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Outdoor dining will be allowed in Phase Two of reopening, Cuomo says
Outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in Phase Two of reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. Long Island is on track to enter Phase Two next Wednesday.
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Town, county on board with outdoor dining initiative — but it’s up to the state to say ‘go’
Suffolk County will grant automatic approval to restaurants seeking to expand their seating into outdoor areas, when they are approved at the local level, County Executive Steve Bellone announced today.
Business
Riverhead eyes outdoor dining as a tool to help local restaurants survive
As Long Island begins to reopen its economy by entering Phase One of the NY Forward reopening plan, Riverhead officials are looking ahead to Phase Three, when restaurants are allowed to reopen. The town is working on plans to allow temporary outdoor dining, with table service, utilizing public spaces as needed to give restaurants the ability to expand beyond their dining rooms.
Business
Chambers of Commerce issue call to action: ‘Open the East End NOW’
Chambers of Commerce across the East End are rallying their member businesses to press the county and state to allow them to reopen as Memorial Day weekend approaches.
Business
Shah’s Halal restaurant coming to Riverhead
Shah's Halal, a popular regional chain of halal restaurants plans an April 1 opening in the Dick's Sporting Goods shopping plaza on Route 58.
Business
Popeyes to open in Riverhead Friday
Popeyes will open its doors in Riverhead tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. The 2,265-square-foot, 30-seat restaurant is located at 212 Old Country Road (Route 58), just west of DMV Plaza.
Business
On the Docks at Meetinghouse Creek: casual American waterfront dining
The restaurant at Lighthouse Marina on Meetinghouse Creek is under new ownership this season. On the Docks opened its doors last month in the former Phil’s Waterfront Bar and Grill.
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Cucina 25 partners opening second restaurant on Main Street
The new venture is Craft’d, a 49-seat restaurant featuring craft cocktails and craft beer, along with appetizers, small plates, sandwiches and salads to open in the former Vines and Hops location.
Business
Riverhead IHOP opening now planned for mid-July
The iconic pancake house and family restaurant has filed a building permit application with the town and anticipates a mid-July opening.
Business
Cucina 25, new pizzeria and restaurant, opens on West Main Street
Cucina 25 opened for business yesterday at 12 W. Main St., just west of Roanoke Avenue.