Archive for January, 2008
NY Housing Works Thrift Shop- Long Island City
Every second Saturday of every month the New York Housing Works Thrift Shop opens the doors to the general public. From 10am to 5pm you can peruse the warehouse for loads of old goodies. This is the one saturday you get first pick from the many donations made to the organization. Compared to most thrift shops [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cuckoo’s Nest Pub in Woodside
Woodside Queens is a neighborhood with Irish and Brits abound! There are many pubs to frequent as the locals do on the weekend and then some. Although the vibe at The Cuckoo’s Nest on 6104 Woodside Aveis meat-market friendly, it is also a neighborly place to chill out, chat with the locals and drink beers [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cafe Soleil- Gourmet Coffee Cafe Astoria
RIP Soleil Soleil, serves human connection and great beans- This café is on Astoria Blvd and 37th St. Serving up bagels with lox and a variety of muffins, this coffee shop brings more to the table than just traditional quick breads. Soleil offers quality brewed coffee with superior taste. The warm beverage is rich and deep [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Queens Botanical Garden in the winter
Got the winter blues? There’s plenty to do in Queens despite the frigid weather. The Queens Botanical Garden has events year ’round. —As Fred Gerber, Director of Education Emeritus, points out, “Winter may seem like a time when there’s not much to see in a garden, but this tour shows a world of interesting things [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Jews of New York
Jewish in New York just like Ed Koch or Rabbi Haskel Besser? Check out this documentary… ”THE JEWS OF NEW YORK profiles Jewish individuals and institutions that changed the face of New York, woven together with expert commentary, to present a broad spectrum of the ways in which the Jewish community has impacted secular New [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Walk Through Queens
If you live in queens and feel you need to broaden your sense of the area or if you’re thinking about moving here- A Walk Through Queens is the perfect dvd to learn more about the burgeoning borough. From Astoria to Flushing to the legendary Louis Armstrong House to the famed PS1 museum, this dvd [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Freeze Peach Tea Cafe- Astoria
Unfortunately- Freeze Peach- is CLOSED… maybe for good. Check out Astorians.com to read the latest on Astoria’s favorite tea cafe. It will be missed by many- RIP Freeze Peach provides a relaxed friendly environment with no pretense. It’s sort of like sitting in your Great Aunt Pearl’s basement- minus the fine herbs and raunchy make-out [...]
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