Posts by Vincent Velotta
Get Your Drink On In Astoria This Drinksgiving
It’s a big moment for bars, clubs, and alcohol everywhere; the night before Thanksgiving where friends rally and partake in a little bit of real fun before the ensuing family fun. Celebrate Drinksgiving—it’s one of your only chances to indulge as much on a Wednesday—at these prime locations in Astoria where a lively night out is nearly guaranteed.
Read MoreSeafood Lovers Rejoice: We’ve Found What You Seek(os)
Sometimes, being a lover of seafood can be difficult. Even in a neighborhood as culturally diverse as Astoria, where just one block at a time can flaunt more worldly cuisines than Epcot’s entire World Showcase, a solid go-to seafood restaurant can be hard to find. Be it because of price, location, serving sizes, or even…
Read MoreOktoberfest Celebrations in Astoria
Prime Locations to Craft Your Beer Belly With summer now far in the rear-view mirror, it’s safe to say that your gut can afford to take a few…risks. And that’s great! Just in time for Oktoberfest, where our calorically rich friend, beer, is at the forefront of the month. Need some suggestions on how to…
Read MoreTime to Hit the S(n)ack
Top 7 Spots to Fulfil Post-Bedtime Cravings Sweet Afton View this post on Instagram A post shared by sᴡᴇᴇᴛ ᴀғᴛᴏɴ (@sweetaftonbar) No words can really do this popular neighborhood joint justice, but I’ll do my best. This place is just plain cool: exposed brick, a dim-lit bar, and worn wooden beams stretched across the ceiling…
Read MoreSummer Ain’t Over Yet: Keep Your Beach Body with These Great Local Salads
Hey – put that hot dog down right now! Yeah, it may be around that time when your healthy eating has gotten repetitive and boring, but hopefully a look around the neighborhood can help spice up your diet. Here are some of our best salad finds in Astoria that make “going green” easy. The…
Read MoreFun in the Sun: the Best Beaches in New York City
So, is it actually the hottest summer we’ve ever had or are we all just overreacting after a year of staying inside with the air conditioner on? Regardless, the sun continues to rise. We might as well take advantage of the weather and visit the beach while it lasts. Coney Island Absolute shocker here: Coney…
Read MoreHot Spots for Summer’s Long-awaited Return
Boy, it feels weird to be writing about things to do that aren’t from home or between two glass dividers. It’s now been a couple of years since we’ve had a normal summer, but the times are certainly changing. With complete normalcy almost within our grasp, it’s only right that we put together a piece…
Read MoreThe Core Four Essential Delis & Bodegas you Cannot Miss
Delis. Bodegas. Corner stores. They’ve got many names and even more definitions, but we know exactly what they are: an essential cog of daily life in New York City. Everybody’s got one, but do they have the right one? Let’s check out four of the most revered locations in Astoria. Coffee Pot Don’t…
Read MoreMaking Dad a Glad Lad with a Plan That’s very Rad
Father’s Day done Our Way Last month, we celebrated moms on Mother’s Day. This time around, it’s only fair that we show all the dads out there that same level of love on Father’s Day. There’s something for everyone in Astoria, including your old man! So, without further ado, here’s a compilation of a few…
Read MoreThe Best of 36th Avenue
Astoria has got a lot of great locations when it comes to food and drink. Like, a lot, you know? That makes it pretty hard to narrow down the absolute best of anything in the neighborhood. So, I decided to confine my search to just one specific area: 36th Avenue. It was still pretty difficult;…
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