Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria Diners!
In a neighborhood that’s quickly being recognized for its diverse, unique food, sometimes we’d like to relax and go with a classic: diners. Diners are consistent – you know what diner food is like. You know what the vibe is like. You know how the servers are, how they all have white plates, and the…
Read MoreTwo Days Left of the Astoria Flea!
There’s just TWO days left of the Astoria Flea – so if you haven’t had time to check it out this summer, now’s your last chance! The flea has been going strong since May 4th – which is a long time. Seriously, it’s been a whopping four months. The flea even got extended longer than its original…
Read More5 Pointz is Officially Coming Down
It’s a sad day for art. The world renown 5 Pointz has finally begun demolition, and pictures of the carnage are flooding in. For many of us that grew up in Queens, 5 Pointz was one of the most recognizable works of art. Riding on the 7 train,you’d hold your breath as the tracks precariously…
Read MoreAstoria’s About to Get (More) Fashionable!
Let’s be honest: Astoria is a little lacking in fashion. We make up for it in restaurants, though…right? But still. Minus the shops on Steinway, there’s not really many places to buy clothing, or even more so, accessories. Now, I love jewelry. I’m a girly girl. Rings, necklaces, the whole shebang. When I die, bury me in…
Read MoreJonesy: Part Philosopher, Part Comedian. All Around Hilarious.
This week’s Human of the Week is one of Astoria’s most hilarious local comedians! We learned all about being a comedian, as well as the serious side of it. How did you get started in comedy? I started in comedy in Boston. I actually transitioned from music to comedy. I was a singer in a band and…
Read MoreCan the King of Falafel Be Dethroned?
Astoria’s favorite local vendor is being challenged to a throw down! The King of Falafel has won not one, but TWO awards in one year – and he’s eyeing a third. Fares Zeideia, or Freddy as we all know him, is taking part in the Vendy Awards’ Master Cup on September 13th. The competition is…
Read MoreChannel Your Inner Movie Star!
Next month, you have the chance to experiences what it’s like to film at Kaufman Astoria Studios! Channel your inner Nurse Jackie or Piper Chapmann and explore! The event is called “New York on Location,” and it’s going to be at the Kaufman Astoria Studios outdoor lot on 36th Street (where Astoria Flea is held!),…
Read MoreAstoria Coffee is Officially Open!
We have long been awaiting the opening of Astoria Coffee, and it’s finally here! It seems like just yesterday co-owner Dennis stopped by our offices to deliver a jar of coffee, and told us all about his and partner Liz Wick’s plans for their brick and mortar shop. There’s already been a huge amount of…
Read MoreNaked Astorian in East River!
A local Astorian, Claudio Colome, recently went for a dip…and got more than he bargained for. The enthusiastic swimmer jumped in around Rainey Park on Thursday at about 4 am, but the strong current pulled him out. He was spotted hanging on to a buoy about 200 feet from Governor’s Island – by a crew…
Read MoreWhat is Astoria Missing?
We recently talked about all the empty store fronts in Astoria – and readers were quick to tell us what THEY wanted to see in Astoria! We’ve compiled the top picks, and want you to vote on what you’d like to see! It was split pretty evenly between big chains and different types of cuisine.…
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