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The Village Bistro, a halal and kosher style eatery, plans a grand opening on Friday, taking East Cherry Street space formerly occupied by D&R’s Deli and for many years by Big Belly Deli.
Big Belly Deli had occupied the space from about early 2005 until March 2011. D&R replaced it later in 2011, until it closed up shop last year.
For the uninitiated, here’s the answer to your question, “What’s halal meat?”
![January 2014](https://i0.wp.com/www.rahwayrising.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140118_095143.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
The building at 78 E. Cherry St., built in 1900, is on the market for $265,000 and includes apartments on the upper floors, but the retail tenant has a lease that would have to be honored by a new owner, according to Bob Markey of Striker Realty . Property taxes run about $10,400 annually, according to property records.
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Halalujah!
I give it 6 months
Based on what exactly? The last two delis in that space lasted more than a year and the one before it 6 years. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily predict future success, but it does seem to be a good space for a deli if history is an indication.
There seems to be at least some interest in halal: of the folks who read this post yesterday, almost 1/3 clicked the link about “What’s halal meat?”
This place is delicious ??? !!! … i’m making them part of my friday dinners. very well priced, courteous, friendly and super clean !