Category: Openings

Chip City co-founder expands bakery empire with ‘Somedays’ opening in LIC

Jan. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Somedays Bakery, a fast-growing Queens-based bakery known for its artisanal croissants and expertly brewed La Colombe coffee, will open its second location in Long Island City on Friday, Jan. 31. The new bakery will be located at 4630 Center Blvd., bringing its celebrated blend of French tradition and modern… Read more »

Wonder opens virtual food hall in Jackson Heights, featuring celebrity chef menus and diverse dining options

Lines form outside Wonder's new Jackson Heights location ahead of Thursday's grand opening. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien More than 100 people gathered in Jackson Heights Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Wonder, a “fast-fine” virtual food hall that connects New York customers with a number of high-quality restaurants and chefs from across the US. Wonder opened its new Jackson Location at the Heritage Tower,… Read more »

New martial arts center, City Jiu-Jitsu celebrates grand opening in Long Island City

Royce Chen (left) and Daniel Sena Paulino (right) talk to students at the grand opening of City Jiu-Jitsu Academy on Sunday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

  Nov. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien City Jiu-Jitsu Academy, a new martial arts center offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Long Island City, celebrated its long-awaited grand opening with an open training session for young students on Sunday. The academy, opened by Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructors Royce Chen and Daniel Sena Paulino, first opened its doors at… Read more »

New Halal-style Mexican restaurant to celebrate grand opening on Ditmars

Mojib Mihrabi stands outside Moho Mexican Grill on Ditmars Boulevard. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new restaurant offering a Halal-inspired take on Mexican staples is set to celebrate its grand opening on Ditmars Boulevard Friday evening. Moho Mexican Grill will offer one free birria taco and one free burrito bowl to anyone who visits its location at 35-06 Ditmars Blvd. between 5-9 p.m…. Read more »

Burger King to return to Sunnyside, taking over Butcher Block on Queens Blvd.

Oct. 28, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Burger King is set to reopen on Queens Boulevard on the same block where it was located before closing last year. The fast-food joint is moving into the space on Queens Boulevard, between 40th and 41st streets, that is currently being used by the Irish supermarket Butcher Block. The… Read more »