Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria in the Snow
It’s been a tough winter, and it seems that the snow is absolutely UNRELENTING. On the bright side, though, the neighborhood is absolutely beautiful – with the fresh snow, that is. We found some of the best pictures of Astoria while combing through Instagram! …
Read MoreIdlewild Second Issue Party
Idlewild Magazine will be launching its second issue on Saturday, March 28th! We’re really excited to be sponsors for the second round of Idlewild – the latest magazine to come out of Queens! We’re joining up with them to celebrate the issue – with an awesome party! Here’s some details on the event:…
Read MoreArtichoke Basille Pizza is Open!
It seems like forever ago we first heard rumors of Artichoke Pizza coming to Astoria – and now it’s finally here! The eagerly awaited pizzeria had their soft opening Tuesday night, and are officially open for business! So far, residents have had good things to report back – and it looks like the wait…
Read MoreTaverna Kyclades: Celebrity Hotspot
It’s been a big week for Taverna Kyclades, the Astoria staple that regularly has lines wrapped around the block. They had a slew of celebrities stop by – something that’s not uncommon for the classic Greek seafood restaurant. Bill Murray stopped by with Sofia Coppola the other night, and the two seemed to…
Read More‘Mad Men’ Exhibit Coming to Museum of the Moving Image
‘Mad Men’ has taken the television world by storm, and fans are enamored. The show has just set course on its final season – and the Museum of the Moving Image is bringing an exhibit to the neighborhood in honor of the acclaimed series. If you’ve never seen it, Mad Men is set…
Read MoreGreek Independence Celebration Returns
It’s time again for the annual Greek Independence Celebration. The celebration is being held at the Archdiocesan Hellenic Cultural Center, and will be on March 13th and 6:00 p.m. Local politicians will be in attendance, including Senator Michael Gianaris, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, and City Council Member Costa Constantinides. The event will bring…
Read MoreDanielle De Stefano: Fourth Generation Astorian
Danielle De Stefano is an Astorian that’s known by nearly everyone in the neighborhood – and it’s not surprise why. Besides running for City Council (which we’ll get to soon!) Danielle’s family has lived in Astoria for a whopping four generations. Her great-grandfather came to the neighborhood in 1912, and built their family…
Read MoreCarl Clarke Aesthetics: Changing Faces, Changing Lives
There’s a lot of stigma associated with plastic surgery – both invasive and noninvasive – but you’d be surprised to know just how many women (and men!) use these to keep themselves looking their best. Carl Clarke, who owns and operates Carl Clarke Aesthetics, is changing the way women see themselves. He’s doing this…
Read MoreDOT Reveals Lackluster Safety Plan
21st Street is undeniably one of the more dangerous streets in Queens and Astoria – from 2009 to 2015 there were five fatalities, and 14 serious injuries – so clearly, something needs to change. The DOT took notice, and has revealed a plan to make the area safer. The plan, though, doesn’t seem to hold up.…
Read MoreKorean Fried Chicken Coming to Astoria
This is a good year for Korean food in Astoria – we just had Mokja open up, and now it looks like there’s a new spot coming: BonChon Chicken. The location is part of a worldwide chain, which already has multiple locations in Queens. They’ll be serving up various chicken items – including fried…
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