Posts Tagged ‘Restaurants’
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…
Read More3 Astoria restaurants ranked in Time Out’s list of ‘100 Best Restaurants in NYC’!
As if we weren’t proud enough of our neighborhood, three Astoria-based restaurants placed on Time Out: New York’s list of ‘100 Best Restaurants in NYC’! So, who made the cut? Turkish restaurant Lokanta at #56, Astoria Seafood at #66, and The Freakin Rican at #74. Congratulations to all! For additional rankings and information, you may…
Read MoreCelebrate spring with these 10 outdoor spaces in Astoria!
Spring has arrived and the weather is (finally) getting warmer … which means that outdoor seating is back, baby! Here is Give Me Astoria’s guide to our favorite outdoor spaces: Gastroteca Where: 33-02 34th Ave. Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30AM-4:00PM, 5:00PM-11PM Sat & Sun: 10:30AM-4:20PM, 5:00PM-11PM Phone: 718-729-9080 Website: http://www.gastrotecaastoria.com/ Trestle Where: 34-02 Broadway Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4:00PM-2:00AM…
Read MoreIn search of a great cocktail? Try these Astoria spots!
Astoria, much like other popular NYC neighborhoods, has become a go-to for great restaurants, cafes and, of course, cocktail bars. Whether it’s recovering from a long day at work, catching up with friends or even a romantic date night, a good cocktail is almost always warranted. Have a look at our list of great Astoria…
Read MoreWelcome to dog-friendly Astoria!
Dogs: our best friends, our fur babies. Sometimes, it can be difficult for some of us to leave our tiny companions behind as we take on the day. Thankfully, Astoria is a very dog friendly city (maybe a little too dog friendly). So, you know what that means? More dog friendly businesses… aka you don’t…
Read MoreExploring The Greek Culture & Cuisine Of Astoria With Chef Michael Psilakis
Follow MP Taverna’s Chef Michael Psilakis as he takes a tour through our Astoria. Join him on a quest to understand the culture behind the cuisine, and the influences and and evolution of some of our favorite Greek dishes as they made their way into the American palate. This episode is brought to us by…
Read MoreNo Trains, Shop Local!
With the trains out on weekends this summer for upgrades, businesses are finding ways to keep Astorians local by offering them discounts all around. A small group of independent retail shops across Astoria have joined forces for this years summer promotion. Their goal, to keep Astorians shopping local while the trains are out this summer.…
Read MoreGoing Out Of Business In Astoria
Well we’re not sure if it’s something in the air, or perhaps everyone is clambering for a change, but whatever it is, shops and restaurants are closing left, right and center in the past few weeks in our neighborhood. So we thought it would a bitter sweet goodbye if we gave you a run down…
Read MoreWhat’s The Best Street In Astoria?
In our latest poll, we ask Astorians what the best street is in our neck of the woods: Although they’ve always been favorites with the locals, in recent years these streets have really come to be known among New Yorkers in general as the go to spots for great bars, delicious cuisines, awesome bakeries and…
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