Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Goodbye, George’s
George’s at Kaufman Astoria Studios officially closed its doors on Friday, May 31stGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The restaurant, formerly known as The Astor Room, has been a go-to for brunches, dinners, and a jazz music lovers in the Astoria/LIC area for yearsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Known for its wide-ranging menu and frequent live music, the restaurant quickly became a neighborhood gemGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.…
Read MoreStart your summer at the Astoria Park Carnival!
Looking for a great way to start your summer? Look no further! The annual Astoria Park Carnival, presented by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, will be held starting this Wednesday, June 5th through Sunday, June 9th! For additional details, please see the above flyerGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
Read MoreSwing into summer at The Social!
With the warmer weather in town and summer around the corner, a post-office happy hour is surely in seasonGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Thankfully, Astoria has an abundance of cocktail bars, restaurants, and lounges certain to cater to anyone and everyoneGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. That being said, for those in search of a spot featuring all of the essentials: drinks, cool cocktails…
Read MoreGet your bite on at The Bund on Broadway!
The stretch of Broadway between 30th Street and Crescent has transformed significantly over the past year, with establishments like New York City Bagel & Coffee House, Osaka, Boteko, and The Strand coming and going (and, in the latter’s case, coming again) with near regularityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. But when a bright-red storefront advertising a restaurant called The Bund…
Read MoreSunday morning crash near Astoria Blvd. damages multiple cars
This story is developingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Residents were awakened to the sound of multiple vehicles crashing into each other when what was believed to be a stolen car sped down 38th StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. & 28th AveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. yesterday morningGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Fortunately, no one was seriously injuredGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, severe damage was inflicted upon two cars, while a handful of other parked…
Read MoreChopped Champion Chef Nicholas Poulmentis Joins the Team at Oli.Vine
No one has ever said Astoria was lacking in Greek cuisine. In fact, in all of New York, Astoria is where you will find some of the best. However, Oli.Vine is not your typical taverna and takes an innovative approach to contemporary Mediterranean fare. Recently joined by executive chef Nicholas Poulmentis, Oli.Vine has distinguished itself in…
Read MoreGive Me Burgers!
With summer here and the grills all out, the natural trendy food item becomes an all-time American classic: the burger. Whether you like a regular classic hamburger, a cheeseburger stuffed with some delicious mac n cheese, a veggie burger, or any kind of burger in between, Astoria has got one for you! Burgerology Ah, Burgerology.…
Read MoreAstoria’s best mozzarella sticks!
Everyone is always on the hunt for that perfect slice of pizza. Right there with ya… But how about the perfect mozzarella stick? Does it exist here in astoria? Here are five fan favorite spots to surely satisfy your cheesy cravings. Zeus Kitchen King Kong Fingers are crusted in Doritos and served with chipotle lime…
Read MoreAstoria’s dog-owners shocked after pins left around tree planters
Pups were left with punctured paws after walking near a recently developed building, located at Hoyt Avenue and 23rd St., across from Astoria’s new dog park. The hidden traps were discovered after a local dog owner noticed his beloved pet limping and bleeding from its paws, finding pins mixed into the planters in front of…
Read MoreAmbros Banana Whiskey makes its NYC debut at The Thirsty Koala
Whiskey was the word on Thursday, May 9th, when Ambros Banana Whiskey made its public debut at Astoria staple The Thirsty Koala. Local leaders, industry veterans, and members of the community came together to sample the product, spearheaded by the team of Queens locals Carlo Piccirillo and Sami Omar, alongside Las Vegas-based partner Jeff Tomastik.…
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