New Greek Eatery To Open Next Week

Lindenhurst, NY — Another new eatery will open next week in downtown Lindenhurst, where a revival of new businesses means new dining options for locals. Pita Bowl is a casual Greek-food build-your-own style restaurant that will open Monday, February 17th at 11 a.m., according to Dean Leunes, one of the owners along with his parents Rea and Steve Leunes. Pita Bowl is located at 280A North Wellwood Avenue.

This is the first restaurant the threesome is opening together, Dean told Patch, but his mother Rea worked in the diner business before eventually opening her own clothing boutique in Lindenhurst, Ces't La Vie Boutique. Dean is a culinary graduate of Johnson & Wales University where he developed the concept for Pita Bowl. Dad Steve Leunes will be the executive chef.

"We lived in Lindenhurst our entire lives— it was only right to open a business in our community, serving our friends and family great food."

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and serve gyros, salads and rice bowls in eco-friendly compostable packaging. Customers can follow suggested combinations of ingredients or create their own, including a vegan option.

The food will be traditionally Greek with an American twist, Dean says, with a focus on fresh produce.

The family is excited to be part of a business renaissance in Lindenhurst.

"We love the fact that other businesses are coming into the town and seeing the potential that Lindenhurst has. We love our community and the growth that is happening in front of us. We can't wait to see what Lindenhurst will become and we are so proud to be a part of it."

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