BAY SHORE by Maira DeKoning
The annual Bay Shore Memorial Day parade is a special day for those who have lost loved ones in battle or want to celebrate our local veterans. The parade kicked off a little early, with some locals riding their bikes down to Main Street and setting up chairs or sitting on the curb, waiting for the parade to pass. On the beautiful day in town, vets and families mixed with beachgoers on their way to the Fire Island ferry on Maple, lining Main Street and visiting the local establishments to celebrate the holiday.
Over the years, we have seen Main Street evolve to welcome new businesses and shops, among them Lillybug’s Pet Spa, 263 West Main St. This family-owned and -operated pet grooming boutique offers cage free luxury grooming and one on one service. Main Street is now also home to Milano Bean Café, which took over the space formerly occupied by Salon Eden at 6 East Main St. Like its first location at 51 West Main St., East Islip, the café takes inspiration from Milan, Italy, and will be serving classic espresso drinks and fresh baked goods in a cozy home-like atmosphere.
Established restaurant Salt & Barrel, 61 West Main St., continues to offer its Oyster Happy Hour everyday, as well as its Bottomless Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Another Bay Shore staple since 2014, Verde will be moving to a larger location. “Although the decision to leave 70 E. Main was very difficult for us, it’s been a long time coming,” said owners and brothers Andy and Andrew Tartaglia. The restaurant’s new address will be 55 West Main, previously inhabited by Peninsula Asian Fusion, which closed this past February, and will be reopened under a new name currently being determined.
Alive by the Bay is returning this month. The full schedule is every other Tuesday night: June 27, July 11, July 25, and Aug. 8. Run by the Bay Shore Restaurant Committee (BSRC), Main Street will be closed from 5 to 9 p.m. during these Tuesday summer evenings and will be lined with vendors, live bands, and much more. If you would like to be a vendor or volunteer on any of these days, please visit the BSRC Facebook for more information.
Alive by the Bay is returning this month. The full schedule is every other Tuesday night: June 27, July 11, July 25, and Aug. 8. Run by the Bay Shore Restaurant Committee (BSRC), Main Street will be closed from 5 to 9 p.m. during these Tuesday summer evenings and will be lined with vendors, live bands, and much more. If you would like to be a vendor or volunteer on any of these days, please visit the BSRC Facebook for more information.
