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Porreca closes Chicken Shack, expands Raúl’s into its space

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

“The Chicken Shack is doing okay, but the smart money is on Raúl’s,” owner Russ Porreca said Monday.

He’s closing the Chicken Shack at 162 Glen Street and expanding into that space his thriving Raúl’s Mexican Grill next door.

“We don’t have enough seating for Raúl’s,” Mr. Porreca told The Chronicle.

“We need more space. We’re turning people away. The Chicken Shack space will …

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Our July 21 issue

Our Peak Summer issue! Summer Dining magazine included in this issue. Mark’s non-stop Saturday. Our intern does new zipline + ‘Extreme.’ Rich & Beth Schermerhorn flew Rudy Giuliani to GOP Convention. Dave Kenny’s Marriott delayed…hopes to open by Labor Day. Chad & Cathy on WWE. Queensbury Hotel plans new signage. Larry Bulman at GOP Convention? Real Estate galore! Summer is in full swing with shows, concerts and things to do. …

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