April 2010 Blog Posts (62)

Crossfit Queens Week 4: A Steady Foundation

Me and my class squatting.

I lost seven and a half pounds this month, not bad for a…

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Added by Evan LeRoy on April 30, 2010 at 7:25pm — No Comments

This Weekend in Astoria (4/30/10)

WLA Cards are on sale now for only $24.99--an amount you will make back the first weekend. If you don't have one yet, purchase yours today and pick it up tonight.

Queens: A Taste of the World is back at CitiField again this year and they've given WLA a hefty discount. Grab your ticket to… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on April 30, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Where to Get Your Summertime Suds

It should come as no surprise that TONY sweethearts, Sweet Afton, Hell Gate Social, and Studio Square were all named in the top 10 of the City's best outdoor bars… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on April 30, 2010 at 1:22pm — 4 Comments

BareBurger Opening Soon in The Village

Astoria's own organic burger joint, BareBurger is crossing the East River. Grubstreet reports that the local favorite will officially become a chain in the coming weeks/months.

How do you feel about sharing BareBurger,… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on April 28, 2010 at 6:24pm — 6 Comments

Buffet with Astoria's Beloved Aunts

Don't worry... Anita M. Buffem won't be behind the wheel of the bus that transports Astorians to the On the Bay Spectacular with Anita and Gina Marie at Lombardi's on the Bay.…

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Added by Bradley Hawks on April 28, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday (May 1); hype starts around 5pm and the post time is 6:04 pm. If anyone would be interested in doing an Astoria meetup/Saturday happy hour thing for it, let me know and I'll set something up and try to recruit drink specials in the process. Could be a cool 90 minutes of your life.

Added by Ted on April 28, 2010 at 12:48pm — 4 Comments

Classic Italian Cooking Classes with Ornella

The Viterale Estate in the Catskill Mountains, home of Giuseppe & Ornella Viterale of Ornella Trattoria…

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Added by Bradley Hawks on April 28, 2010 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

Let’s Treat Our Mothers! Special packages for Mother Days

just how much you care! Show you mom…

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Added by Kan on April 27, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Crossfit Queens Week 3: Serious Progress

Before my first Crossfit class I thought I was in fairly good shape for a fatty. I could run 2-5 miles without killing myself and semi-regularly…

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Added by Evan LeRoy on April 26, 2010 at 7:16pm — 2 Comments

CrossFit Queens | 3 spots left for May Foundations

WLA,

We still have 3 spots open in May Foundations. If you've been thinking about starting CrossFit this is your chance to do it. Foundations focuses on proper form and mechanics of the core movements used in CrossFit while establishing a base of strength and conditioning. The program meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm for a month.

Class dates are:

5/4, 5/6, 5/11, 5/13, 5/18, 5/20, 5/25,… Continue

Added by Paul @ CFQ on April 26, 2010 at 8:48am — No Comments

CrossFit Queens | May Newsletter

Wow, how a year has flown by and what a year it has been!

Highlights

One year anniversary party
Goals Challenge winners
WLA Party highlights
WLA Coverage
Events
FREE workout
April and May Foundations
New T…

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Added by Paul @ CFQ on April 26, 2010 at 8:41am — No Comments

Suzy Sellout Seeking Backers for New Album

Dear Astorians and friends,

I am brilliantly thrilled to share that Suzy Sellout is recording in May!! I've been blessed to be teamed up with the Grammy award-winning producer, Scott Jacoby, and getting the hookup at Lofish Studios in Manhattan. I'm now in the oh-so-lovely fund raising stage, yaaaaaaaayyy........... (with marked enthusiasm. right.)

I've started… Continue

Added by Suzy Sellout on April 25, 2010 at 1:18pm — 2 Comments

Ornella's New Unlimited Mimosa Brunch

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Added by Bradley Hawks on April 24, 2010 at 10:30pm — 7 Comments

THE KONG SHOW's magic Dave Cremin is Performing at the Steinway Street Fair!

Hey Folks! Tomorrow, Sunday, APRIL 25th, around 2:30pm, you can catch a

sneak peak of the stand-up comedy magic of Irish Dave Cremin at the

Steinway Street Fair (Broadway and Steinway). If the weather holds,

this will be the best fair ever!

I'm looking forward to enjoying live performances introduced by Cronin

& Phelan's magical bartender Dave Cremin and catching a bit of his

out of this world magic show!… Continue

Added by Miss Ella on April 24, 2010 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Taco Truck Alternatives

In light of the recent disappearance of the El Rel del Taco Truck from the corner of 33rd St. and 30th Ave., discussion boards across Astoria have been exploding with messages of grief, concern, confusion, and the ultimate question, "where has it gone, and will it ever return?"…

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Added by Bradley Hawks on April 24, 2010 at 11:30am — 14 Comments

Where Has El Rey Del Taco Gone?

photo via http://aslanilekaplan.wordpress.com/

I had a few bucks in my pocket the other day, not enough for a burger but enough for a visit to my favorite taco truck, El Rey Del Taco, usually parked at night outside the Rite Aid on 30th Ave. and 33rd St. Bistec taco, chorizo tacos, chicken tacos. I'm…

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Added by Evan LeRoy on April 23, 2010 at 4:20pm — 12 Comments

This Weekend in Astoria (4/23/10)

New for Spring, we've dropped the price of WLA Cards below $25 for the first time. Grab your card today and start saving tonight!

FRIDAY

There's a free Scientific Wine Tasting tonight at Astoria Wine & Spirits. Bring your lab coat to soak up any spills. More info

We recommend grabbing… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on April 23, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

CrossFit Queens | Free workout Sunday, April 25th 10am

Hey WLA,

We had such a great turnout last week, that we're doing it again. We're hosting a free workout this Sunday, April 25th at 10am. No experience necessary, no commitment. Come on out and find out

what Evan

is putting himself through. Email us to reserve your

spot today.…

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Added by Paul @ CFQ on April 23, 2010 at 1:41am — No Comments

"Son of No One" Causes a Stir Among Astoria Muslims

The latest Dito Montiel flick, Son of No One, starring Al Pacino, Channing Tatum, Ray Liotta, Katie Holmes, and Tracy Jordan Morgan, drew protest from a local mosque earlier in the week.

Apparently the production crew hung a sign that mentioned the Islamic holy book, the Koran, as part of a… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on April 22, 2010 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Astoria Business Purchased By L'Oreal

Local nail polish brand, Essie (map), has been acquired by makeup giant, L'Oreal, for an undisclosed amount.

Essie has generated $28 million in sales over the last twelve months through partnerships with J Crew, Jell-O, and over 250,000 salons. Founder… Continue

Added by Ran Craycraft on April 22, 2010 at 5:00pm — 5 Comments