Regina's Grocery & Deli debuts on 1st Avenue

Photos by Stacie Joy

Regina's Grocery & Deli officially debuted Saturday at 111 First Ave., between Sixth and Seventh streets.

The shop marks the fifth outpost for the Italian-American sandwich spot run by Bensonhurst native Roman Grandinetti. Regina's is built on the concept of family, with sandwiches named after relatives like Uncle Jimmy and Grandma Lucy. (Menu.) 

If you've been to the outpost down on Orchard Street, then you know the interior leans old-school ... like someone's well-loved kitchen, with family photos and keepsakes lining the walls.

Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Coming attractions (aka, signage alert): The East Village is getting a Regina's Grocery & Deli

Photo by Steven 

The old-school signage for Regina's Grocery & Deli went up yesterday at 111 First Ave., between Sixth and Seventh Streets. 

This will be the fifth outpost for the classic Italian-American sandwich shop "born in Bensonhurst" ... and the sandwiches are named after family members, like Uncle Jimmy or Grandma Lucy. 

No word yet on an opening date ... until then, you'll still have to trek down to lower Orchard Street for a Regina's run.

No. 111 previously housed an unlicensed smoke shop.