Sep. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 6, 2024 By Jessica Militello Bar Enzo, a speakeasy inspired by the Italian American upbringing of owner Joe Schinco, officially opened in Long Island City on Thursday, Sept. 5, following an exclusive pre-opening event the previous evening. Located at 10-15 43rd Ave., the intimate venue is hidden above… Read more »
Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC will host New York’s first-ever Korea Fest this Sunday, bringing more than 20 food vendors to the performing arts venue. The inaugural Korea Fest will take place from 2-9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th… Read more »
Aug. 30, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The owner of a well-known establishment on the border of Woodside and Astoria, the Brewery Bar and Kitchen, is opening a new Irish bar in Jackson Heights, with plans to open by the fall. Padraic Sheridan, a native of Ireland’s County Cavan who opened… Read more »
Aug. 23, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 23, 2024 by Shane O’Brien The Taste of Sunnyside restaurant crawl, a hugely popular annual event that showcases the neighborhood’s diverse culinary offerings, is set to return on Sunday, Oct. 13. More than 60 local restaurants will take part in Taste of Sunnyside 2024, with more than 20 new… Read more »
Aug. 21, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 21, 2024 by Shane O’Brien The recently opened Finback Brewery in Long Island City has introduced a new food menu featuring unique Asian pub snacks inspired by the culinary traditions of co-owner Basil Lee’s mother. Located at 29-37 41st Ave. on the ground floor of the “Sven” rental tower,… Read more »
Aug. 20, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien An Indian restaurant combining a blend of Kolkata’s regional specialties with classic Indian dishes has opened its doors near the Long Island City waterfront. Oh! Calcutta opened its doors at 10-57 Jackson Ave. at the end of July and will hold an official grand… Read more »
Aug. 20, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Wonder, a food delivery platform that connects customers with high-quality chefs and restaurants in the US, is set to open locations in Astoria and Jackson Heights in the fall. The food technology start-up, founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore in 2018, will open an Astoria location at 25-33 Broadway in… Read more »
Aug. 19, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Gilbey’s, a hugely popular Irish bar that has operated on Broadway for the past 28 years, will close its doors for the final time on Thursday. The bar, located at 32-01 Broadway, announced the news in a post on Instagram, stating that Thursday, Aug. 22, will be the last… Read more »
Aug. 16, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new pizzeria offering a range of classic New York-style pizza slices served with specialty dough is adding to the growing diversity of food options in Jackson Heights. Elements Pizzeria, which opened at 83-01 Northern Blvd. at the end of June, is a joint… Read more »
Aug. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien and Lauren Berardi H Mart, the popular Korean supermarket located at 48-18 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City, has announced the expansion of its food court with the addition of five new vendors. The second phase of the grand opening will take… Read more »