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Jimmy’s Famous Celebrates 75 Years In The Bay

Wow, talk about a survivor. Jimmy’s Famous Heros located at 1786 Sheepshead Bay Road (between Emmons Avenue and Shore Parkway) is celebrating its 75th anniversary all month long. Opened on February 1, 1938, Jimmy’s has survived the Great Depression, World War II, the massive inflation and oil embargoes

Georgian Cuisine Apani: Sheepshead’s Newest Georgian Takeout – The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: The Bite welcomes Sheepshead Bay Road’s newest business, and I think the only new business to open since Superstorm Sandy devastated the area: Georgian Cuisine Apani. Located at 1520 Sheepshead Bay Road, Georgian Cuisine Apani takes over the space recently vacated by Randazzo’s Sandwich

Connie’s Pizza: Meatball Parm Hero – The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: Connie’s Pizza (3845 Nostrand Avenue) is one of the survivors of Sheepshead Bay. With Pathmark closed and a Subway shop located almost next door, it has to be. Enticed by a large sign in the window offering $5 heros, I ventured in for lunch and

Empire Tortillas Aloha Teriyaki Grill: Hawallan Spicy Wings – The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: A Mexican-Hawaiian take out restaurant? Only in New York City. Empire Tortillas Aloha Teriyaki Grill (3556 Nostrand Avenue) is one of those anonymous storefront takeout joints that line Nostrand Avenue from Avenue U to Avenue Z. This nondescript takeout restaurant could pass for any cheap fast

Tacos El Rey: Burrito Grande – The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: Twenty-twelve has to be the year the Mexican restaurant established itself in Sheepshead Bay. We’ve seen the opening of El Mexicano Restaurant [/el-mexicano-restaurante-chicken-pork-tacos-the-bite/], and the soon to be open Jumpin’ Bean [/jumpin-bean-new-mexican-restaurant-slated-for-emmons-avenue/] on Emmons Avenue, as they join La Villita as part of the smattering

Thai Basil: First Look At Sheepshead’s Newest Thai Restaurant – The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: When asked what type of restaurants are needed in Sheepshead Bay, I’ve always answered that we need another Thai place. Well, after having that discussion for more than a decade, my desire has finally been fulfilled. We have a new Thai restaurant in the Bay.

Cevabdzinica Sarajevo II – The Hot Table: The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: Looking for a new place for lunch? Cevabdzinica Sarajevo II (2556 Coney Island Avenue) is trying something new; the hot table. Hoping to rebuild its customer base after the hurricane, Sarajevo II is offering up a hot steam table of home-made dishes for your mid-day indulgence.

U.S. Gov’t – Meals Ready To Eat (MRE): The Bite

THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow. This has been one tough year and I’m having a hard time coming up with things to be thankful for. As I reflect on all I’ve faced this year, an interesting conundrum has arisen. With

The Restaurant Recovery – The Bite

Arbuz owners and staff cleaning off the furniture just days after the storm.THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: The Bite’s been laying low as Sheepshead Bay struggles to recover from Hurricane Sandy. With so many still without power or heat, it seems a bit insensitive to write about a newly

Infinite Auto Leasing Is Working Through The Damage

Infinite Auto Leasing has been a part of Sheepshead Bay for 13 years and isn’t going to let a little water keep them down! With many local businesses still struggling to get back on their feet, our friends at Infinite Auto Leasing are working hard to meet all your