Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Signage alert: Bellanova on 9th Street

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

Signage arrived last week for a licensed dispensary coming to 331 E. Ninth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue. 

The shop will be called Bellanova, a venture from Elizabeth McGrath (owner of the Corner Bistro) and Matthew Hennessy. 

McGrath said the space — a slim storefront — will focus on high-end, premium products. 

The applicants appeared before Community Board 3’s Cannabis Control Task Force last June. You can read their application here. 

This space was previously an unlicensed spot called Pride Smokes.
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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousApril 25, 2026 at 1:22 AM

    I live on that block, and I can’t wait for you to open!!!!

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