Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Feeling Full From Fresk’o
Astoria has its fair share of yogurt places – some are easy to forget, and some we really love. If we’re really craving frozen yogurt, one of our favorite spots is Fresk’o, at 31-19 30th Ave. According to their website, Fresk’o is family owned by the Prentzas, and they’ve been making yogurt for more than 75…
Read MoreWin Two Astor Room Giftcards!
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Read MoreBig News on the King of Falafel!
So our favorite falafel vendor Freddy recently posted this picture on Facebook, with the caption “Looking forward to the new 16 foot Mobile Kitchen that will be replacing the current cart in September,” and you just know we had to find out instantly what the details were. Freddy told us, like the caption said, he’ll soon…
Read MoreThe Gorgeous World of Graffiti: Meet Mast
Inspired by his art at Welling Court, we tracked down local graffiti artist Mast – and learned all about him and his art. How did you get in to graffiti? I started painting when I was really young, it’s been over 21 years now. Growing up, I saw graffiti everywhere, and I always had a…
Read MoreFree Yoga in Astoria Park!
Every year, The Yoga Room brings free yoga to Gantry Plaza State Park. For the first time ever, they’re bringing it right here to Astoria Park! The dates and times are as follows: Saturday, June 28th, 11:00-12:00pmSaturday, July 26th, 11:00-12:00pmSaturday, August 23rd, 11:00-12:00pm There’s three sessions, but if you feel like you still haven’t gotten your yoga…
Read MoreAnthony J. Pappas: Changing the Future through Community Service
This week’s human of the week is Anthony J. Pappas, the Vice President of the Astoria LIC Kiwanis, and founder and current adviser of the Hunter Circle K. Both organizations are part of the Kiwanis organization – a society dedicated to community service and charity. How did you start with charity organizations and getting involved…
Read MorePop Bar is Here!
We recently told you guys Pop Bar would be opening soon – and we’ve got an official date. Pop Bar’s doors will be opening this Friday, July 4th! Until then, the location is unofficially open – but there will be a super limited selection of available food and drinks. The day to really check it…
Read MoreShade Bar Organic Spa and Salon Winners!
We’ve got FIVE Brazilian Wax and Spray Tan packages to give away, and the winners are: Maria P. Amanda M. Amy R. Danielle W. Cristina D. If you’ve won – don’t forget to check your e-mail inbox for details! Thanks for entering! We’ll have a new contest running soon, keep an eye out!
Read MoreGOOD-BYE GROUP STAGE! Let’s go USA!
Astoria, listen. You need to take an extended lunch break and go watch the USA game – they need your support! Jurgen Klinsmann has you covered to get out of work, he tweeted this hilarious letter last night to get everyone out and supporting the USA team in their final group stage World Cup game:…
Read MoreDo we need more coffee chains in Astoria?
Caffe Bene, the Korean coffee super chain, made news recently when they announced that they’ll be opening up two spaces in Astoria – one of which will be offering classic Korean shaved ice desserts. We thought the news was pretty exciting – if you’ve ever been to Caffe Bene, it’s a pretty quaint spot with…
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