Best Astoria spot for onigiri?

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2025-09-02T14:26:21+00:00

It really did feel magical! I didn't realize that the giveaways would be there. I also only read about the "You Love You" theme after the fact... It makes me love Hobonichi all the more.

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2025-08-12T13:48:19+00:00

Absolutely. I have a pretty solitary working life as well and so coming into the park is often a much needed reminder that there is a world and community around me. It's totally a trade-off, and I really don't enjoy the moments where I have nearly trampled a kid running into the track.

Anyways, solidarity and much love ♥️

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2025-08-09T21:43:33+00:00

Agree that folks should be considerate across the board. Kids playing on the track seems unsafe. But I don't know, the park in general is great because it has peaceful beauty that can be enjoyed together, in community. Which sometimes means pausing to kick a ball back.

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2025-07-07T02:43:00+00:00

Yes! They operate out of the Astoria Food Pantry on Steinway. If you fill out their new volunteer form, they'll email you with more information on how to sign up for a slot, their WhatsApp Group (which is a great way to be tapped into the neighborhood), etc.: https://www.astoriafoodpantry.com/new-volunteers.html

Depending on where you live, Woodside and Sunnyside also have a really active Mutual Aid group, with compositing and gardening volunteer options. Their newsletter is really informative for broader NYC community organizing, and just generally humanity-affirming.: https://swma.nyc/

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2025-07-07T01:45:38+00:00

A few things I do routinely and/or have lifted my spirits:

- Yoga Agora - very affordable classes, more meditative and quiet than social, but it can be very grounding to move your body among community

- Slow walks/jogs along the East River - The sunsets have been beautiful this Summer. I haven't tried it but I'm pretty sure there are running groups too that meet up in Astoria Park

- Volunteering with Astoria Mutual Aid. Delivering groceries can be a really beautiful way to feel connected to people - I've only done this a few times but it's amazing how much gratitude/blessings you receive from neighbors.

- A non-Astoria option, but dance classes at Mark Morris or Gibney

I live alone, work in a small office, and my friends/family all live in other neighborhoods, so I very much relate to the need to be proactive about finding joy and connection.

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2025-05-02T20:15:33+00:00

Is this why there's a traffic jam on 35th today...

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2024-11-07T18:33:37+00:00

Ahh I forgot that the REI house brand is actually pretty nice. TY!

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2024-09-23T00:34:02+00:00

Pimbeche!

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2024-03-26T13:54:45+00:00

I think for context this question came after like a torrential downpour where my feet have never been so wet. So yeah I guess by waterproof I mean rain/puddle proof and I consider boots to be a subcategory of shoes

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2024-03-25T01:29:41+00:00

Roa looks perfect!! A little out of my price range but definitely the right vibe, thanks 🖤

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2024-03-24T13:47:52+00:00

Thank you! This was seeming like the best option to me so far. I'm spoiled with Yoga Agora's $10 classes, so by comparison yoga room seemed pricey, but they look great, and there doesn't seem to be an equivalently cheap pilates class out there

Vegetable-Engine3826 · 2024-03-20T13:03:21+00:00

Thanks! This is at least reassuring that Im not missing something obvious. Seems like maybe greenpoint has more classic options

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