Posts Tagged ‘new york’
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…
Read MoreKeen On Kini
Kini – a Korean word meaning Meal, and rightfully so, because casual Korean eatery Kini will give you the meal you’ve been craving. Chef and owner Juwon is behind the delicious experience that is Kini. The restaurant, his first casual Korean Eatery is located on 42-27 35th Avenue. Juwon, born and raised in the coastal…
Read MoreWhat Does The Future Astoria Look Like?
The future of Astoria architecture is closer than you think, as plans have gone ahead for a new futuristic commercial building to go up in Astoria. The site, located on 40-17 28th Ave was once home to an auto repair shop before demolition permits were approved and subsequently completed last month. The new building, designed…
Read MoreThe Hell Gate Bridge Is Having A Photography Competition To Celebrate Its 100th Birthday
New York City’s iconic Hell Gate Bridge is celebrating 100 years this year and what better way to mark the occasion than with a huge Photography and Logo competition. The competition is open to all photographers, professional or amateur. All logo designers and artists will also get a chance to enter their created logo concepts.…
Read MoreFree Yoga In The Park, This Summer
As the summer brings new and awesome things to do in our neck of the woods, Astoria Park is our treat for all things fun. This summer Free Yoga Sessions return once again to give us some much needed exercise and vitamin d. The Community Wellness Program is run by City View Pharmacy and is their sixth…
Read MoreAstoria Park Spring Movies Start With La La Land
It’s about that time of the year when the sun starts shining just a little bit brighter, the people smile just a little bit more, and Astoria Park becomes a treasure trove of events, activities and fun. This year, Astoria Park Alliance (APA) has teamed up with Benedict Realty Group (BRG) for this years Movies…
Read MorePoke Wave Is Coming To Broadway!
Say what you want about Astoria, we’ve got cuisine, and we got diversity. Poke Wave is the newest member of the Broadway family. The Hawaiian inspired restaurant will be opening up their doors end of May, and we caught up with one of the men behind the surfboards, Chris Tsang. The restaurant first opened doors…
Read MoreUnion Rat Advances On Kaufman Astoria Studios
The Union Rat has found its way to Kaufman Studios in Astoria. For those of you who may not know the meaning behind the inflatable rats, they are commonly known as Union Rats. The monster rat is used for protesting or striking trade unions against employers or nonunion contractors. The rat signifies a sign of…
Read MoreStreets Closed For Five Boro Bike Tour
It is the 40th Anniversary of the Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday and cyclists are oiling up their gears and getting ready for the 40 miles of car free roads which they will be enjoying. Since the even is going through every borough, this means Queens and Astoria will be effected. Some streets in…
Read MoreMan Flashes 13 Year Old Girl
The girl, 13, was on her way to school around 7:40AM on Friday, April 7th when a man walked up to her in front of 29-22 36th Avenue. The man began to engage the girl in conversation before dropping his pants and showing her his penis, according to police. The man quickly ran off. The…
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