Community Corner

East End Business Notebook: Antique Shop Closes After 30 Years

Also, Willie Nelson will be on the South Fork next weekend – for a free show; and more in business news.

WESTHAMPTON-HAMPTON BAYS

SoCo Ice Cream Tops At Double Rainbow

While rain dampened part of Memorial Day weekend, ice cream sales were still high at the Double Rainbow Shop in Quogue - a sign, the owner says, of the season to come.

Grace Davidson, owner of the store, said she introduced the SoCo ice cream line last summer after opting not to serve Hershey and Rainbow flavors.

SOUTHAMPTON

French Boutique Saint Barth Caravan Opens on Jobs Lane

French designer clothing store Saint Barth Caravan has opened its first U.S. store on Jobs Lane in Southampton Village.

The boutique's first and only other location opened about 10 years ago on the Caribbean island St. Barths.

Co-owner Florian Haubert opened the doors to the new Hamptons store at 38A Jobs Lane for the first time on Thursday, when the inventory arrived from France. The store carries men's and women's clothing by designers such as Joe San, Christopher Sayvet and Robinson Les Bains.

EAST HAMPTON

Willie Nelson Set To Play Surf Lodge

Legendary country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson will travel to The End, taking the stage at the Surf Lodge in Montauk on June 9.

The concert begins at 6 p.m., according to employees at the Surf Lodge, who said there is no admission fee. They recommend arriving at least two hours before the concert. 

The Surf Lodge has become a hot spot in Montauk the past several seasons, causing traffic concerns and noise violations that have landed the restaurant, bar, and hotel in town justice court. 

NORTH FORK

After 30 Years, Southold Business Closing Doors

Three decades have passed since Ed and Joan Pressler set up shop on Main Road in Southold -- and since then, their business, Pastimes Antiques, has become a fixture on the local canvas. 

On Thursday, Pressler hung a large sign across the front of his building that said, in bright red letters, "Store Closing."

RIVERHEAD

Papa Nick's: Serving Up A Taste Of Home

Riverhead resident Howie Gassert has been coming to Star Confectionary for over 50 years for the pancakes and eggs -- and the friendly atmosphere that make locals feel as though they've come home. 

Star Confectionary, affectionately known as "Papa Nick's" has been serving up favorites such as homemade peach ice cream, burgers and pancakes since 1920, when Nick Meras opened his doors on Main Street in downtown Riverhead.


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