East End Gains New Shopping Destination with The Shoppes at East Wind Grand Opening in Wading River

WADING RIVER, N.Y.; NOVEMBER 1, 2016 – East Wind, Long Island’s premiere catering and events venue, recently held a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony marking its latest expansion, The Shoppes at East Wind. Located at 5768 NY-25A, Wading River, NY 11792, The Shoppes at East Wind is a unique collection of 28 free standing specialty retail and boutique establishments operated by local small businesspeople and entrepreneurs, which brings new jobs, travelers and shoppers for boosting local job market and year-round local economy.

The Shoppes at East Wind is a quaint walking village of free standing stores connected by brick-paved walkways. Merchants include family fashions, jewelers, local artisans, custom artwork, custom clothing, bridal dress shop, yoga instruction, plus an ice cream parlor and a pizza shop. A stunning, one-of-a-kind carousel with horses and other fantasy figures within a custom-built indoor pavilion is the centerpiece of The Shoppes at East Wind’s courtyard.

Guests and officials who participated in the Grand Opening included: State Senator Kenneth LaValle, Riverhead Town Councilmen James Wooten; John Dunleavy; Timothy Hubbard and Councilwoman Jodi Giglio; Jennine Kubik of Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo’s office; Kailey Lyons from U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin’s office; Suffolk County Energy Director Lisa Broughton; Kristen Jarnagin, President, Long Island Convention and Visitors’ Bureau; Suffolk County National Bank CEO Howard Bluver; Reeni Brill of the Middle County Chamber of Commerce; Bob Kern of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce; Jennifer Dzvonar of the North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce; Stephanie Israel of the East End Arts Council.

In addition to catering to shopping, The Shoppes at East Wind will host seasonally-themed programs throughout the year. In the months ahead many events will take place including a Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 6 p.m. For more information, please visit www.eastwindlongisland.com/shoppes

“My roots are in small business like the ones that are opening at The Shoppes at East Wind. My vision was to create a destination where the local community and guests from The Inn will come and enjoy meeting shop owners and exploring. Giving local businesspeople the opportunity to develop and grow is rewarding to me and we will be creating jobs and supporting local economic activity,” said East Wind Owner Kenn Barra.

Shopping destinations at The Shoppes at East Wind include: The Beginning Apparel, The Crushed Olive, The Painted Canvas, North Fork Bridal Shoppe, Sole Provisans (shoe store), Cheese & Spice Market, American Pie, Tweets Ice Cream Café, Brezza Pizzeria, With All My Heart Floral Design Studio & Purple Peacock Paperie, The Jewelry Box & Gift Shoppe, Little Miss Sew It All, North Fork Craft Gallery and Solntse Hot Yoga.

The East Wind property covers 26 acres. Barra purchased the property over 25 years ago and began its transformation. Through hard work and perseverance, he grew the business and its reputation for providing quality service and events for families and the community.

Spaces at The Shoppes at East Wind are still available. Interested parties should contact Maria DiLeo at (631) 846-2370. For additional information about The Shoppes at East Wind, please visit www.eastwindlongisland.com or call (631) 929-3500.

East Wind Long Island came to life through the vision of owner Barra with the opening of The Cottage in 1991. The property has grown to include The Inn (50 luxury guest rooms and suites, Spa & Salon, Desmond’s Restaurant and Myra’s Café), The Shoppes and The Estate. East Wind is Long Island’s premier North Shore luxury destination. Every aspect of the property is designed with the guests in mind — ample accommodations in our guest rooms, extensive services at our Spa, first class conference rooms and fine dining. Whether stopping by for dinner, attending a wedding or spending the weekend with us, we strive to make our guests’ time here feel like an escape from the everyday.
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Photo Captions:
7023: The Shoppes at East Wind Owner Kenn Barra (second left) is presented proclamations from Riverhead Town officials Timothy Hubbard (far left), Jodi Giglio (middle), James Wooten (second right) and John Dunleavy (far right) during the Grand Opening of The Shoppes at East Wind on October 28, 2016. Photo credit: Courtesy Corbett Public Relations

Ribbon Cutting-2a and Ribbon Cutting-3a: The Shoppes at East Wind Owner Kenn Barra (center) with son Joseph, significant other Melissa Slasinski (fifth right), and youngest son Christopher host a ribbon cutting to mark the Grand Opening of The Shoppes at East Wind on October 28, 2016. In attendance at the ceremony were (from left to right): Riverhead Town Councilman John Dunleavy, Riverhead Town Councilman Timothy Hubbard, from Representative from New York State Congressman Lee Zeldin’s Office Kailey Lyons, New York State State Senator Kenneth LaValle, Riverhead Town Councilwoman Jodi Giglio, Suffolk County National Bank Senior Vice President David DeVito, Suffolk County National Bank CEO Howard Bluver, Suffolk County Energy Director Lisa Broughton, Shoppes at East Wind Manager Lou Ambrosio, Representative from New York State Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo’s Office Jennine Kubik, and Ina Visich, owner of Solntse Hot Yoga. Also present but not pictured was Riverhead Town Councilman James Wooten, East End Arts Council Secretary Robert Ward, Long Island Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Executive Director Alison Tuthill, and Long Island Convention and Visitors’ Bureau President Gloria Rocchio. Photo credit: Courtesy Corbett Public Relations