Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Two men injured in drive-by shooting near Steinway
Police are investigating an alleged drive-by shooting which took place in the early hours of December 26th near Steinway St. & 36th Ave. At approximately 4:30 AM, two men in their 30s were sitting in their car when they became the victims of gunfire. According to the Astoria Post, one of the men was shot…
Read MoreCelebrating Astoria’s #GiveMeFall nominees!
Creativity was in full swing on Wednesday, December 18th at Give Me Astoria’s office as the nominees for the first-ever Give Me Fall photography contest came together to celebrate their nominations. Photographers had the opportunity to mingle and view the printed versions of their nominated photographs on display throughout the office. The first-ever #GiveMeFall photography…
Read MoreKōyō is set to serve a specialty Christmas & New Year’s Eve menu in Astoria!
Still looking to make those perfect holiday plans? Look no further than Kōyō! Kōyō, Astoria’s newest sushi and kaiseki-inspired omakase experience is offering a special menu for both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Kōyō is an intimate, jewel-box restaurant helmed by its Executive Chef, Darry Liu. Chef Liu perfected his sushi skills working alongside acclaimed Masa alums Jimmy Lau and Nick…
Read MoreCelebrate New Year’s Eve the Greek way at Amylos Taverna!
Amylos Taverna is bringing a bit of Greek cheer to ring in this new year! On Tuesday, December 31st, Astoria’s premier Greek & Mediterranean-style restaurant will feature a four-course prix-fixe menu and a glass of complimentary champagne for patrons who wish to celebrate the new year in style. There will be three separate seatings at…
Read MoreSubway riders, rejoice: Astoria Boulevard is officially open!
After nearly a year of renovations and updates, the Astoria Boulevard N/W stop is officially open for subway riders! While the subway stop is open and ready for its users, not all additions have been completed. Workers are still in the process of installing four new elevators at the Astoria Blvd. stop, making it one…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s is making its way to LIC!
The Prime Building; image via Queens Post/LIC Post. Do you love mac & cheese bites as much as we do? What about everything bagel seasoning? And, how could we possibly forget, delicious cookie butter? Well, if you’re a Trader Joe’s fan, guess what: the holiday season just came a bit sooner for you; Trader Joe’s…
Read MoreRing in 2020 at The Astorian’s New Year’s Eve Bash!
Looking for a fun way to ring in the new year (and new decade) without straying too far from the comfort of home? Look no further than The Astorian this New Year’s Eve! Hosted on the second floor of The Astorian, their NYE bash promises an open bar on all craft beer, signature cocktails, wine…
Read MoreSearch is on for alleged suspect who sexually assaulted multiple women in the area
Police are searching for a suspect in a string of alleged sexual assaults around Astoria and Jackson Heights. Authorities say that the man in question grabbed and sexually assaulted two women at an Astoria massage parlor, located on Steinway Street and 25th Avenue. The suspect also forced one of the women to perform a sex…
Read MoreCelebrate Christmas Eve at Victory Garden Cafe!
No Christmas Eve plans? No problem! Victory Garden Cafe will be hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner Party the evening of the 24th in their heated garden room! Partygoers can enjoy a 3-course, pre-fixe meal for $39 per person. The 3-course meal will consist of appetizers such as Greek dips, spinach/cheese Pies, and a Greek salad.…
Read MoreBakeway is now The Grind NYC
It appears a new business is coming to town: The Grind NYC will soon be opening at 25-21 Broadway, as new signage was installed within the last few days at the Broadway location. The Grind NYC is set to open in the location formerly known as Bakeway, which officially closed its doors approximately one year…
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