What's In A Pi?

π (pi)  World Pi Day

Yes, it's a thing. Go ask Wikipedia. It is one of the nerdiest holidays of the year... but no one ever needed a reason to celebrate today of all days as a popular dessert idea.  In annual tradition, below are some of the bakeries participating today in this ingeniously delicious plan to get you sinking your teeth into... well, pies!

Pig Guy NYC to Open on 3rd Ave

"Just glad to be back home" - Tom

PIG GUY NYC [8413 3rd Avenue] will soon have a standalone store to call their own.  The best part is it's coming to Bay Ridge, first!

This comes quickly on the heels of founder, Thomas Perone's most recent project, opening up Thomas' Greek Kitchen, a Greek fast-casual concept in the Barclay Center (March 2nd).  Attention now turns toward the opening of their first true standalone brick and mortar here along 3rd Ave's Restaurant Row.

Construction Continues on 8413 3rd Ave

Adana Mayla Turkish Restaurant Opens on 5th Ave

 

Adana Mayla [7701 5th Ave] opened earlier in March offering Turkish cuisine to all.  Although the menu speaks to the burgeoning Middle-Eastern population along the span of 5th Ave, there's something for everyone. The menu covers the whole spectrum of Turkish as you can imagine, including salads, mixed grill, shawarmas, and kebabs. They are on Facebook, Yelp, and have a website.

Spartan Souvlaki II Opens on 3rd Ave

Spartan Souvlaki II [8303 3rd Ave], the Dyker Heights favorite opened late February to hungry diners in the space formerly occupied by Grapevine back in November.

Gotham City Games Opens Off 5th Ave

Ralph Pugliese's Gotham City Games [503 84th St. bet 5th Ave & Fort Hamilton Pkwy] opened it's doors on Jan 24, focusing on retro video gaming, for which there is consistently huge demand.  (They also sell the latest hits) A subsequent article was published Jan 28 by Brooklyn Paper, but we will have a more an in-depth for you. Stay tuned.

Update on Victoria Secret Store on 86th St

Victoria's Secret Signage Lit Up

Victoria's Secret [447 86th St.] might be secretive but it sure isn't silent about reminding you they're there.  The scaffolding was rapidly taken down in the earlier half of January and a plywood frontage is in it's place.  Jan. 17 was the first time the Victoria's Secret brand signage was lit up for all to see.

Grapevine Mediterranean Kitchen Closes, Take-Out and Catering to Continue

Grapevine Mediterranean Kitchen [8303 3rd Ave], a Lebanese restaurant along restaurant row has recently closed as of Nov 21.  They took to Facebook to thank their loyal customers.