places to go in queens: Places To Go In Queens: La Guli Pastry Shop (Astoria)
- 07/20/09 12:49 AM
The La Guli Bakery in Astoria (Queens NY) If you take the N train all the way to the end of the line...you might not expect to find anything but a million Greek restaurants and Con Edison - but hidden in the streets of Astoria is a little Italian gem: The La Guli Bakery. Seventy years ago Paolo Notaro opened up this little bakery after immigrating to Queens from Palermo, Italy. Since then almost nothing has changed - the storefront, interior woodwork, shelves and terrazzo floor are just the way Paolo designed it. Today the store is run by Paolo's son, (0 comments)
places to go in queens: Places To Go In Queens: Egyptian Coffee Shop (Astoria)
- 07/13/09 04:30 AM
Looking for a place in Queens to get your smoke on?Try the little Egypt section of Astoria...and more specifically the Egyptian Coffee Shop. New York Times named it one of the top five hookah restraunts in the entire city. No frills or alcohal here - just a 24 hour bare bones cafe serving coffee, light food and hookah. And with hookahs starting at $7 - why not give it a try? The Down Low on Hookah-ManiaOver the past few years or so, the water pipe used to smoke a smooshy, wet tobacco has gained popularity with teens and college students. The (0 comments)
places to go in queens: Places To Go In Queens: American Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
- 07/06/09 03:32 AM
Motion pictures and television share a rich technological and artistic history in which scientists, inventors, artists and entrepreneurs have all played significant roles. The American Museum of the Moving Image is dedicated to educating the public about the art, history, technique and technology of film, television, video and digital media, offering visitors of all ages an opportunity to understand this history and its impact on our lives. Featuring almost 1,000 historical artifacts, thirteen computer-based interactive experiences, film and video presentations, and demonstrations of professional equipment, the Museum's exhibition Behind the Screen takes visitors through the process of producing, marketing, and exhibiting (0 comments)