Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Weekend Changes to the N, Q and R!
Service changes this weekend are set to take place according to the MTA. Here are the changes to the N, Q and R. There are 15 lines which will be effected. Click the link, MTA website, for further information. Q Train: Weekends, 11:15 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, until Aug 31 Trains stop…
Read MoreWhat to do in Socrates Park this Weekend!
Well Astorians, if you find yourself a little bored this weekend, here are some activities up for grabs at Socrates Sculpture Park: Saturday July 18th: Why not check out the free kayaking and canoeing from 11am – 2pm, courtesy of Astoria Boaters and LIC Community Boathouse. Departure will be from the Socrates Park…
Read MoreOh, You Live in Astoria?
Astoria, home of the rising property prices, vast range of cultural diversity, influx of dining propagators, and unfaltering loyalty of its community. But why are people flocking across Hell gate and sinking their teeth into our little nugget? Well, in short, they’re not! That is to say, they’re not just starting to flock now. People have…
Read MoreThis Round’s On Us!
It’s summer and we have almost limitless options when it comes to summer time shenanigans, but what if all you wan to do is stay local? That’s when the Irish Rover will take care of you. Whether you are from over the bridge or around the block, you’ll find a reason to order another. With…
Read MoreAstoria Park Diving Pool to Finally See Change
The designs have been completed, and plans have finally slid into gear as Astoria Park’s less than attractive diving pool is set to be turned into an amphitheater, holding around 500 people, reports DNAinfo. The pool, which was designed and built by Robert Moses in 1936, once was used for Olympic trials, before the…
Read MoreCould The W Train Be Coming Back To Astoria?
For a while now, MTA officials along with other committees have been in talks about the future of Astoria lines, according to amNewYork. The Q line will, perhaps by December 2016, be rerouted to new second avenue subway instead of its current destination, Queens. The MTA has been privately considering options, with one idea being…
Read MoreFancy, A Winegasm?
Winegasm Eatery was an enormously intoxicating treat. Walking in on a busy night, I was immediately hit with a wave of enthusiastically endless conversations by cheery Astorians, all sitting and mingling about with hands full of wine and cocktail glasses. The golden glow of the lights, the wooden bar and the brick backdrop, along with…
Read MoreCoffee Please!
The Queens Kickshaw, spirited coffee and sophisticated atmosphere with a neoAstorian identity. Introduction surely isn’t needed when it comes to this locally quaint godsend. As a person that believes the universe began with a coffee bean, I’m constantly on the look out for coffee expertise. And this gem is a double shot of whatever you’re…
Read MoreBoutique Aesthetic Services Comes to Astoria!
Boutique Aesthetic Services Comes to Astoria! Board-certified physician, Dr. Naida brings her talents and expertise to Astoria by way of making us all feel and look better. We recently sat down and got to know the skilled Doctor in her Astoria office located at 30-16 30th drive. It was hard to pull Dr. Naida away…
Read MoreBurnside Biscuits Grand Opening July!
The offshoot of Bareburger, Burnside Biscuits, is set for a grand opening, July 20th, after a soft open this Monday. The new concept restaurant will focus on a southern-style biscuit and fried chicken kitchen with the authentic Bareburger flair. Between its soft and grand opening, the restaurant will only serve dinner, with some of delectable’s that…
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