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'The Best Best Best': Long Island Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating
A Long Island gastropub, which closed down and has re-opened with a whole new identity, has opened to rave reviews from diners.
The Rabbit Hole Bar & Grill, located at 1960 Bayberry Avenue in Merrick, opened on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
A rebrand of former seafood restaurant Anchor Down, the new-and-improved eatery (still owned and operated by Chef Stephen Rosenbluth) offers up tapas-style plates, craft cocktails, and more. Since its opening date, it’s received an overall 5-star rating on Yelp.
“We have always loved Anchor Down, but the restaurant's rebranding as the Rabbit Hole is on ano…
Popular Eatery To Open Fifth Long Island Location
A shop known for its mega, ooey-gooey desserts is celebrating the opening of its newest location on Long Island with an exclusive treat.
“MERRICK, WE’RE HERE!”
Chip City Cookies, a cookie shop known for gigantic, fun-flavored cookies, has announced the opening date for its new Merrick location: Friday, Aug. 4, according to a July 31 post on Instagram.
The grand opening will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 2012 Merrick Road.
According to the shop, the first 100 customers will receive a free cookie with the purchase of a Chip City cookie.
In addition, a brand-new, exclusive cookie fl…
Pizzeria Employee Wields Peel, Strikes Coworker Following Argument On Long Island: Police
A verbal squabble between two pizza workers got saucy when one decided to use his pizza peel as a weapon, police said.
John Vano, age 50, of Merrick, was arrested on Sunday, May 7 following an argument with a coworker that turned violent, authorities claimed.
Detectives said that on Saturday, May 6, Vano and his 42-year-old male coworker got into a verbal altercation at La Piazza, located at 2191 Merrick Road, at approximately 8:15 p.m.
The fight escalated and Vano allegedly proceeded to strike his coworker in the head with a large pizza peel, lacerating the victim’s head.
Vano then fl…
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police
The owner of a Long Island clothing boutique is accused of selling counterfeits of high-end fashion brands, authorities said.
Mitchell Feig, age 66, of Merrick, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 11, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Feig owns Max & Gino’s, located in Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike.
Detectives said the store had on display several items bearing counterfeit trademarks of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci. The phony trademarks were reportedly found on sweatshirts, patches, and shirts.
Feig was arrested at the store without incident. He is facing a single charge …
