Farewell to Kurry Qulture

Image via Kurry Qulture (@kurryqulture) Instagram. Covid19 has permanently shut many doors on our beloved neighborhood restaurants, and sadly Kurry Qulture is now amongst them. The restaurant who opened its doors in 2015, was well known for their elevated take on standard Indian dishes and their unique seasonal menus. A well loved fine dining establishment…

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Don Coqui Astoria Has Closed

Photo by @cheersmydear. After nearly 10 years in the neighborhood, Don Coqui Astoria has permanently closed. The restaurant/bar was the only Queens location of the Don Coqui chain. Located at 28-18 31st St., Don Coqui Astoria faced its share of difficulties recently between the COVID-19 shutdown and a burglary in March. As of now, there…

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Three Astoria Bar/Restaurants Permanently Closed Following COVID-19

Photo by Clem Onojeghuo. The sudden and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the unfortunate closure of numerous businesses throughout the city. Hit particularly hard was the food & service industry, which was forced to rely upon delivery and takeout for nearly three months, until outdoor dining was permitted during Phase 2 of New York…

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Artopolis Bakery Has Closed

Image via Artopolis Bakery (@artopolisbakery_) Instagram. Give Me Astoria is sad to share the news that Artopolis Bakery has officially closed its doors. The beloved bakery, located at 23-18 31st St., was famous in the neighborhood for its cakes, pies, and specialty Greek pastries. Artopolis Bakery was a staple in Astoria for nearly 17 years. Artopolis…

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La Chona’s on Broadway is officially closed

Another one, gone: La Chona’s on Broadway has officially closed its doors. The restaurant, formerly located at 38-07 Broadway, was known for its authentic & affordable take on Mexican cuisine. La Chona’s had been a staple of Mexican food on Broadway for the last few years. There is no word yet on what will move…

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Rio Grande relocates from Broadway to 36th Avenue

Rio Grande, Astoria’s Brazilian barbecue eatery has officially relocated from 37-02 Broadway to 32-15 36th Avenue. After nearly 4 years at the Broadway location, the move was finalized at the beginning of the year. Rio Grande is known for its buffet-style take on traditional Brazilian barbecue dishes. For more information on Rio Grande, you may…

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Create On Ditmars Re-Opens After Health Violation Closure

Health restaurant Create, on 29-21 Ditmars Blvd., has reopened its doors after the Department of Health closed them down on July 18th after a failed inspection. The restaurant had received a staggering 60 sanitary violation points for infractions, according to Astoria Post.   Have you had a bad experience at Create, Ditmars? The most critical violations,…

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New York Dog House Closes Doors Due To Non Payment Of Taxes

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For those who have recently taken a walk along 30th Avenue, no doubt you would have seen the bright red SEIZED sign that is plastered onto the New York Dog House window. The property was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance only a few weeks ago, forcing the owners to…

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Club Purlieu To Close Its Doors, For Good.

Club Purlieu, on 36-04 34th St is finally closing down.  The Astoria night spot has been the center of a lot of attention over the past year, and after protests and rallies by the community, along with community members like Councilmen Jimmy Van Barmer and Costa Constantinides, and a stack of violations, the doors are…

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