Jay’s 108 hopes to open Friday for dinner with live music – Kinston Free Press

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He wouldn't say it officially, but Jay's 108 owner Jay Shin said his burger and sushi restaurant will possibly open this Friday in downtown Kinston.

Shin hopes to open the doors at 4 p.m. for dinner inside the old Boiler Room Oyster Bar, and he has already scheduled someone to perform live music on Friday, October 30, in the alleyway at 108B W. North St.

Rumors about a new restaurant started around May when Boiler Room owner Vivian Howard decided to close the oyster bar. People began hearing this summer that Jay's Restaurant Group would open an eatery in the old alleyway, but questions lingered in regards to the actual opening.

"My name is on the restaurant, so I had to make it right," Shin said. "One of the hardest parts about this construction wasthere was a Boiler Room here. Remodeling a restaurant is always harder."

Shin said Jay's 108 will open from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for the first two weeks. He did not specify Sunday's hours, but he said he will provide lunchafter the first two weeks and open on Sundays for brunch.

Tyler Davis from Goldsboro will perform Friday night, according to Shin, and the Jay's 108 owner cannot wait to see his customers.

"I want to thank people for their patience," Shin said. "I try to make it right, so pleaseeat at my restaurant."

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