L to R: Jane Taylor, Three Village Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) Director; Nicole Sarno, TVCC Board Member; Carmine Inserra, TVCC Vice
President; Susie Kaiserman, TVCC Board Member; Charlie Lefkowitz, TVCC President; Dr. Richard Rugen, WMHO Chairman; Katie Hart,
Proprietor of Kate’s Vintage Rose; Mary Van Tuyl, WMHO Trustee; Gloria Rocchio, WMHO President; Honorable Steve Englebright, Suffolk
County Legislator; Honorable Jonathan Kornreich, Councilman, Town of Brookhaven; Charles Napoli, WMHO Trustee. Photo from WMHO
L to R: Mary Van Tuyl, WMHO Trustee; Carmine Inserra, TVCC Vice President; Rebecca Kassay; Honorable Steve Englebright, Suffolk County
Legislator; Honorable Jonathan Kornreich, Councilman, Town of Brookhaven; Dr. Richard Rugen, WMHO Chairman; Gloria Rocchio, WMHO
President; Dr. Shane Wend, Proprietor of Wend Wellness Chiropractic; Charlie Lefkowitz, TVCC President; Nicole Sarno, TVCC Board Member;
Susie Kaiserman, TVCC Board Member; Charles Napoli, WMHO Trustee; Jane Taylor, TVCC Director. Photo from WMHO
L to R: Mary Van Tuyl, WMHO Trustee; Carmine Inserra, TVCC Vice President; Susie Kaiserman, TVCC Board Member; Honorable Jonathan
Kornreich, Councilman, Town of Brookhaven; Charlie Lefkowitz, TVCC President; Rebecca Kassay; Dr. Richard Rugen, WMHO Chairman;
Jennifer Arthur, Manager of Chico’s Stony Brook Village; Honorable Steve Englebright, Suffolk County Legislator; Gloria Rocchio, WMHO
President; Ray Weber, Community Affairs Liaison for Senator Palumbo’s office; Nicole Sarno, TVCC Board Member;
Ginger Belesi, Legislative Aide for Assemblyman Ed Flood; Jane Taylor, TVCC Director; Charles Napoli, WMHO Trustee. Photo from WMHO
L to R: Mary Van Tuyl, WMHO Trustee; Susie Kaiserman, TVCC Board Member; Rebecca Kassay; Carmine Inserra, TVCC Vice President;
Charlie Lefkowitz, TVCC President; Honorable Jonathan Kornreich, Councilman, Town of Brookhaven; Dr. Richard Rugen, WMHO Chairman;
Honorable Steve Englebright, Suffolk County Legislator; Julie McGuire, Proprietor of Cottontails; Dana McGuire, Proprietor of Cottontails;
Gloria Rocchio, WMHO President; Charles Napoli, WMHO Trustee; Nicole Sarno, TVCC Board Member; Jane Taylor, TVCC Director. Photo from WMHO
Celebrating at the recently renovated Sweet Mama's Restaurant with Proprietor Marios Patatinas and his family. Photo from WMHO
On March 21, the Stony Brook Village Center was delighted to shine a spotlight on five establishments in the village. The festivities, which were attended by Suffolk County Legislator Steve Englebright, Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, Village of Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay, and Three Village Chamber of Commerce and Ward Melville Heritage Organization board members, included ceremonial ribbon cuttings to mark the grand openings of Kate’s Vintage Rose and Wend Wellness Chiropractic, alongside honoring the remarkable milestones of Chico’s 30th anniversary and Cottontails’ 10th anniversary in Stony Brook Village. Additionally, guests gathered to celebrate the unveiling of Sweet Mama’s Ice Cream Parlor, following its recent renovation.
Offering a carefully curated selection of new women’s clothing infused with vintage charm, Kate’s Vintage Rose invites patrons to explore an exquisite array of trendy apparel and accessories. Many of the whimsical items featured in the shop are handmade, from headbands to hand-embellished vegan suede hats. Amidst the joy and excitement of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Katie, the visionary behind Kate’s Vintage Rose, eagerly awaited the arrival of her baby boy. Just days after the celebratory event, she welcomed her son, Broden, into the world. During this time, the shop’s hours will temporarily vary. Kate’s Vintage Rose is located at 143 Main Street in Stony Brook Village. To learn more, you can call (631) 285-2339 or visit https://katesvintagerose.com/.
Wend Wellness Chiropractic opened its doors at 21 Main St., Stony Brook, NY, offering chiropractic services, wellness and fitness consultations and plans. Wend Wellness is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8:00am to 7:00 pm and on Tuesday, from 8:00am to 3:30 pm by appointment only. To make an appointment, call (631) 485-3643. You can also find more information by visiting online at https://wendwellness.com/.
Chico’s, nestled in the heart of Stony Brook Village, proudly holds the distinction of being the first Chico’s boutique in the state of New York. Since its opening in 1994, it has offered patrons a curated collection of chic, unique women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories. Chico’s proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary in Stony Brook Village this year. Chico’s is located at 139 Main Street and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. To learn more, call (631) 689-6426.
Cottontails is a cherished destination for baby and children’s essentials in Stony Brook Village. Proprietors Julie and Dana McGuire celebrate 10 years of serving the Stony Brook community. Cottontails is located at 113A Main Street. It is open from Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. To learn more about Cottontails, call (631)-689-9147.
Sweet Mama’s Restaurant a beloved eatery known for its delectable American classics and comforting cuisine, proudly announces the grand unveiling of its newly renovated ice cream parlor. The Ice Cream Parlor boasts an extensive selection of over 20 flavors of ice cream, alongside ice cream sodas and uniquely crafted milkshakes. They are open every day from 9am – 8pm. For more information about Sweet Mama’s Restaurant and the newly renovated ice cream parlor, please contact 631-675-9263 or visit https://www.sweetmamasli.com/
Look Book Luncheons are back for Spring 2023. Photo from WMHO
Spring styles have sprung! Foodies and shopaholics unite for a three-part series of luncheon fashion shows in Stony Brook Village. Each part of the series will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at a different restaurant (Mirabelle Restaurant at Three Village Inn, Luca Modern Italian Restaurant and The Country House Restaurant) and each will feature different Spring styles from Mint, Chico’s, Loft, Madison’s Niche and Ecolin Jewelers. $35 per person at each restaurant for a prix fix lunch.
As guests enjoy their lunch, models will stroll through the restaurants, sharing information about the Spring fashion and accessories they are wearing. The three-part series will take place at separate dining locations – On May 4, at Mirabelle Restaurant at the Three Village Inn, on May 11 at Luca Modern Italian Restaurant, and May 18 at the Country House Restaurant.
To make your reservation, contact the restaurants directly. Mirabelle Restaurant can be contacted at (631) 751-0555 and is located in the historic Three Village Inn, at 150 Main Street in Stony Brook Village. Luca Modern Italian Restaurant’s phone number is (631) 675–0435and is located at 93 Main Street in Stony Brook Village. The Country House Restaurant’s phone number is (631) 751-3332 and is located at 1175 North Country Road in Stony Brook.
Foodies and shopaholics unite for a three-part series of luncheon fashion shows in Stony Brook Village. Each part of the series will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at a different restaurant and each will feature different fall styles from Mint, Chico’s, Loft and Madison’s Niche.
As guests enjoy their lunch, models will stroll through the restaurants, sharing information about the fall fashion they are wearing. The three-part series will take place on Nov. 3 at the Country House Restaurant; on Nov. 10 at Luca Modern Italian Restaurant; and Nov. 17 at Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern at the Three Village Inn. Tickets are $35 per person at each restaurant for a prix fix lunch.
To make your reservation, contact the restaurant directly. The Country House Restaurant’s phone number is 631-751-3332 and is located at 1175 North Country Road in Stony Brook. Luca Modern Italian Restaurant’s phone number is 631-675-0435 and is located at 93 Main Street in Stony Brook Village. Mirabelle Restaurant can be contacted at 631-751-0555 and is located in the historic Three Village Inn, at 150 Main Street in Stony Brook Village.
A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! featured a fashion show with employees of Stony Brook Village Center's Chico's. Photo by David Ackerman
A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! featured music from Roberta Fabiano. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! featured a fashion show with employees of Stony Brook Village Center's Chico's. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! featured a fashion show with employees of Stony Brook Village Center's Chico's. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! featured a fashion show with employees of Stony Brook Village Center's Chico's. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Attendees at A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! sampled food from various Stony Brook Village Center restaurants. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Roseland School of Dance teachers demonstrate the Macarena to attendees at A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! Photo by Rita J. Egan
Attendees at A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! sample food from various Stony Brook Village Center restaurants. Photo by Rita J. Egan
A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! featured a fashion show with employees of Stony Brook Village Center's Chico's. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Attendees at A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! sample food from various Stony Brook Village Center restaurants. Photo by Rita J. Egan
Roseland School of Dance teachers demonstrate the Macarena to attendees at A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! Photo by David Ackerman
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosted A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In! Feb. 26 at WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center. Gloria Rocchio, president of WMHO, said the organization reached the event fundraising goal of $5,000 for breast cancer research at Stony Brook Medicine.
The night featured a fashion show celebrating clothing store Chico’s 25th anniversary in Stony Brook Village Center, which was the chain’s first one in New York.
The night also included music by Roberta Fabiano, food sampling, hair and virtual reality demonstrations, raffles, giveaways and raffle baskets. Members of Roseland School of Dance were on hand to teach attendees how to dance the Macarena and the cha-cha slide, too.
Rocchio said WMHO raised $45,000 during its Walk for Beauty at the Stony Brook Village Center Oct. 21. She said the organization plans to present a check for $50,000 to Stony Brook Medicine in the near future.
When the weather outside is chilly, a night out on the town is better when it’s celebrated inside. With this in mind, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will hold A “Taste” of Stony Brook Village … Ladies Night In on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center.
The event, which will benefit breast cancer research at Stony Brook Medicine, will feature a fashion show celebrating Chico’s 25th anniversary in Stony Brook Village Center, according to Gloria Rocchio, president of the WMHO. The clothing chain’s Stony Brook location was the first Chico’s to open in New York.
Shelagh Stoneham, senior vice president of Chico’s marketing, said in an email that boutique associates, store managers and the district sales manager would be in attendance Feb. 26.
Roberta Fabiano
“Chico’s is thrilled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Stony Brook location at the upcoming A ‘Taste’ of Stony Brook Village event,” Stoneham said. “The support for Chico’s in local communities like Stony Brook is both remarkable and critical to the longevity of our brand. We look forward to celebrating with all of the friends we’ve made over the last 25 years.”
Helene Obey, Chico’s multi-unit general store manager, who leads the Stony Brook and Southampton stores, said she’s been working at the village location for more than a year. Obey said she loves hearing about the location’s history from former Stony Brook employee Jennifer Vasta, who is now a general store manager in Merrick, including how the staff opened the boutique 25 years ago during a blizzard.
She said the idea of holding a fashion show with vintage and new clothing came up during a casual chat with Rocchio and her husband, Richard. “It ended up being very organic, and then all of a sudden turned out to be this really large event which we’re so excited about,” Obey said.
She said finding past outfits was easy as many longtime employees have held on to special pieces, and Chico’s Stony Brook team and former employees will participate in the fashion show. The day of the event, the store will offer refreshments, free gifts, raffles and will have a wheel that will be spun every half hour where winners will receive gift certificates from community businesses.
Rocchio, who will be wearing a vintage outfit, said the event is all about being interactive and the goal is to raise $5,000 for breast cancer research. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy food samples, demonstrations, raffles, giveaways and raffle baskets. There will be ’90-themed music; Roberta Fabiano, who has performed worldwide, will sing; and dancers from Roseland School of Dance will teach attendees how to dance the macarena. Virtual reality equipment will also be available.
The Three Village Inn, Sweet Mama’s, the Country House, Pentimento’s, Fratelli’s Italian Eatery, Robinson’s Tea Room, Crazy Beans, Brew Cheese and The Crushed Olive will have representatives on hand with food samplings including mac and cheese, hors d’oeuvres, scones, veggie wraps and more. Chocolate Works will present a seven-tiered display of chocolate samples, and Blue Salon & Spa will have a minispa, minimakeup demos and a raffle for a free cut and blowout.
Admission for the Feb. 26 event is $35 per person. The WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center is located at 97P Main St. in the rear of the Stony Brook Village Center. Reservations are required and can be made via PayPal at www.stonybrookvillage.com/tsbv/ or by calling 631-689-5888.
