The manager of the Mobile station on Queens Blvd. and 44th Street is revamping the gas station’s convenience store, by converting its “On the Run” operation to a 7-Eleven franchise. The On the Run store is a Mobile-sponsored venture that is largely based in Missouri.…
For upper Skillman Ave residents, the struggle to find a slice of pizza is going to be over– as two pizzerias are about to open. A new pizzeria will be opening on 49th Street, across the street from Café Marlene and next to Florent’s.…
Shalom Book Store, the Catholic store located on Skillman Ave., is opening another shop—just one block from its existing operation. Shalom, based at 49-08 Skillman, will be opening its new store at the former Sea Kiss
Boutique, which is at 48-13 Skillman Ave.…
Another French restaurant is opening in Sunnyside and this one will be owned by the former proprietor of Bliss Bistro, Alim Maruf. Maruf, with his business partner Abu Khan, is opening up “Tapenade” at the location of the former Rose Restaurant on Queens Blvd.…
The French restaurant Bliss 46 is opening its doors for the first time on Thanksgiving Day. The restaurant will be offering a special menu for Thanksgiving that will be based around turkey and pie. However, starting Friday, it will be offering classic French bistro fare.…
Two businesses opened this week between 39th Street and 39th Place, with another one expected to have a grand opening this week. On Monday, a pizza shop called Verdecchio Pizzeria opened at 39-11 Queen Blvd, which sells slices for $2.25 and large 18” pies for $13.00.…
Risen 99 cents, which has moved into the space formerly rented by Casa Romana, has opened. However, it’s in for some competition. Directly across Queens Blvd, where Master Billiards was located, the discount store Deal$ is in the process of moving in.…
A spa treatment center is moving into the location that was the previous home of April Glass. The spa, which will be located at 44-09 Queens Blvd, will focus on facials. It is expected to open in a few weeks, according to its owner,…
A new bar/restaurant is scheduled to open on the corner of Skillman Ave. and 46th Street this Friday, replacing the shuttered Bliss Bistro. The pub/restaurant, called “The Dog and Duck”, will officially open at 5pm Friday. The pub, located at 45-20 Skillman Ave.,…
Nodus, a Thai restaurant located on Queens Blvd, held its grand opening Wednesday. The restaurant’s primary focus is on Thai noodles. Chai Chunton, co-owner and Sunnyside resident, said that the aim of his restaurant is to show that “Thai food is more than Pad Thai.” He said the restaurant offers everything from rice noodles in a spicy broth to curry noodles. …