On Dec. 22, Alex Fiorentino, owner of Meritage Wine Bar in Glen Cove, spoke to Newsday about his signature dishes and the expansive wine list at his restaurant. 


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Outback's closure follows a national trend of declining foot traffic at casual eateries.

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The taco spot will remain open through the summer, until the launch of the rebranded concept.

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