Harley’s Heads to Huntington: A New Chapter for a Storied Location on Jericho Turnpike

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A Fresh Start for a Familiar Address

There’s something exciting brewing on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington. The building at 326 W. Jericho Tpke., once home to beloved neighborhood favorite Pomodorino, is getting a full-scale revival. This time, it’s Harley’s American Grille stepping up to the plate—and if their reputation in Farmingdale is any indication, this could finally be the comeback this location has been waiting for.

A Legacy of Ups and Downs

For many longtime Huntington locals, the address stirs up memories. From 1995 to 2011, Pomodorino was more than just a restaurant—it was a home away from home, known for Italian comfort food and hospitality that made you feel like family. After it closed its doors, the location became something of a revolving door, with several ventures like Reserve, Skafos, Mazi, and Catch 25 coming and going quickly. Despite its prime location, nothing seemed to stick.

But Harley’s might be the one to finally break the curse.

Harley’s Expands with Confidence

Harley’s American Grille opened in Farmingdale in 2017 and quickly became a cornerstone of the town’s dining scene, thanks to its elevated American fare, prime steaks, and clubby-yet-casual atmosphere. Owner Michael LoManto, along with Executive Chef Keith McConnell, has built a brand centered on consistency, quality, and style—elements that he believes will translate perfectly to the new Huntington location.

All-New Look, Same Great Vibe You Expect at Harley’s

The Huntington space is undergoing a major transformation. LoManto isn’t just doing touch-ups—he’s gutting the interior and rebuilding from the inside out. He’s also constructing a brand-new, all-season outdoor dining area and redesigning the landscaping to give the building fresh curb appeal. His vision? A polished destination spot that stands out on Jericho Turnpike.

Even better: fans of the original Harley’s can expect a similar menu and ambiance they’ve come to love. That means juicy steaks, upscale comfort food, and a welcoming vibe—all helmed by Chef McConnell, who will oversee both kitchens.

Why You Should Give It a Shot

There’s a lot of history at 326 Jericho Turnpike, but Harley’s isn’t just stepping into the past—it’s rewriting the future. With a strong concept, a proven team, and a full renovation in progress, this new addition to Huntington’s dining scene is worth watching.

Whether you’re a Harley’s fan from Farmingdale or a Huntington local looking for your next go-to spot, keep an eye out for the opening this fall. You just might find your new favorite steakhouse.

Will Harley’s Break the Curse?

After years of uncertainty at a once-beloved address, Harley’s American Grille is bringing fresh energy—and a whole new reason to dine local—to Huntington. With a track record of success and a strong community following, Harley’s might just be the comeback story this location deserves. Keep your forks ready—Huntington’s next chapter is about to begin.

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Long Island is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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