Island CZ Lounge reopens for outdoor dining
By Tangerine Clarke
The grand reopening of Island CZ
Lounge on Sept. 6 with outdoor seating
did not come without challenges,
due CDC guidelines to combat
the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
that has shuttered many small businesses.
However, owner Patrick Clarke
and his team welcomed back loyal
patrons to the 1440 Utica Ave. eatery
during a festive afternoon filled with
music, laughter, and good food at
Island CZ Lounge, known for “The
Best Seafood in Brooklyn.”
Fusing traditional Island flavors
with modern culinary trends, the
Jamaican cooking is steeped in the
rich cultural heritage of the country,
known for its famous Jerk chicken,
Oxtail Stew, reggae music, and
renowned athletes.
The restaurant prides itself on
being the perfect spot for anything,
from a date with a significant other
on its patio to a private event hosted
in its spacious VIP room that accommodates
up to 100 patrons.
Stanley Golding, an associate, told
Caribbean Life during the celebration
that the team has had many
other openings of restaurants, but
never such a challenging time as
now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
considering all the restrictions that
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the CDC has put in place.
“It has been challenging, but by the
grace of God, we have good friends
and supporters. We utilized social
media for our marketing campaigns,
and used word of mouth to help us to
get back into business,” said Golden,
adding that despite the liquor license
that took quite some time to be
approved, the restaurant prevailed to
open with grand fan-fair.
The 4,000-square-foot space first
opened in November 2019 but was
closed to the public for four months,
and only depended on takeout, and
delivery orders to stay afloat. However,
the eatery’s charitable owners
used the opportunity to donate
large amounts of food to frontline
workers, during the height of the
pandemic.
Now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo
allowed restaurants to open for outdoor
dining in Phase 2 of reopening,
Island CZ Lounge, despite the
autumn weather, is hoping to capture
that financial momentum by
seating the restricted number of
customers outdoor, until the indoor
Phase 3 is announced.
Situated at the corner of Utica
Avenue and Farragut Road, Island CZ
Lounge is currently opened from 2
p.m., but is considering earlier times
at the request of customers for everyday
Stanley Golding at the bar during the grand reopening with small business
owner June Persaud of JAP Marketing. Photo by Tangerine Clarke
dining.
The restaurant is offering order
delivery or pickup, via seamless.
com, grubhub.com, doordash.com,
and chownow.com.
For more information go to https://
www.facebook.com/islandczlounge
or call (347) 673-6204
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