Astorian Weekend Edition - March 2
By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Get ready for warmer weather! Slowly we are inching toward spring, complete with rain showers on Friday and Saturday. Sounds like an opportunity to stay indoors (and maybe order some truffles and tarts), hang out at a new local cafe, or go see a movie. By the way, did you know that admission to the MMI galleries is free on Fridays, 4 to 8 p.m.?

This week I got a chance to see some of the fun clothes and lovely things that now live in Astoria's shops. Stop by Candy Plum and take advantage of their new pieces - five new designers have arrived with new jewelry and clothing. Mimi's Closet also has a lot of beautiful clothes on sale, plus new spring lines are arriving. Same with KrisTees: her winter collection is on sale, and her spring collection is hitting the racks as well.

Sparrow now serves brunch on Sundays (noon - 5 p.m.). Mmmm...French toast. Sunday night, head over to Fatty's for their Sunday Night Social. And Lounge 47 in LIC is still holding its "10 at 10" special: on Saturday nights from 10 til 11 p.m. it's an open bar for just $10. I've also enjoyed my times at Rapture Lounge. Sunday night is Service Industry night, so bartenders you are particularly welcome!

Finally, the Astoria Symphony is playing in town this weekend (Sunday)! I hear the piano soloist, Orlando Alonso, is amazing.