Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Viva 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 inGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 65Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Lokanta opened its doors at 31-16 Broadway in 2019 to much acclaim for its classic Turkish dishesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 monthGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The building, located at 31-19 37th StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., is looking to rent a total of 12 apartment unitsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The apartments consist of two studios, four 1-bedroom units, and six 2-bedroom unitsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 monthGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The long-running pizza shop, located at 32-21 Broadway, is known for its take on both Italian and Greek cuisineGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Romano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is set to close on Tuesday, January 28th after over 40 years in businessGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 reasonsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 nowGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. While…
Read MoreLot-Less is coming to Astoria!
Do you love discount prices for brand-name items? Good news: Lot-Less is set to occupy its first-ever Astoria location on Steinway StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. & Broadway! For those who may not know, Lot-Less is a retail chain found throughout NY & NJ with an emphasis on discount prices for retail itemsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As per its official website, Lot-Less…
Read MoreBurgerIM is set to come to Broadway!
BurgerIM, the popular Israeli burger chain, is set to come to Broadway! BurgerIM’s Astoria location will be 40-07 Broadway, as per its official websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. So, what separates BurgerIM from the competition? The burger chain specializes in mini burgers, with patties weighing in at almost 3ozGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, for those looking for meatier options, BurgerIM also offers 1/3…
Read MoreSuspect wanted for string of alleged assaults on Steinway St.
Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly struck two women in the face on Saturday, January 11thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The man in question is wanted for three separate incidents which took place between 5PM and 6PM last SaturdayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. According to the Astoria Post, the suspect first approached a 50-year old woman and her 9-year old daughter near…
Read MoreSearch is on for two suspects who robbed elderly woman in Astoria building
An 89-year old woman was followed into her building’s elevator and robbed by two female suspects on January 8thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The suspects took off the victim’s purse, which contained cash, a MetroCard, and checksGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The incident occurred at an apartment building located at 31-41 23 StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. at 5:30PM last Wednesday eveningGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Authorities are looking for two…
Read MoreEnjoy fun for the whole family at Kanga’s Playcenter!
With winter here and the rainy/snowy weather impeding outdoor plans at the park, the question becomes what to do to still make it a fun day for the little ones? Luckily for you, Kanga’s Playcenter is open and waiting for you, 7 days a week! Boasting approximately 10,000 sqGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.ftGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. of ball pits, rock-climbing walls, slides,…
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