Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria is Having a Pajama Party – At CAVO!
On October 28th, CAVO Lounge is having their fifth annual PJ Drive to support the Pajama Program! Pajama Program’s mission is to provide New Pajamas and New Books to children in need. Many of the children Pajama Program serve are waiting and hoping to be adopted. These children live in various situations including group homes, shelters…
Read MoreVite Vinosteria: Cozy, Italian, Amazing
Vite Vinosteria has been open for just three months now, but it has quickly become one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Astoria. We stopped by Vite on a rainy night, and were eager to step inside. The first thing you notice at Vite is that it’s not very large – but the perfect word…
Read MoreWe’re Having a Halloween Party!
We’re so excited to share that we’ve partnered up with The Astor Room and Kaufman-Astoria Studios, and we’re having a HALLOWEEN PARTY! We want you all the attend in your BEST 1920’s outfit – think Great Gatsby! The best part? It’s FREE. Come out and have some fun!
Read MoreOysterfest!
We recently featured Off the Hook Raw Bar as our Pick of the Week, and told you all about their awesome fresh seafood! Tonight, they’re having a huge event, and we can not wait.
Read MoreDeMarco Coffee: Bringing Fresh Roasted Coffee to Astoria
I discovered DeMarco Coffee on a whim – seemingly overnight a giant red, white and black sign popped up declaring a coffee roasting space – and naturally, I knew I had to stop by. Inside, I found Anthony Magazzu – or Tony, as everyone calls him – and he told me all about DeMarco. …
Read MoreRapture Lounge Closed
After more than a decade on a quiet corner in Astoria, Rapture Lounge has closed its doors. Owner Gladys recently posted this on the Rapture Lounge Facebook, “Dear Friends of Rapture, it is with great sadness that I inform you of our closing. We tried to work things out with the landlord but it has…
Read MoreLiving in Astoria? Learn What You Need to Know!
If you’re living in Astoria – you should know your rights as a renter or homeowner! If you have any questions, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc. is here to help!
Read MoreLife Health and Fitness: The BEST Place to Get Fit!
When we’re not eating at every restaurant in Astoria to bring you guys reviews, we like to try and be healthy. One of our absolute FAVORITE places to work out in Astoria is Life Health and Fitness gym, located right across the street from Kaufman Astoria Studios. There’s a few reasons we love Life Health…
Read MoreAstoria Art Festival Kicks Off!
Tomorrow marks the official launch part of the Astoria Arts Festival – and this year is bigger and better than ever before. Astoria Art Festival is a week-long arts and culture festival focused on Queens based artists. Now in its third year, this celebration of our neighborhood’s vibrant community and local art scene is free and open to…
Read MoreFavorite Places in Astoria!
We were inspired by a recent Reddit post asking residents their three favorite spots in Astoria – and we want to hear some more answers! Here are some comments from local residents: The top comment said: Pita Hot ( by 30th and crescent) best shwarma in existence IMO. Sal Kris and Charlie’s ( Ditmars station…
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