The End of an Era in Queens Culture
Sunday March 30, 2008
Two of my favorite Queens cultural institutions -- the gloriously family-friendly Museum of the Moving Image and the totally avant-garde Flux Factory -- are both in the midst of temporary ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens — March 28-30, 2008
Thursday March 27, 2008
Top Pick of the Weekend
Explore the Labyrinth of Endicott Batteries at Fort Totten - Every eight-year-old's (and 88-year-olds) dream afternoon.
Friday
The Phoenix Players Do “Tea” at Poppenhusen Institute in College Point ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - March 27, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria
Thursday March 27, 2008
Well, it's a pretty mellow weekend here in Astoria. But there are a few things I want to highlight:
Last week I finally made it to the wonderful Zenon Taverna ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Vue Cafe, Taverna Kyclades, Martha's Country Bakery, Ion’s Café, Cuisine of Queens & Beyond
Wednesday March 26, 2008
New - Vue Cafe Comes to Astoria [Joey in Astoria]
New to the neighborhood, the Vue Cafe (12-14 31st Ave, Astoria, 718-726-4400) is "on their toes" serving up dishes in ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens — March 21-23, 2008
Thursday March 20, 2008
Top Pick of the Weekend
Happy Easter! Have fun with your egg hunts.
And Happy Phagwah! Have fun painting each other red, purple, and pink.
Friday
Opening - “Half-Wet” at Y Gallery in ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - March 20, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria
Thursday March 20, 2008
We love our local healthy CSA's, and now there are more and more organic choices popping up. Thursday (tonight) learn all about and taste some "certified organic" and "biodynamic" wines ... Read More
5 Reasons to Go Greek in Astoria
Thursday March 20, 2008
Guest writer Judith Klein -- from Foodista the Astoria food blog -- gives her take on the five great Greek restaurants in Astoria. She's got a fine mix of ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Sapori d'Ischia, Green Plantains, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Bonfire Grill, Burger Battle of the Boroughs, Kabab Café
Wednesday March 19, 2008
Fettuccine fit for a king, or Queens, at Sapori d'Ischia [Daily News]
Great balanced review of the highs (the prosciutto-studded fettuccine and unique setting in a wholesale shop) and lows (the ... Read More
Caribbean Eats in Richmond Hill
Monday March 17, 2008
Headed to Richmond Hill's Little Guyana this weekend for the Phagwah parade? Then you got to try Guyanese and Trinidadian eats while you're there. Mostly, these are Indo-Caribbean ... Read More
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Monday March 17, 2008
Go green, my friends, go green. Well, yes, in more ways than one go green, bu this Monday go green with the Irish. Here are some of ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens — March 14-16, 2008
Thursday March 13, 2008
Top Pick of the Weekend
Hunt for Wild Carrots in Kissena Park with naturalist/author "Wildman" Steve Brill - Forage for garlic mustard, field garlic, sassafras, and maybe enoki mushrooms in pre-spring ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - March 13, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria
Thursday March 13, 2008
Here are five things to check out this weekend:
1. Art at Subdivision. Subdivision is pleased to present Dreamer of Pictures, an exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Haejae ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Curry Leaves, Christos Steakhouse, Fatty's Cafe, Say Goodbye to Water View
Wednesday March 12, 2008
Curry Leaves [Eating in Translation]
"Bee's nest cookies" is all I need to hear to want to try Malaysian restaurant Curry Leaves (135-31 40th Rd, Flushing, 718-762-9313).
Christos Steakhouse - ... Read More
Purim Celebrations
Sunday March 9, 2008
During Purim this March, synagogues across Queens will celebrate how Esther saved the Jews of Persia from destruction, as recounted in in the Book of Esther. It's a holiday of ... Read More
Weekend Events in Queens — March 7-9, 2008
Thursday March 6, 2008
Top Pick of the Weekend
Going Green in Queens Conference at NY Hall of Science - Free environmental, educational, and networking event. Learn about the waterfront, street trees, composting, alternative ... Read More
Astorian Weekend Edition - March 6, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria
Thursday March 6, 2008
Come party with the Astoria Music Society at its fund-raiser at Island (35-15 36th St, 718-433-0690) on Friday 6-9:30 p.m. A suggested donation of $20 at the door will ... Read More
Queens Eats, Restaurant Roundup - Richmond Hill Restaurants, Omonia, Agnanti, Zenon Tavern, Philoxenia
Wednesday March 5, 2008
Eating in Translation Digests Richmond Hill [Eating in Translation]
Dave Cook eats through Richmond Hill's Guyanese, Trinidadian, and Surinamese eateries. Thumbs up for Singh's Roti Shop & Bar (131-18 ... Read More
Neighborhood Georgraphy - Quick, What's East of Elmhurst?
Sunday March 2, 2008
Would you say that East Elmhurst is east of Elmhurst? Then you might also think that South Ozone Park is south of Ozone Park, or that Kew Gardens Hills ... Read More