Posts Tagged ‘Astoria’
Free Ice Cream from Bareburger!
Can you believe it’s only been five years since Bareburger opened!? Half a decade ago, they opened their doors for the first time right here in Astoria, and they’re celebrating! Our original #Astoria 31st Ave. store is turning 5 next week & we’re doing it up! Celebrate w/us: free @Coolhaus sammies on 6/12 at…
Read MoreHunting for Happy Hour in Astoria!
The Summer weather is finally rolling in, the sun stays out longer, the nights are breezy, and no one wants to go home after work… so why not go out for drinks!? Happy hour is probably our favorite hour of the day (right behind lunch time), so we’ve got the best happy hour deals in Astoria…
Read MoreEating Vegan and Vegetarian in Astoria!
Astoria is a food Mecca, there’s no doubt about it. When we checked out Ginger the other day, we realized that there’s a lot healthier options popping up in the neighborhood, especially some vegan and vegetarian ones. So, here’s our fave vegetarian and vegan friendly spots! Some of these are completely vegan, while others have…
Read MoreGinger: Juicing up Astoria
The masterful minds at Grand Cafe recently opened up Ginger, a juice and smoothie shop, located in one of Astoria’s best areas. The store is right behind Grand Cafe, and we recently paid a visit! Ginger is a great addition to the ‘hood, because they’re offering up healthy choices that a lot of us have…
Read MoreFrank Arcabascio, Hair Artist Extraordinaire and 30th Avenue President
This week we’ve got Frank Arcabascio as our Human of the Week! Stylist extraordinaire and long time Astoria resident, Frank told us all about the awesome life of a hair stylist, and his love for social media and Astoria. How long have you lived in Astoria? I’ve lived and worked in Astoria my whole life. I…
Read MoreWe’re giving away free spray tans and Brazilian waxes!
We recently told you all about our love for Shade Bar Organic Spa and Salon and now we’ve got some awesome prizes to give away! Get your body ready for summer with Shade Bar! We have FIVE packages to give away, so five lucky Give Me Astoria readers get to win! Just enter below! * Email First…
Read MoreCarnivals Galore this Weekend!
Tomorrow is Carnival of Love’s first annual children’s carnival! We’re huge fans of Carnival of Love. They’re a great organization that strives to make a difference in the lives of children in need. They do everything from workshops to fun classes, to supplying patients in children’s hospitals with I-Pads. They’re a super hands on organization,…
Read MoreThe Winner of Brunch for Two at The Thirsty Koala is…
The Sparrow Film Project 11: Bigger and Better Than Ever Before
Last night was the bi-annual Sparrow Film Project, and it was full of glamour and great films. As you guys know, we sponsored the event, and it turned out to be more than we could have imagined! Put together by the Sparrow Committee, lead by Evan Roumeliotis (owner of The Sparrow Tavern, Mar’s Bar and…
Read MoreQueens Pride Was Perfect!
This past weekend, Queens played host to the borough’s annual Pride Parade, and it was as magnificent as a gay pride parade could possibly be. The weather finally warmed up, and thousands came out to celebrate. Mayor DeBlasio made an unprecedented appearance as the first New York City Mayor to march in a gay pride…
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