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Bye-bye Spicy’s: building demo underway on West Main Street

by Jan 21, 2026
The iconic West Main Street building that was home to Spicy’s Barbecue Restaurant in Riverhead for 44 years, is being torn down today. 

Spicy’s, iconic Riverhead barbecue joint, has been ‘temporarily’ closed for about a week. Landlord says they told her they’re moving...

by Jun 20, 2022
Spicy’s, Long Island's oldest barbecue restaurant, closed its doors about a week ago. The iconic West Main Street restaurant has had signs posted in its windows since last Tuesday saying the restaurant is “temporarily closed.” Their phone number is not in service and the landlord says they told her they're moving out. The owners declined comment.