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Italian/American restaurant opens on 34th Avenue

Sept. 12, By Michael Florio

A couple with deep Astoria roots opened a bar/restaurant on 34th Avenue earlier this month.

CJ’s Restaurant & Pub, located at 43-04 34th Ave, combines the qualities of a conventional local bar with a restaurant offering American and Italian cuisine.…

Several 30th Avenue restaurants approved for sidewalk dining

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,…

Community Board 1 turned off by Racks’ proposal for topless bar

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.…

Founder of ‘The Astoria Market’ expands into Long Island City

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.…

Mediterranean restaurant to open in Ditmars by owners of Avenue Cafe

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,…

Pizzeria/seafood restaurant to open on Broadway, while Enigma Bookstore to close

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.…