Sept. 22, By Michael Florio
Several restaurants on 30th Avenue got the green light from Community Board 1 last week to either open a sidewalk cafe or to renew their existing license.
Pink Nori, a sushi restaurant that opened in January at 36-06 30th Ave,…
Sept. 18, By Michael Florio
This Sunday, the public will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how films and TV shows are made at Kaufman Astoria Studios. Kaufman Astoria Studios, along with the Museum of Moving Image and Theatrical Teamsters Local 817,…
Sept. 17, By Michael Florio
The owners of a proposed topless bar called ‘Racks’ claim they can’t get a fair shake. The owners, who aim to establish a bar featuring topless waitresses at 19-26 Steinway Street, went before Community Board 1 last night in their quest for a liquor license.…
Sept. 16, By Michael Florio
The organizer of a well-known Astoria flea market has her sights set on a new territory. Diane Modric, who established the Astoria Market in 2010, is opening a new flea market in the Court Square section of Long Island City this Saturday.…
Sept. 15, By Michael Florio
Astoria is going to be all about foodies for a week. Astoria Restaurant Week kicks off Friday and more than 50 bars/restaurants are expected to participate offering a range of specials–from free desserts to cocktails.…
Sept. 11, By Michael Florio
A new Mediterranean restaurant is about to open in Ditmars—by the owners of Avenue Café on 30th Avenue. Tru, located at 35-19 Ditmars Blvd, will be opening in about three weeks featuring Mediterranean cuisine,…
Sept. 10, By Michael Florio
A new performance center for adults is on its way to Astoria. Q.E.D., located at 27-16 23rd Ave, will act as an ‘after school program for adults,’ offering open mics, poetry slams, comedy shows,…
Sept. 9, Staff Report
One door opens, while another closes. A new pizza and seafood restaurant is going to open at 32-02 Broadway, in the space that was previously occupied by Euro Delights. The new owner is currently renovating the space and the workers were unsure when it will open.…
Sept. 9, By Michael Florio
Free laughs are on tap at the Raven’s Head Public House. Samantha Bednarz, a comedian and comedy promoter, began hosting a monthly comedy show, called Technical Difficulties, at the 38-04 Broadway pub in June.…
Sept. 8, By Michael Florio
Train noise is depriving some Astoria children from a proper education, and local parents and elected officials are seeking solutions. Congressman Joe Crowley announced today at P.S. 85 that he is introducing a bill that would require the federal government to study the level of railway noise at city schools– and require certain schools to be soundproofed if the railroad noise is deemed too loud.…