Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
New York’s Sexiest Bartender… in Astoria?
So the New York Post just wrote about the 10 sexiest bartenders in New York City, and it looks like one of them is from right here in Astoria. Her names Monica Alvarez, and here are some fun tidbits from the story: Monica Alvarez, 29, Astoria, Queens Position: Bartender at Lavo (39 E. 58th St.) Relationship status:…
Read MoreWin a $50 Bareburger Gift Card!
Time to announce a winner… The winner is Kathy T! Thanks for entering everyone!
Read MoreZenon Taverna on TV
Astoria restaurants and bakeries are starting to get noticed all over the US, and one of the latest spots to have their moment in the spotlight is Zenon Taverna. They’ll be on the Cooking Channel show Family Meals with Steve Schirripa tonight. Here’s what this episode’s about: “In this episode, we meet the…
Read MoreTrain Troubles Ahead
If you’re a weekend rider of the 7 train, prepare for some longer commutes – much longer. Here’s what the MTA said about the planned services changes, In 2015, significant weekend work on three capital improvement projects on the Line in Queens continues: installation of a new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signal system; elevated track…
Read MoreDr. Day: Part Dentist, Part Family
Among all the restaurants and cafes, the boutiques and furniture stores, we sometimes forget about the people the keep Astorians going – the doctors, dentists, nurses, and other people that serve our residents. We recently had the chance to talk to Dr. Aleksandr Dayanayev, who along with his partner Dr. Malakov, started Steinway Dental…
Read MoreKrisanthi Lilaj: The People Person
This week’s Human of the Week is Krisanthi Lilaj. She’s an Astoria resident who lives and works here – and she’s using her people skills to help other residents navigate one of the most confusing things there is: banking! How long have you lived in Astoria? Almost 20 years! My kids grew up…
Read MoreWarehouse in Astoria Selling for for Millions
If you’ve been ignoring the real estate prices in Astoria, this number might shock you. If you haven’t….well, you won’t be shocked. An Astoria warehouse recently went up for sale, and the asking price currently sits at a step $8 million. That’s six zeros. It’s been listed by Epic Commercial Realty, and clearly the…
Read MoreOut with Marketa, in With… Something New!
Something fishy seems to be going on! Marketa restaurant is supposedly closed for the holidays – but word on the street is that they’re closing for good. Locals have spotted furniture moving out of the location. Yesterday they posted on Facebook, “Dear Friends and Supporters. We will be closed for the Holiday Season!…
Read MoreThere’s Another Ugly Sweater Party in Astoria!
If you missed our Ugly Sweater Party, don’t worry! You’ve got another chance to bring out your ugliest holiday wear and party with some Astorians. This is the second event from Astoria newcomer Ashley Dean, who’s goal is to bring some really great events to Astoria – and so far, she’s been successful. Her…
Read MoreHow to Use the Last Two Weeks of December to Prep for the Ol’ Job Search
With the last two weeks of the year traditionally dedicated to eggnog and yuletide cheer, you may think there are no more opportunities to work on your “New Year, New You Job Search Plan.” But I urge you to think again and consider the following possibilities: Time is on your side: Maybe it’s the…
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