The Food Emporium on Broadway!
Food shopping can sometimes pose a bit of a challenge. Where can I get groceries for the fairest price? How do I know these products are of fresh quality? Luckily for us, The Food Emporium’s Broadway location offers safe, quality shopping at an affordable price. Opened in December 2019, the supermarket is owned by the same…
Read MoreTravel To Italy From The Comfort Of Home With Antika!
Diavelo Pizza/Antika Astoria. Didn’t get to cross Italy off your travel bucket list this year? Have no fear, Antika Astoria is here to curb your cravings for all things Italian! Antika has been serving the community authentic Italian food for over 8 years, claiming its well-deserved status as a neighborhood favorite. Antika’s mission is a…
Read MoreNerwan Khalife of Cakes By Nerwan Competing In Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship!
Image/Cakes by Nerwan Instagram/Photo by Sean Rosenthal It’s an exciting time for our neighborhood, as one of our neighbors is competing at Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship! Nerwan Khalife, Owner of Cakes By Nerwan, is competing against nine other bakers for the national competition. This comes as no surprise to her fellow Astorians as her…
Read MoreRiccardo’s By The Bridge Permanently Closing After Nearly 70 Years
Image/Riccardo’s By The Bridge Facebook Another Astoria institution has fallen victim to the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Riccardo’s By The Bridge, located at 21-04 24th Ave., has closed permanently. Since 1951, Riccardo’s has hosted countless milestones for Astorians and more. From weddings and baptisms to birthdays and holiday parties, many have celebrated life’s…
Read MoreLIC Tonsorial: For The Modern Man
Image/LIC Tonsorial What happens when you combine the timeless charm of the old-school barbershop with modern elements? You get LIC Tonsorial. The barbershop, which opened in 2015, aims to provide each client with an experience to last them a lifetime, and to get away from the reality of everyday life if only for a short…
Read MoreAnd The Winners Are: Celebrating The Best in Winter & Spring Photography
Photo/Ralph Fondeur (mrdopepic). Every little bit of positivity counts during this unpredictable time, which is why Give Me Astoria was extra grateful to be able to celebrate our Give Me Winter and Give Me Spring photography contest winners! The small celebration took place at The Yard Astoria, where Give Me Astoria was able to present…
Read MoreAstoria Adds New Car-Free Street For Outdoor Dining
Image via Google Maps. New York City announced the opening of six more streets as part of its outdoor dining program, with one new location in Astoria. Ditmars Boulevard, between 33rd & 36th Streets, will now be car-free from 5-11PM on Fridays, and from 12PM-11PM on Saturdays and Sundays. According to a report published by Gothamist,…
Read MoreChip NYC Has Some News!
Image via Chip NYC/Instagram. With the summer season coming to an end, Chip NYC has some exciting news to share: all stores will be opening from 9AM, with $1 coffees through September 11th! The $1 coffee offer extends to Chip NYC’s Astoria and Long Island City locations, excluding Ditmars. The promotion is valid from 9-11AM,…
Read MoreAstoria Fridge Hosting Pop-Up Event This Sunday!
Image via Astoria Fridge (@astoriafridge) Instagram. Astoria Fridge, the 24/7 community fridge located on 8th St. & Astoria Blvd., is hosting a pop-up event this Sunday. The pop-up is part of the 31st Avenue Open Street initiative. On August 30th from 1-4PM, volunteers will be collecting food donations to stock up and help feed more…
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