Check out the short video from NY Magazine featuring Michael Psilakis giving Josh Ozersky of Grub Street a tour of some of the Greek culin...

What a lovely event I just went to! Tonight there was a tasting offered to the members of WhyLeaveAstoria.com and the accompanying Meetup.c...

Start the Labor Day holiday early with a drink and a song. Sunswick (35-02 35th St) has karaoke and some good bar food on Thursday. Speaki...

My meal partner had some other notable bites that I wanted to share as well :) Montados de queso e chorizo (serrano ham, chorizo, salchicho...

El Jamon (25-51 Steinway) has got a lunch special fit for a king I tell ya! To my surprise, I went in for a nice Sunday afternoon lunch an...

Winegasm is having its first official Italian food and wine tasting, featuring chef Pasquale Frola of NYC's Naples 45 . Come on by and f...

The Astoria Park Concert Series continues with Gary US Bonds . Show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Astoria Park Lawn, Shore Blvd between...

Although this weekend isn't marked by special events, there's always fun to be had in Astoria and LIC. Check out the new Mediterrane...

There's concert going and work-shopping on Thursday. At 10 a.m. be entertained and make puppets at Queensbridge Park (Vernon Blvd &...

Astoria's very own Kari Bentley-Quinn is the playwright of an upcoming NYC production called The Permanent Night . The show is a part of...

Got a note on our Myspace from local friend and reader Steph-fannie about an upcoming street closure for filming. Get ready you paparazzis...

I love summer! There's always so much to do. Here is selection of things for the weekend: Comedy in Queens: The Secret Theatre and ...

From a new pet boutique to music and movie events, Astoria and LIC have it going on this weekend. Check out restaurant week at the high-end...

Tomorrow night, Thurs the 24th there's going to be a free screening of the Astorian made " We Need Girlfriends " at the LIC Ba...

Image by bravotv.com Having things to watch, like quality reality TV (ehem) makes the summer that much more enjoyable. One of those shows h...

Start the weekend in song. The 2008 Waterfront Concert Series starts up tonight with 1910 Fruitgum Company at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket to ...

We got an email this morning from a fellow reader, Jason who hails from the Ditmars area. During his morning jog near Astoria Park , he enco...

Earlier this week, Meg, Sooz and I went to Winegasm for a generous tasting of wine and food, suggested to us by its owners. An incredible ti...

This weekend provides a number of opportunities to contribute to your community! First, on Saturday is the Shoreline Cleanup at Astoria Par...

Not sure about your plans for the 4th? Although this weekend may be quiet in the city, there are plenty of fun happs in Astoria. Visit the B...