Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
15 Things That Prove You’re From Astoria!
1. You spent summers as a kid visiting Astoria pool. 2. But your mom always picked out the weirdest bathing suits and MADE you wear water shoes. 3. You spent your 20’s watching Astoria nightlife come to life. 4. But now you’re more like… 5. You have no idea when so many hookah lounges appeared…
Read MoreSummer concert series in Astoria!
We just learned about this awesome event coming up! How awesome does a Beatles tribute sound?
Read MoreFatty’s is back!
Fatty’s opened their doors in 2003, and we all quickly fell in love. They were a neighborhood favorite, and when they recently closed their doors, we were super upset. But they’re back and better than ever! Still run by husband and wife duo Fernando Pena and Suzanne Furboter, Fatty’s is back to serving up well…
Read MorePorphyra: A little mythical, a little metal.
Porphyra is an awesome local band we got to hang out with recently. Headed by lead guitarist Billy Chrissochos, the band is creating unprecedented music in Astoria. Billy tells us the music is a little mix of everything. Lyrics incorporate history and classic Greek mythology, with a little dash of sci-fi. The band, comprised of…
Read MoreYoga Agora: Astoria’s Yoga Destination
A few years ago, Nick Velkov was in search of a job. His problem, though, was that he wanted a job that gave back to his home community of Astoria, and a job that he loved. His search led him to yoga, and in 2010 Yoga Agora was born. “I wanted to be part of a…
Read MoreIf You’ve Ever Wanted to Eat at Piccola Venezia, Now is the Time.
When you think of a luxurious restaurant in Astoria, most people’s first thought is Piccola Venezia. At one time or another, we’ve all been here for birthday dinners, graduation dinner, engagement parties, or to take our out of town guests somewhere to impress them. It’s an Astoria staple, and some residents have been coming here…
Read MoreNatalia Paruz: The Saw Lady
Natalia Paruz grew up as a dancer, and came to New York to train with the Martha Graham Dance Company. She taught dance, and was in dozens of productions and musicals. Then, one day after leaving Lincoln Center, her whole life changed. Natalia was hit by a car, and suffered permanent injuries to her upper…
Read MoreThe 5th Annual Frank Sinatra Film Festival!
This Tuesday and Thursday, the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts is having their fifth annual film festival! The two day festival is a showcase of students from the school who are focusing on film making, directing, producing and more. Tuesday will be a showcase of Freshman, Sophomore and Junior films, while Thursday is the senior…
Read MoreMillion Trees NYC Is Back In Astoria!
Million Trees NYC is a city-wide initiative that focuses on a shared goal: planting a million trees in New York City (pretty straight forward, right?) By planting one million trees, New York City can increase its urban forest—our most valuable environmental asset made up of street trees, park trees, and trees on public, private and…
Read MoreThe Taminent Regular Democratic Club Party!
Yesterday was the Taminent Regular Democratic Club’s Annual Women’s Division Card and Bonco Party, and we were honored to be invited to attend! The party was at Riccardo’s, and it was a great time for everyone. The room was filled with members of the women’s club and lots of special guests. Every year the club…
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