Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Butcher Bar: Bringing the Best of BBQ to Astoria
The best place to get BBQ is in the South. Duh. But the N train doesn’t go that far, so your next best bet is Butcher Bar. (That line also doubles as a rap verse.) We stopped by Butcher Bar this past weekend, and immediately knew it was Pick of the Week worthy. Butcher Bar…
Read MoreA Giant Ice Cream Factory Just Opened in Astoria!
Summers in New York can get HOT, and one of the best feelings is walking down Ditmars in the summer sun, ice cream cone in hand, flip flops on and sunglasses shading you from the blazing sun. Now… that seems pretty hard to beat… but I think it just has been. Right in time to…
Read MoreFrank’s Bakery is Closing!
GUYS. QUICK. YOU HAVE LITERALLY FIVE DAYS TO VISIT FRANK’S BAKERY. The corner bakery, located at 36-02 30th Ave, is closing it’s doors after 50 years of baking up pastries, cooking, croissants and everything else under the sun. A sign posted outside the bakery reads, “To all our customers, After more than 50 years of…
Read More10 Reasons Astoria is the BEST Neighborhood in Queens
Not that you needed convincing, but here’s why Astoria is the best. 1. The diversity. Walking through Astoria, you hear nearly every type of language. Every other blocks you can find a Church, Mosques, Synagogue, Temple or Cross Fit center. Cross Fit is practically a religion, right? 2. THE FOOD! You can have have authentic,…
Read MoreHumans of Astoria is Back!
Give Me Astoria is delighted to present the return of one of our favorite pages, Humans of Astoria! Humans of Astoria will keep you entertained with up-close-and-personal information through Astoria’s community. We aim to inspire visitors and locals as we take you on exciting virtual tours, revealing the city’s intimate “Astorical,” nature. Journey through the…
Read MoreAstoria Waterfront Movies…With a Twist!
We love going to the waterfront movie series every year! It’s always a blast, the sun goes down, the weather’s nice, and everyone has a great time. They’re back this year and they’re changing it up! You get to vote on the movie! What are you guys going to vote for? You have until may…
Read MoreGreek Life in Astoria!
Astoria is home to thousands of Greeks, bringing with them amazing food, culture, and of course, lots of events. There’s no doubt we’ve all eaten at one of the many tavernas or watch the Greek parade ride by. One of the best ways to learn about Greek culture and become a part of the Astoria Greek community…
Read MoreAstoria Stand Up!
10 years ago, Paras Chaudhari moved to Astoria for one reason: to make a movie about Astoria. Along with his partner Chrysovalantis Stamelos, Paras has spent the past ten years bringing this vision to life. Created by Crescent Street Films, Astoria Park tells the story of a South-Asian youth, and his diverse group of friends. The trials…
Read MoreWin tickets to the Sparrow Film Project Gala!
Hey guys! As you know, we’re SUPER excited to be sponsoring the Sparrow Film Project this June. The film project gets bigger and better every year, and for the second time around it’s being held at the Museum of the Moving Image. And we want to give YOU free tickets! The tickets include entry to…
Read MoreOak Point: Bringing Holistic Health to Astoria
When’s the last time you were sick? Few weeks ago? Winter? You probably went to the doctor and got some medicine prescribed, right? Or stopped by the pharmacy and grabbed whatever fit your symptoms? I know that’s what I do when I’m sick. At Oak Point Health and Vitality Center, husband and wife duo Dimitri…
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