Merrick Road has been booming with new business.
Long Island's first two-story Panera Bread will open at 2375 Merrick Rd. in Bellmore on Monday.
The 25th bakery-cafe' on Long Island will offer off-street parking, free WiFi and a fireplace. They'll serve breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., with lunch and dinner being available until 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Panera closes at 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Unlike other locations, the Bellmore Panera will have a second-floor community room that can be reserved, at no charge, by clubs, groups and organizations looking for a place to meet.
On Wednesday, For Goodness Steaks, a new kosher butcher shop, opened on Merrick Road.
In the coming weeks, Vanilla Sky, Danny's Chinese Kitchen and Dessert City Cafe will also open along the busy street.
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