LONG ISLAND, NY — Patch rounds up the week's top business buzz from across Long Island. Take a look at the week in review of new restaurants and shops, standout local artisans, the owners and managers who give our businesses heart and dedication, and foundations supporting important causes.
Huge Crowd Turns Out For Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Pop-Up Launch: See Photos
Carrying chairs and tents and brimming with excitement, a huge crowd lined up before 6 a.m. Thursday to await the highly anticipated opening of Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café in East Quogue. Read more.
Maggiano's Little Italy To Serve Its Last Family-Style Dinner This Month
Garden City is losing another Italian restaurant. Maggiano's Little Italy will be serving its last family-style meal next week. Read more.
Hicksville All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant Closes After More Than A Decade
Sushi lovers in Hicksville will have to find a new spot for all-you-can-eat sushi after Sushi Village closed its doors. Read more.
Fundraiser To Honor Late Huntington Manor Firefighter Mason Kraese
A foundation created in memory of Mason Kraese, a Huntington Manor firefighter and Walt Whitman High School graduate remembered for his blue-collar work ethic and service to others, will host its first fundraiser Sunday in Huntington Village. Read more.
Rock And Roll, Boston-Based Ice Cream Shop Opens 2nd LI Location
Known for its ice cream flavors and ties to rock and roll, Emack & Bolio's has expanded its reach on Long Island to Mineola. Read more.
Station Yards' Farmer's Market To Run Tuesdays Through Sept. 29
Station Yards has launched a weekly Farmers Market, taking place every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., through Sept. 29, at the mixed-use destination directly across from the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station, organizers said. Read more.
Acclaimed Artist And Illustrator, Edel Rodriguez, To Speak At Peace Forward Initiative In Patchogue
The conference, which will focus on arts in education, partnerships, and possibility, will be held Aug. 17 to 18 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Read more.
Catfish Annie's To Close In Commack As Owner Retires
Catfish Annie's, a longtime family-owned seafood market and restaurant in Commack, will close at the end of August as owner Kathleen Annunziato retires. Read more.
Smithtown Parks Workers Honored For America 250 Landscaping
Two Smithtown Parks Department employees were honored Tuesday for helping transform the town with patriotic landscaping and displays for America's 250th anniversary celebration. Read more.
New Push To Help LI Women Grow Businesses, Build Connections
Raquel Washington started building her own business after more than two decades in corporate leadership and professional development, largely on her own, but she wanted a community. Read more.
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