STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A fast-growing burger brand that combines smash burgers, cereal-infused milkshakes and classic video games is expanding on Staten Island, launching a larger, second location on Hylan Boulevard in Grant City this month.
8-Bit Bites, a concept built around the idea of helping customers “eat like a kid again,” is hosting a soft opening at its newest restaurant this week and is planning a grand opening celebration on Sept. 19. According to franchise owner John Ghaly, the opening of his second Staten Island location is based upon the success of the original Forest Avenue outpost he opened earlier this year.
“The Forest location is doing great and is often crowded,” Ghaly said. “We didn’t want people coming in and finding no place to sit. That’s why we wanted a second location that could be a full experience.”…