Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoriana 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 StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. in the space which was once occupied by the now-closed QWNS CafeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The restaurant is officially open as of this weekGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 marketGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Located at 31-18 24th Avenue, the brand-new store is one of hundreds of C-Town locations in the Tri-State areaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. C-Town Fresh will be the neighborhood’s fourth C-Town supermarketGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., formerly the location of Studio SquareGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 $1Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.3 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 workGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As reported by Gothamist, this project would be the largest expansion in NYC history since World War IIGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 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 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…
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