Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A beloved Latin American eatery in Sunnyside will close its doors on Queens Boulevard this Saturday, marking the end of a year-long run. Arriba Latin Fusion & Bar, which opened at 40-15 Queens Blvd. last February, succeeding the well-known Arriba Arriba. The previous Mexican… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Fast-casual favorite Westville is set to debut its first Queens location in Long Island City on Monday, Jan. 20. The new restaurant will open at The Cove, a modern 18-story building at 43-12 Hunter St. in Court Square. This will expand the chain’s presence… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Brooks 1890, a historic bar and restaurant that served as a cornerstone of Long Island City’s Court Square for over a century, has permanently closed its doors. The iconic establishment at 24-28 Jackson Ave. across from the Long Island City Courthouse shuttered last week… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Renowned rapper and television personality Action Bronson has crowned the burgers at Donovan’s in Woodside among the “top five in the world’ during a visit for his popular food documentary series. Bronson, a Queens native, visited the long-standing Irish-American institution at 57-24 Roosevelt Ave…. Read more »
Jan. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new bar offering a modern take on the classic Irish pub has opened its doors on Broadway in the former location of Broadway Station Bar and Grill. Honey Fitz, a joint venture by Irish bartenders Sean Doran and Andy Collins and Jack Jones owner Jerry Foley, opened at… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria’s Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden will come alive with Czech and Slovak culture this Saturday during the second annual Czech & Slovak Heritage Festival. The event, organized by the Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria (BCBSA), will take place from noon to 6 p.m. at 29-19 24th Ave…. Read more »
Jan. 7, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The owners of Sunnyside café and bistro Brookside Market have launched an online fundraiser to help repatriate the remains of general manager Yoselin Zoila Campos Mendoza, who died tragically following a short battle with illness before Christmas. Yoselin, 31, a native of Mexico, died… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria’s own Tootles & French popped the cork on its biggest celebration yet, throwing a neighborhood party Friday night to toast its win as USA Today’s Best New Restaurant, topping a nationwide holiday vote. Tootles & French, opened by Chad Goldsmith at 36-15 Ditmars Blvd. in 2023, was one… Read more »
Dec. 19, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway A Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Long Island City and Fresh Meadows has launched a holiday food drive to combat hunger across NYC and Long Island. Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is serving up more than just delicious meals — it’s dishing out hope for those… Read more »
Dec. 18, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Popular Astoria wine bar and café Tootles & French has been nominated for USA Today’s Best New Restaurant for 2025. The restaurant, opened by Chad Goldsmith at 36-15 Ditmars Blvd. in 2023, is among 20 nominees from around the country and is the only Queens-based establishment competing for the… Read more »