Bratwurst & Beer at Studio Square, 35-33 36th St, LIC (718-383-1001)

Long Island City has a new biergarten! Ok, well it’s technically in LIC at 36th St & 36th Ave, but realistically and vibe-wise it’s Astoria. That should not stop you, Hunters Pointers, from venturing north of the Queensboro Bridge. There’s a whole world out there full of amazing restaurants and bars, including the latest addition, Studio Square, a German-style beer garden.

Astoria, and Queens in general, has a legacy of biergartens, however »

Jackson Ave, Long Island City

In local economic news:

“Queens has been particularly hit hard by foreclosures. Data released by the ACORN showed that, between January and September of 2008, 5,482 foreclosure notices were received in the borough.

Most of the notices »

Painted building on Jackson Ave, next to Dutch Kills bar entrance, LIC

To kick off the linkage, there’s tons of press about the shooting that occurred this week on 21st St near 41st Ave in Long Island City.

In other LIC media sightings »

Socrates Sculpture Park Outdoor Cinema 2008, Long Island City

Every Wednesday night through the summer, Socrates Sculpture Park presents an outdoor international film festival, featuring a film from a different country each night, along with food and occasionally a related live performance.

Such is the case tonight »

Ok kids. It’s been a great first couple weeks of blogging. Thanks for the great response… I feel so warm and fuzzy.

I received an email or a comment from a resident of the gray matter between LIC and Astoria… which technically I think it’s Dutch Kills right up until it becomes Astoria. But if ever there was a no-man’s-land so greatly named, this is the one: ASLIC. The commenter referred to it as ASTLIC, but we at liQcity are not afraid of ASLIC.

Have you ever been to ASLIC? Trust me, the name fits. At least until the hotels arrive…