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Majic Market to Reopen in Kirkwood
The longtime Kirkwood deli and convenience store is projected to open on West Woodbine Avenue next month.
Majic Market is one step closer to reopening in Kirkwood after receiving approval for a special use permit from the Kirkwood Planning and Zoning Commission earlier this week.
The new deli and convenience store will be located at 640 W. Woodbine Ave., across from the . Owner Jacob Portnoy couldn't be happier with the new location given its close proximity to Downtown Kirkwood and the campus.
"I'm happy with the location, and I believe people will be happy," Portnoy said.
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Portnoy projects that the grand opening for the new Majik Market will be June 18. A public hearing on the special use permit is set for June 2, and on June 16 the Kirkwood City Council will vote on the permit.
"We will start remodeling the first week in June to bring (the new space) to a very presentable, warm and friendly condition," Portnoy said. "It's going to be the same Majic Market with the same menu and with our great gyro sandwhiches made with our unique recipe."
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After 20-years at the corner West Essex Avenue and North Geyer Road, Majic Market closed . Portnoy said it was important to him to reopen the store in Kirkwood, where he has built relationships with residents.
"I appreciate all my customers being so patient, and I promise
not to disappoint them in the new location," Portnoy said.
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