Astoria has been home to numerous immigrant groups through the decades, including Czechs, Slovaks, Italians, and Greeks. Even as the new generations come and go, many of the eateries and food establishments that once focused on… More
Astoria is home to the largest Greek population in the world outside of Greece itself, earning it the moniker “Little Greece.” Since the 1960s when Greek immigrants settled in the neighborhood, Greek culture, restaurants, and bakeries… More
Astoria is filled with many small independent retailers. While it doesn’t necessarily attract tourists or crowds of better-known destinations like the Village or Williamsburg, there are plenty of twee shops offering unique products, gifts, and local… More
Located just across the East River from Manhattan, Astoria has easy access to midtown by N and W subway, a trip that takes about ten minutes. That proximity to midtown has made it a haven for… More
It seems that more and more people are discovering the joys of Astoria: its lively restaurant scene, its waterfront parks, its independent shops, and perhaps best of all, its affordability. During the first three quarters of… More
Few neighborhoods boast as diverse a restaurant scene as Astoria does. On Steinway Street alone there are eateries specializing in Chinese, Colombian, Egyptian, Greek, Japanese, Mexican, Moroccan, and Thai cuisines. Throughout the neighborhood are diners and… More
Astoria provides scores of reasons to shop local. Whether you want the latest Magic: The Gathering release or need a last-minute gift, are searching for a new dress or are on the hunt for a fabulous… More
