Bella Lena’s is the perfect, corner Italian restaurant offering “Everyday Italian with Old World Charm”, goes their slogan, and that’s just what you’ll get at this fabulous eatery located in the cozy village of Ridgewood, a short walk from the M train. Bella Lena’s is a family operation, opened two and a half years ago by the dynamic wife and […]
Local-Express
The GantryThe Gantry was started at a bar in Astoria, by a bartender and one of his regulars. The Gantry is a four-piece band with three-part harmonies and crowd-rallying anthems. Inspired by the classics, The Gantry’s songs are Americana short stories set to an indie-rock soundtrack. The Gantry consists of Tim Cornish, Kevin Goldhahn, Jeff Kay and Adam Knobloch. Since the […]
Make Holiday Wishes Come True
The holiday season is a magical time and there are some simple ways to share in the season’s spirit of goodwill and generosity. Let this season of giving take on a new form by participating in a simple act of kindness. Whether you want to give back locally or on a larger scale, there is never a shortage of people […]
Knights Collision Gives Car To St. Nicks Alliance
In the spirit of the season, an event of celebration and giving will be hosted by Knights Collision & Auto Care Center on December 19. The celebration marks Knights’ decades of success since its establishment in 1948, the Grand Opening of its new location at 2000 Eastern Parkway, and the holiday giving season. The gift comes from the coalition of […]
A Close Look At The Rockaway Train Study
The drama surrounding the proposals for the dilapidated space of the old Rockaway Long Island Rail Road line is just as full of twists and turns as the space itself. Two dueling proposals are in place; to reactivate the old train line, or to convert the space into a park called QueensWay in the spirit of the popular High Line […]
BROUSKO
After over a year of waiting, Brousko has finally opened on the site of the former Punta Dura on 34th Avenue in Astoria, where many episodes of The Sopranos were filmed at their favorite fictitious restaurant called “Vesuvio”. Now, Brousko is open and you are invited to come for a very memorable meal in a sumptuous, yet comfortable environment with […]
Astoria Bookshop’s Best Books Of 2014
It is that most wonderful time of the year, when booksellers everywhere get to look back on the previous 12 months, reflect on their favorite new books, and make lots of joyful noise about how you should read them all, too. It has been an especially great year for book lovers of all kinds, so Astoria Bookshop has split up […]
Tips for a Pet-Friendly Holiday
‘Tis the season for holiday parties, and many pet lovers jump at the opportunity to include their four-legged friends in the festivities. Pet holiday parties may range from the simply elegant to the simply silly, but they all have one thing in common – a doggone good time. To get started planning your pet party, consider these special party planning […]
Trattoria L’incontro Top-Rated By Zagat
Zagat, the city’s most trusted and reliable restaurant guide, rated Trattoria L’incontro number THREE out of all Italian restaurants in New York City. L’incontro’s food was given its highest rating, a level which they describe in their key as “extraordinary to perfection”. Born in Abruzzo, Italy, L’incontro’s Owner/Chef Rocco Sacramone, has been developing his own repertoire from a young age. […]