Posts Tagged ‘Broadway’
La Chona’s on Broadway is officially closed
Another one, gone: La Chona’s on Broadway has officially closed its doors. The restaurant, formerly located at 38-07 Broadway, was known for its authentic & affordable take on Mexican cuisine. La Chona’s had been a staple of Mexican food on Broadway for the last few years. There is no word yet on what will move…
Read MoreBurgerIM is set to come to Broadway!
BurgerIM, the popular Israeli burger chain, is set to come to Broadway! BurgerIM’s Astoria location will be 40-07 Broadway, as per its official website. So, what separates BurgerIM from the competition? The burger chain specializes in mini burgers, with patties weighing in at almost 3oz. However, for those looking for meatier options, BurgerIM also offers 1/3…
Read MoreElevators coming to two Astoria Subway Stations by 2024, according to MTA Plans
The MTA Capital Program budget was released last week, and part of the 2020-2024 plan is adding two new elevators to existing Astoria subway stations. The locations which will be receiving the new elevator additions are the Broadway N-W station, as well as the Steinway M-R station. Overall, the MTA’s plan is to add approximately…
Read MoreBroadway named one of the ‘8 Most Beautiful Subway Stations in the US’ by Curbed!
Astoria just keeps the wins coming! Our beloved (and newly redesigned) Broadway subway station was named one of the most beautiful subway stations in the United States in an article published by Curbed. Broadway was one of two New York subway stations listed on Curbed’s national ranking, with the Old City Hall station also making…
Read MoreGet your bite on at The Bund on Broadway!
The stretch of Broadway between 30th Street and Crescent has transformed significantly over the past year, with establishments like New York City Bagel & Coffee House, Osaka, Boteko, and The Strand coming and going (and, in the latter’s case, coming again) with near regularity. But when a bright-red storefront advertising a restaurant called The Bund…
Read MoreAstorians, rejoice, our trains are back!
Picture it: a long, freezing winter’s day (thanks, Polar Vortex), and the subway station closest to home is closed for renovations. You’re forced to make the walk from when you exit the train all the way home in subzero temperatures, wondering if it would be appropriate to take a 2-minute cab. Luckily for passengers on…
Read MoreBroadway’s Ha’s Chinese Opening This Tuesday
The former Queens Kickshaw location will be reopening its doors after extensive remodeling and reinventing from the American style eatery to the new Chinese concept restaurant. Queens Kickshaw closed its doors in August this year, after owners Jennifer Lim and Ben Sandler announced that the eatery will be getting a facelift, after more than 6…
Read MoreQueens Kickshaw To Close Its Doors For New Type Of Eatary
The Queens Kickshaw first opened its doors in March of 2011. It didn’t take too long until it became a popular Astoria hot spot. Astorians and New Yorkers alike would line up for a taste of some; mac and cheese, brunch, grilled cheese, hard cider, inventive breakfasts and cocktails, among many other delicious choices. However, owners Jennifer Lim and Ben Sandler…
Read MoreFilming In Astoria, New Drama; Instinct!
A new show called “Instinct” started filming in Astoria today. Starring, Alan Cumming, Bojana Novakovic, Sharon Leal; according to IMDb, the show is about a former CIA operative (Cumming), who is living a normal life as a gifted professor and writer. He quickly gets pulled back into his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop…
Read MorePoke Wave Is Coming To Broadway!
Say what you want about Astoria, we’ve got cuisine, and we got diversity. Poke Wave is the newest member of the Broadway family. The Hawaiian inspired restaurant will be opening up their doors end of May, and we caught up with one of the men behind the surfboards, Chris Tsang. The restaurant first opened doors…
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