Posts by Loulou Chryssides
Nerwan Khalife of Cakes By Nerwan Competing In Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship!
Image/Cakes by Nerwan Instagram/Photo by Sean Rosenthal It’s an exciting time for our neighborhood, as one of our neighbors is competing at Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship! Nerwan Khalife, Owner of Cakes By Nerwan, is competing against nine other bakers for the national competition. This comes as no surprise to her fellow Astorians as her…
Read MoreRiccardo’s By The Bridge Permanently Closing After Nearly 70 Years
Image/Riccardo’s By The Bridge Facebook Another Astoria institution has fallen victim to the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Riccardo’s By The Bridge, located at 21-04 24th Ave., has closed permanently. Since 1951, Riccardo’s has hosted countless milestones for Astorians and more. From weddings and baptisms to birthdays and holiday parties, many have celebrated life’s…
Read MoreLIC Tonsorial: For The Modern Man
Image/LIC Tonsorial What happens when you combine the timeless charm of the old-school barbershop with modern elements? You get LIC Tonsorial. The barbershop, which opened in 2015, aims to provide each client with an experience to last them a lifetime, and to get away from the reality of everyday life if only for a short…
Read MoreAnd The Winners Are: Celebrating The Best in Winter & Spring Photography
Photo/Ralph Fondeur (mrdopepic). Every little bit of positivity counts during this unpredictable time, which is why Give Me Astoria was extra grateful to be able to celebrate our Give Me Winter and Give Me Spring photography contest winners! The small celebration took place at The Yard Astoria, where Give Me Astoria was able to present…
Read MoreAstoria Adds New Car-Free Street For Outdoor Dining
Image via Google Maps. New York City announced the opening of six more streets as part of its outdoor dining program, with one new location in Astoria. Ditmars Boulevard, between 33rd & 36th Streets, will now be car-free from 5-11PM on Fridays, and from 12PM-11PM on Saturdays and Sundays. According to a report published by Gothamist,…
Read MoreChip NYC Has Some News!
Image via Chip NYC/Instagram. With the summer season coming to an end, Chip NYC has some exciting news to share: all stores will be opening from 9AM, with $1 coffees through September 11th! The $1 coffee offer extends to Chip NYC’s Astoria and Long Island City locations, excluding Ditmars. The promotion is valid from 9-11AM,…
Read MoreAstoria Fridge Hosting Pop-Up Event This Sunday!
Image via Astoria Fridge (@astoriafridge) Instagram. Astoria Fridge, the 24/7 community fridge located on 8th St. & Astoria Blvd., is hosting a pop-up event this Sunday. The pop-up is part of the 31st Avenue Open Street initiative. On August 30th from 1-4PM, volunteers will be collecting food donations to stock up and help feed more…
Read MoreChipotle To Open New Location On Ditmars!
Image by Parry Ermogenous. It appears that Chipotle has a new location coming to Astoria: right on Ditmars Boulevard! The new addition is located at 22-06 31st Street, on the ground floor of Astoria’s TJ Maxx location. So, if you enjoy a bite to celebrate your purchase, you’re in luck! This marks the second Chipotle…
Read MoreAstoria’s Blue Community Aims To Keep The Neighborhood Litter-Free!
Astoria Blue Community flyer by Sarah Abd Alfatah. Over the last few months, Astorians have repeatedly voiced their concern about the trash problem in the neighborhood. Every corner of the neighborhood has seemingly become an outdoor receptacle for garbage. One Astorian who was fed up with the growing trash problem is resident Sarah Abd Alfatah,…
Read MoreAstoria Book Fair: Making Literature Accessible to All
Image courtesy of the Astoria Book Fair. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Astorians banded together to support the community in many different ways. One such initiative is the Astoria Book Fair, a free book fair aimed to provide literature to all Astorians. On Sunday, August 30th from 1-4PM the Astoria Book Fair will be…
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