Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Astoria Park Amphitheater Coming Soon!
Looks like Astoria Park is getting a face lift – in the form of an amphitheater! The amphitheater will be built in the place of the now defunct diving pool. The diving pool, originally built in 1936 and used for Olympic trials, has been sitting vacant for quite some time now. The pool…
Read MoreBourbon and Rye Pairing
The Astor Room is starting to blow us away with their events – each is better than the last. The latest event they’ve put together is a bourbon and rye pairing, and if you’re a lover of both, you don’t want to miss it. At The Astor Room’s pairing event, you’ll be able to…
Read MoreCancer Treatment Center Opens in Astoria
The latest place to open its doors in Astoria isn’t a restaurant – it’s not a cafe, or a jewelry store, or something trendy. It’s a cancer treatment center, and it’s going to make life a lot easier for hundreds of people. The new center, which is expected to be completed next year, is…
Read MoreThree Slashed in Astoria Nightclub Brawl
After a nightclub altercation in Astoria this weekend, three men are left with slash wounds – and many more were injured in the brawl that ensued. The attack occurred Friday around 3 a.m., at one of the neighborhood’s many nightclubs, Club Purlieu. Purlieu markets themselves as “the most trendsetting gentleman’s lounge in Queens.” According…
Read MoreSt. Paddy’s Day at Katch
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, and we’re busy making plans! If one things for sure – it’s where we’ll be spending our day: Katch. The sports bar is the perfect place for St. Patrick’s – they’ve got a huge assortment of drinks, great food to soak up those drinks, and live music to…
Read MoreAstoria 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…
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