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		<title>Long Island City new biz update; many new restaurants popping &amp; bubbling</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-city-new-biz-update</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-city-new-biz-update#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Audrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Biz


The owners and operators of the Tennisport Restaurant are bringing a Cuban Restaurant to the space where Spa DiSilva was supposed to – but never – manifested. They&#8217;ve already begun work and have filed for a liquor license. 4729 Vernon Blvd, LIC
Another new restaurant is coming to the new 10-17 Jackson Avenue development next [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New local business still blooming in Long Island City</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/new-local-business-still-blooming-in-long-island-city</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/new-local-business-still-blooming-in-long-island-city#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Audrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New art space, Space Womb, 22-48 Jackson Ave in LIC, 917.670.1342

Newly Open


CrossFit LIC, a new training facility off of Vernon Blvd, opened yesterday. &#8220;CrossFit is a broad general strength &#38; conditioning program designed to build a well balanced, healthy individual.&#8221; Regular training sessions will be held at 6:30am and 6:30pm starting June 26th, and CrossFit [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>30</slash:comments>
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		<title>Retail blooms in Hunters Point; Lots of new Long Island City biz</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/retail-blooms-in-hunters-point-lots-of-new-long-island-city-biz</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/retail-blooms-in-hunters-point-lots-of-new-long-island-city-biz#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Audrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New custom framing/gift shop, Matted LIC, 46-36 Vernon Blvd, LIC

Newly Open


Matted LIC, a custom framing &#38; gift shop filled with handcrafted goods, home furnishings, and tons of cute accessories, is now open in the old Casa Vizcaya sales office. In soft opening mode, and currently offering a &#8216;Good Karma Sale&#8217; of 20% discount on all [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>65</slash:comments>
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		<title>Long Island City&#8217;s beer garden prayers answered by Studio Square</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-citys-beer-garden-prayers-answered-by-studio-square</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-citys-beer-garden-prayers-answered-by-studio-square#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 17:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bratwurst &#038; Beer at Studio Square, 35-33 36th St, LIC (718-383-1001)

Long Island City has a new biergarten!  Ok, well it&#8217;s technically in LIC at 36th St &#38; 36th Ave, but realistically and vibe-wise it&#8217;s Astoria.  That should not stop you, Hunters Pointers, from venturing north of the Queensboro Bridge.  There&#8217;s a whole [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>22</slash:comments>
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		<title>Long Island City&#8217;s retail unleashing a bounty this Spring</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-citys-retail-unleashing-a-bounty-this-spring</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-citys-retail-unleashing-a-bounty-this-spring#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 15:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The retail glut that was plaguing Vernon/Jackson this winter, seems to rebounding with a vengeance.  Happy Cinco de Mayo.

Newly Open


A new hair salon called New York Looks has opened in the old Purple Pumpkin space.  Specializing in coloring, wet/dry cuts, mani/pedis &#38; full-service waxing. 47-14 Vernon Blvd, Vernon/Jackson, LIC, 718.784.3857
Dutch Kills Bar is [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>21</slash:comments>
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		<title>Mysteriously stalled Filipino BBQ joint &#8216;Ihawan&#8217; to finally open in LIC?</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/mysteriously-stalled-filipino-bbq-joint-ihawan-to-finally-open-in-lic</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/mysteriously-stalled-filipino-bbq-joint-ihawan-to-finally-open-in-lic#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Filipino BBQ &#038; Sushi at &#8216;Ihawan&#8217; to open soon, Long Island City

For over a year now, the stalled restaurant-to-be, Ihawan, has sat vacant and forlorn on 50th Ave right across from Cafe Henri.  There have been all sorts of rumors as to why&#8230; something about the C of O not legally permitting a kitchen. [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>52</slash:comments>
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		<title>Dutch Kills bar brings the classic cocktail to Long Island City</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/dutch-kills-bar-brings-the-cocktail-to-long-island-city</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/dutch-kills-bar-brings-the-cocktail-to-long-island-city#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dutch Kills, 27-24 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, (718) 383-2724 &#8211;photo

First of all, it&#8217;s not a $15 cocktail.  Proprietor Richard Boccato is very clear about that.  Drink prices at the impending Dutch Kills bar, will range from $6-$12ish and include beer (on tap &#38; bottled), wine, signature cocktails, and top shelf sippers.  [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>38</slash:comments>
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		<title>Long Island City, where Sushi marries Pizza, Tex-Mex, Thai &amp; Chinese Food</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-city-where-sushi-marries-pizza-tex-mex-thai-chinese-food</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/long-island-city-where-sushi-marries-pizza-tex-mex-thai-chinese-food#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tomato &#038; Wasabi, 25-36 Jackson Ave, Court Square, Long Island City (718) 361-0110

Long Island City really is becoming a nexus for sushi fusion&#8230; the latest is Tomato &#38; Wasabi on Jackson Ave at the corner of 44th Drive in Court Square.  Taking fusion to new heights (?) by combining Korean &#38; Japanese cuisine with [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>13</slash:comments>
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		<title>Butcher Juice Bar and Hookah Cafe brings LIC some more authentic flavor</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/butcher-juice-bar-and-hookah-cafe-brings-lic-some-more-authentic-flavor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Butcher Juice Bar and Hookah Cafe, 49-16 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City

We got wind of a hookah bar opening above the Butcher Deli at 49-16 Vernon Blvd (corner of 50th St next to the parking lot) a while back, and didn&#8217;t hear anything again until recently, when signs have emerged announcing the Butcher Juice Bar [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>24</slash:comments>
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		<title>New restaurant &#8216;Sushi Siam&#8217; opening on Vernon; General biz buzz</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/new-restaurant-sushi-siam-opening-on-vernon-general-biz-buzz</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/new-restaurant-sushi-siam-opening-on-vernon-general-biz-buzz#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sushi Siam, Vernon Blvd @ 48th Ave, LIC

The new Japanese/Thai fusion restaurant that&#8217;s been brewing at the corner of 48th Ave &#38; Vernon (the old 5SL sales office) has some signage action.  Sushi Siam will soft open sometime in the middle of November.  According to the new owners, the restaurant will feature a [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>62</slash:comments>
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		<title>The land of Milk and Honey now also includes Long Island City.</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/the-land-of-milk-and-honey-now-also-includes-long-island-city</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/the-land-of-milk-and-honey-now-also-includes-long-island-city#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of new Pestraske saloon, Dutch Kills, 2724 Jackson Ave, Long Island City

A very long time ago, there were rumors that a new Sasha Petraske bar was brewing quietly on Jackson Ave @ Dutch Kills St.   Where?  Exactly &#187;



Site of new Pestraske saloon, Dutch Kills, 2724 Jackson Ave, Long Island City



A very [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>29</slash:comments>
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		<title>Sprint up on Jackson Ave;  Mainco down on 51st Ave, MetFoods on deck</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/sprint-up-on-jackson-ave-mainco-down-on-51st-ave-metfoods-on-deck</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/sprint-up-on-jackson-ave-mainco-down-on-51st-ave-metfoods-on-deck#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sprint/Nextel opening on Jackson Ave between Vernon Blvd &#038; 50th Ave, LIC

Fall marks the arrival of many things.  In Long Island City, it seems to be wireless stores like Verizon which opened at the Echelon on Jackson Ave, and now Sprint/Nextel, which is opening up between Vernon Blvd &#38; 50th St at the bottom [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>Less Stop, More Go. Sage General Store &amp; Verizon popping up in LIC</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/less-stop-more-go-sage-general-store-verizon-popping-up-in-lic</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/less-stop-more-go-sage-general-store-verizon-popping-up-in-lic#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sage General Store, 24-20 Jackson Ave, LIC

Sage General Store, true to Long Island City &#8220;soft&#8221; opening style, is holding a free tasting tomorrow Thursday, Oct 2nd, from 12-2pm in their new location at 24-20 Jackson Ave, right next to Court Square Wines.  The soft opening begins over the weekend, and the new Sage is [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
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		<title>Manducatis Rustica manifests.  LIC&#8217;s Italian cafe dreams have come true.</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/manducatis-rustica-manifests-lics-italian-cafe-dreams-have-come-true</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/manducatis-rustica-manifests-lics-italian-cafe-dreams-have-come-true#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Manducatis Rustica, open for biz

Fall brings another kind of bloom in LIC, that of eateries!  Well hallelujah and praise&#8230; Jesus?  Uh, in this case, let&#8217;s praise the Cerbone family instead, who have brought to Vernon Blvd an old world style Italian cafe called Manducatis Rustica.  

Think European style &#187;



Manducatis Rustica, open for [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>36</slash:comments>
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		<title>Duane Reade, Manducatis Rustico, Sage General Store all on the verge</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/duane-reade-manducatis-rustico-sage-general-store-all-on-the-verge</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/duane-reade-manducatis-rustico-sage-general-store-all-on-the-verge#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duane Reade opens Friday, corner of 5th St &#038; 47th Rd, LIC

Queens West sprouts another soft opening this Friday, courtesy of Duane Reade, at the corner of 47th Rd &#38; 5th St.  (You can&#8217;t miss it.  It&#8217;s shiny.)  And this is no ordinary Duane Reade, mind you.  It&#8217;s the LX model. [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>41</slash:comments>
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		<title>Restaurant openings update: Queens West, Vernon &amp; Jackson, LIC</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/restaurant-openings-update-queens-west-vernon-jackson-lic</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/restaurant-openings-update-queens-west-vernon-jackson-lic#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SHI, New fine dining Chinese fusion restaurant, Queens West, LIC

The long awaited SHI is on its way to a soft opening a bit later this month&#8230; which will inevitably lead to the hard opening &#8211; no pix yet, but Queens Wester&#8217;s are about to get some fine dining in the mix.  

UPDATE: SHI is [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>50</slash:comments>
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		<title>LIC Grocery Store ALERT: Amish Market&#8217;s &#8216;foodcellar&#8217; opens tomorrow</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/lic_grocery_store_alert_amish_food_market_s_foodcellar_opens_tomorrow</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/lic_grocery_store_alert_amish_food_market_s_foodcellar_opens_tomorrow#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[foodcellar market, 47th Rd between 5th St &#038; Center Blvd, Queens West, LIC 

Happy Daze.  The long awaited foodcellar (formerly known as and still owned by Amish Market) is opening TOMORROW at 7am.  It&#8217;s a soft opening, but as you know soft ice cream is still ice cream, and if there is food [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s called the foodcellar, not the Amish Market; Random buzz in Vern/Jax.</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/its-called-the-foodcellar-not-the-amish-market-random-buzz-in-vernjax</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/its-called-the-foodcellar-not-the-amish-market-random-buzz-in-vernjax#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amish Market&#8217;s foodcellar manifesting signage.  Queens West, LIC.

Ok well it&#8217;s still being brought to us by the Amish Market, but the first actual grocery store to manifest in Queens West (and Vernon/Jackson) is named foodcellar.  We&#8217;ll have to make the mental shift now.  It&#8217;s a big one, but we can do it.

Prowling [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>134</slash:comments>
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		<title>Starbucks finally finds a home in LIC &amp; other openings in the hood</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/starbucks-finally-finds-a-home-in-lic-other-openings-in-the-hood</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/starbucks-finally-finds-a-home-in-lic-other-openings-in-the-hood#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 17:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[

After two failed attempts, Starbucks is finally coming to Long Island City, and it&#8217;s going exactly where it belongs: the lobby of the Citibank tower.  woohoo.

However, if your coffee sensibilities desire a more local and community brew &#187;




After two failed attempts, Starbucks is finally coming to Long Island City, and it&#8217;s going exactly where [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>72</slash:comments>
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		<title>Fast and Delicious by Brasil Coffee House; Hookah bar &#8216;The Butcher Cafe&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/fast-and-delicious-by-brasil-coffee-house-hookah-bar-the-butcher-cafe</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/fast-and-delicious-by-brasil-coffee-house-hookah-bar-the-butcher-cafe#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 14:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[

Looks like Vernonites are expanding their business empires these days&#8230; and why wouldn&#8217;t they?

1)  The Brasil Coffee house has an offshoot called Fast &#38; Delicious around their corner of 49th Ave.  Rather interesting Brazilian menu actually:  rotisserie meats, steak, rice &#38; beans, pita sandwiches, salads, and empenadas/croquettes.

2)  Last week we spotted [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>21</slash:comments>
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		<title>&#8220;Sweet Leaf&#8221; sprouting at the corner of Jackson Ave &amp; 11th Street</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/sweet-leaf-sprouting-at-the-corner-of-jackson-ave-11th-street</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/sweet-leaf-sprouting-at-the-corner-of-jackson-ave-11th-street#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of Sweet Leaf on Jackson Ave, LIC

The storefront right in front of the B61 bus stop on 11th St at Jackson is producing a small cafe called Sweet Leaf.  Beautiful little spot that should be opening towards the end of May. It&#8217;s very small &#8211; just pop in and get your morning latte [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>36</slash:comments>
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		<title>Signage confirms the manifestation of the Amish Market &amp; Duane Reade</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/signage-confirms-the-manifestation-of-the-amish-market-duane-reade</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/signage-confirms-the-manifestation-of-the-amish-market-duane-reade#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Market at Long Island City, 5th St &#038; 47th Rd, Queenswest, LIC

The Queenswest grocery store that&#8217;s been teasing us for over a year now is finally blossoming.  Only it&#8217;s called The Market at Long Island City instead of the Amish Market &#8211; though operated by the same owners.  I dunno, something about [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>37</slash:comments>
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		<title>LIC wish list manifests: Queensbridge Theater delivers a rock club</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/lic-wish-list-manifests-queensbridge-theater-delivers-a-rock-club</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/lic-wish-list-manifests-queensbridge-theater-delivers-a-rock-club#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Robert Prichard &#038; Michael Waldman of Queensbridge Theatre, LIC

Well folks, say hello to the Queensbridge Theater. LIC&#8217;s getting its first rock club this summer.  It&#8217;s a bit of a hike from the south side of LIC, and not really accessible by subway, but still &#8211; it&#8217;s more art in the hood.  And they [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>16</slash:comments>
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		<title>Restaurant openings in Hunters Point:  BANY&#8217;s open, and SHI&#8217;s on the way</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/restaurant-openings-in-hunters-point-banys-open-and-shis-on-the-way</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/restaurant-openings-in-hunters-point-banys-open-and-shis-on-the-way#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BANY Ten57 open on Jackson Ave

Here&#8217;s a few updates on the emerging restaurant scene in Hunters Point:

What&#8217;s open now:
BANY Ten57 is open for business and the queenswest.com message board has some community reviews.  Word on the street so far is ho hum.

On the Horizon:
Thanks to multiple tipsters, liQcity has learned of a new restaurant [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>17</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ethereal &#8211; A new women&#8217;s clothing boutique manifesting on Vernon Blvd</title>
		<link>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/ethereal-a-new-womens-clothing-boutique-manifesting-on-vernon-blvd</link>
		<comments>http://www.liqcity.com/openings/ethereal-a-new-womens-clothing-boutique-manifesting-on-vernon-blvd#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>liQcity</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok.  It's really happening.  The transformation of Vernon continues, with the arrival of Ethereal, a women's clothing boutique right next to Nook and Crannie at 47-38 Vernon Blvd.   I walked by this morning and it was closed, but the store has a grand opening sign - it's about to crack any second.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>14</slash:comments>
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