Brace for some serious bites at Burgerology

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A staple at almost every restaurant chain, fast food store, and ‘American’ style restaurant throughout the world, burgers have become just about the most well-known dish from the U.S. And just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be another new combination of ingredients to top your burger, Burgerology proves you wrong. Kobe blend burger? They’ve…

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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 Woman Missing Since July 14

An Astoria woman has been missing from her home since July 14th. Jazmin Fernandez Almanzar, 24, was reported missing, according to an Astoria neighborhood Facebook group, from her home near Kaufman Astoria Studios on 35th  Avenue.  According to the 114th Precinct, a missing persons report was filed on July 14th. The investigation is ongoing as…

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Proposed Brooklyn-Queens Connector At Risk Of Being Scrapped

Key studies for the Brooklyn-Queens Connector, called BQX, are currently underway and will determine the feasibility of continuation of the project that will serve as a 16-mile streetcar route between Brooklyn and Queen’s waterways. The proposed trolley that would travel between Sunset Park, Brooklyn and Astoria, Queens might be in trouble if the cost of…

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Get Ready For Yelp’s Passport To Steinway

Well it seems that even Yelp knows just how cool Astoria really is. With flavors and people from all walks of life, Astoria is one of the most multicultural neighborhoods in New York. From Greek to Italian, from Thai to Turkish, from Malay to Hawaiian; we’ve got it all and then some. Among the many…

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Affordable Unit Lottery Opens At 10 Halletts Point

This Summer, a lottery will open up for 81 affordable units in the 2.5 million square foot development project in Astoria. 10 Halletts Point will have 405 units at completion, with two outdoor terraces, a fitness center and yoga studio. The development will also include a 25,000 square foot supermarket for all your grocery needs.…

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Neptune Diner Goes On Sale For $10.5 Million

Speculations have been circling in recent weeks that the iconic Neptune Diner, located at 31-05 31st in Astoria was going up for sale after 30 years. The claims have now been verified with the listing of the site by Easter Consolidated, a real-estate investment firm) for a staggering $10.5 million, according the Queens Gazette. The…

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Get Out of a Hairy Situation: European Wax Center Visit

While the chilly weather is a Stark reminder that winter is coming, the occasional adventure requiring some personal grooming does crop up. The European Waxing Center on Steinway Street offers various options if wielding the blade yourself is not your fancy. We made an appointment but EWC does welcome walk-ins. Be prepared for terrible puns, we…

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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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Monika’s Cafe To Host 8th Annual Pajama Drive

Give Me Astoria is proud to be Co-Hosting the 8th Annual Pajama Drive this year, together with Monika’s Cafe Bar, Maria L. Delgado and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas. The goal of the PJ Drive is to collect as many new pajamas and books as we can, in order to benefit the children of the program. We’ve…

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