STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Maybe it’s memories of Brewer Appreciation Day or those legendary Cinco de Mayo celebrations, but readers keep asking about the fate of Adobe Blues, still shrouded behind green fencing. Construction has dragged on for more than two years—and counting—leaving fans and craft beer lovers wondering if the beloved Southwestern saloon—one of New York City’s original craft brew destinations—will ever reopen.

The answer is yes. The property’s new owner, who purchased it in 2022, insists work will continue and plans still include a rooftop lounge, as previously reported. Renovations proved more complicated than expected; the building has stood since the mid-1800s. Earlier plans included new seating upstairs and a redesigned bar, now U-shaped instead of L-shaped. But the b

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