New Beach-Inspired Bowl Shop Grand Opening Planned On Long Island

LONG ISLAND, NY — A grand opening has been set for the beach-inspired Playa Bowls at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma on May 10.

The first 100 guests in line will receive a free bowl and an exclusive Playa Bowls swag bag, filled with discounts and exclusive offers from more than 10 local businesses. All attendees will also receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win free Playa Bowls for a year.

The event will include a live deejay, family-friendly entertainment, and a vendor market featuring favorite local businesses, and will be hosted by the Sachem North High School cheerleading team.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The restaurant, which is known for its açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices, joins four other locations on Long Island, and more than 300 locations nationwide.

Playa Bowls is the first national brand to open at Station Yards.

Kelley Coughlan Heck, executive vice president and partner at TRITEC Real Estate Company, said she feels "confident bringing Playa Bowls into Station Yards because of their authentic community-first approach."

“Their grand opening reflects that spirit, thanks to their close collaboration with the Ronkonkoma and Holbrook Chambers of Commerce, Sachem School District, and local businesses," she added.

Playa Bowls' owner Gary Yip said he and his wife, Victoria, are "thrilled" to open at the location.

“Our mission has always been to serve our communities the highest quality, and most innovative products to support healthier lifestyles and inspire a world of fun, excitement, and togetherness," he said. Station Yards’ dynamic mix of residents, businesses, and events makes it the perfect home for us.”

The restaurant joins Great South Bay Brewery, Lucharitos, and Toast Coffee + Kitchen, and The Tap Room.

Once complete, Station Yards will include 1,450 residential units, 360,000 square feet of office space, and 195,000 square feet of retail space.

The first phase, Alston Station Yards, delivered 489 residential units in 2020, while the second phase, The Core, will introduce another 388 homes, expand retail and office spaces by 67,000 and 16,500 square feet, respectively, and include a public plaza next to more than 1,200 parking spaces.

To register for the event and secure your raffle ticket for a year of free bowls, click here.