Long Island's Argentine food scene has lost a little something: Caminito has closed in Port Washington. When it opened in 2023 , Caminito seemed to be the only spot on Long Island that specialized in Argentine sandwiches. The chic cafe, owned by Korean Argentinian chef Sara Damian, lasted for about two years before closing Nov. 20.

Damian said she plans to take a short vacation and rest, and eventually plans to get into wholesale. Shortly after she opened the business, she said, she began a long divorce process, and the restaurant was just too much to keep up with.

"The concept is there, the product is there," Damian said. "The restaurant business is very tough. It's a lot of hours and a lot of physical work, and I really needed a little break."

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