The owners of Millie’s in Spring Valley are accusing the New York operators behind DC Greek hotspot Balos and its sister bistro Bar Angie of copying their merch, logo, menu items, and dining room design for a restaurant called Angie’s opening in Long Island this winter.

Marisa Casey, CEO of Georgetown Events Hospitality Group which operates Millie’s, says one of the first things that grabbed her team’s attention was a blue sweatshirt with a Jeep Wagoneer graphic posted on Angie’s Instagram page. The design is identical to the one that Millie’s has been using on its own merch since 2022. Angie’s also has an almost identical logo with the its name in white text over a navy blue background and white stars on either side.

“It’s just such a blatant rip-off, and it’s just so concerning and s

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