Fire Stalls Great Huntington Social Start

From all accounts, , the new gastropub located at the corner of Main Street and New York Avenue in the former Chesterfield’s space, had gotten off to a fabulous start after opening last month — but a small fire July 29 has temporarily closed down the establishment.

As of today, the restaurant remains closed with owners unable to be reached for comment.

An announcement posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page July 30 said they would be closed for one to two weeks “due to a small fire in the wall of the restaurant.” The message continued, “We are extremely thankful to our staff and guests for managing a difficult situation with such grace and attention to safety precautions. “ An Aug. 5 update added, “We are still coordinating the rebuild, so no Social fun this weekend but hopefully soon."

Since the July 2 grand opening,  have been overwhelmingly positive. Points have been given to the eatery's rich, comfortable decor, cocktails and unique menu items. 

Patrons of the restaurant have been raving as well. On the popular online review site, Yelp.com, the new eatery currently has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. 

“The service was some of the best I have seen in a long time, and I work in the service industry," said Joshua S. from Huntington Station on Yelp.com. "This place is going to be big time.”

Chris P. called it a "new gem in Huntington.”