Joey in Astoria

Jobs That Aren't Dumb - Now Recruiting

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Here's a few scenarios. See if any of them describe you. You got laid off. You're tired of getting people coffee and answering phones. You'd rather your work was a little more meaningful than...

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Fashion Al Fresco

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000

If you'd rather not shop in the AC this weekend, you're in luck. Ethereal Boutique will be hosting Fashion Al Fresco an open air market in its fashionable patio courtyard on June...

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Astoria WNYC fans, represent!

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:59:00 +0000

Astorian Jeanne Marie Boes is competing in WNYC's Battle of the Boroughs - our own public radio version of Idol, I guess. Jeanne has already made the cut to represent the Queens Top 5. Online voting...

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Queens Art Express to LIC

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Join Juvenal Reis Studios, P.S.1, Subdivision, the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, the Secret Theatre, M55 Gallery and several other hip and happening LIC venues for Queens Art Express! This...

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Designer Shopping on the River

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000

This weekend Socrates Sculpture Park will host it's 2nd Annual Maker's Market. what is it? It's an opportunity to shop for lots of pretty things, made domestically, in a fabulous setting. What more...

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Astoria in Pix

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:57:00 +0000

This New York Times article is a little bit been-there-done-that, but it does have a nice photo essay of Astoria. A Mediterranean Village on the East RiverAstoria, "Long Island City"

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All the Fresh Veggies, None of the Commitment

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Astoria welcomes a new, exciting CSA to town! Holton Farms, from Southeastern VT, has lots of tasty produce and other farmy items. But they also have some innovation going on. I hear it all the...

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Music Marathon at the Beer Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:53:00 +0000

This Saturday don't miss 12 hours of music, 11 bands for 10 dollars at the Beer Garden. And it's to raise $ for more music in Astoria. On Saturday, May 22nd, Astoria Music and Arts will host a...

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Free Admission to the Noguchi Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Sat, 15 May 2010 11:45:00 +0000

I bet you haven't even been to the coolest museum in Astoria. Well, this is the perfect weekend to head down to The Noguchi Museum on 33rdth Road between Vernon Boulevard & 10th...

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Reader Tip: Sabor Andino

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:39:00 +0000

Reader Tip on new AmeriMex resto: A new restaurant opened up called Sabor Andino, it has an American/Mexican cuisine. The food is absolutely delicious and so reasonably priced! After eating, I spoke...

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If you want to sing out...

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0000

I haven't been to a sing-a-long since my teva-wearing, guitar-playing, phish-bootleg-trading days at summer camp. But I'm not going to lie to you. It sounds like fun. Especially...

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The Tempest Opens in LIC

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The extremely Secret Theatre is opening The Tempest this week in LIC. And even I am a sucker for off-Broadway Shakespeare. Support local arts and make up for only reading the Cliff's Notes,...

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New Lebanese Resto

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:53:00 +0000

New Lebanese restaurant, Haddad’s, under the N line in Astoria. Have you been? Read Review Here View Larger MapAstoria, "Long Island City"

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New fitness studio and FREE CLASSES this weekend

noreply@blogger.com (LTrav) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:16:00 +0000

As if Astoria wasn’t already packed with amazing ways to stay in shape, the neighborhood is welcoming ANOTHER new studio to the mix. Located in the old Yoga Room Steinway location, the Art of Fitness...

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Bistro Les Minots Gets Rave

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Our own Bistro Les Minots gets rave review at the Queens Tribune. Click to Read More View Larger MapAstoria, "Long Island City"

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Astoria Bagel Hunt

noreply@blogger.com (JBalz) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:06:00 +0000

It may sound like a simple task to do in New York City, but finding the perfect bagel is not so easy. When I first moved to Astoria, I knew good food was all around me: Greek restaurants in full...

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Jill Joins JIA!

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:35:00 +0000

We have another new guest blogger, folks! Jill moved to Astoria in August of 2008, happy to leave the J train far behind her. She enjoys trying as many restaurants as possible, reading in the...

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Literary Astoria

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Love every George Constanza reference to Astoria? Always look for books set in the old neighb? I love pop culture set in Astoria. New Sam Lipstyle book The Ask is set right here. (Full disclosure: I...

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Queens Supports you, Artists!

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

I know there's lots and lots of artists living here in Astoria and LIC. Did you know about all the support the Queens Council on the Arts does for you, right here in our neighborhood? This Spring...

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The Nuttiest Astorians

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Long time readers of JIA may recall our nuttiest Astorians taking quite the adventure at the The Mongol Rally in 2007. Well, good news. They made it. And now they are at it again. This summer...

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Puppy borrowing near Astoria. AKA volunteer dog walking

noreply@blogger.com (LTrav) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:47:00 +0000

Coming from the Midwest, I know I miss having big, loving dogs around. Especially when the spring weather hits, like it did this weekend, I wish I had a canine companion to stroll with. A run in...

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New Guest Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Fresh back in Queens from her world adventures, Lisa Travnik will be the newest to be blogging with JIA. Lisa is a traveler extraordinaire, cupcake enthusiast, and Astoria-buff, of course! Welcome,...

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Astoria CSAs

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Everybody knows local food is awesome. And some of you probably already know that CSAs are awesome. If you don't know, CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. You buy a "share" of a farm and...

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Michellin-rated LIC Chefs Will Strike Again

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Michelin-rated LIC chefs, the Lee Brothers (Shi, 47-20 Center Blvd), will open new Mexican resto, Skinny's Cantina, in "Queens West".Read blurb in Crain's Astoria, "Long Island City"

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"Astoria Park" - the Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Joey) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:32:00 +0000

Astoria-based film makers making Astoria-based movie. Read all about itAstoria, "Long Island City"

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