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Aug. 20, 2014 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.
Previously, Static Lounge occupied the site.
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