Martha’s Country Bakery pledges 20,000 baked goods to healthcare workers

Martha's Country Bakery Astoria

Astoria favorite Martha’s Country Bakery has announced the sweetest of gestures: by pledging 20,000 pieces of baked goods to healthcare workers across New York. With the help of Give Me Astoria’s Sonia Mylonas, Martha’s Country Bakery was able to make its first run on Tuesday to Mount Sinai Queens. “Our hearts are full of gratitude…

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Have you tried Savage Sicko yet?

Eco-friendly, delicious, and in Astoria? That’s right, Savage Sicko, Astoria’s newest fully vegan establishment is now open! Savage Sicko was created by Alex Ayala as a lifestyle brand encouraging individuals to chase their dreams. Following years of playing professional soccer around Europe, Ayala returned to New York to study his other passion: mixology. It was…

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And the top bagels in Astoria are …

Bagels: the staple food in any New Yorker’s diet, both near and far. Ask a New Yorker what they miss the most when they leave the city, and chances are one of their answers is a good bagel. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top bagels in Astoria, according to Yelp. Brooklyn Bagel &…

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Victory Garden Café: Serving some of the most delicious Greek treats in Astoria

What comes to mind for many when they think of Astoria? Personally speaking, I can say from experience that anytime I’ve mentioned that I’m from Astoria, people automatically infer that I am of Greek descent. And I can’t blame them for (luckily) guessing correctly – Astoria has a reputation both in the U.S. and even…

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Milkflower: Astoria’s innovative take on a New York favorite

Winter is fast approaching. Picture it: you’ve had a long day at the office, the temperature is sub-zero outside and all you want is a nice, warm, delicious slice of comfort (and perhaps an accompanying drink). Thankfully, Astoria, there is a solution for you. Enter here, Milkflower. Opened in 2013 and located on 34-12 31st…

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Pao & Cha Cha: Astoria’s Chino-Latino Flavor

Pao & Cha Cha is an Astoria restaurant specializing in Chinese Latino Cuisine. Located on 2303 Astoria Blvd, if you’re a little unfamiliar with what Latino Asian cuisine actually is, you’re in luck.  In a video by Remezcla (below) three of New York’s Chinese Latinos chefs explain the culinary phenomenon that has people licking their lips.   …

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Astoria Flea & Food

The Astoria Flea & Food Market is kicking it up each weekend with some delicious food stalls and awesome vintage treasures for Astorians and Queens folk alike. If you didn’t get a chance to head on over this past few weeks then you’re in luck, because they’ll be back this weekend, July 21-22. The markets…

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Giddy About Gastroteca, Astoria

Husband & Wife Team, John Parlatore (Chef) and Jessica King (Manager) have created quite the culinary hub with Gastroteca. Located at 33-02 34th Ave, the Italian eatery is full of Astorian inspired ambience and love. The restaurant has a cool rustic feel which is framed by metallic ceilings and black columns along with a Hollywood twist.…

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Mad For Merzouka – The Moroccan Cafe

New to the block, Merzouka opened its doors – on 2914 Crescent St – only recently, but the reviews are in and they’re delicious. Filled with Moroccan flavor, this quaint little cafe packs a culinary punch with its exotic spiced meats and out of this world couscous. Seriously, out of this world. Now we could rave…

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