Latin Restaurant Opens At Former Whitestone Italian Eatery Spot

WHITESTONE, QUEENS — The site of a now-shuttered Italian eatery in Whitestone recently reopened as a Latin fusion restaurant.

Coquito Blu opened on Francis Lewis Boulevard near Willets Point Boulevard on Jan. 22, replacing The BLVD, which shuttered amid the pandemic.

The new eatery, which brands itself as a "modern Latin restaurant," is serving up a menu of Latin eats with a twist, like yuca fries with truffle and Nutella-flavored tres leches.

There's also a long list of fish and meat appetizers and mains, including red snapper ceviche to pork with pigeon pea rice, plus some dietary-friendly options, like gluten free and vegan dishes.

Coquito Blu, located at 19-11 Francis Lewis Boulevard, is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Sunday, and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Find out more about the new Latin restaurant on its website and Facebook.