Market dates for the LIC Flea & Food and its offshoot, Astoria Flea & Food, have been announced. Each market will run once a month on Saturdays and Sundays. The markets feature local eats, drinks, vendors and handmade goods. The dates are below, weather permitting. The LIC Flea & Food is held outdoor along the...
Category: <span>Queens</span>
The Astor Room at Kaufman Astoria Studios
The Astor Room at the Kaufman Astoria Studios recently launched their new menu, while unveiling their renovated dining room and outdoor dining area. Chef Nathaniel Felder’s new menu features an inventive twist on traditional American cuisine and a signature cocktail list too.
Astoria TOUR DE BAR Summer Solstice – June 21st
The Summer Solstice falls on Saturday, June 21st. Here’s one way to start the summer off – by going on a bar tour and exploring Astoria, Queens. The Astoria Tour de Bar takes place on Saturday, June 21st from noon to 8pm, visiting over 20 bars in the neighborhood. The event kicks off at KATCH...
Astor Bake Shop
Astor Bake Shop is a cozy gem located at 12-23 Astoria Blvd, in Astoria, Queens. They’ve got tables and wifi, making it a great place for coffee and breakfast, afternoon breaks, weekend brunch, or when you just need a play to sit back. They brew a custom blend of coffee, by Brooklyn-based Stone Street Coffee....
Village Voice Holiday Spirits Tasting Event – Dec. 5th
Tickets are now on sale for Village Voice’s newest Holiday Spirits tasting event to be held on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at Studio Square in Long Island City, Queens. The event will run from 7:30pm to 10:30pm with a VIP-only preview hour at 6:30pm. Guests will be have assess to unlimited samplings from over 25...
Jamaican Jerk Festival – July 21
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Jamaican Jerk Festival! This festival will take place on Sunday, July 21st from noon to 8pm at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. There will be lots of delicious Jamaican foods, from jerk chicken to curried meats and stews to fried plantains and dumplings, prepared by local restaurants like...
New York City Burger Recommendations
So where can you try some of the best burgers in NYC in honor of Burger Month? If you are looking for some quick grub, try Burger Joint, which I have blogged about before, Shake Shack (pictured), with five current locations (including a stand at Citi Field), and two more opening this year, Blue 9...
Photo: The Chicken Shack, Astoria, NY
The Chicken Shack 35-02 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 1/2 Chicken Meal with rice and beans and pita bread! Spinach Pie