Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Enjoy fun with the little ones at PeekabooO
PeekabooO has officially opened its Astoria/LIC location as of February 2nd! PeekabooO is a Flushing-based children’s play center, which offers kids the opportunity to enjoy climbing equipment, interactive games, and much more in a fun and safe environment. PeekabooO is located at 47-07 34th Avenue in Long Island City. Additionally, PeekabooO offers special deal packages…
Read MoreAstoriana Diosa del Taco is now open!
Great news for those who love Mexican food: Astoriana, the neighborhood’s newest addition, is now open! Astoriana Diosa del Taco is located at 22-35 31st St. in the space which was once occupied by the now-closed QWNS Cafe. The restaurant is officially open as of this week. Diners can expect an array of well-known dishes,…
Read MoreC-Town Fresh set to open on 24th Avenue!
Astoria is set to have a brand new supermarket next month, with the newest addition of a C-Town Fresh market. Located at 31-18 24th Avenue, the brand-new store is one of hundreds of C-Town locations in the Tri-State area. C-Town Fresh will be the neighborhood’s fourth C-Town supermarket. Within close proximity to the newly-renovated Astoria…
Read MorePig Beach set to open in Astoria this spring!
Astoria is set to have a new go-to just in time for summer: Pig Beach is opening in April! The renowned Brooklyn barbecue restaurant will open at 35-33 36th St., formerly the location of Studio Square. At Astoria’s Pig Beach location, diners can expect a variety of delicious BBQ options such burgers, ribs, wings, and much…
Read MoreA potential new train line may connect Astoria to Bay Ridge: report
A $1.3 million contract was presented by the MTA to the AECOM engineering firm in order to analyze whether the construction of a train line directly connecting Bay Ridge to Astoria would work. As reported by Gothamist, this project would be the largest expansion in NYC history since World War II. If the project gets…
Read MoreViva Viva Offers Small Plates and Big Flavor to Astoria
Viva Viva Taqueria and Cantina is a Mexican restaurant on 30th avenue that offers tasty dishes and cocktails for the neighborhood to indulge in. Upon entering the new eatery, artwork and murals decorate the walls portraying owner Josafad Morales’ love for his culture back home, along with his desire to provide authentic, fresh-made tacos and quesadillas…
Read MoreChef Orhan Yegen, of Lokanta Astoria, has passed away
Give Me Astoria is sad to share the news that Chef Orhan Yegen, behind the acclaimed Lokanta restaurant in Astoria, has passed away at the age of 65. Lokanta opened its doors at 31-16 Broadway in 2019 to much acclaim for its classic Turkish dishes. Throughout his culinary career, Chef Yegen worked at dozens of New…
Read MoreLottery open for Astoria’s newest affordable housing units, starting at $1,900
A new affordable housing lottery has opened in Astoria, with studios starting at $1900 per month. The building, located at 31-19 37th St., is looking to rent a total of 12 apartment units. The apartments consist of two studios, four 1-bedroom units, and six 2-bedroom units. The minimum income for the studio unit? Approximately $65,143…
Read MoreRomano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is closing
Romano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is unfortunately shutting its doors at the end of the month. The long-running pizza shop, located at 32-21 Broadway, is known for its take on both Italian and Greek cuisine. Romano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is set to close on Tuesday, January 28th after over 40 years in business. We…
Read MoreJimmy Van Bramer drops out of Queens Borough President election
New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced he is no longer in the running for Queens Borough President, citing personal reasons. The Council Member confirmed the news in a tweet released this morning, writing: “Prioritizing my responsibilities as a son and a brother is where my attention needs to be right now. While…
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