Astoria’s 5-star reviews: 2/16-2/23/13
In this week’s edition: Finally, the names of Sunswick’s Norwegian beers get properly pronounced (by a couple of Norwegians passing through) … An older gentleman is pleased by the healthy choices at...
View Article“Excellent” sandwich board at Astoria Wine & Spirits
Done by the same talented artist who did their interior wall work.
View ArticleAstoria 5-star reviews: 5/3-5/20/13
In this edition: Praise for the bubble tea at Tapioca Story, Sunswick’s micro brew selection, Cafe Triskell’s crepes, and Sweet Afton’s … everything. —Tracy Infield Congratulations to all who received...
View ArticleAstoria 5-star reviews: 5/13-5/31/13
In this edition: Veslo goes local—very local!—for its herbs … Redken Saloon Salon’s “killer colorist” (for redheads) is revealed … And the perfect bartender is discovered at William Hallet; “he is...
View ArticleAstoria 5-star reviews: 5/23-6/10/13
In this edition: Yelpers opine on where to go for hot yoga, quality meats, a stress-free haircut, and your next tattoo.—Tracy Infield Congratulations to all who received 5-star reviews on Yelp in the...
View ArticleCityVape: new on 37th St (Broadway)
Astoria, NY: There’s a new e-cig shop in town, located between Jewels of Buddha and Winegasm. It’s already open, but keep an eye out for a more formal Grand Opening planned for this Saturday. —Tracy...
View ArticleAstoria 5-star reviews: 1/20/14
In this edition: New-ish eateries Marketa and The Burger Bistro get mixed reviews… Sunswick (an oldie but a goodie) had a good month on Yelp… and Simply Cycle Astoria is looking like a good place to...
View ArticleAstoria Stars & Slams: 2/20/14
In this edition: Astorians on Front Toward Enemy, Luludi Living Frames, and a good brunch place that’s “quaint without being too hipstery.” —Tracy Infield Congratulations to all who received 5-star...
View ArticleAstoria Stars & Slams: 3/24/14
In this edition: Clarification on how to pronounce “bao,” an Astoria brick-oven place gets (favorably) compared to the original Patsy’s in East Harlem, and why you haven’t seen much from Club 21 on...
View ArticleAstoria Town Hall Meeting: Unofficial Recap
Big Fat Disclaimer: If you’re looking for the real news story re: last night’s meeting, try one of the local news blogs (DNAinfo/LIC-Astoria or Astoria Post should have something soon). What follows is...
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