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East End Business Notebook: New Spa, Knife Sharpener Opens Shop & More

Catch up on some of the week's biggest news in the business world across the East End.

WESTHAMPTON-HAMPTON BAYS

Sneak Peek: Renovations Inside the Westhampton Performing Arts Center

A renovation project in celebration of theWesthampton Beach Performing Arts Center's15th anniversary is moving forward and expected to be complete in early February — just in time for its first scheduled performance of 2013.

RIVERHEAD

New Nail Salon and Spa Opens In Riverhead

Divas looking for a bit of pampering will soon have another option in Riverhead.

On Friday, the brand-new Eastern Nails and Spa will open at 435 Osborn Avenue in Riverhead.

And owner Rose Nyugen is working to ensure the event is an "affair to remember." Working with her longtime friend, local philanthropist and reality show star Dhonna Goodale, Nyugen has planned a ribbon cutting grand opening celebration at 1 p.m. on Friday featuing traditional Vietnamese food, drinks, and free gifts.

SOUTHAMPTON

VIDEO: Inside The American Hotel

During a trip to The American Hotel on Main Street in Sag Harbor Village, My Long Island TV spoke to General Manager Thomas Allnoch, Executive Chef Jonathan Parker and waiter Joseph Taylor, as well as patrons of the French-American restaurant and eight-room hotel.

Get a look inside the guest rooms at the hotel, built in 1846, and the popular bar and restaurant, which Zagat.com ranks at number 1 in Sag Harbor.

EAST HAMPTON

Surf Lodge Goes Skiing

Montauk’s Surf Lodge is expanding, The New York Post reported Tuesday.

The South Fork hotspot hopes to be just a big a hit in Park City, Utah, where it will open another location soon. The "Snow Lodge" will be located at Canyons Resort.

NORTH FORK

Southold Man Launches Knife Sharpening Service

For the past 15 years, Southold resident Bill Plock has been obsessed with custom knives — and perfecting the craft of keeping them sharp.

Plock, 46, works by day as a parts manager at Brewer Yacht Yard in Greenport and seasonally as a captain of the North Ferry to and from Shelter Island. In a basement work area, he’s been sharpening cutlery for friends and co-workers, but now he said he’s ready to launch a legitimate knife sharpening business to service the East End, Long Island Knife Works.

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Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 22, 2013 at 02:55 pm
Thank you for posting. Please be sure to also post on our calendar. Thanks!
ViralGrain May 21, 2013 at 11:51 am
Unbelievable. So much for majority rule. The board forgets who they work for. They made a mockery ofRead More the democratic process. What they did was nothing different then totalitarian rule. They should be relived of their duty for not representing the people and supporting the majority rule. One can only imagine what other crooked decision making may be taking place that is contrary to the people's wishes. Shame on them! The mayer is a coward who forgets what side his bred is buttered on. The majority got him his job along with the other councilmen and they chose to turn their back on the ones who gave them a job. Bunch of arrogant, out of touch with the people, conceded morons is what they are.
jennifer.wilson May 21, 2013 at 09:44 am
My name is Rich Wilson. I am running for the East Hampton School Board. My agenda is no secret. ItRead More is to increase Scientific Literacy for all of our students in order for them to be better prepared when they enter an increasingly complex and technological world. I have been involved in this initiative for the last 2 years, working with teachers and administrators in all of the school districts in the Town of East Hampton. Cooperatively with a private donor and The GEHEF (Greater East Hampton Education Foundation), we have successfully begun supplying training and complete FOSS (Full Option Science System) materials to our Elementary and Middle School teachers. Using FOSS,The students discover the basic concepts of science through hands-on investigations, the teacher doesn't "cover" them. This is not text book driven, or rote memorization. Writing, reading and math are included with each investigation, resulting in a better understanding of the way the world works. This is being accomplished WITHOUT taxpayer dollars. I am now involved in another joint project to benefit our students that is not funded by taxpayers - the details will be announced soon. I have been involved in Science education for most of my life : Sag Harbor School District (1968 - 1998) - Wrote and delivered the lab component of the K-6 Elementary Science Curriculum . - Started the first Robotics class in 1995. Was the only team from Long Island at the time to compete nationally in the FIRST Competition, (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition. -Taught a Biology Research class in conjunction with a Biology professor at SUNY Old Westbury. -Co-taught a "Timetables of History" seminar with a High School Social Studies teacher. East Hampton (1986 - 2004) -Owned and operated the "Village Toy Shop and Gifted Generation" , an educational toy store on Main Street, E.H. Amagansett (2003 - 2005) -Owned and operated "ROBOtech" in Amagansett Square, where we taught Lego Mindstorms Robotics to individuals and school groups. I now have the time to devote to the East Hampton School Board and hopefully play a part in the continuing efforts to better the future for all of our students, including my four grandchildren.
jennifer.wilson May 21, 2013 at 09:43 am
Vote Rich Wilson, East Hampton School Board & here is why:
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 19, 2013 at 09:15 pm
I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences are with his family and friends.
david May 19, 2013 at 08:28 pm
So sorry to hear this news. Mike helped me once or twice with my boat. A truly nice guy.
david May 19, 2013 at 08:27 pm
290 Montauk Highway.. at East Hampton/Wainscott border.
Drtee-Dancer May 19, 2013 at 04:44 am
Sounds great, but where is it ??
jmm May 18, 2013 at 06:59 am
my understanding was that the dogs were hit by a car upisland not in Montauk
bernette May 17, 2013 at 11:38 am
well after the town board meeting last night the way i see it is the whole town is affected andRead More everyting and everyweek is some one getting away with out paying , we have familys of teenagers sharing rooms with there parnets and siblngs , cause the cost of living , hmmm but no matter where you go it cost money , teachers have there work cut out for them if they have to spend 50 dollars to buy stuff its there choice , well what it boils down to is the childern parnetns rather drive cars and have nice clothes and fancy jelws than spend 5 or 1o dollars to pay for pens for there kids to go to schoo.also i dont feel the familys see what education really is is a free babysitting service thats my feelings ,
Liz Robertson May 19, 2013 at 07:49 am
Misty is back. 155 am Sunday. thanks everyone. a 48 hour tour of the woods was enough for her. sheRead More was on the front porch.
Liz Robertson May 18, 2013 at 05:53 pm
no. i've put up signs, left phone number in neighbors mailboxes and searched nearby roads by bike.Read More maybe she will show up at someone's house when she gets hungry. thanks for asking.
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 18, 2013 at 03:23 pm
Any luck, Liz?
Mrs.Susan Grimshaw May 17, 2013 at 08:33 am
Looking forward to meeting lots of Great White Shark Fans at the Montauk Star Island SharkRead More Tournament. S.G.