Long island Restaurant Finally Getting Back to Life

James Williams Thursday, December 27, 2012

After a few years of being closed, it looks like one of Long Island's oldest resaurant and bars is finally coming back to life. The long-shuttered Long Island Restaurant and Bar, located at 110 Atlantic Avenue at the corner of Henry Street is getting things back in order so that they can host a grand opening hopefully some time in the future.

In a recent report from Eater, the news broke that the long dormant establishment has filed for a liquor license. Along with this application, there are other signs of life that are found at the building itself. Proudly displayed for all who care to look are notices approving minor upgrades to the exterior neon lighting and facade that preserve the original aesthetic.

For myself, and many on Long Island, the restaurant and bar, which is considered a community landmark, was first opened in 1951 by Ramon Montero. It was run by his family until Montero's daughter Emma Sullivan quietly closed it in 2007. With many in the Montero family going elsewhere, there was a need for someone to take over the place and hopefully make it come alive again.

This is where Former Odeon barman and Times writer Toby Cecchini and Montauk Club and Coach Peaches supper club alum Joel Tompkins come in as the new principles, causing much buzz among food lovers that something delicious may be on the horizon. I know that I, for one, am quite excited about this possibility.

A place I have known since I was a child coming back for me to once again enjoy great food and casual conversations is something I am grealty anticipating.

jamesw@longislandyellowpages.com

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