Oct. 10, By Michael Florio
Astoria is about to get a big taste of Korea.
Two new Korean restaurants are expected to open in the next month, with one located on Broadway and the other on 30th Avenue.
Mokja,…
Two Korean restaurants to open in Astoria
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Constantinides won’t approve Astoria Cove development in current form
Oct. 9, By Michael Florio
The Astoria Cove mega development may have been approved by the City Planning Commission last week—but it is unlikely that it will be built according to its current plan.
The 1,700-unit plan still has to be approved by the city council and the most pivotal player in that decision is Councilman Costa Constantinides who has many concerns with it.…
Butcher Bar expansion complete, to open additional space next week
Oct. 9, By Michael Florio
A popular Astoria restaurant has completed its expansion and is expected to open its additional space next week.
Butcher Bar, a half butcher shop/half restaurant located at 37-08 30th Ave, took over the space next door earlier this year,…
Police seek help in locating serial bank robber, suspect allegedly hit Chase bank on Steinway in 2012
Oct. 8, By Christian Murra
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Call him the 21st Century version of Willie Sutton or John Dillinger.
The police are searching for a man who has robbed eight Queens banks—and attempted to rob two others—in the past 2 1/2 years.…
Sugar Freak reopens after being closed for four months
Oct. 6, By Michael Florio
After months of renovation, Sugar Freak, located at 36-18 30th Ave, has reopened.
Sugar Freak, which serves Louisiana home cooking, had its grand reopening on Sunday.
The restaurant will open at 4 pm everyday this week.…
Sicilian pizzeria/restaurant to open in Ditmars
Oct. 2, By Michael Florio
A new restaurant servicing authentic Sicilian food is about to open in Ditmars.
Razzies Pizza, which will be located at 29-04 Ditmars Blvd, is expected to open in about two weeks serving pastas, seafood,…
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.…
New owners move into Crescent Lounge space, few changes are expected
Sept. 6, By Michael Florio
The two men who bought the Crescent Lounge last month have re-opened the establishment under a different name.
The bar, now called 21+ Lounge, is located at 32-05 Crescent Street, and is scheduled to have a grand opening party in about two weeks.…
Italian restaurant about to open on Ditmars
September 2, By Michael Florio
A new Italian restaurant is about to open in Ditmars. Grano’s Italian restaurant, located at 38-01 Ditmars Blvd, has been undergoing construction since early July, and according to workers, is set to open in a couple of weeks.…