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Family-Run Italian Restaurant On Long Island Closing After 64 Years Family-Run Italian Restaurant On Long Island Closing After 64 Years
Family-Run Italian Restaurant On Long Island Closing After 64 Years A cherished, family-run Italian restaurant on Long Island is set to close, leaving decades of meals and memories in its wake. Stella Ristorante – located in Floral Park at 152 Jericho Turnpike – will hold its final dinner service on Tuesday, Dec. 31, co-owner Enza Tomaselli confirmed to Daily Voice. “We had an amazing run all these years and are grateful to everyone along the way,” she said, adding that it’s “time for retirement.” Opened in October 1960 by Italian immigrants and husband and wife Gina and Giuseppe Cerrone, Stella Ristorante first came onto the scene as a pizzeria. Six decad…
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Restaurant chain Denny's plans to shut down as many as 150 of its locations. The company said half of the underperforming outlets will close by the end of the calendar year and the others will go out of business in 2025. Specific restaurants slated for closure have not yet been announced. In announcing the move, Denny's said customers have been ordering from restaurants less often. In addition to the closures, Denny’s will trim the number of items on its menu from 97 to 46 and no longer require outlets to be open 24/7, according to a CNN report. Founded in 1954 in California as Dann…
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. Click here for a new, updated story: TGI Friday's Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Ceda…
Iconic Suffolk County Diner Closing After Almost 40 Years Iconic Suffolk County Diner Closing After Almost 40 Years
Iconic Suffolk County Diner Closing After Almost 40 Years It’s the end of an era for this beloved Long Island restaurant. The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – is set to close after 39 years in business. “It’s with a heavy heart, I have to announce that due to economic hardships the Lindencrest Diner will be closed,” read a sign posted on the front door Thursday, Aug. 22. “We would like to thank all our patrons and staff over the past 39 years for making this diner the success it has been. We will truly miss all the familiar, happy faces that made this establishment a huge part of our lives and family.” The…
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years It’s the end of an era for New York fans of Buca di Beppo. After 24 years, the popular chain of Italian restaurants closed its Albany County location in Colonie, the last one anywhere in the Empire State. The move was evident on the restaurant’s official Facebook and Yelp pages, which have both updated their hours to “permanently closed.” “We thank our customers for their loyalty — it was our privilege to be the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over the past two decades,” the company said in a statement. A reason for the closure was not given. Founded in Minneapolis in …
Pair Of Long Island Restaurants Close After Decades In Business: 'Bittersweet, Difficult' Pair Of Long Island Restaurants Close After Decades In Business: 'Bittersweet, Difficult'
Huntington's House of India, Osteria Da Nino Close Loyal patrons are saying goodbye to a pair of Long Island restaurants boasting a combined nearly half century of culinary expertise. In Huntington, both House of India and Osteria Da Nino announced their closures in late June and early July 2024. Italian eatery Osteria Da Nino, located at 292 Main Street in Huntington, announced its closure on Tuesday, June 18, after 20 years in business. “Our little Italian restaurant has truly been an amazing part of our family and we are ever grateful for all those who brought it to life… we ate well, we drank wine, we laughed and cried, we exchanged st…
Popular Restaurant Peppercorns, A Hicksville Mainstay, To Close After 40-Year Run Popular Restaurant Peppercorns, A Hicksville Mainstay, To Close After 40-Year Run
Popular Restaurant Peppercorns, A Hicksville Mainstay, To Close After 40-Year Run It will soon be closing time for a popular Long Island restaurant that has been a mainstay in the community for more than 40 years. Peppercorns Restaurant & Catering announced this week that its familiar old firehouse location in Hicksville will close as of Thursday, Aug. 1. In a social media post, the owners said it was the "right time and right move" after their landlord presented them with an opportunity. "We can’t thank you all enough for the many years of love and support," the owners said. " It has been a true honor to be a part of the Hicksville community and all of our customer…
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations Red Lobster plans to close more restaurants just weeks after it filed for bankruptcy, according to a new report. In a bankruptcy petition filed on Sunday, May 19, the company listed assets of $1 billion and liabilities of $10 billion. Days before the filing, dozens of Red Lobster locations were listed as "temporarily closed" on the company's website, including these New York locations: Kingston, Scarsdale, Nanuet, Poughkeepsie, Stony Brook In an updated list of closures reported by CNN on Thursday, June 6, five new locations in New York have been added to the list, including it…
Long Island Pizza Shop Closes Abruptly After 50 Years Long Island Pizza Shop Closes Abruptly After 50 Years
Long Island Pizza Shop Closes Abruptly After 50 Years After over 50 years in business and a recent change in ownership, a pizzeria and restaurant has announced its abrupt closure. Franklin Square staple Carmela’s Pizzeria & Ristorante announced on Thursday, May 23 that it would close for good due to “unforeseen circumstances.” “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” the restaurant wrote in its Facebook post, “and want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and patronage over the years.” Founded in 1971 as a small pizza shop, the family-run business soon expanded to include an Italian restauran…
Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years
Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years An Italian restaurant chain with locations across the country has closed several of its New York eateries. Carrabba’s Italian Grill shuttered its Albany County restaurant – located in Latham at 675 Troy Schenectady Road – on Friday, Feb. 23 after 19 years in operation. It was the company’s sole Capital Region location. The restaurant chain also closed its only Long Island locations, in Smithtown at 730 Smithtown Bypass, and in Central Islip at 20 North Research Place. A spokesperson for Carrabba’s parent company, Bloomin’ Brands, told Daily Voice the closures were a business decision that …
Food Fight: Popular Pizza Chain Shutters Long Island Location, Divides Foodies Food Fight: Popular Pizza Chain Shutters Long Island Location, Divides Foodies
Food Fight: Popular Pizza Chain Shutters Long Island Location, Divides Foodies A popular pizza restaurant that was at a Long Island mall for over 10 years has shuttered its doors suddenly, leaving customers confused (and some cheering). The California Pizza Kitchen, formerly located at 618 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, is no longer. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Long Islanders began noticing the closure, with some customers receiving emails regarding it. It is unclear why the location closed. A recorded message when calling the location’s phone number confirmed the closure, recommending interested customers visit the Walt Whitman location in Huntington Station. In the …
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares'
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' A restaurant in the region that closed a short time after filming an episode of Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares," is slated to be featured on the show's upcoming episode. The Love Bites cafe, which was located in Ulster County, will  be featured on the show that is known to rip apart a restaurant, and its owner, at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 on Fox. The restaurant in Saugerties was run by childhood sweethearts who "have trouble separating their work and personal lives," according to Fox. To help celebrate the beloved restaurant, wedding photographer and food blogger Jason Bover, wh…
'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years On Long Island 'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years On Long Island
'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years On Long Island 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…
'This Stinks': Long Island Restaurant Calling It Quits After 17 Years 'This Stinks': Long Island Restaurant Calling It Quits After 17 Years
'This Stinks': Long Island Restaurant Calling It Quits After 17 Years A popular Long Island restaurant is shuttering after 17 years in business. PeraBell Food Bar, located in Patchogue at 69 East Main Street, will serve its final guests on Saturday, Aug. 12. “End of an era for Patchogue restaurants!” reads a post on the Long Island Foodies Facebook page by Dominick Nuzzi. “Go see the servers one more time before PeraBell Food Bar closes!” Nuzzi’s post includes a photo of a sign outside the restaurant announcing the impending closure. Founded in 2006 by co-owners John Peragine and Scotti Campbell, the eatery serves up an array of lunch and dinner options in…
Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes
Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes After nearly nine years in the business and recent rumors among Long Island foodies, a well-liked restaurant announced that it has permanently closed. On Friday, July 14, La Bonita in Coram announced online that it is no longer in business, putting to end swirling rumors about what was happening with the popular Mexican spot. “Unfortunately, La Bonita is permanently closed,” Steve Salazar wrote in a post shared on both the Long Island Food & Drink (LIFD) and the restaurant’s social media pages. "The partners are retiring from the business and extend their heartfelt thank you for su…
Popular Syosset Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business Popular Syosset Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business
Popular Syosset Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business A popular Long Island eatery known for its foot-long sandwiches has permanently closed after more than a half-century in business. Syosset staple Village Heros' last day of business was Friday, Feb. 17. The restaurant, located at 80 Jericho Turnpike, said the circumstances leading to its closure were out of its control. "We have fought long and hard but our new landlords want us off the premises by the end of this month," Village Heros said in a statement on Facebook. "We feel awful to have to do this to our long-time faithful customers like yourselves but we have been left with no alterna…
'End Of An Era': Popular Restaurant Closing After 50 Years On Long Island 'End Of An Era': Popular Restaurant Closing After 50 Years On Long Island
'End Of An Era': Popular Restaurant Closing After 50 Years On Long Island After more than a half century of “introducing traditional Japanese cuisine and culture,” a popular Long Island restaurant is set to close. Shiro of Japan, located in Carle Place at 401 Old Country Road, will serve its last guests on Saturday, Feb. 4, the restaurant revealed on Facebook. “We are saddened to announce the end of an era: Shiro of Japan will be closing after over 50 years in business,” reads the post. “Shiro is more than a restaurant - it is a special place that has created countless memories for thousands of families, couples and groups.” Owners Peter Faccibene and Hiro Ishi…
'The Most Difficult Decision': Rocky Point Eatery Permanently Closes 'The Most Difficult Decision': Rocky Point Eatery Permanently Closes
'The Most Difficult Decision': Rocky Point Eatery Permanently Closes The owners of a Long Island restaurant have decided to close the eatery amid a recent set of challenges, including staffing issues and higher costs of goods. Broadway Market in Rocky Point is permanently closing, the owners announced on Friday, Jan. 6. "With heavy hearts we have made the most difficult decision to permanently close Broadway Market," the announcement reads. "There are multiple factors involved such as the astronomical costs of goods, staffing challenges and uncertain times." With heavy hearts we have made the most difficult decision to permanently close Broadway Market…
Babylon Restaurant Closes After Nearly 2 Decades In Business, Owners Tease Future Plans Babylon Restaurant Closes After Nearly 2 Decades In Business, Owners Tease Future Plans
Babylon Restaurant Closes After Nearly 2 Decades In Business, Owners Tease Future Plans A popular Long Island restaurant is signing off after almost two decades in business. Babylon Carriage House, located at 21 Fire Island Ave. in Babylon, is closed, the business announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Jan. 4. "After nearly 20 years since its opening, Babylon Carriage House has closed its doors," the announcement reads. "We thank our staff and our community for your continued support and can't wait to share what's to come." The restaurant opened in 2003 in a carriage house that was built in the 1800s.  Many former customers expressed their sadness about the closure in th…
Southold Eatery Prepares For Final Day In Business Southold Eatery Prepares For Final Day In Business
Southold Eatery Prepares For Final Day In Business After almost 10 years in business, a Long Island eatery will soon serve its last customers. Wednesday's Table in Southold is preparing to close for good after New Year's Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, with the owner announcing that some items may soon disappear from the menu. The owner first announced plans to close the restaurant, located at 53345 Route 25, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the form of a "Dear John" breakup letter. Dear John, I’m writing to let you know that I think we need to go our separate ways for now. It’s been almost 10 years... Posted by Wednesday's Table on Wednesday, Novem…
Popular Holbrook Restaurant To Close After Nearly Half-Century In Business Popular Holbrook Restaurant To Close After Nearly Half-Century In Business
Popular Holbrook Restaurant To Close After Nearly Half-Century In Business A popular Greek and Italian restaurant on Long Island is set to close after nearly 50 years in business. Aegean Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Holbrook will have its last day of business on Saturday, Aug. 6, according to an announcement from the owners. "We live in extraordinary times, which have made it impossible for us to keep Aegean's doors open, and keep providing the same high quality of serving that you became familiar with over the last five decades," the announcement reads. "This is a family business, and we take pride in the fact that from the very first day that Aegean opened …
Popular Restaurant In Lake Grove Closes After Decades In Business Popular Restaurant In Lake Grove Closes After Decades In Business
Popular Restaurant In Lake Grove Closes After Decades In Business A popular barbecue restaurant has permanently closed after serving Long Islanders for more than 60 years. The Good Steer had its last night of service on Saturday, July 9, the owners announced. The eatery, known for its burgers, onion rings, and barbecue dishes, first opened its doors in 1957. The restaurant was located at 2810 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove. "We have truly enjoyed serving you for these past 7 decades, but it is time for us to end this story," the owners said in a farewell message to customers. "We will miss you all. We will miss sharing the occasions, celebrations, an…
Bay Shore Restaurant Permanently Closes After Eight Years Bay Shore Restaurant Permanently Closes After Eight Years
Bay Shore Restaurant Permanently Closes After Eight Years The owners of a Long Island restaurant and tequila bar have announced plans to permanently close the eatery after eight years in business. Pico Tequila Grill, a Mexican restaurant in Bay Shore, made the announcement on Sunday, March 13. The restaurant is located at 19 West Main St. The owners also operate a location at 1920 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, which remains open. "We want to thank all our loyal customers that have supported us through the years," the announcement from the restaurant reads. "We hope to see you at our Eastnorthport location for all your taco and ma…
Popular Bellmore Eatery To Close After 26 Years In Business Popular Bellmore Eatery To Close After 26 Years In Business
Popular Bellmore Eatery To Close After 26 Years In Business After 26 years in business, a popular Long Island eatery is preparing to close its doors. Zorn's of Bellmore will have its last day of business on Sunday, March 27, the eatery announced on Monday, March 14. The owner is retiring and plans to move south with his family, Zorn's said. The eatery, located at 2495 Merrick Road, is known for homemade dishes, such as rotisserie chicken, ribs, garlic mashed potatoes, and more.  "It has been our greatest pleasure to serve this community for the past 26 years," the announcement reads. "Our sincere gratitude & thanks go out to all…
Long Island Restaurant Closes Months After Opening Long Island Restaurant Closes Months After Opening
Long Island Restaurant Closes Months After Opening A Long Island restaurant has closed about three months after hosting it opened. The owners of Ocean Crab House in Coram announced the permanent closure on Wednesday, Feb. 9.  The Suffolk County restaurant's grand opening was held in November.  "Today we write this with a heavy heart," the owners said. "We have decided to shut our doors for good. We thank the people who did support us. Needless to say, Coram was not the right choice." The restaurant was located at 3720 NY-112 in Coram.
Popular Long Island Restaurant Closes Following Death Of Owner Popular Long Island Restaurant Closes Following Death Of Owner
Popular Long Island Restaurant Closes Following Death Of Owner A popular Long Island restaurant has closed following the death of its owner last year. Zim Zari California Coastal in Massapequa Park announced on Facebook they had closed the restaurant after selling to another owner. The restaurant, located in the Southgate Shopping Center on Merrick Road, was a favorite spot for more than 12 years under the ownership of Keith Giannadeo, who died suddenly last year. Known for its California-Mex cuisine and eclectic decor with surfboards and neon lights, many took to social media to express their dismay at the closure. The Giannadeo family said it …
Popular Highly-Rated Long Island Restaurant Closes Popular Highly-Rated Long Island Restaurant Closes
Popular Highly-Rated Long Island Restaurant Closes A well-known and highly-rated restaurant on Long Island closed its doors due to a lack of workers. The owners of Simply Thai announced the restaurant's closure in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 1. The owners of the Suffolk County restaurant thanked members of the community for their support, adding "Hopefully we can see everyone again soon!" Due to the lack of workers ! Very sadly we have to closed the restaurant ! Thank you for all the support ! Hopefully we... Posted by Simply Thai on Sunday, September 12, 2021 Simply Thai was located at 852 Montauk Highway in Copiague. In the…
Well-Known Suffolk County Restaurant/Bar Closes After Decades In Business Well-Known Suffolk County Restaurant/Bar Closes After Decades In Business
Well-Known Suffolk County Restaurant/Bar Closes After Decades In Business A well-known Long Island bar and grill has closed its doors after decades in business. Cricket's, located in Suffolk County, officially closed on Saturday, Sept. 25, GreaterLongIsland.com reported.  The news outlet said Cricket's closed because owner Peter Moreno is retiring. The eatery was located on Main Street in Sayville. Videos posted on the business' Facebook page show that a large number of customers came out to enjoy one last meal before Cricket's closed. The comments section is also filled with members of the community sharing how much they will miss Cricket's.  "Congratulations…
Long Island Diner Closes After Nearly 90 Years In Business Long Island Diner Closes After Nearly 90 Years In Business
Long Island Diner Closes After Nearly 90 Years In Business COVID-19 has claimed another victim, this one being a Long Island establishment. Sunny’s Riverhead Diner & Grill, one of Long Island’s longest-standing eateries, is closing its doors after being a staple in Suffolk County since 1932. Earlier this month, the owners announced that due to financial hardships caused by the pandemic, the popular diner would no longer be serving diners after nearly 90 years on Riverhead's main street. Related story: Popular Long Island Eatery Closes According to reports, the owners, Jim and Sunny Liszanckiel struggled during the pandemic, despite offe…
Popular Long Island Eatery Closes Popular Long Island Eatery Closes
Popular Long Island Eatery Closes A Long Island restaurant that specialized in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches closed its doors after five years in business. AJ's Gourmet Grilled Cheese Shop announced on Monday, Aug. 23, that it had officially closed. "After five long, memorable, and amazing years, we have suffered (like many others) from all the constraints faced over the past two years from Covid-19," the owners wrote in a social media post. "We have officially closed our doors for good in Bay Shore." The restaurant was located at 182 West Main St. in Bay Shore. The owners also thanked customers for their support…
Popular Long Island Restaurant Announces Closure Popular Long Island Restaurant Announces Closure
Popular Long Island Restaurant Announces Closure A popular Long Island restaurant that has been a destination spot for summers for the past 12 years is closing its doors. Surf’s Out, a go-to Fire Island restaurant for cocktails and a meal on a lazy summer day, announced on Facebook on Friday, March 12, it won't reopen for summer visitors leaving a hole in a spot that has few eateries serving the beach community. The owners, Dean Cirella, Matthew Barbara, and Paul Barbara, said they had decided it is time to pass the torch to a new team and a different restaurant under new ownership would open in its place. The area of the resta…