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BELLWETHER RESTAURANT COMING TO LONG ISLAND CITY

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The LES comes to LIC
The LES comes to LIC

According to a Facebook from Jessica Little McCormick who seems to be the owner, a new restaurant called Bellwether is coming to Long Island City. Jessica mentions that she and her husband have lived in LIC since 2009, have a 1.5 year old daughter and a son in the oven (I had to).  They have teamed up with Preston Madson, a “former long-time chef of Freemans.”  Unlike Freeman’s, this restaurant will be easy to locate as it’s on Vernon Boulevard in the corner location previously occupied by Masso on 47th Road.  It also has a recently added giant sign announcing its presence.  In addition to food, just like Freemans they will have a full cocktail list.  Woo-hoo, who needs the LES?

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      • Yes they have more them 6 chefs the owner wants his menu and to be honest will be horrible ! No stops there and won’t last

      • So many bad comments here about Bellwether yet they just got another Michelin Bib Gourmand! ✨
        I have been coming for a little over a year now and always had a good time. Last month while my parents visited we stopped at Bellwether for dinner as they’re truly kid friendly and good for large groups. We didn’t have any reservations as it was very last minute but the hostess was very helpful and gave us a table within 15 minutes even tho they were pretty busy on a weekend night. It’s a hustle going out to dinner with two toddlers and my very picky parents but they made it a great experience!
        The girl that manages the place is awesome and overall they have a solid place here. Their cocktails are also delicious and change very often.
        I think this is a neighborhood Gem! Good vibe , clean and the food is always Fresh, yummy and not overpriced. No complaints here!

  3. That sign is way too classy for Vernon. Needs a generic Steaks, Chops and BBQ awning or a big flag that says PIZZA. LIC can’t have nice things remember.

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    • Tonight, I was sitting with my friend having a lovely dinner with wonderful delicious food and a great waiter. Second time at this establishment. We could have gone anywhere else but I wanted to introduce my friend to this place.
      Out of nowhere appeared the manager who said we should order desert. We politely declined. The manager came back less than 3 minutes later and insisted that it was our last chance to order desert. When we let him know that we will order desert when we were ready, he yanked the wine bottle away from our table, said he would pick up the tab for our dinner but that WE HAD TO LEAVE. No words. We were stunned. What to do. We had been there less than an hour, Ordered appetizers, entrees, a bottle of wine and our evening was just beginning. What happened next is crazy and shocking. The manager called the cops. Once the police showed up, as I was making my way to my purse to get my id and cooperate, the manager grabbed me by the arms and yanked me in a strong manhood type of way, almost making me fall to the ground. As it stands, a complaint for harassment/assault against the manager was taken by the police and is being investigated.
      What a horrible end to what was supposed to be a nice pleasant dinner to a hard week. Why?

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      • interesting…we just had a horrible experience with another ‘manager’..this time a women, named Jennifer(?) maybe there is something going on with the so called ‘managers’ at this establishment…leave to them to ruin a nice spot. sad!

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