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The Beer Wench Talks Home Brewing

This is going to be my first in a series of other awesome things to do with beer, besides drink it (don’t worry, that will still be happening!). Several of my friends have been home-brewing for years, and while I have been drinking their brews I have never been partaking in the making. However, I do know the basics from several brewery tours, websites, and many a good beer book.

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Added by Jena Ellenwood on August 31, 2010 at 5:35pm — No Comments

So you think you can cook? Here's your chance to compete (and taste 50 of the area's best restaurants)

The wildly popular new kid on the block, Ast

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Added by Bradley Hawks on August 30, 2010 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Culinary art you can eat (and afford) at L'Artiste

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Added by Bradley Hawks on August 29, 2010 at 12:00am — 5 Comments

This Weekend in Astoria (8/27/10)

We have a perfect weekend ahead, here's your guide to making the most of it. Also, please remember to "Like" this blog by clicking the button above. We've also added a chat feature to the site, so feel free to chat live with others also on the site, just click on the chat bar at the bottom of

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 27, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Mr. Constanza's visit to Astoria

http://http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/23/2010-08-23_seinfeld_star_jerry_stiller_visits_chez_costanza__its_fantastic_owners_going_hom.html

The Daily News brought Jerry Stiller over to the "Seinfeld House" in Astoria. A heartfelt reunion of sorts.

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Added by Andrew on August 27, 2010 at 10:36am — 1 Comment

Take the Poll: Who serves YOUR favorite Thai? (plus a review of SriPraPhai: a delicious hidden Thai garden of green curry, crispy golden bags, & deep fried salad)

(After dinner at SriPraPhai, be sure to chec

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Added by Bradley Hawks on August 27, 2010 at 2:00am — 11 Comments

This Weekend in Astoria (8/26/10)

We've noticed lately that Thursdays have been getting more interesting, so we're going to try to start getting the Weekender out a little earlier.

Also, we've started a new Astoria history series called About Astoria. Take a look at our first post on

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 26, 2010 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Drunk Idiot Enters Mosque. Pees.

Just 24-hours after the brazen

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 26, 2010 at 12:00pm — 14 Comments

I CAN HAS ALL OF UR MONEYS?

After a slew of armed robberies that spanned over two months and two boroughs, the Cat Lady has been apprehended.

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 26, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Astoria's Next Top Model

Another reality show season, another Astorian gets cast. This time, a stunning 19-year old named Anamarie represents our neighborhood. She's 5'10", currently unemployed, and loves the designer Alexander Wang (as well as her boyfriend).

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 25, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Open Call for Astoria Designers & Artisans

One of our favorite spots in the borough, The Queens Museum of Art is currently holding an open call for Queens-based designers, artisans, and jewelry makers. They're "on a quest to display and sell the best items made by the talented people of

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 25, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Astoria Comic Stuck in His Bathroom

A local Astorian comic and publicity stuntman is back at it again. After living aboard AirTran jets for a week, being carried by humans from one tip of Manhattan to the other,

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 24, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

WLA in the News: Talking About Hipsters

WLA got a shout out in today's Daily News:

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 24, 2010 at 2:10pm — 1 Comment

Help Name the Astoria Gator!

So it turns out the croc-turned-gator-turned-croc found earlier in the week under a Datsun...is actually a gator. Now that we have that out of the way, the little guy(?) needs a name.

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 24, 2010 at 1:00pm — 9 Comments

About Astoria: Czeching Out Bohemian Hall

Despite the fact that our neighborhood is among the fastest growing in NYC, every Astorian has been faced with the daunting task of convincing a skeptical friend from another borough to venture across the Queensboro Bridge to come visit. Thankfully there are seven little words that tend to do the trick: “I’ll take you to the beer garden.”

Of course, in rec

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Added by Brooke Carey on August 23, 2010 at 11:30pm — 3 Comments

Frank Costanza Comes Home (For the First Time)

Many of you probably know that one of the most popular television shows in history used Astoria as a backd

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 23, 2010 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Baby Croc Captured in Astoria

Photo from The Daily News

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 23, 2010 at 12:30pm — 8 Comments

Locale deliciously exceeds anything you could desire from a local neighborhood gem...

The Peanut Bu

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Added by Bradley Hawks on August 21, 2010 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

This Weekend in Astoria (8/20/10)

The Beer Wench sips a Fransizkaner at Hell Gate Social

Nothing makes us shed a tinier tear than saying goodbye to summer, so make the most

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 20, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Who's Responsible for Astoria Park Litter?

NY1 was in Astoria today reporting on the increase in trash along the west side of Astoria Park. According to the Parks Department, over 100,000 people have come to Astoria

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Added by Ran Craycraft on August 19, 2010 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments