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Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville goes alfresco
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The patio at Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville. Credit: Handout
Blackstone Steakhouse has expanded, opening a patio.
The area seats about 60. It's expected to be used for dining as well as for cocktails at business and social gatherings. The patio has a retractable awning, just in case nature doesn't cooperate.
Blackstone's rating was raised to three stars in Newsday earlier this year.
Blackstone Steakhouse, 10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville; 631-271-7780.
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