Feb. 21, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Filipino bakery Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop is set to open in the former location of beloved, long-standing Irish bar Saints and Sinners, which shuttered permanently in August 2022. Valerio’s, which operates several locations across the West Coast, as well as in Hawaii, Chicago, and… Read more »
Feb. 18, 2025 By jmilitello Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Sunnyside’s sushi lovers have something to celebrate—Takesushi, a beloved Japanese restaurant with roots dating back to 1974, is rolling out a special three-course menu as part of the inaugural “Restaurant Week of the Sides.” Located inside Bon Café at 41-31 Queens Blvd., Takesushi has… Read more »
Feb. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City street corner that has witnessed a rapid rate of business turnover in recent years is now home to a new Starbucks location. The multinational coffeehouse giant opened its doors at 49-19 Vernon Blvd. on the corner of Vernon Boulevard and 50th Avenue late last year,… Read more »
Feb. 11, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 11, 2025 by Shane O’Brien Sunnyside Shines and Woodside on the Move will host the inaugural “Restaurant Week of the Sides” starting this Sunday, celebrating a diverse range of culinary options in both neighborhoods situated along the 7 line. The new Restaurant Week concept, which runs from Feb. 16… Read more »
Feb. 7, 2025 By cmotherway Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Wolfhound, an Irish pub in the heart of Astoria, is gearing up for its ninth annual traditional Irish music festival, a week-long celebration of “trad music” that has become a beloved tradition in the neighborhood. From Feb. 10 through 16, the pub, located… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to make history this Sunday when they face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, seeking to become the first team to win three consecutive championships. If you’re in Western Queens, there are plenty of great… Read more »
Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Over 100 people attended the first 30th Avenue Winter Food Crawl Thursday night, a Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) initiative designed to increase foot traffic and exposure to businesses along 30th Avenue in Astoria. The food crawl, organized by QEDC Astoria project manager Victor… Read more »
Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Juliet’s Pizza and Side Hustle, two popular establishments in Long Island City, have closed permanently, marking the latest wave of restaurant closures in the neighborhood’s evolving dining scene. The establishments, both located at the corner of Jackson Avenue, were operated by Stella Hospitality Group, which previously ran four LIC… Read more »
Jan. 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) launched its fourth-annual Lunar New Year business festival at the newly-opened hot pot restaurant Chi Chicken Friday, with special promotions at dozens of local businesses. The event marks the beginning of a month-long LIC Lunar New Year celebration honoring the area’s rapidly growing… Read more »
Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A beloved Latin American eatery in Sunnyside will close its doors on Queens Boulevard this Saturday, marking the end of a year-long run. Arriba Latin Fusion & Bar, which opened at 40-15 Queens Blvd. last February, succeeding the well-known Arriba Arriba. The previous Mexican… Read more »