Posts Tagged ‘Closing’
Astoria Key Food to Permanently Close
Image via Google Maps. Astoria Key Food, located at 22-15 31st St., will be permanently closing its doors this October. Unlike recent business closures in the neighborhood, Key Food will not be closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but rather because of an ongoing redevelopment proposal. According to an article published by The Real Deal,…
Read MoreMonika’s Cafe-Bar Is Closing
Image via Monika’s Cafe-Bar (@monikascafebar) Instagram. After over 20 years in business Monika’s Cafe-Bar, located at 32-90 36th St., is closing. Monika’s team announced the difficult decision to shut down on social media. The bar/restaurant has been closed since March 15th, when city restaurants were shut in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Because…
Read MoreGastroteca Astoria is closing its doors
Another one, gone… After 8 years in business, Gastroteca Astoria is closing its doors, as confirmed by a post published on the restaurant’s Instagram. The reason? According to the post, Gastroteca has been in a lengthy dispute with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection over the restaurant’s sidewalk cafe. Gastroteca, located at…
Read MoreRomano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is closing
Romano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is unfortunately shutting its doors at the end of the month. The long-running pizza shop, located at 32-21 Broadway, is known for its take on both Italian and Greek cuisine. Romano’s Famous Pizza & Gyro is set to close on Tuesday, January 28th after over 40 years in business. We…
Read MoreCity Council votes in favor of shutting down Rikers Island
Rikers Island is set to shut down in 2026 after City Council officially voted in favor of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close the infamous prison. The plan calls for not only the closing of Rikers, but for four new borough-based prison facilities to open in its place to accommodate inmates. Despite resistance from…
Read MoreGoodbye, George’s
George’s at Kaufman Astoria Studios officially closed its doors on Friday, May 31st. The restaurant, formerly known as The Astor Room, has been a go-to for brunches, dinners, and a jazz music lovers in the Astoria/LIC area for years. Known for its wide-ranging menu and frequent live music, the restaurant quickly became a neighborhood gem.…
Read MoreSay goodbye to Ricky’s NYC on Steinway
Steinway is changing. After the recent closure of the Victoria’s Secret store, Give Me Astoria can confirm that Ricky’s NYC location in Astoria is indeed closing permanently as of April 14th. Ricky’s NYC has been a staple on Steinway for years, and was the first location for the chain in Queens. Other Ricky’s NYC storefronts…
Read MoreBroadway’s Ha’s Chinese Opening This Tuesday
The former Queens Kickshaw location will be reopening its doors after extensive remodeling and reinventing from the American style eatery to the new Chinese concept restaurant. Queens Kickshaw closed its doors in August this year, after owners Jennifer Lim and Ben Sandler announced that the eatery will be getting a facelift, after more than 6…
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…
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