Mar. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden will be holding a special meet-and-greet at Murphy’s Bar at 45-01 23rd Ave. in Astoria on Friday, Apr. 19 from 7-9 p.m. For $25, fans can get an autograph from and a picture with Gooden. Attendees will have the chance to chat… Read more »
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Discover Tootles & French the Astoria wine bar that continues to delight
Mar. 5, 2024 By Staff Report Chad Goldsmith, the owner of specialty wine bar Tootles & French in Astoria, has seen his establishment evolve since it first opened its doors ten months ago. The wine bar, located at 36-15 Ditmars Blvd. in a space previously occupied by McCann’s Pub, has been serving the Astoria community… Read more »
Popular New York sandwich shop to open first Queens location this spring
Mar. 4, 2024 By admin Mar. 4, 2024 By Christian Murray and QNS staff A popular New York City sandwich chain is set to open its doors at the JACX&CO food hall in Long Island City this spring. Alidoro, a specialty Italian sandwich shop that first opened in SoHo in 1986, will open at the… Read more »
Astoria’s Wolfhound Pub to host Irish trad week starting Monday
Feb. 9, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Astoria-based Irish pub the Wolfhound will host a week-long Irish traditional music festival kicking off on Monday night. The Wolfhound’s annual Trad Week, which takes place between Monday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 18, features more than 20 traditional Irish musicians, with many flying in from Ireland to… Read more »
Top Queens venues for the ultimate Super Bowl game day experience
Feb. 7, 2024 By czarinnaandres Feb. 7, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Sunday sees the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers go head-to-head in Super Bowl LVIII and there are a number of exciting venues in Queens to catch the big game. The Chiefs, who are attempting to win their third Super Bowl… Read more »
Discover the romance of French cuisine in Queens this Valentine’s Day
Feb. 2, 2024 By admin Feb. 2, 2024 By Tammy Scileppi While French may be the universal language of love, Queens is proving that its French cuisine is a hidden gem awaiting discovery. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a selection of romantic and highly praised eateries across the borough are opening their doors to couples seeking a blend of culinary delight and amour. Early reservations are recommended to secure a spot at these cupid-approved venues, promising an unforgettable dining experience, complete with wine, oysters, chocolate and strawberries to set the mood. Domaine Bar a Vins: A Cozy Wine Bar… Read more »
Restaurant on LIC-Sunnyside border offers fusion of Mexican and Japanese food with a great view of the city
Jan. 30, 2024 By admin Jan. 30, 2024 By Jessica Militello Nestled on the border of Sunnyside and Long Island City, Lighthouse Rooftop has taken the area by storm since it opened late last year. Offering a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline and a swanky, upscale atmosphere, it’s become a hot spot. From bottomless… Read more »
Long Island City’s H Mart to introduce a new food court this spring
Jan. 19, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A new food court is on its way to Long Island City’s H Mart, a beloved Korean supermarket, according to Eater. The sprawling supermarket, located at 48-18 Northern Blvd., originally opened its doors in November 2022. Just this past October, the Woodside original location, where the “largest supermarket chain in America” was founded in 1982, reopened following extensive renovations. H Mart has eight locations in Queens, with five concentrated in Flushing. But only the Bayside location on Francis Lewis Blvd. and one in Flushing on Union St. currently have… Read more »
NYC restaurant week is back with over 30 restaurants participating in Queens
Jan. 15, 2024 By admin Jan. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer and Czarinna Andres New York City Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with over 600 participating restaurants, including more than 30 in Queens. Beginning Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 4, NYC Restaurant Week bills itself as an opportunity to explore… Read more »
New Year, New Flavors: Western Queens Welcomes Exciting New Restaurants
Dec. 30, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Food enthusiasts and gastronomes in western Queens have plenty of reasons to celebrate with a culinary cornucopia of new dining options. From cozy neighborhood joints to stylish eateries, this diverse borough is adding new dimensions to its vibrant food scene. Here’s a taste of the exciting new restaurants that… Read more »