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ridgewood

Ridgewood

Ridgewood Holiday Market shows off local vendors selling potential presents

By Patrick Stachniak

Central Astoria LDC hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony in Astoria Park Sunday evening. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Astoria

Astoria Park lights up for the holidays with 12th Annual Tree Lighting

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

somedays bakery

Astoria

Queens favorite Somedays Bakery expanding with first-ever Manhattan location

By Jessica Militello

Revelers pose for photographs outside Bar 43 during a previous Santathon. Photo via Angy Altamirano

Sunnyside

Sunnyside Santathon returns Dec. 13, bringing revelers to 14 neighborhood bars

By Shane O’Brien

Colombian restaurant Mojitos was one of 38 restaurants in Congressional District 6 to receive outdoor dining infrastructure at no cost as part of the initiative. Photo courtesy SBS.

Bayside

Rep. Meng, business leaders tout success of outdoor dining initiative in Congressional District 6

By Shane O’Brien

Christmas lights span across Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. Photo courtesy of office of Council Member Joann Ariola.

Christmas lights return to Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach

By Shane O’Brien

holiday

Astoria

Your guide to the best holiday dining spots in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

Attendees sample food at the 2024 International Food Expo. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Corona

Queens Together to host fourth annual International Food Expo in NYSCI next month

By Shane O’Brien

friendsgiving

Astoria

The best places in Astoria and LIC for your Friendsgiving meetup

By Jessica Militello

western queens

Astoria

Thanksgiving in western Queens: Dine in at local favorites

By Jessica Militello

holiday market

Ridgewood

Aftermath NYC to host holiday market in Ridgewood featuring local vendors

By Patrick Stachniak

bagelfest

BagelFest 2025 brings big crowd to Citi Field

By Ben Land

25 Hours

Long Island City

Unwind at 25 Hours, a futuristic lounge with drinks for every hour in LIC

By Jessica Militello

just salad

New Just Salad location in Forest Hills celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Ethan Marshall

Ayat

Astoria

Michelin-featured Ayat opens in Astoria with family-style Palestinian cuisine

By Jessica Militello

Il Gigante in Ridgewood offers a rich medley of Italian cuisine.

With love from Central Italy: Behind the nostalgic mission of Il Gigante in Ridgewood

By Paulina Albarracin

thanksgiving eve

Astoria

Cozy cocktails and parties for Thanksgiving Eve in Queens

By Jessica Militello

While in Kathmandu

Ridgewood

While in Kathmandu owner reinvigorates Ridgewood dining staple with upcoming changes

By Patrick Stachniak

bakeries

Astoria

Try these Queens bakeries offering special Thanksgiving dessert menus

By Jessica Militello

tavern night

Photos: Queens County Farm Museum holds 18th Century Tavern Night

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

23rd Ave Restaurant Row Food Crawl

Astoria

Don’t miss the 23rd Ave Restaurant Row Food Crawl

By Jessica Militello

ufc 322

Astoria

Where to watch UFC 322 in Astoria Saturday night

By Jessica Militello

restaurants

Astoria

Must-try new cafes and restaurants in Astoria and Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

kitty sullivan's

Astoria

Kitty Sullivan’s opens in Astoria as NYC’s second female-owned sports bar

By Jessica Militello

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