Looks like we're in for more showers this weekend, most likely due to tropical storm "Danny" moving up the Atlantic. So, hea...

Image by www.urbandaddy.com I love it when Astoria gets play in Manhattan-drenched newsletters, and today's Urban Daddy revealed the of...

Last week I had the pleasure of getting a little sneak peek at Café Bar’s new “Small Plates Menu” and all I can say is I’m hungry! Owner Mon...

From Joey in Astoria Friend, Zora O'Neill : Local criminal justice teacher Peter Moskos (who happens to be Zora's husband) is having...

Since the start of summer there have been rumblings about a new ice cream/sweet shop opening in town, courtesy of the Bistro 33 folks. Wel...

Image by www.nationalgeographic.com Last week we mentioned that Nat Geo will be hosting a movie premiere tonight in Astoria Park, called Th...

Today I got an email alerting me of the following, which is happening tomorrow: John Liu , current City Council Transportation Committee Ch...

Anyone who's spent time in Astoria Park and surroundings knows it's a great setting for photography. I've taken lots and lots o...

As I was walking down 30th Ave last week, I decided to stop into the Mediterranean Foods Grocery store that I often pass. Located just off t...

There are a number of "green" events happening this weekend. Thanks to Green Shores for compiling them: Saturday, August 22 Focu...

Open just one week, Astoria Wines already feels like an old neighborhood favorite. Located on the bustling block of Broadway and 35th street...

Image by tastingtable.com Today's Tasting Table newsletter about Greek wines piqued my interest because it relates so well to our belov...

With only half of a rainy weekend ahead, enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor activities--from shopping, an outdoor movie and lots and lots of ...

Tucked on the western end of Ditmars, is one of my favorite little Astoria gems, Inside Astoria . Owned and operated by local Andrew Purdom,...

We're psyched to introduce our newest guest blogger, Mackenzi Farquer, whom some of you may know as a local crafter and entrepreneur. Ma...

Tonight at Gantry State Park is the Silbin Sandovar Revue . What the heck is this?? I just heard about it. From their Facebook page : Th...

New brick oven pizza is coming! It will be on the corner of 37th Street and 30th Ave. If it's good, this will only pump up the awesom...

If you haven't yet been to the chic Cavo , you gotta check it out. It's a cool place that's definitely a scene on the weekends,...

Thanks to GreenShores, here's a schedule for this Sunday's Water Walk along Shore Blvd in Astoria: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: SUNDAY, AUGUS...

The Little Soap Shop has a new product! Spotted via Vivian's Facebook updates, she posted this: We have a special edition bar made spe...