Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Bagel Anyone?
Let’s face it, it’s not New York without a bagel. Cream cheese, maybe a little egg and bacon, maybe some jam, or just plain up. You can’t go wrong. So here’s just some of our favorite places to order bagels around town. Brooklyn Bagel and Coffee Company: Packed full of choices, this is definitely on anyones…
Read MoreSixth Annual Pajama Drive At The Astor Room
Give Me Astoria is proud to be Co-Hosting the Sixth Annual Pajama Drive, together with The Astor Room, Maria L. Delgado and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas. This years event is being held at the amazing Astor Room at Kaufman Astoria Studios on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 6:00-9:00PM. We encourage the community to wear pajamas to this fun event…
Read MoreFrankys Souvlaki Is Moving Up!
44 years and the lines are still there. Astoria's favorite souvlaki stop has been a staple of our community for a long time. Starting as a hot dog stand run by George Englezos in 1970, he quickly moved onto souvlaki, and began his signature special spice blend. Today, the stand is run by non other than…
Read MoreThis is a booty you wouldn’t dare to pass on (See what we did there?)
“Permission to come aboard Captain?” “Granted!” Take a nautical trip over to Fishtales (38-14 30th Ave.), this neighborhood pirate themed dive bar is just what you need to mix up your nightly shenanigans. Mason jar cocktails to oysters on the half shell are always an order away. The decor with the hanging seashells and the…
Read MoreGorgeous Astoria Footage.
It's Monday, and let's face it, not the best day to start off the week. But perhaps a nice stroll through the clouds over Astoria Park can help to ease the pain of a busy week ahead. Here's some footage from a drone over our little neighborhood. Astoria Park Flight Test from Tony Pham…
Read MoreNovember Is For The Stache!
At the office, on the streets and perhaps even in your home, you can’t help but notice the overwhelming growth of—’staches! Astoria is not shy to the scruffy look, we have some of the trendiest and handsomest men in all of the land, but in November, it gets longer than ever before. And, we’re not…
Read MoreShore Blvd To Stay Open For Cars!
After months since Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas' idea to close Shore Blvd to cars, New York City Department of Traffic Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announced that there will be no plans to close The Strip. The announcement came at the Astoria Civic Association meeting earlier in the week. The Commissioner along with Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia have instead opted for safety…
Read MoreLet’s Go For A Walk!
Friday is date night but let’s be honest, you’ve (almost) done it all – countless bars, restaurant and the occasional walk-of-shame or badge of honor, depending on how you’re looking at it. Perhaps it’s time to take it back to basics and simply go for a walk and enjoy the beauty of a starry…
Read MoreBarred From Working With City And State
A Contractor from Astoria has been barred from working with the state and the city for 5 years, after cheating three immigrant workers out of $735,000 in wages and benefits, according to the Times Ledger. Astoria General Contracting Corp has been forced to pay $1.1 million in wages, benefits and interest and civil penalties, for…
Read MoreMussels N Sausages To Open On Ditmars
There's a new restaurant opening up on Ditmars and 35th Street, and you might've guessed what their key ingredients will be by the name. Owner Francis Staub (a cookware designer from France) who also owned Francis Cafe, which was the previous occupant of the spot, according to DNAinfo, is behind the new endevour. The restaurant…
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