I’ve done, it is one of the most popular. It’s such a simple thing. People love it.” At the municipal golf course, years of neglect had resulted in a mildew-filled pro shop and a collapsed driving range. The city built a new pro shop, installed steel poles throughout the driving range, and attracted The Marker restaurant, which opened within the past year. “You have to make a reservation to get in there any night after five. It’s wonderful,” Mayor Panzenbeck notes. A $2.5 million sprinkler system replacement is scheduled for fall 2025. John Maccarone Memorial Stadium received similar attention, with a new retaining wall, upgraded fields, renovated bathrooms, and improved snack stands transforming the facility into a destination that prompts visitors to ask,“Is this the same place I was last year?” GLEN COVE’S CULINARY OFFERINGS Glen Cove’s dining scene has exploded with 20 new restaurants opening in 2023-2024 alone, transforming the city into a culinary destination that attracts food enthusiasts from across Long Island. Newsday’s food editor featured the city in January, highlighting establishments that range from authentic ethnic cuisine to upscale waterfront dining. “We have the only Nepalese restaurant on Long Island,” Mayor Panzenbeck proudly shares. “People came from Brooklyn to go to the Nepalese restaurant.” While in Kathmandu, which opened the Glen Cove location in 2024, serves dishes influenced by both Indian and Chinese cuisines. “Nepal borders India and China, so the food is influenced by both,” she explains. The restaurant boom spans every cuisine imaginable. Oak & Vine brings New American fare with its Symphony Room for private events. Pio Pio and Plado offer contemporary dining experiences, while La Bussola maintains its decades-long tradition of Italian cuisine.“We have a hot pot across the street. We have several ramen places. We really have a lot of options in terms of going out to eat,” says Mayor Panzenbeck. 4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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