New Greek Eatery Set To Take Over Former Astoria Taco Spot

Gyro City, a fast-casual Greek spot with a location in Greenwich Village, is crossing the river to open a new outpost in Queens.

Utopia Bagels Crew Brings New Slice Joint To Queens

You know Utopia Bagels — now the team behind one of NYC’s best bagel shops has opened a classic slice joint in Long Island City.

Queens Chef Named 2026 James Beard Awards ‘Best Chef’ Finalist

Meju’s Michelin-recognized chef has been selected as a finalist for the James Beard Award’s Best Chef: New York State.

New Vietnamese Coffee Spot Debuts In Astoria

BirchBuilt Beanery has opened in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Sparrow, the Turkish café that closed in 2024.

2 Astoria Restaurants Named Among Queens 'Best New Restaurants'

Two Astoria gems just landed on Eater NY's hot "Best New Restaurants in Queens, January 2026" list.

Korean Fried Chicken Chain Opens Eighth City Location In Astoria

bb.q Chicken will open its next location on 30th Avenue.

13 Astoria, LIC Eateries Join NYC Summer Restaurant Week

NYC Restaurant Week will kick off July 24, stretching for five weeks until Aug. 30.

LIC Eatery Named Among Hottest New Restaurants In Queens

Eater NY published its list of "The 15 Hottest New Restaurants in Queens, July 2023," and this Long Island City venue earned a spot.

New Wine Bar In Astoria Offers Luxury Wine "For The Price Of Boxed"

Tootles & French, located on Ditmars Boulevard, was started by Chad Goldsmith​ after his various stints in the restaurant industry.

Food Struck, An Astoria Comfort Food Favorite, Reopens Its Doors

Food Struck, located at 30-93 38th Street, officially reopened on Sunday after a series of bureaucratic hurdles.

Harlem Shake Opens Third Location In Long Island City

Harlem Shake opened its third location in the city this week, expanding its uptown menu to Long Island City.

Disco Sushi Experience Opens In Astoria, Sets Second Venue In Queens

Sushi by Boū​ opened its thirteenth location on 41-17 Broadway, setting up the restaurant's second location in Queens.

Beloved Pizza Chef In Astoria Dies At Age 59

​The owner of Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria collapsed while working at the pizza joint and was taken to Mount Sinai in Queens, where he died.

Retro Asian Pop Bar Opens In Long Island City

929 opened its doors on Saturday, bringing Chinese-inspired cocktails to 27th Street.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opens Shop In Astoria

The ice cream store will expand to a third borough of the city when it opens in Astoria on May 4.

An LIC Restaurant Is The Best In NYC, According To The NYT

Adda Indian Canteen, located at 31-31 Thomson Ave​., joined 18 other restaurants in Queens to make it on the list.

Astoria Welcomes Italian Gelato Spot On 23rd Avenue

Figo Il Gelato Italiano​ opened its doors on April 15 at 29-02 23rd Ave.

Boulis Cafe In Astoria To Shut Down Amid Lease Issues

Boulis Cafe, located at 30-15 31st Ave., will close its doors at the end of the month.

New Japanese Restaurant Opens Its Doors In Long Island City

Knock Knock, an Izakaya-style​ restaurant, will celebrate its grand opening on April 12 with a menu curated by a husband and wife duo.

New Thai Restaurant Opens Its Doors In Astoria

Kam Rai Thai opened its doors on Wednesday at 43-11 28th Ave., replacing the Chinese eatery King’s Chef.

Astoria Pizzeria Named Among Best Places To Get A Slice In NYC

Eater published a list of “10 Top Pizza Slices in NYC This Season," and a pizzeria in Astoria was among the lucky bunch.

Brazilian Eatery Chain To Open In Astoria This Summer

Tap NYC is set to open in June at 33-07 Ditmars Boulevard, near 33rd St., replacing Taverna Kyclade's previous location.

Wallet-Friendly Eatery To Open Eighth Location In Astoria

Everytable, a California-based eatery with a sliding scale, will open its eighth location in the city at 29-38 30th Avenue in Astoria.

Ralph’s Ice Cream In Astoria Springs Back To Business

Ralph’s Ice Cream at 3002 30th Street reopened its doors on Wednesday after closing for a winter recess on Nov. 6, 2022.

American Classics Restaurant To Open Second Location In LIC

Creamline will open its second city location on 40-05 Skillman Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Astoria Thai Joint Listed Among 'Most Thrilling' In NYC: Ranking

Thonglor Thai, formerly named Red Basil Thai, was ranked among Eater’s "25 Thrilling Thai Restaurants in New York City” list.

Astoria Brazilian Restaurant Kilo Closes After 5 Years

The popular Ditmars Boulevard eatery had pivoted from its buffet-style model to a more traditional setup during the pandemic.

Astoria's Shuya Ramen Restaurant To Close After 7 Years

The popular, creative ramen spot is closing down its Broadway restaurant after a "very tough" pandemic, chef Shuya Miyawaki said.

Peace Of Pizza: Astoria Bellucci War Ends With Name Change, Settlement

The two almost-identically-named Astoria pizzerias have made peace, after a name change helped resolve their bitter legal battle.

Infamous LIC Waterfront Restaurant Listed For Auction By City

Water's Edge, a legendary wedding venue later caught in a de Blasio-era bribery scandal, could be yours for $15,000. But it isn't pretty.

Astoria Openings: Mexican Restaurant, Napoli Pizza Returns

Mayahuel and Napoli Pizza & Pasta opened and reopened, respectively, just a block apart in Astoria. Here's what to know about both.

2 Famed LIC Restaurants Pay $20K To Ex-Workers In Wage Theft Case

Maiella and American Brass, two of the neighborhood's most prominent restaurants, paid $20,000 to settle claims that they underpaid workers.

New Astoria Italian Restaurant Has Wood-Fired Pizza With A Local Touch

Figlia, the latest addition to Astoria's bountiful pizza scene, bakes "neo-Neapolitan" pies in a custom-built oven.

Greek Restaurant To Replace Calexico In Big Astoria Space

Nisi Mediterranean will open up within weeks in the prominent 30th Avenue storefront that has cycled through four eateries in eight years.

City Closes Astoria's Bel Aire Diner Due To 'Pest Conditions'

The Astoria landmark was temporarily shuttered by the Health Department after an investigation found "pest conditions" and other violations.

Astoria's 94-Year-Old Mike's Diner Closes Amid Landlord Dispute

The Astoria "landmark" closed after nearly a century below the Ditmars Boulevard subway stop, after its landlord sued for unpaid rent.

4 Astoria Restaurants Named Among Queens's 'Hottest New Restaurants'

From a huge tapas spot to a Turkish cafe on Broadway, these are the four new Astoria restaurants named among Queens's "hottest" by Eater.

Astoria Open Street Hosting 'Restaurant Weekends' With Deals & More

Enjoy the end of summer on the 31st Avenue Open Street, which is partnering with some popular restaurants to offer special deals this month.

Astoria's Popular Compton's Sandwich Shop Opening 2nd Location

The family-run Astoria sandwich shop will soon open a second, bigger location in the never-opened "Astoria Slaps" storefront near Ditmars.

'Jungly' Replacing Bierocracy In Prominent Long Island City Storefront

A mysterious restaurant by the Queens Bully founder will open next month in the sprawling former Bierocracy space on Jackson Avenue.

Patch Tastemaker: 'YeahFoodBeer' Blogger Stephanie Perez

Warning: This foodie's photos are so tempting, you may want to take a bite out of your screen. Here is a look at her favorite spots in NYC.

American Barbecue Styles: A State-By-State Guide

Meat expert Johnny Prime breaks down the country's distinct barbecue styles, from Kansas City burnt ends to North Carolina pulled pork.

Patch Tastemaker: 'Garden Cocktails' Blogger Stacie Grissom

This Upper East Sider and cocktail expert has some delicious ideas when it comes to what to do around NYC. Take a look at her favorites.

New Restaurants For Your Next NYC Date Night

These restaurants, all of which opened in the past two months, are perfect for a date.

'Eating NYC' Founder Alexa Mehraban's Guide To New York City

This lifelong New Yorker and social media influencer knows how to eat her way through NYC! Here are her favorite hot spots around town.

The Secrets To Crafting A Great Burger

NYC meat expert Johnny Prime is here to help you step up your burger game this summer.

'Mr Bing' Founder Brian Goldberg's Guide To NYC

This Upper East Sider and entrepreneur offers a tasty Chinese delicacy in NYC. Check out some of his other favorites spots around the city.

Patch Tastemaker: Big Mozz Founder Matt Gallira

You might recognize this entrepreneur's famous mozzarella sticks from Smorgasburg. Check out some more of his favorite spots around NYC.

'Mary In Manhattan' Blogger Mary Apesos' Guide To New York City

This Brooklynite and foodie knows a thing or two about her city! Check out all her New York City favorites from restaurants to exhibits.

'An Actress Eats' Blogger Sarah Schenkkan's Guide To NYC

This Upper West Sider, actress and full-time foodie loves to eat! Check out her favorite spots around New York City.