Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
The Best Coffee Shop in Astoria
So we just voted for the best sports bar in Astoria…and now we’re thinking about something a little more caffeinated. We’ve narrowed it down to four shops – and we’ll let you know how they describe themselves – while keeping our lips sealed! Astoria Coffee, 30-04 30th St Opened by Dennis Lee and Liz…
Read MoreThe Winner of Astoria’s Best Sports Bar is….
KATCH! Astoria, you picked your favorite. Out of the whopping 410 votes we got, 244 were for Katch! We’re not surprised – between their massive beer list, awesome brunch, and regular events, Katch knows exactly what they’re doing. If you’ve never checked out Katch, the perfect time to do so is THIS weekend. They’re…
Read MoreBlown Away by Bubba’s Bistro
If there were two words we had to use to describe Bubba’s Bistro, they would be “absolutely perfect.” Yes, we say that about a lot of places, but we love food, and we love great service – and those are two things Bubba’s absolutely nails. We had the chance to sit down for a meal…
Read MoreParticipatory Budgeting Begins
We’ve been hearing about participatory budgeting for a while now, but it’s finally time to vote. If you haven’t been tuning in, Participatory Budgeting is the city’s allowance of a $1 million budget to go towards anything – the catch is that it’s voted on by neighborhood residents. Essentially, it’s up to US how that…
Read MoreReal Estate Group Buys Three Building Sites
Astoria Boulevard is one of the areas yet to be completely developed in the neighborhood – we’re seeing the cafes and restaurants slowly spreading there, but there’s been a huge increase in upscale rentals being built outwards down the boulevard. Recently, two investors bought nearly half a block of building space on Astoria Boulevard…
Read MoreRock Climbing Gym to Open Close to Astoria
If you’ve never heard of Brooklyn Boulders, it’s one of the most unique fitness offerings in the five boroughs. It’s a huge rock climbing gym that we’ve visited lots of times over the years – opened by a California native. The only downside? Well, it’s in Brooklyn. Just kidding. (A little). So we…
Read MoreKing of Falafel to Open Brick and Mortar in Astoria
It’s a new era for the King of Falafel: The king is getting a castle! We had a chance to catch up with Freddy, the man behind the bright green falafel truck, and find out details on his new brick and mortar location. Freddy was beaming ear to ear – like a little kid whose…
Read MoreChanging Astoria Streets
We recently saw this picture on Twitter, and loved seeing the juxtaposition between old and new: It got us thinking – what street in Astoria do you think could be safer for children or residents in the area? What kind of changes would you make? Let us know! We want to hear your…
Read MoreLIC Flea Returns!
It’s that time of year again! The weather is warming up, winter coats are gone, and street festivals are taking over the weekends! One of our favorites, the LIC Flea is back this weekend, and we’re super excited. The market is located at 5-25 46th Avenue in Long Island City and open from 10am-6pm,…
Read MoreGunman Murders Father of Two in Astoria
An Astoria father was shot dead in Astoria yesterday, and his killer is still on the loose. The shooting occurred around 5:00 p.m. at the Astoria Houses, near 2-10 Astoria Boulevard. It’s unclear what provoked the attack, but witnesses say the heard multiple shots – as originally reported by Channel 7 News. …
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