The 4th of July marked the grand opening of the New Orchard Farmers Market at 42-24 Greenpoint Ave. Owner Bob Patel and a partner bought the store this past March 15th and have spent the intervening months renovating and acquiring all the proper licenses that such a business requires.…
In April, Rae Arora, a Flushing real estate developer, bought a failing Sunnyside bar/lounge with the aim of turning it around. The business, called ‘Boulevard’ when he bought it, was a club that had a distinct Eastern European flavor to it.…
Yogurberry, a new frozen yogurt shop, will open for business in mid-August at 44-01 Queens Blvd., replacing one of the many cellular phone stores in the neighborhood. Queens native ‘Diaan He’ watched from the shade of the #7 train as workers hung a banner over her new store.…
A new Thai restaurant is opening in Sunnyside next month, across the street from the Butcher Block. The restaurant, to be called SunnyThai, will be the owner’s second Thai restaurant, with the other located in Jackson Heights. The Sunnyside operation will be located at 43-43 41st Street where Anise Fusion was formerly located,…
Fashionable Baby & Kidz, an upscale clothing boutique located on 47th street (between Greenpoint and 47th avenues), opened Saturday. The store carries name-brand clothing for infants to 7 year olds, such as French Toast, Burberry, Polo and the Gap. Children’s jewelry,…
Pink Icing, the long-awaited bakery located at 44-13 Queens Blvd, is opening tomorrow (Saturday). The bakery is owned by Juan Arache, a Sunnyside resident, who already owns the Sugar Room, a baking supply store, on the same block. The bakery will open Saturday at 11am and Arache will be providing customers will free samples of cakes,…
A fine Italian restaurant opened last week on Greenpoint Ave. in the space that was once occupied by Sunrise Restaurant & Grill. Prima Sarabella Restaurant, located at 41-08 Greenpoint Ave.(between 41st and 42nd), offers a comprehensive menu, including: spaghetti alla bolognes ($8.50);…
A new pizzeria is holding its grand opening Tuesday at the old location of Rosario’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, which has been vacant for years.
La Bella Vita Pizzeria & Restaurant, located at 50-12 Skillman Ave., will be run by Vinny Lombardo and Sal Amato.…
99c Fresh Pizza opened on Tuesday selling pies and slices at discount prices. The pizzeria, located at 41-10 49th Street, is selling 18” pies for $8.00 ($2.00 extra per topping) and a slice for 99c (plus 50 cents per topping). It offers free delivery (718-507-9099).…
The former proprietor of Bliss Bistro is opening Tapenade, a casual French restaurant located at 44-07 Queens Blvd, on Thursday. Alim Maruf, with his business partner Abu Khan, will be marking the restaurant’s grand opening by offering free drinks and hors d’oeuvres from 12pm through 10pm.…