Some businesses move into a neighborhood quietly, while others, well, don’t. This week the Sunnyside branch of EZ Pawn is holding two grand opening parties. The first will be on Wednesday at 5:30 pm, where politicians and local business leaders have been invited.…
Cafe Marlene, a Sunnyside eatery that opened two weeks ago, is holding an “official opening night” on Dec. 4 that will feature an impersonator of Marlene Dietrich, the German-born Hollywood actress, who inspired the café’s theme. “Café Marlene represents the golden age of Hollywood—and people’s way of life at the time,” said Kandi Kitich,…
The Orchard Farmers Market opens Wednesday promising to provide Sunnyside with gourmet food at low prices. The store, located at 42-24 Greenpoint Ave., will be offering several different food types. There will be a deli section, sushi section, poultry section and seafood area each staffed by a dedicated employee.…
A pet store is opening at 49-16 Skillman Ave. Judging by the sign in the window, it will be selling everything from accessories to puppies. The store owner is seeking advice/suggestions from the neighborhood via e-mail. The address given: skillmanpets@earthlink.com Likes(0)Dislikes(0)
By George Burles New management has taken over the former “Black Lamb” – on 43-33 Greenpoint Ave – and has aptly renamed the pub the “Greenpoint Lounge”. This weekend the owners were putting the new signage up on the pub (at this point the “o” is missing in the sign). …
Yum Yum, a Thai restaurant located on the corner of 43rd and Queens Blvd, opened its doors for the first time on Friday. The opening represents a significant step for the restaurant, according to co-owner Nira Jetanamest, since it is its first time Yum Yum has opened outside of Manhattan.…
A cell phone store is expected to open next month on Greenpoint Ave. between 46th and 47th Street. The store, which has been vacant for months, was previously occupied by a psychic.…
Yum Yum, a Thai restaurant that will be located on the corner of 43rd and Queens Blvd, is scheduled to open in October, the owner said. The opening of its Sunnyside location, marks the Manhattan-based restaurant’s first foray into the borough of Queens.…
Petunia, a children’s boutique store to be located at 46-21 Skillman Ave., is scheduled to open Wednesday, Sept. 15. The store, owned by Woodside resident Jill Callan, will sell everything from hand-sewn dresses to gently-used clothes. Some of her inventory will be designed by local artists,…
Lenny’s Pizza is opening tomorrow and its owners will be assuring their customers a “Taste of Italy in every bite.” The owners of the business are the Russo brothers, Lenny and Angelo, who have a long history in the pizza business.…