A Queens couple started a baking business that sells babka, focaccia, and favorites from their Jewish and Italian cultures.

Meet three Astoria bakers that turn cookies into art for holidays, birthdays, celebrations and more.

Vanessa Gonzalez opened a store during the pandemic that honors her Mexican culture. She sells handmade clothes and accessories.

Brick and mortar establishments in Astoria are transforming to stay safe and still still serve their communities.

Chef Andrew Steinberg makes food that Jews eat. His pastrami sandwiches put him on New York City's food market map.

Jeffrey Eisner is a self-taught cook who started Pressure Luck Cooking - a blog with easy-to-follow Instant Pot recipes.

The Entrepreneur Space is helping local food businesses get to the next level. I talked to four up-and-coming small business owners.

Four women in Astoria started small businesses — candles, cards, baked goods, and authentic Brazilian desserts.

Three professional athletes started SoccerShape — fitness classes with gamefied workouts.

Ryan Brown, a chef and CrossFit trainer, started Paleo With Love, a meal delivery business.

Jen Jurek started an improv class in Astoria for women only to help them get in touch with their creative sides in a safe space.

Kristina Borza is a holistic health coach, helping people make changes in all aspects of their lives with custom programs.

Angelina Papanikolaou started a food blog to share recipes based on her Greek and Cypriot heritage.