Posts by Shirley Roberts
CELEBRATING NATIONAL BEER DAY
Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the United States, and we celebrate it big on April 7th, the designated National Beer Day, yay! The fact that people cherish their beers is more than enough reason to celebrate it . Settlers have brought beer-making traditions to the United States in the 17th century, and…
Read MoreLivin’ Large in LIC
Queens really is the gift that keeps on giving. Just when you think you’ve discovered all the secret hot spots our little borough has to offer, all of a sudden, there’s a whole other world to explore. If you haven’t already met, reader, we’d like to introduce you and show some love to Long Island City. Between the waterfront view, plethora of breweries, abundance of art culture and delicious local dishes, your weekends are bound to become a lot more interesting. Not to mention this part of town provides a bit of relief from the typical hustle and bustle of NYC streets. Hidden in plain sight, LIC makes for a Saturday well-spent. Don’t worry, we’ll get you started.
Read MoreUp, Up and Away: What Happened to Astoria’s Space Shuttle?
If you’re a frequent flyer of Ditmars Avenue, you’ve undoubtedly witnessed the space shuttle parked on the corner of 48th Street and 21st Avenue. For our readers who have no idea what we’re talking about, you read that correctly: a space shuttle. Only in New York City, am I right?
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