ginko tree Originally uploaded by jggrossm . 'member that little tree that Steve and I planted in the sidewalk? It leafed!

The weekend's coming. You know it, I know it, the calendar knows it. But you're like...oh, man, another weekend of bad weather , but...

JJs Sushi Originally uploaded by jggrossm . Everyone's always looking for good Japanese food in Astoria, but it's here alre...

Interesting article in Architectural Record with some details on the planned Olympic Village in Long Island City .

Astoria winos, I know you've had some tough times. Sometimes, you need a little more selection than Gallo or Boons. Grand Avenue Wine ...

Kelly's Bar Originally uploaded by jggrossm . My friends pleaded with me not to write about Kelly's Bar on my blog. Kelly's b...

I guess today is just do-gooder day. Head's up for City Harvest 's annual Skip Lunch to Fight Hunger day, May 9th. City Harvest col...

I'm sick of hearing what an apathetic generation we are. Whatever! Most of my friends vote and a lot them are involved in cool organizat...

Fatty's Cafe Originally uploaded by jggrossm . I thought this place was going to be an annoying invasion-of-the-hipsters joint. If it...

Hallet's Cove Originally uploaded by jggrossm . Yes folks, we live on the beach. Who knew? Hallet's Cove is a beachy cove just ...

Loveday 31 Originally uploaded by jggrossm . New vintage clothing shop right across from the Brick Cafe! Clothes are super cute, local, a...

Mike & Maria @ Brick Originally uploaded by jggrossm . See? Look how cute my sleepy buddies look at Brick. mmmmmmm...heat fans....

FYI - the waterfront walking tour was rescheduled to Sunday!

brickcafe-dine1 Originally uploaded by jggrossm . The Brick Cafe is perfect. I know, it doesn't sound possible. But it is. My ...

Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day! I've chosen Astoria resident, and National Poetry Series winner, Stephen Cramer's poem What We Do ...

I used to bike the Queensboro bridge 2x a day to and from work. It's a bitch, but totally worth it. I watched the rebirth of the MetLife...

Despite my personal politics, this is not a political rant blog. There's enough of that going around. But this story is specific to Ast...

ARROW Community Garden Originally uploaded by jggrossm . Astoria Residents Reclaiming Our World (ARROW) and the City Parks Departme...

I love looking out on the East River from the park and the piers by City Lights. Now we finally get a chance to check out the whole waterfro...

I'm not a shark or anything. But many a burly man has lost a game of pool to me thinking that he could beat a little red-headed girl. So...