{"id":240873,"date":"2026-10-01T10:34:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=240873"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:34:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:34:50","slug":"lefkes-opening-fort-lee-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/lefkes-opening-fort-lee-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Lefkes Is Taking Over the Former Ventanas Space in Fort Lee, NJ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">news<\/div><p>A beloved Bergen County restaurant is making a comeback just months after a fire destroyed its longtime home. Lefkes, formerly located in Englewood Cliffs, is reopening as Lefkes at The Modern at 200 Park Avenue in Fort Lee. The Greek restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 9th, taking over the former Ventanas space near the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/things-to-do-fort-lee-nj\/\">George Washington Bridge<\/a>. <strong>Read on for what we know about Lefkes at The Modern coming to Fort Lee, New Jersey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-240876\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-800x533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/lefkes-fort-lee-nj.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Video + Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lefkes at The Modern<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Lefkes Is Returning<\/h3>\n<p>Lefkes\u2019 return comes about four months after <a href=\"https:\/\/newjersey.news12.com\/2026\/06\/11\/restaurant-fire-destroys-popular-greek-dining-spot-in-englewood-cliffs-after-stubborn-blaze\/7deTLoemdbTaXoZHfQeJpz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a fire destroyed<\/a> the restaurant\u2019s former location on Sylvan Avenue in Englewood Cliffs on June 11th. No injuries were reported in the fire, but the building was considered a total loss. Now, owner Georgia Dumas is partnering with restaurateur Alexander Duran to bring the Lefkes concept to Fort Lee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/soup-dumpling-plus-fort-lee-nj\/\">Inside Soup Dumpling Plus, a Fort Lee Hidden Gem<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant will take over the former Ventanas at The Modern space at 200 Park Avenue. According to a press release from the Lefkes team, much of the Ventanas team, hospitality, and atmosphere will carry over as the restaurant transitions into the new concept.<\/p>\n<h3>What to Expect at Lefkes at The Modern<\/h3>\n<p>The two-story space has been reimagined with Mediterranean-inspired details, including white accents, new murals, lighting, furniture, and other updates designed to give the restaurant a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-greek-food-bergen-county-nj\/\">Greek<\/a> island feel. Food-wise, locals can expect many of the elements that made the original restaurant popular. The menu will focus on modern Greek cuisine.&nbsp; The restaurant will also bring back Lefkes\u2019 nightlife component. After dinner, the space will transition into late-night parties with DJs and entertainment inspired by Mykonos. Wine dinners, special programming, private events, and corporate and family gatherings are also planned.<\/p>\n<p>For Fort Lee locals, the new location also puts the restaurant just minutes from the George Washington Bridge, making it a convenient new option for dinner, drinks, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/brunch-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\">brunch<\/a>, and late nights in the area.<\/p>\n<h3>Hours + Details<\/h3>\n<p>Lefkes at The Modern will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Current hours are Sunday through Wednesday from 11:30AM to 10PM and Thursday through Saturday from 11:30AM to 2AM. The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, October 9th.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/bruce-springsteens-jersey-shore-landmarks\/\">13 New Jersey Landmarks Every Fan of Bruce Springsteen Should Visit<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thebergencountygirl on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a> for the latest Bergen County updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our email list here<\/span><\/a> that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>newsA beloved Bergen County restaurant is making a comeback just months after a fire destroyed its longtime home. 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