Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Muhammad Ali ‘The Greatest of All Time’, Dies At 74
He was known for his quick punches, and even quicker tongue. He proclaimed himself 'The Greatest', and then went on to prove it time and time again. He was a boxer, a civil rights champion and one of the most loved sportsman in history. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay but the world would better know him as…
Read MoreInternational Meat Market: Meat Lovers Heaven, Hidden in Astoria
International Meat Market opened it’s doors nearly 20 years ago, and has been serving up amazing meat ever since. Give Me Astoria sat down with John Stratigakis, the skilled butcher behind it all, and learned everything there is to know about meat. There’s a reason International Meat Market has been around for so long– they…
Read MoreClub Purlieu To Close Its Doors, For Good.
Club Purlieu, on 36-04 34th St is finally closing down. The Astoria night spot has been the center of a lot of attention over the past year, and after protests and rallies by the community, along with community members like Councilmen Jimmy Van Barmer and Costa Constantinides, and a stack of violations, the doors are…
Read MoreThe Original Chicken House, Coming Soon to Broadway!
The Original Chicken House is set to open right here in Astoria, on Broadway, opposite Starbucks. It's looking quite nice inside, and is sure to be a hit among the Chicken lovers in Astoria. We assume it's going to be offering all the goodies we know and love. From the looks of it, the inside…
Read MoreFree Kayaking & Paddling Memorial Day!
This Memorial Day, May 30th, everyone is invited to come have a paddle around and take in the view from Hallets Cove. Flotillas are departing from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach into Hallets Cove, from 1PM to 4PM. As you see the sigths, you'll be able to paddle near East River, taking in some nice spots…
Read MoreIt’s Pool Time!
Well it's not feeling like Spring anymore with this weather. The sun is scortching and the clothes are coming off, as Astorians clammer to the air conditioned rooms to get away. But, there's one plus side about all this – Astoria Pool! Yep, it's time to strip off and jump in. Take a walk in…
Read MoreMad Max at Moving Image, Beers, Food & Dancing At Bohemian!
Bit of a weekend we have coming up, don't we? The suns out and about and we're very glad it is. Finally something to get us out of bed. With the list of things to do this weekend very long indeed, we thought we'd give you just two things you can do if you'd like.…
Read MoreWith This Heat, It’s Time To Sit Outside; Here’s Our Top Outdoor Places
Well, it’s safe to say that the weather’s improved these last couple of days. The mercury is rising, and so is our thirst. Astoria is jam packed full of places to sit and chill with a nice cold one and some company, so we’ve compiled a little list of some of those places. So if…
Read MoreThe W Train To Start Service This November
As reported earlier in the year, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans to bring back the W train and it looks like service will start as soon as this November. The annual operating cost is gauged to be around $13.7 million which is already approved in the MTA’s budget and the plan is up for…
Read MoreFood and Drink Specials For The 2016 Copa America Centenatio At Astoria Tavern!
The 2016 Copa America Centenatio or 2016 Centennial Copa America, is celebrating 100 years this year, making it the oldest international continental football competition, and the American Outlaws Queens is putting together the perfect celebrations. 16 teams from the Americas will compete in 10 cities across the U.S in 32 matches from June 3rd to…
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