Archive for January, 2010
Krave Astoria Cafe and Grill
Krave (45-01 Ditmars 718.204.7711) Despite the name of this brand new eatery, it really wasn’t what I was craving at all. Their extensive menu and unlimited mimosas for Saturday and Sunday brunch were enticing, yet the skeptic in me warned that all free things come with a price. I stopped into this place two days [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 11 so far )Astoria Music and Arts Benefit for Haiti
Astoria Music and Arts and Stomp & Howl Movement have come together to bring us two days of music in the Far Out festival Jan 29th & Jan 30th , donations for Haiti relief. From the AMA website- Haitian relief on Friday & Saturday – Friday, January 29th Shillelagh 8pm $5 cover with James Call, Illimanjaro, Mike [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Week days don’t have to be work days
Here are some happenings around town. A little diversion from the weekly grind… The Jamies (Jamie Stellini The Weekly Song) will be playing a few sets at the Sycamore in Brooklyn Thursday Jan 28th. Check out Astoria’s singer/song writer as she soldiers through her halfway point of 52 songs. Mix – Astoria’s new gay friendly [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Edible LIC Extravaganza
Lhaus and Edible Queens teamed up with local businesses to host the first annual Winter Warm-up food drive benefiting the Hour Children Food Pantry. It was a chance to meet fellow neighbors and get a brief tour of one of LIC’s hottest new digs… all while stuffing your face with your favorite local fare. Here [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )N Train Gossip Local718 Neighborhood Update
Normally I review restaurants or post events. Well here is a review you might find useful of one of our neighbors. This man thought he was being clever to create a Twitter account based on humilating our fellow N train riders. Well- here he is, take a good hard look at this face and make [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Lady Gaga in Astoria, Tango in Sunnyside and free food in LIC
Don’t you just hate it when people say things like…. I can’t believe it’s January already! Well, as a matter of fact I can believe it! It’s downright freezing, I’ve gained 50lb of post holiday blubber and last month was December. So no, it is really not that hard to believe at all. What’s hard [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Tortilleria Nixtamal Naturally A-maize-ing
Much too often New Yorkers devour their beloved Mexican fare with a grain of salt. Skeptical palates graze the city landscape for that perfectly authentic tortilla, taco, tostada… thus creating the never-ending debate of what is real Mexican food versus what is merely fodder. Tortilleria Nixtamal will give these folks yet another matter to chew on. Situated [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Incredible, Edible Queens Winter Warm-Up Food Drive & Tasting
What do you get when you combine a handful of great food, one fantastic borough and a pinch of love? A delicious tasting event that will kick-off a month long food drive. LHaus and Edible Queens have teamed-up to create the first annual Winter Warm-Up January 24 12-3pm. Stop by Long Island City’s new condominium [...]
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