Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Get your shop on at the 3rd Spring Retail Crawl!
Looking for a fun way to kick off the first weekend of spring? What if I said you could also support innovative local businesses in the process? You’re in luck. Beginning on Friday, March 22nd and running through Sunday, March 24th, Astoria’s Spring Retail Crawl will be in full swing! Organized by Shop Small Astoria,…
Read MoreGet a glimpse of the globe at the Queens World Film Festival
For its ninth year, the Queens World Film Festival is returning once more to Astoria! Held at both the Zukor Theatre at Kaufman Studios and the Museum of the Moving Image, the event attracts filmmakers from around the world to submit all different genres of film, with over 200 feature and short films being screened,…
Read MoreSearch is on for man who fired gun on Steinway
The search is on for a man who allegedly fired a gun outside of Maya Restaurant & Bar, located at 25-94 Steinway Street. The incident occurred on Monday, March 18th shortly after midnight, and authorities have released the suspect’s image, as shown below, to the public in the hopes of finding the suspect. If you…
Read MoreOur top 5 nail salons are…
Much like having a good head of hair, having a well-kept, healthy set of nails is a mood and confidence booster. Thankfully, Astoria has an abundance of great nail salons which offer fantastic manicure and pedicure deals & promotions. And while having such a great variety of mani/pedi spots renders it difficult to choose just…
Read MoreTurn your hair into a work of art at Art Room Hair & Spa!
Let me get this out of the way: Art Room Hair & Spa, located on the second floor at 31-08 30th Avenue, is not only a good salon—but a great one. So, the logical question becomes this: what separates the great salon from an average one? Personally speaking, customer service is what differentiates between a…
Read MoreGet excited, TJ Maxx is coming to town!
Answer this: do you enjoy shopping? Do you also enjoy low prices for quality label items? Then it’s time to get excited: TJ Maxx, one of the largest department stores in the world, is slated to open on 31st Street and Ditmars this spring! With over 1,000 locations in the U.S. alone, as well as…
Read MoreBest no-frills Astoria pubs for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day pint!
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and as it falls on a Sunday this year, you can be sure to expect a weekend full of festivities all around Astoria. Whether you’re looking for a traditional setting, live Irish music, or just a no-frills pub to enjoy, check out these 5 Irish bars to celebrate the…
Read MoreDo you think Astoria has a trash problem?
Trash: we’ve all got it, but it seems like some of us may not know where to actually dispose of it. Despite the numerous public trash cans on every corner of the neighborhood, the problem of littering and garbage seems to be increasing. It should be noted that the city of New York has cleaning…
Read MoreIn search of a great cocktail? Try these Astoria spots!
Astoria, much like other popular NYC neighborhoods, has become a go-to for great restaurants, cafes and, of course, cocktail bars. Whether it’s recovering from a long day at work, catching up with friends or even a romantic date night, a good cocktail is almost always warranted. Have a look at our list of great Astoria…
Read MoreKing for a reason: Astoria’s King Souvlaki expands to Bay Ridge!
Since 1979, the recipes of King Souvlaki have left mouths watering throughout the Astoria community. The business truly took off in 1992 when brothers George & Kostas Tsampas brought their uncles’ recipes to their ‘Greek on the Street’ food truck on 31st St. & 31st Ave. Since then, thousands of souvlakia and Greek dishes have…
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