e.terra, a flexible culinary workspace solutions company, opened its first flexible commercial kitchen in Harlem, New York in April 2021. Founded by industry veterans Bella Karakis and Joel Rogozinski, e.terra provides community-focused, flexible commercial kitchen solutions and business services to support the growth of food & beverage companies in every stage of development. The Harlem space is 5,600 square feet and features 2 large kitchens, state-of-the-art commercial kitchen equipment and technology, with room to scale while keeping startup costs low. It includes a shared commercial kitchen, a baker’s kitchen, ghost or private kitchen stations, dry and cold storage, office co-working space and full roster of business support services.
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The Grey Owl Bar & Grill opened in November 2020 after a full remodel. Chef owner Lexi Zable sought to create a year-round dining option for the coastal Maine town. In a land of seafood, The Grey Owl has a well-rounded menu offering scrumptious steaks, signature burgers, wings, daily specials and an impressive cocktail menu. This upscale casual concept is COVID-19 compliant by design and includes two separate dining areas, a full bar and indoor/outdoor event space.
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From the day Christie’s opened its doors in 1926, one thing remained the same, Christie’s was the go-to spot in the Westport community. With the inviting Porch on the front of the store, it became a place for the community to meet, buy local foods and treat themselves to a delicious ice cream from the adorable ice cream hut.
In early 2020, Bill & Andrea founded the non-profit Sweet P Bakery in Norwalk. Sweet P is dedicated to providing job training and employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In early November, they had their very first graduating class from their Baking 1 – Foundations class. What has been missing is the employment part of the mission. This has all changed now with the soon to be opening of The Porch.
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81 and Sunny – Westport, CT
Artuso’s Pastry Shop – Mamaroneck, NY
Aunt Viv’s Homestyle Cooking – Bridgeport, CT
Beyond Bagels – Livingston, NJ
Café Xpresso – Newtown, CT
Dylan’s Candy Bar – Manhattan, NY
Eatza Pizza – Nationwide
Garden Catering – Multi Location, CT
Gourmaine – South Portland, ME
Grass Roots Deli – New Haven, CT
HAPA Food Truck – Stamford, CT
Hen of the Woods – Southbury, CT
Honey Joe’s Family Coffeehouse – Stamford, CT
Huntington Street Café – Shelton, CT
Joanne’s Gourmet Pizza – Long Island, NY
Kudo Beans – Fort Lee, NJ
Migdalia’s Cuban Café – Bergenfield, NJ
Liquid Lunch – Shelton & Milford, CT
Munchelino’s – Manhattan, New York
Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies – Hamden, CT
Organic Krush – Plainview, NY
Naked Greens – SONO & Wilton, CT
Rue de Crepes – Manhattan, NY
Pour Me – Danbury, CT
Rye Ridge Deli – Rye, NY & Stamford, CT
Rugby Café – Washington DC
Stoner’s Pizza Joint – Georgia, Florida, South Carolina
Soul Tasty BBQ – Stamford, CT
SuperSandwich.com – Shelton, CT
Subsconscious – Harlem, NY
Sweet Pizza – New Hampshire
Sweet Pea’s Baking Company – Greenwich, CT
The Rex Burger & Lobster – Mineola, NY
The Pump Energy Food – Manhattan, NY
The Stand Juice Company – SONO & Fairfield, CT
The Village Roost – Wilmington, VT
Upper Crust Bagel Company – Old Greenwich, CT
Venchi Chocolate and Gelato – Central Valley, NY
Zoe’s Eatery – Springfield, NJ
Zorn’s of Bethpage – Bethpage, NY
Amsterdam Café – Harlem, NY
Brick Walk Tavern – Fairfield, CT
Country Club of Darien – Darien, CT
Cull & Pistol – Manhattan, NY
Heartland Brewery – Manhattan, NY
LaPerle – Stamford, CT
Lunch Box – Weston, CT
MA&GIA Italian Osteria – Manhattan, NY
Main House BBQ – Brooklyn, NY
Negril Village – Manhattan, NY
Nyack Grill and Bar – Nyack, NY
Old Mill Saloon & Smokehouse – Norwalk, CT
Pink Sumo – Westport, CT
Plain Jane’s Restaurant – Bethel, CT
Post 154 – Westport, CT
Redding Roadhouse – Redding, CT
Rowley’s Grill – Winstead, CT
Seagrass Grill – Branford, CT
Shorty’s NYC – Manhattan, NY
Svenningsen’s – Manhattan, NY
The Grey Owl Bar & Grill – Nyack, NY
The Riverhouse – Westport, CT
Town of Stratford – Stratford, CT
Willy Parker’s – Williston Park, NY
Aggie Station – Manhattan, KS
ARAMARK – New England
BE Chocolat – Fairfield, CT
Bijou Theater – Bridgeport, CT
ChefNBox – Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Chefscape – Manhattan, NY
E. Terra Kitchens – Harlem, NY
Kathouse Lounge – Manhattan, KS
Jilly B’s Boutique & Treats – Cherry Hill, NJ
LaCrasia Gloves – Manhattan, NY
Kite’s Grill & Bar – Manhattan, KS
The Boston (212) Café – Manhattan, NY
Lucille Roberts Fitness Express – Manhattan, NY
Wall Street Theater – Norwalk, CT
We worked with Mark when opening Cafe Xpresso & he was a HUGE help! Mark helped us in testing our recipes to get flavor profiles correct & he helped with organizing our staff & operational procedures. He has a form for anything you might want to accomplish & he really knows about restaurants.
In dealing with a first restaurant, I was fortunate to have found Mark through the New Jersey Restaurant Association. His insight; patients and knowledge of the industry proved to be invaluable to the successful opening of our restaurant. Mark’s professionalism and personal attributes are a reminder of the what a true professional is all about in this industry. I would recommend him without hesitation.
I own a newly formed Gourmet Cookie company. I know business but I don’t know the food business. Making the decision to work with Mark was one the best moves I have made in business to date. Mark is knowledgeable in ALL areas of my business. Mark is not just a consultant to my business but I consider him a strategic partner. Having the ability to consult with him about the long term strategy, and the short term (down and dirty nitty gritty) is a rare combination. I highly recommend Mark and could not imagine moving forward without him as in integrated part of my business.
Mark is a very special high level manager that brings a wealth of restaurant/food operations, leadership and administrative support experience to the table. He performs extremely well under high pressure and high volume situations, keeps his people motivated and delivers results. Mark has a high level of integrity and communicates exceptionally well. He is able to relate to people at all levels and is always seeking a better way to improve quality, sales and service. His organization skills and follow through are outstanding. He understands P&L management and knows how to impact the bottom line. I have known Mark for over 10 years and he is a pleasure to work with.
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