Photograph: Evan LeRoy

I took this picture earlier today and saw that there was a new taqueria open next door and they were selling tacos al pastor for $1! I have to go back...

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We had a big week at WLA finally getting in our 2010 WLA Cards and opening up our online order form. We've been swamped with orders, so if you'd like to pick up your card this weekend, please send us a note and we'll send further instructions. Also, if you're on Twitter, add us for the up-to-the-second updates on Astoria's goings-on.

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Our neighbors over at liQcity have been notified by residents that muggings are on the rise along Vernon Boulevard.

From liQcity:
* A woman was mugged on Friday evening around 11pm at 47th Rd & Vernon Blvd. She was struck from behind and robbed of her possessions, including her coat. She was also denied the ability… Continue

As you know, the Iditarod is a well known dog sled race held each year in Nome, Alaska.

For the seventh consecutive year, throngs of idiots around the country paid homage last weekend by taming shopping carts and traversing the challenging terrain of major metropolitan areas. This year, NYC's race began in Williamsburg and concluded in Astoria's Rainey Park (… Continue

Unknown to many, Astoria's power plants produce approximately 60% of New York City's energy. Coming with this responsibility are certain drawbacks including both air and noise pollution, the obvious eye-sores, and the long term risk of proximity-related health problems.

The Charles Poletti Power Plant (… Continue

Twenty-six year old local trainer and American Idol finalist, Michael "Big Mike" Lynche appeared on last night's auditions episode and got the golden ticket to Hollywood. However, the road ahead may be a rocky one for the big man. Last week, the NY Post… Continue

Photo via Foodista

Sometimes there’s nothing better than a big, heavy, greasy meal to soak up all the ‘shine you poured down your gullet last night and get you thinking straight again. My vote for best hangover cure is a short walk to Petey’s Burger.

After my last Bar Crawl on a Budget, the next day I… Continue

So the curse of The Cup continues with the recent closure of Bizaare Avenue Cafe. But out with the old and in with the new. We heard from a reliable source that the next inhabitant will be Manhattan burger joint, 5 Napkin Burger. If this is true, Astoria will officially be king of NYC's burger scene.… Continue