WAHLBURGERS TO OPEN IN CONEY ISLAND BROOKLYN

**** NEW RESTAURANT ON THE BLOCK **** The Wahlberg Family BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Wahlburgers, the popular fast casual burger restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg and subject of A&E Network’s Emmy-nominated reality show of the same name, will bring its gourmet burgers and specialty drinks to Coney Island with its grand opening at 3015 Stillwell Ave. early this summer. "For our first store in New York, Coney Island is perfect,” said Mark Wahlberg. “It's all about bringing together friends, family and sharing good times, just like our brand. We're looking forward to partnering with a great team in New York and creating amazing memories at Wahlburgers." Wahlburgers, which debuted in 2011 in the family’s native Hingham, Mass., is poised for expansion with 40 new restaurants either in development or under agreement. A Wahlberg family vacation favorite, Coney Island will welcome the first franchised store to open in ...