Category: In the Spotlight

Astoria Pet Store Introduces Order-By-Text Delivery Service for Queens and Manhattan Residents

Staff Report

“Hey, I’m Bo, Whiskers Holistic Petcare’s Bot!”

This is the message that greets anyone who uses the new order-by-text delivery service that is being introduced by a local pet supply store in Astoria.

Last month, Whiskers Holistic Petcare on 19-25 Ditmars Blvd began informing customers that they are trying out a new texting bot to help make it easier for them to place orders directly from their cell phone.…

New Summer Menu Items Introduced at Neighborhood Crepe Shop

Staff Report

A popular frozen yogurt and crepe shop has recently introduced its summer menu.

Yogurt La Crepe, an eatery located at 29-02 Ditmars Blvd that offers a wide variety of sweet and savory crepes, along with frozen yogurt and breakfast items,…

Broadway Restaurant Brings a Piece of Peru to Astoria

January 8, Michael Florio

Astoria residents won’t have to travel far to get a taste of Peru this new year.

Nazca Restaurant, located at 34-20 Broadway, held its grand opening this December, and is offering authentic Peruvian cuisine and cocktails tailored by chefs who are native to the South American country,…

Owner of Seva Opens New Indian Restaurant by Astoria-Ditmars Blvd Station

January 8, By Michael Florio

The team behind the popular Indian restaurant Seva, located near 30th Avenue, have opened a second restaurant.

Yaar Indian Restaurant, named after a Hindi term that means “beloved friend,” opened at 22-55 31st Street in October,…

Angel’s Care Holistic is all about Pampering your Pooch

December 2, Staff Report

Completing the dream of her late sister, Sunnyside native Irene Siderakis opened a pet spa for Astoria’s furriest friends last month.

The store, called Angel’s Care Holistic Pet Spa, is located at 29-02 30th Ave and has quickly become a hot-spot for dog owners who do not want to travel far to pamper their pets,…