Summer fun need not end on Labor Day, thanks to Alex Jacobson, who owns both the New York Beach Club (members only) and its restaurant, which is open to the public on weekend evenings.
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By Terry Biener
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9/10/19
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The age-old saying “when one door closes, another opens” holds true in the restaurant business, and Bellmore-Merrick is no exception. But in the case of Bayou Jones, a new Cajun/Creole restaurant that opened on June 11, it took two doors —two restaurants — to close before it opened.
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By Alyssa Seidman
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8/29/19
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Formerly the Long Beach Diner, Syrtaki Greek Restaurant Taverna is the newest creation of owner Theodore Agelis, who is originally from Greece. Since numerous diners grace the area . . .
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By Terry Biener
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6/21/18
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Amerrickana Tapas Bar & Restaurant was purchased by the Jacob family only weeks ago. Haizel Jacob, who runs the operation, is a CIA (Culinary Institute of America) graduate who also trained as a chef in Singapore.
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By Terry Biener
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2/8/18
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In today’s economic climate, the small town retail district has suffered. With the rise of online shopping and department stores constantly expanding their product lines, small town businesses and “mom and pop” shops are diminishing.
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By Sabrina Garone
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5/31/17
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Nine bakeries –– six of them Italian pastry shops –– were in business in Elmont when Paul Sapienza took over his parents’ popular Hempstead Turnpike bakery, Sapienza’s, in 1973.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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11/14/16
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Since opening two years ago as an intimate neighborhood spot, Raagini Restaurant has undergone some stunning changes. The restaurant is now . . .
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By Terry Biener
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9/29/16
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Exhibits and more...
Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across …
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6/8/16
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Beginnings Restaurant is clearly the beloved creation of Ben and Heather Freiser — literary buffs, foodies and parents. Ben has been a restaurateur . . .
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By Terry Biener
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5/26/16
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Oct. 15 marked the 10-year anniversary of Dino’s. Having reviewed this restaurant when it opened, then five years later, and now, I have . . .
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Terry Biener
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10/23/15
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