Basil Brick Oven Pizza and Gelateria
Basil Brick Oven Pizzeria is turning Astoria Boulevard. on its head with classic, Italian, brick oven pizza, pasta, panini, salads and more, and its adjoining café and gelateria. This is a cozy, family-friendly, date-fantastic place to enjoy a casual Italian meal made on the spot with the freshest ingredients. Indeed the brick oven is central to the restaurant and co-owner […]
Unique Tapas Bar Opens In Woodside
Metro Tapas Bar & Lounge in Woodside, officially opened its doors last week offering patrons a unique dining experience in a comfortable bar like atmosphere. Executive Chef Lee Knoeppel’s menu features a variety of small plates that take the diner on a culinary tour of American food with an ethnic twist. The restaurant’s fare is inspired by local and regional […]
Era Comes To An End For Woodside Jewish Center
In 1928, when Babe Ruth ruled the baseball world, the economy was booming, and Jews were moving in great numbers to Queens, the Woodside Jewish Center was founded. An Orthodox Union member synagogue, it thrived for decades, providing spiritual sustenance to the hundreds of members comprising its hard-working community. A large group of high rise apartment buildings across bustling Queens […]
Sunnyside Chef A ‘Sweet Genius’
A 23-year-old Sunnyside woman is $10,000 richer this week after she aced a difficult pastry competition on the Food Network that earned her the title of “Sweet Genius”. Angela Cuervo, daughter of the owners of Mario’s Restaurant at 43-07 47th Ave., appeared on a special episode of the Food Network’s Sweet Genius pastry competition featuring Ron Ben-Israel, executive chef and […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints’ Church:•Saturday, May 26, 10:30 am-2 pm: Book Sale.•Tuesdays, 6 pm: rehearsals of the Sunnyside DrumCorps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17 invited, nofee, no auditions, Lower Level, 43-12 46th St.,Sunnyside. For schedule changes, call 718.786.4141.****Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryUkrainian Catholic:•Sunday Mass, 9 am: English; 10:30 […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received at least two weeks prior to publication. Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Holiday & Observances American Legion Continental Post 1424 Annual Parade Ascan Ave. & Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. May 27, 12 p.m. Boulevard Gardens American Legion Post No. 1836 Annual Memorial Day […]
