Astorian Weekend Edition - October 20
By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

This great fall weather just begs for strolls. The sun will be out, so why not check out some of the newer shops in the area? The diversity is pretty evident walking down random side streets.

I stopped into what appeared to be a new euro-style clothing store the other day. Two Becca's (38-01C Broadway, 718-267-2141) has a sweet selection for men and women from cool brands like Ed Hardy, Lucky Jeans, and Sledge. They've only been open a couple of months, so they are still adding stock. Good news, too, since the lady working there (the owner's mom) told me that they are getting in--get this--size 14 & 16's! Maybe now we can all shop a little easier!

Mets fans might want to mull over the postseason and dream of the spring at the super cute and spacious Indigo Kitchen & Cocktails (28-50 31st St). But might not want to watch the World Series played on it gorgeous new flat screens. They have a menu that goes on for miles of all your faves and a pretty decent beer selection. Oh, and if it's nice out, go and enjoy their backyard with the really neat fireplace.

Sunday get creeped out by the puppeteers from City Parks Foundation's PuppetMobile for part of It's My Park! Day at Rainey Park (Vernon Blvd and 34th Ave). Maybe they won't be creepy exactly, but puppets freak me out. "The Princess, the Emperor and the Duck" starts at 1 p.m. if you want to set your watches. But get there earlier (from 11 a..m.) and help clean, rake and plant! After the show, until 4 p.m., there will be workshops and all kinds of all-ages activities.

Photo Credit - Sooz - Interior of Two Becca's