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Butcher Bar expansion complete, to open additional space next week

Oct. 9, By Michael Florio

A popular Astoria restaurant has completed its expansion and is expected to open its additional space next week.

Butcher Bar, a half butcher shop/half restaurant located at 37-08 30th Ave, took over the space next door earlier this year,…

Sugar Freak reopens after being closed for four months

Oct. 6, By Michael Florio

After months of renovation, Sugar Freak, located at 36-18 30th Ave, has reopened.

Sugar Freak, which serves Louisiana home cooking, had its grand reopening on Sunday.

The restaurant will open at 4 pm everyday this week.…

Sicilian pizzeria/restaurant to open in Ditmars

Oct. 2, By Michael Florio

A new restaurant servicing authentic Sicilian food is about to open in Ditmars.

Razzies Pizza, which will be located at 29-04 Ditmars Blvd, is expected to open in about two weeks serving pastas, seafood,…

Mediterranean restaurant to open in Ditmars by owners of Avenue Cafe

Sept. 11, By Michael Florio
A new Mediterranean restaurant is about to open in Ditmars—by the owners of Avenue Café on 30th Avenue. Tru, located at 35-19 Ditmars Blvd, will be opening in about three weeks featuring Mediterranean cuisine,…

Pizzeria/seafood restaurant to open on Broadway, while Enigma Bookstore to close

Sept. 9, Staff Report
One door opens, while another closes. A new pizza and seafood restaurant is going to open at 32-02 Broadway, in the space that was previously occupied by Euro Delights. The new owner is currently renovating the space and the workers were unsure when it will open.…

New owners move into Crescent Lounge space, few changes are expected

Sept. 6, By Michael Florio

The two men who bought the Crescent Lounge last month have re-opened the establishment under a different name.

The bar, now called 21+ Lounge, is located at 32-05 Crescent Street, and is scheduled to have a grand opening party in about two weeks.…

Italian restaurant about to open on Ditmars

September 2, By Michael Florio
A new Italian restaurant is about to open in Ditmars. Grano’s Italian restaurant, located at 38-01 Ditmars Blvd, has been undergoing construction since early July, and according to workers, is set to open in a couple of weeks.…

Nature’s Taste on Ditmars Blvd opens

August 26, By Michael Florio
Nature’s Taste, a Ditmars Blvd eatery that offers food straight from the owner’s Riverhead farm, opened this evening. The store, located at 35-07 Ditmars Blvd, sells grass-fed, hormone-free meat as well as milk and eggs fresh from owner Theo Toumazou’s farm.…

Seafood restaurant coming to Steinway Street

August 20, Staff Report A new seafood restaurant and lounge called Riou is set to open in mid-September, at 28-43 Steinway Street, according to the owner. The restaurant is currently in the early stages of renovation and the owner is still working on the menu.…