Louie’s: Good as Gold

The picture perfect views from Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille aren't just of scenic Manhasset Bay. The street-side view of the iconic waterfront restaurant is winning raves from Port Washington residents who voted it a "Golden Storefront" winner for February.

The Golden Storefront Award is a joint effort of community groups Residents for a More Beautiful Washington (RFMBPW) and the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (BID).

"The Golden Storefront Award was established to thank and congratulate local business owners for providing a place that the Port Washington community wants to shop and or dine," said Roy Smitheimer, Executive Director of the BID. "The more stores that we have participate in the program, the more our local residents will want to try Port first."

The Golden Storefront Award recognizes local merchants for maintaining attractive, well-groomed public facades and sidewalks. Winners must maintain a debris-free storefront and sidewalk area, weed and water sidewalk tree beds, regularly sweep sidewalks, adhere to trash collection schedules and maintain clear sight lines into store windows.

Mindy Germain, Executive Director of RFMBPW, said "We hope that Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille will keep up the excellent work and that the bestowal of this award will encourage residents to patronize this store and for other businesses to strive for the same level of commitment."

The "Golden Storefront" is awarded monthly. Votes for merchants can be cast at www.pwresidents.org. Previous winners include Finn Mac Cools, Sullivan's Quay, White Plus One, and SVH Interiors.