Astoria has always been a crossroads – not just for subway lines, but for cultures. Here, Greek tavernas sit next to Egyptian falafel stands, Balkan grills, and Middle Eastern spice shops. You can walk down 30th Avenue and hear a dozen languages before finishing your coffee. I knew that there would be many hidden gems, and I had wanted to explore the area for a while. So, on a Sunday, I hopped on the F train to the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station to get lunch and walk around. I visited two spots...

Manhattan’s dining scene just got a new centerpiece; Time Out Market New York has landed in Union Square, steps from NYU. Better yet, discounts are upcoming for NYU students. Opened on September 26, 2025, this is the second Time Out Market in New York City after the location in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Though more modest in scale than its Brooklyn counterpart, the Union Square installment aims to channel a neighborhood-market energy into the food hall, creating a curated gathering spot for food,...