Today JIA is very pleased to announce that our fabulosa guest blogger, Mackenzie, will be joining the team permanently . We've enjoye...

It's official, fall is here! Bundle up and check out some of the great events happening around town this weekend. On Sunday, head over t...

October 5th marks the start of a ten-day food extravaganza in Queens also known as Queens Restaurant Week. This year the list of participan...

Has anyone else noticed all the amazing press Astoria is getting these days? I couldn’t be prouder of this little neighborhood that could. N...

Looks like we're heading for a much cooler weekend this week - perhaps fall really is on the way.  Keep an eye out for turning leaves ...

Via email, I was made aware of Cupcakes for a Cause . It's simple - buy a cupcake at a participating bakery and they will donate to ch...

The New York Television Festival starts Monday and goes through the rest of this week, showcasing new modern and independent television prog...

A really nice organization with a wonderful mission just opened up in Astoria - "to provide quality arts programs to the Astoria commun...

Although the weather is dreary now, we’re looking at a lovely, sunny weekend ahead—a perfect opportunity to be up and about in the nabe. ...

On the unlikely corner of 30th avenue and 21st street, a quiet revolution is happening right here in Astoria. The owners of Vesta , long tim...

Fashion week is coming, and Astoria is taking part! Ovelia (34-01 30th Ave) is celebrating fashion week with their 2nd Annual Fashion Fo...

One of the absolute best things about living in a place long enough is getting to know a bunch of really talented and creative people. Case ...

Thanks to Kristie Foster of Kristees for the heads up: Fatty’s Café is celebrating their 6 year anniversary this Sunday night. Throughou...

Kristees is participating in Fashion's Night Out , part of a global initiative to celebrate fashion. Particularly notable for the eve...

Labor Day weekend is here, and that means we get an extra day to relax and enjoy the fun that Astoria and LIC bring. Saturday is the las...

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...