FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com juLY 23, 2015 • The Queens Courier 11 Latin fusion spot set to open on Bayside’s Bell Boulevard BY ALIN A SURIE L asuriel@queenscourier.com/@alinangelica Bell Boulevard will be getting a new restaurant to add to its strong culinary lineup with the arrival of Sol, a two-level bar and lounge with Latin fusion cuisine. Owner Paul Rhee and legal counsel Dev Viswanath, both Queens natives born into multicultural backgrounds, aim to have Sol open by mid- to late August. According to Viswanath, the cuisine at Sol, located at 40-09 Bell Blvd., will reflect their heritage as a fusion of Latin flavors with Korean and Indian influences. He said that now was a good time to start a fusion restaurant because modern consumers have come to respond very well to unusual flavor pairings. “It’s a product of Queens,” said Viswanath, who grew up in Holliswood and currently lives in Hollis Hills. “We’re in a new, sort of post-ethnic world now where it’s not uncommon to find fusion dishes. It’s not uncommon to find several types of things on a menu.” The interior design of Sol will carry on the theme of contrasting elements coming together. Both levels will have a bar, and each floor will follow a theme inspired by opposing forces of the sun or the moon. The downstairs is planned to have a warmer and more casual ambiance, and the upstairs area, dubbed the “Luna Lounge,” will have modern and sexy decor to create a sophisticated vibe. Rhee, who grew up in Whitestone and has lived in Bayside and Jackson Heights before moving to Woodside, is very familiar with the Bell Boulevard scene, having formerly worked at Chase Bank near the LIRR station. Rhee had been a patron of several eateries that were previously located at the site of Sol, including former bar and lounge Conga’s, which closed in late 2014. Yvette Lingerie Serving New York for 32 Years The Area’s Only Full Service Corsetier Shop & So Much More! One Stop Shop for All Your Post Surgery Needs. Forms, Bras, Lymphedema Sleeves, Wigs, Turbans LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST FOR WEDDINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS LINGERIE VA BIEN COME SEE WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT! 40-13 Bell Blvd., Bayside, N.Y. 11361 - 718-229-5724 CERTIFIED FITTER Most Insurances Accepted We also carry Wacoal Marie Jo, Primadonna, Chantelle and Edith Lance FULL SELECTION OF: Bras • Bustiers • Corsets • Bathing Suits Undergarments • Bridal Wear • Clothing • Plus Size ALTERATIONS DONE ON PREMISES ON ALL OUR CLOTHING. We Carry Top Gifts As Seen On NY 1 © © SWIMWEAR THE COURIER/Photo by Alina Suriel Sol Bar and Grill is a Latin fusion spot coming in to Bell Boulevard. Tapas bar with specialty drinks coming to Bayside BY ALIN A SURIE L asuriel@queenscourier.com @alinangelica Sangarita’s, an offshoot of successful tapas bar Sangria on Francis Lewis Boulevard, will be opening on Bayside‘s Bell Boulevard. The menu will focus on Spanish-style tapas, which is a variety of appetizers or snacks that can be served hot or cold. According to Joseph Loccisano, who is involved with the team behind both Sangria and Sangarita’s, a lot of the new spot’s ingredients are from imported directly from Spain, including sausages and manchego cheese. These elements will be used in dishes such as a potato croquette with cheese and prosciutto, a mixed seafood paella, and specialty entrees with chicken or salmon that will be seasoned with spices evoking Spanish culinary traditions. Caribbean Latino food will be also be represented at Sangarita’s. French fries will be given a Dominican twist by being made out of yucca, a starchy tuber widely eaten on the island, and chimi sliders, a take on the Dominican version of a burger, will be on the menu as well with cabbage, tomatoes, ketchup and mayonnaise. Select options will recall Puerto Rican cuisine and that of Cuba, such as Cubanito sliders. Five different types of sangria and a selection of fruit margaritas will keep patrons happy, but many of these are also available in non-alcoholic versions for those just looking for a sweet fruit beverage. Semi-regular live flamenco performances are planned to add an extra cultural dimension and amplify the sensual, rustic vibe. Loccisano — who also operates Villaggio’s, an Italian food venture in Whitestone — said that he thinks Sangarita’s will be successful in carving out its own niche on Bell Boulevard. “We’re a new format here. We’re different than every other restaurant because we don’t specifically make one type of cuisine,” said Loccisano, “and with the live flamenco, we bring the European flair.” The restaurant is located at 40-02 Bell Blvd., and will likely open in October.
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