Local Retailers Holding Grand Openings

1. Brighton Collectibles - 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station; 631-546-7151.

Newly opened this May, Brighton Collectibles specializes in stylish costume jewelry including necklaces, bracelets and earrings as well as accessories such as wallets, sunglasses, handbags, belts, lipstick cases, eyewear and footwear. All their jewelry and accessory pieces, due to their unique style and signature heart logo, can be coordinated together.

The company prides themselves on their friendly, personable and enthusiastic sale associates and their attention to customer service. A recent purchase of my own was followed by a hand written note in the mail from the sales associate assisting me. This store is located in the Walt Whitman Mall across from Bloomingdales.

2. La Piazza - 512 Walt Whitman Road, Melville; 631-425-0500.

This Italian restaurant recently opened its third location on Route 110 in Melville on Feb. 16. Their other locations are on Old Country Road in neighboring Plainview and Merrick Road in Merrick. In addition to their extensive in-house menu, they offer Pronto take-out services, catering and a catering facility.

3. Family Nail Spa - 524 Walt Whitman Road, Melville; 631-385-8883.

Family Nail and Spa, located on Route 110, adjacent to Edible Arrangements and Boston Chicken, celebrated their grand opening about one month ago. Manicures start at $8 and pedicures start at $20. They also offer acrylic tips, UV and color gels, silks, permanent french manicures, waxings and body and/or foot massage. All services are currently being offered at 20 percent off with a free 10 minute massage.

4. Shoe Onn - 125 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station; 631-271-3043.

Shoe Onn opened for business a few short weeks ago. They are located across the street from Best Buy and Friday's. They are currently stocked and selling only mens shoes, but will be adding women's in a few weeks. Current brands of mens shoes include Bostonians, Clarkes, Rockports, Kenneth Coles, Hush Puppies and Timberlands, just to name a few.

5. Never Enough Gifts and Accessories - 368 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station; 631-629-4450.

Never Enough opened mid April by two best friends Pam and Josie who were looking to satisfy a niche in gift giving. Pam explained that she and Josie were originally doing house parties and wished to open a boutique so as not to have to carry all their items around. They purchased and refurbished an old building with the vision of providing their customers a convenient venue to be able to park right in front, come in to pick up a fun and unique gift and have it wrapped without any fuss.

They carry such items as handbags, belts, jewelry, home decor, consignment items and accessories. Their current hours are Tues and Wed 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thur and Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.