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Creative cookies — local bakers make edible masterpieces

Danielle Brody

Oct 23, 20214 min read

Creative cookies — local bakers make edible masterpieces

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

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Anoria Boutique brings Mexican apparel to Astoria

Danielle Brody

Aug 16, 20214 min read

Anoria Boutique brings Mexican apparel to Astoria

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

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Finding love during the coronavirus in New York City

Danielle Brody

Feb 22, 20214 min read

Finding love during the coronavirus in New York City

Many Astoria residents think dating is harder during the pandemic. Find out how they're still doing it.

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Small brick-and-mortar shops in New York City pivot to stay in business

Danielle Brody

Nov 24, 20206 min read

Small brick-and-mortar shops in New York City pivot to stay in business

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

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Making it work — local gyms and studios offer in-person exercise

Danielle Brody

Oct 15, 20205 min read

Making it work — local gyms and studios offer in-person exercise

Fitness centers in New York City reopened with strict new guidelines. Here's how some gyms and studios are reopening.

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Pastrami perfection — Andrew Steinberg caters to the Jewish diaspora

Danielle Brody

Sep 15, 20204 min read

Pastrami perfection — Andrew Steinberg caters to the Jewish diaspora

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

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Distanced and delicious: How restaurants are adapting to the pandemic

Danielle Brody

Jul 15, 20205 min read

Distanced and delicious: How restaurants are adapting to the pandemic

Here's how six restaurants in Astoria and Long Island City handle outdoor dining.

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Plant world — how I learned to make a terrarium at Luludi Living Art

Danielle Brody

Feb 15, 20204 min read

Plant world — how I learned to make a terrarium at Luludi Living Art

I learned to make my own terrarium with an air plant at Luludi Living Art, a plant shop offering classes in Astoria.

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Instant eats — learn how to cook more in less time from Instant Pot chef Jeffrey Eisner

Danielle Brody

Jan 15, 20205 min read

Instant eats — learn how to cook more in less time from Instant Pot chef Jeffrey Eisner

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

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Entrepreneur Space helps local food businesses grow

Danielle Brody

Jul 16, 20194 min read

Entrepreneur Space helps local food businesses grow

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

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Hidden gem — Astoria's Italian restaurant

Danielle Brody

Jun 16, 20191 min read

Hidden gem — Astoria's Italian restaurant

A husband-wife team run Trattoria Ora, a new Italian restaurant in Astoria. I met them and tasted a few popular dishes.

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I tried belly dancing at Sol Dance Center — it much was harder than I expected

Danielle Brody

May 16, 20194 min read

I tried belly dancing at Sol Dance Center — it much was harder than I expected

I took a belly dancing class with professional Debbie Cartsos and learned that it's more about small movements than sparkly outfits.

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4 women turn their passions into up-and-coming businesses

Danielle Brody

Mar 16, 20196 min read

4 women turn their passions into up-and-coming businesses

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

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I learned to make my own pizza at Macoletta

Danielle Brody

Feb 16, 20195 min read

I learned to make my own pizza at Macoletta

I went to a DIY pizza class at new restaurant, Macoletta, and made a Neapolitan style pie.

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Professional athletes teach soccer workouts in fun fitness classes

Danielle Brody

Nov 16, 20184 min read

Professional athletes teach soccer workouts in fun fitness classes

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

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Locals 'say yes' to a woman-only improv group

Danielle Brody

Mar 15, 20185 min read

Locals 'say yes' to a woman-only improv group

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.

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Danielle Brody

Feb 15, 20184 min read

Last stop: QWNS cafe opens in Astoria

Longtime hospitality veterans partnered with a chef and baker to open QWNS, an organic cafe in Astoria.

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Wholly healthy: An interview with holistic health coach, Kristina Borza

Danielle Brody

Jan 15, 20184 min read

Wholly healthy: An interview with holistic health coach, Kristina Borza

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

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Vintage voice: An interview with singer Robyn Adele Anderson

Danielle Brody

Dec 15, 20174 min read

Vintage voice: An interview with singer Robyn Adele Anderson

Learn more about Robyn Adele Anderson, one of the first singers to star in Postmodern Jukebox YouTube hits.

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Baked Ambrosia blogger cooks up a following with mediterranean family recipes

Danielle Brody

Nov 15, 20173 min read

Baked Ambrosia blogger cooks up a following with mediterranean family recipes

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

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