New Neighbors: Mrs. London’s Artisan Bakery to Church Lane
Baked goods and sweet treets will once again grace the intersection of Elm Street and Church Lane as Mrs. London’s Artisan Bakery will be opening at 44 Church Lane. Mrs. London’s features the gastronomical work of former Greenwich Village pastry chefs Michael and Wendy London. “Mr. & Mrs London” sold the business in in 2014 to real estate developer Ryan Venezia, with their son Max London maintaining charge of the bakery and their operations, when financial troubles began to plague the business. (Times Union)
The founding duo began the pink-clad bakery in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1977; the New York Times described the bakery in 1983 as “a magnificently perfumed place where the aromas of vanilla and chocolate, almond paste and caramel, and jams and jellies intermingle.” (New York Times). Their Broadway, Saratoga Springs location remains their only location until the Westport shoppe opens. The downtown sweet spot will open for business this year, continuing to fill 44 Church Lane with baked breads and sugar dust after the closure of Aux Delices.
Mrs. London’s can be reached at their website.
New Neighbors: The Little Beet Vegetarian Restaurant to Post Road East
The Little Beet vegetarian restaurant will be joining stores like Free People and Fresh Market at 635 Post Road East, according to the Regency Centers announcement. Little Beet has locations throughout New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island - making this their first Connecticut location. Little Beet was founded in 2014 and focuses on ethical vegetarian meals. No word on when the Westport addition to the chain will be opening.
The Westport Row plaza is owned by Regency Centers, and currently has 9 vacancies within this specific property - which includes the plaza across the the Post Road, where Westport institutions like Westport Hardware rent. Regency Centers also owns Compo Acres plaza, where Trader Joe’s serves as their major tenant.
Lunch Rush at Manna Toast
Manna Toast on Church Lane was busy today during the lunch rush, as many flocked to take up a seat in the sun.
Outdoor Dining under the Sun
Today’s sunshine made for a beautiful afternoon lunch on the sidewalk at Rye Ridge Deli.