The Linwood in Bay Shore closing, relaunching as Bar Lucy

The Linwood, a trendy restaurant and cocktail lounge in Bay Shore that opened in 2019, is closing this weekend. Co-owner Drew Dvorkin said the restaurant will shut down after service on Saturday, Mar. 29 for renovations and rebranding through the month of April.

With "fingers crossed," Dvorkin hopes to reopen "the second week in May," with the same ownership and management team in place, including chef Henry Freidank in the kitchen. The new concept is a "neighborhood Italian" spot called Bar Lucy and will serve a mix of red sauce classics, modern Italian dishes, artisanal pizzas and cocktails.

The Linwood is part of Bibbo Hospitality Group, which also owns nearby Bay Shore spots The Penny Pub, Local Burger Co., and Goody Two Shoes, as well as Sayville Bait and Tackle, plus additional restaurants in New York City. Named for the nearby South Shore hotel that stood until 1925, the robust and eclectic menu at The Linwood features everything from mac and cheese to grilled naan accompanied by spreads, filet mignon sliders to hot chicken sandos, and large plates like fried chicken over grits, meat loaf, a short rib and vegetable bibimbap, and rigatoni in spicy vodka sauce.

A cocktail menu that riffs on classics and unexpected juxtapositions, such as The Banana Old Fashioned and a Linwood Martini made with Monkey 47 Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, Dolin Dry vermouth, and Meyer Lemon Infused EVOO, round out the bar offerings.

The Linwood Restaurant & Cocktails, 150 E. Main St, Bay Shore, 631-665-1256. thelinwoodbayshore.com.

By Marie Elena Martinez

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A global freelancer who has checked her suitcase to raise her young daughter on her native Long Island, Marie Elena will always make time for good mezcal, even better tacos and killer conversation. Preferably, in a corner bar seat. She can be found on Instagram at @mariesworldeats.