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'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years In Riverhead 'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years In Riverhead
'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years In Riverhead Following a run of over three decades, a family-owned Long Island restaurant abruptly announced its immediate closure. “Today…will be our last day. It is with heavy hearts we have made the most difficult decision to permanently close.” In a Facebook post on Saturday, Sept. 30, the owners of Peconic Bay Diner – mother Chrissy and daughters Eleni and Chloe – announced that the Riverhead staple would be closing for good. “There are multiple factors involved” in the family’s decision to close shop, including the “astronomical” cost of goods, staffing troubles, and the uncertainty of the futu…

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by Sophie Grieser
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New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices On Long Island New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices On Long Island
New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices On Long Island A family-owned pizzeria is wowing diners on Long Island and beyond with its authentic Italian pies. “Wow, just wow.” Pizzeria Undici, located at 4195 Merrick Road in Massapequa, opened shop in June 2023. The Italian family-owned pizzeria had one goal: to serve the finest pizzas alongside the best customer service. In the few months since its opening, it appears to have done just that. “Long Island has a pretty good track record for pizza joints…and I suggest adding this one to your list,” wrote Nassau County resident Anthony S. on the shop’s Yelp page. Anthony and a group of his …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Popular Restaurant To Open New Suffolk County Location Popular Restaurant To Open New Suffolk County Location
Popular Restaurant To Open New Suffolk County Location The owners of a popular restaurant that specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine are preparing to launch a new location on Long Island. Ruta Oaxaca is set to open in Suffolk County around the second week in December, according to owner Jose Castillo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine (@rutaoaxacamex) Castillo owns the eatery with Chef Felipe Arellano and Chef Carlos Arellano, two brothers who were born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico. The owners have operated their business in Astoria for nearly a year no…

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by Nicole Valinote