I was walking down Purchase St. in Rye tonight when I passed a brightly lit storefront with 15-20 people inside having a meeting. Then I saw the name outside and whoaaa… that made me stop in my tracks and do a double-take: “HomeMade Pizza Co.” … Read More →
I worry about Poppy’s Cafe. Take a stroll down Purchase St. in Rye, and the signs are unmistakable: times are tough for small business owners. Numerous shops have up and vanished, giving way to banks, empty storefronts and “Retail Space for Rent” signs. Not far … Read More →
I’ve been looking forward to the opening of Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar ever since I ran past it early last summer and spied the “Coming April 2010″ sign. What is it realtors say: “Location, location, location.” They’d be beside themselves describing Pier Restaurant, which … Read More →
No mention of frozen yogurt would be complete without this: Sorry, I’m hoping to break the world record for most Seinfeld references in a food blog. Anyway, Yogo Joy, Rye’s new frozen yogurt shop (across the street from Sunrise Pizza). The inside’s like an Apple … Read More →
HomeMade Pizza Co. Opens
HomeMade Pizza Co. is officially open for business; none too soon — I’ve been jonesing for pizza all week. Good marketing, setting up shop on the sidewalk for the big day. When I arrived tonight, the two founders, Eric Fosse and Matt Weinstein, were on … Read More →