Posts Tagged ‘Broadway’
Trestle Bar & Eatery Impresses With Food And Decor
For Astoria resident Joe Brown, the corner of 34th and Broadway has been an itch in his entrepreneurial side for as long as he can remember. Joe isn’t new to the industry as he is also the owner of popular hot spots Rocky McBride’s and PJ Leahy’s. As the stars aligned and timing was perfect,…
Read MoreOpen For Business: Las Catrinas On Broadway
The Mexico inspired Mexican Bar & Eatery has opened its doors on Broadway right next to Greenbay and we can’t wait to give it a try. Taking the spot where P.S Pizza Post Script used to be, the new Mexican specialty bar is going to be serving up a storm. Here are just some of…
Read MoreUPDATE: False Alarm – Bomb Threat Shuts Down Broadway
UPDATE: Sunday afternoon a false bomb threat was called in to the NYPD who responded 20 minutes later, according to witnesses. The alleged “bomb” was found to be a wireless system that was set up in an old phone booth. The system would have usually been covered up, however was not. The bomb squad responded…
Read MoreTrestle To Take On Broadway
There’s a new restaurant coming to Broadway. Trestle will be taking up the spot that once belonged to Astoria Pizza, a pizzeria that quickly went out of business. The American Bar and Bistro will be set to open some time next year, with refitting and renovations taking place right now. We’ve been past there, however…
Read MoreNature’s Soul Organic Cafe To Open On Broadway!
Growing up in South Brooklyn, the Hasanov brothers, Farrukh (28) and Farkhad (29), have been frequenting Astoria since they were kids. In love with the neighborhood (who could blame them) they came for the same reason most do; the diverse community and the food that goes with it. Now the two successful brothers have a…
Read MoreFood Emporium Coming To Astoria
With the closure of the old C-Town store on Broadway and 29th Street last year, Astorians can now hopefully enjoy the new Food Emporium which is slated to open in it’s place. The Food Emporium will be on the ground floor of a new apartment building. The building will be taking the C-Town corner. The supermarket…
Read MoreUPDATE: Van Crashes Into Astoria Food Truck, 2 in critical condition
A white van parked on the corner of Broadway and 32nd Street backed up into a popular food truck parked outside the Capitol One Bank today, August 31st, around 2PM sending 3 people to hospital, two of which in critical condition. One of the workers of the food truck was rushed to the nearest hospital,…
Read MoreGet Into the Swing Of Things At Dandana With Live Jazz & Brunch
Did you know that Dandana has been a staple in the Astoria community for over 10 years? It’s okay if you didn’t know because this hidden gem is cleverly tucked away on 42nd street and Broadway and has been offering delicious Middle Eastern fare and hookah for over a decade. It’s what we would call…
Read MoreDoral Donut Shop Fried Its Last Batch Of Donuts
Yet another principle of Old Astoria has closed its doors, Doral Donut Shop once located at 31-16 Broadway is no longer serving the community like it once did for 44 years. The long time neighborhood favorite was best known for its old-fashioned counter and cheap and delicious eats. Many Astorians started their day with a…
Read MoreChilds Building Facade May Be Saved, No Promises.
The building at 36-01 Broadway has recently come under some scrutiny in the midst of its new renovations, as residents voiced their concerns with the issue of losing the detailed terra-cotta figures of fish, shells, sea horses and King Neptune on the building’s facade. Believed to have been built in the late 1920’s, it was thought…
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