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Nov. 19, 2011 By Christian Murray
Two businesses opened this week between 39th Street and 39th Place, with another one expected to have a grand opening this week.
On Monday, a pizza shop called Verdecchio Pizzeria opened at 39-11 Queen Blvd, which sells slices for $2.25 and large 18” pies for $13.00. The shop also serves heros, pasta, burgers and salads.
The pizzeria is owned by Juan Quinde, a Sunnyside resident who has another pizzeria in Harlem. The restaurant is being managed by his cousin Hector Quinde, also from Sunnyside.
“We have always wanted to open a pizzeria close to home and we have the experience [to do so],” said Hector Quinde. He added that he expects 40% of the shop’s sales to come from pizza, with the remainder coming from other food types.
The space was previously occupied by the Japanese restaurant Chikurin.
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Meanwhile, Xio Lounge (located at 39-17 Queens Blvd) held its grand opening tonight, taking over the space that was previously operated by Ra Café & Lounge. The owners describe the business as “bringing upscale Manhattan to Queens” offering a “contemporary/modern look and classy ambiance.”
This week Deal$, the nationwide discount store owned by the Dollar Tree, is expected to open. The store is taking over the space previously occupied by Master Billards at 39-01 Queens Blvd.
The Dollar Tree is a publicly traded company that has thousands of stores across the nation.
