THE fat lady has sung: Belle Via, the beloved Long Island City coal fired pizza restaurant on the corner of Vernon Boulevard and 48th Avenue has closed for good. There is a “For Rent” sign on the front and all the outdoor sheds have been removed.
We wrote about the sudden shuttering and the history of Bella Via a month ago and wondered what was up – renovation, sale, closing? – now there is finality and the coal oven will burn no more.
//EGGS, eggs, eggs, eggs, eggs – the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt at Gantry Plaza State Park is back on. We’ve documented this happening / over the decade / in a manner that has been described as Hemingwayesque, . But if you only want the details of the event then here we go: Saturday, April 16th at Gantry Plaza State Park from 10am til Noon.
Wait, as any veteran (parent) of this ‘scene’ and followers of LICtalk know, you must register for the hunt in advance, and registration opens on Wednesday, April 6 at 10am at the link below.
Queens Easter Festival – be on the inside track for eggs
Anonymous says
April 6, 2022 at 6:52 amCurious minds want to know what the community would prefer on that corner.
Patrick says
April 6, 2022 at 8:59 pmSo sad to see Bella Via close. Sal was akwsys so welcoming and the food was a cut above most.