Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Queens Restaurant Week Arrives
Missed Astoria Restaurant Week? Don’t fret just yet! Queens Restaurant Week is kicking off soon, and its sure to be just as awesome. The event kicked off in Atlas Park, Glendale yesterday, but the fetivities officially begin the 13th of October, and run till Halloween – so it’s more like Queens Restaurant…month. But we’re not…
Read MoreDate Night in Astoria? We’ve Got You Covered.
Astoria is possibly one of the best places to go on a date in New York City: it’s lively, it’s known for its great food, and it’s full of fun things to do and places to go. Whether you’re on your first date or celebrating your first wedding anniversary, you’re guaranteed to find something perfectly…
Read MoreThe Fight Against Breast Cancer: Raising Awareness
It’s October, which means it is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re here with some information on breast cancer – the key to fighting this disease is awareness – and finding it as soon as possible. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the…
Read MoreSugar Freak is Back!
Sugar Freak recently posted this picture on their new Facebook – and we are beyond excited! They’ll be open from 4 to 11 this whole week, and you can BET we’ll be spending lots of time there – especially now that it’s getting cold. Seriously – have you ever had jambalaya on a cold day?…
Read MoreOff The Hook is…Off The Hook!
Okay, no one laugh at that title. It sounded like a good idea. Moving on. This week’s Pick of the Week is – you guessed it – Off The Hook Raw Bar! We had a chance to talk to Besim Levonja. Besim – or Bes as he’s better known – owns Off The Hook with…
Read MoreThe Last Street Fair of the Year!
Tomorrow is the LAST street fair of the year! Spend a day meeting the retailers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and neighbors in Astoria!There will be restaurants and food vendors represented, and so much more!
Read MoreFREE COFFEE!? WHERE??
Oh, yes. There will be free coffee – tomorrow! You have exactly ONE hour to grab some free coffee in Socrates Sculpture Park! Get your caffeine fix on! In the meantime, check out the wonderful minds at XXX Coffee on Facebook.
Read MoreRichard E. Calvache: Director, Producer, and Astoria’s Jack-of-All-Trades in Entertainment
When it comes to entertainment, Astoria offers it all: comedy, theatre, film… you name it, we have it. However, what’s much more rare is to come across one single Astorian who encompasses all these talents. Sure, most neighborhood residents are fans of the entertaining arts, but most have a limit or, at least, a preference.…
Read MoreLittle Waltzers!
If you’ve got a little one that’s constantly moving and grooving, make them a Little Waltzer! Held every Wednesday at 10:30 am, Waltz Astoria hosts their Kids Sing-a-Long! Kids Sing-a-Long is a fun and affordable way to get children dancing and parents smiling!! It’s a great alternative to outdoor fun as the weather gets unpredictable,…
Read MoreIt’s My Park Day!
Join thousands of New Yorkers who come together each It’s My Park Day season to volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks and public spaces throughout the five boroughs! It’s My Park Day, presented by Partnerships for Parks , works with hundreds of community parks groups to lead clean up events in neighborhood parks all across the city.…
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