Business & Tech

East End Business Notebook: New Seafood Joint, Flooring Store & More

Also this week, a court ruling favors a North Fork restaurant.

SOUTHAMPTON

Open for the Season: Erika's Place Moves to New Storefront

Joanna Mincarelli's Southampton Village clothing, accessories, home decor and vintage furniture store Erika's Place II has moved into new digs on Jobs Lane, a few doors down from its original location. 

Mincarelli opened the original Erika's Place, named for her daughter, a decade ago in Dunedin, Fla. During an interview last year, Mincarelli said Southampton is like a larger version of Dunedin — it's by the water, a walking community, and there are lots of mom and pop shops, rather than Fifth Avenue stores.

WESTHAMPTON-HAMPTON BAYS
Vines and Branches Moves to Main Street in Westhampton BeachThose looking for gourmet oil and vinegar, will no longer find it on Moniebogue Lane — Vines and Branches has relocated to Unique Boutique's former location at 118 Main Street Main Street.Owner Rita Winkler said she is thrilled to have gotten the opportunity to move her shop to Main Street, just in time for the summer season.

“Being on Main Street will give our customers a more convenient shopping opportunity. We’re excited to be in such an easily accessible space right in the heart of town.”

EAST HAMPTON
Madison & Main Treats Peconic Bay Like Mediterranean SeaMichael Gluckman, who brought Bamboo, The Beach House, The Boathouse and The Lodge, to East Hampton, and Chef Eric Miller, the owner of The Millers’ BBQ in East Hampton, have partnered to open a New American seafood restaurant and bar in Sag Harbor Village. 

Their joint venture, Madison & Main, has moved into a century-old building at 126 Main Street, which most recently housed New Paradise Café. Miller promises a commitment to the local community and environment, as part of the Slow Food movement, and is quoted as comparing the Peconic Bay to his "personal Mediterranean" and saying, "If it doesn't swim within 100 miles of here, we won't be serving it."
NORTH FORK

Court Overturns Town ZBA Decision On Jamesport Manor Inn

After over eight years of contentious legal action, the owners of the Jamesport Manor Inn might be one step closer to expanding their restaurant to include a catering barn.

In a decision filed on April 8, the New York State Supreme Court determined that the Riverhead Town Zoning Board of Appeals "was arbitrary and capricious" in dismissing an appeal by the owners of the inn, located on Manor Lane in Jamesport, which challenged a determination by Riverhead's planning director that an accessory catering barn on the four-plus acre site could not be added without a special permit.

The court overturned the dismissal and ordered the Riverhead ZBA to conduct a new hearing and render a decision based on the merits of the application.
RIVERHEAD

Lumber Liquidators Opens Doors in Riverhead

A new store has opened its doors in Riverhead, offering flooring alternatives at affordable prices.

Lumber Liquidators, located at 144 Kroemer Ave., aims to offer a low-cost, no-middleman flooring approach to Riverhead homeowners and construction professionals.

"Our doors are open for business, and our team is here to help local homeowners find a beautiful floor that fits their budget," said store manager Leroy Wickham. "Our store carries more than 340 low-price flooring options, much of which is in-stock and ready for delivery. Plus, our strong team of flooring experts can offer the advice and samples homeowners need to find the right floor for them." 


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