After 12-month build-out, Andella's Restaurant finally opened in Woodrow: The first day in business was Mother's Day. And while Staten Islanders are away on vacation, these inaugural weeks of business are described as a "soft opening."

"We're planning to have a grand opening in the middle of July," said co-owner Mike Akmad. Andella's takes the moniker of co-owner Jennifer Nazir's grandmother's maiden name. She and husband Tony also are partners.

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