Business News: North Fork Chocolate Company Now Open

Here’s a look at some of the top business stories that made headlines in and around your community this past week.

East Hampton

Donate a Coat, Get Half-Price Soup

The year-old Simply Sublime, a health food store at 85 Springs-Fireplace Road is looking to give back to the community by helping those in need this winter. On Friday, the business, which is owned by three sisters from Montauk and specializes in gluten-free and vegan foods, announced onFacebook that anyone that drops off clean/good condition coats, hats, gloves and scarves will get a half-price soup.

Southampton

Foody's Closes Sunday After Many Changes in Water Mill Complex

Executive chef and owner Bryan Futerman announced this week that he will close his Water Mill restaurant, Foody's, this Sunday after eight and a half years. Despite having the best summer in several years, Futerman said the Water Mill Shoppes, located off Montauk Highway, has so drastically changed in recent years that it doesn't bring in the same traffic.

Riverhead

North Fork Chocolate Company Officially Opens at Tanger

The North Fork Chocolate Company has officially opened in the Tanger II Food Court in Riverhead. The company, which which grew its roots at the Calverton Incubator, previously held a soft opening a week ago.

North Fork

Behind the Vines: Pourer Finds Life Lessons In Tasting Room

Kristin Grattan, 24, had only taken one wine appreciation course in college when she applied for a job in the tasting room at Duckwalk Vineyards in Southold. But in the just over a year since she was hired, Grattan said she's received on-the-job training not just in the art of pouring, but in learning how to work up-close-and-personal with an array of people and personalities.

Westhampton-Hampton Bays

Town May Only Partially Preserve Neptune's Property

The Town of Southampton may not purchase the 2.8-acre Dune Road night-club Neptune's for $3.2 million. At a public hearing held on Tuesday on the possible purchase, Southampton Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst announced that the town is in discussions with community members about another plan that could result in the re-use of the Neptune's building as a restaurant.