Today, March 1st at 10 AM, the Brewster Chamber of Commerce, local dignitaries, and the community celebrated the official Grand Opening of the Moonlight Café with Owners Dawn and Neal Hirsch.
Rose Aglieco, Executive Director of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce welcomed all those in attendance. Rose stated, "We are pleased to welcome a new business to Brewster and we wish Dawn and Neal much success." Dawn Hirsch thanked everyone for coming. She explained their eclectic menu which includes vegetarian and vegan options. She noted that there is something for everybody and that everything made fresh daily. Dawn handles the baking with Chefs Neal and Dan making everything else. Dawn explained, "After years of working in the corporate world, I've been able to realize my dream and work with my best friend and husband, Neal, to create a warm and welcoming place for people to share a good meal and good company."
People in attendance included:
- Rose Aglieco, Executive Director Brewster Chamber of Commerce
- Geoffrey Reinwald, President, Brewster Chamber of Commerce
- Bill Flash, Interim President, Brewster Chamber of Commerce
- John Semmeles, Vice President, Brewster Chamber of Commerce
- Candice Sciarillo, Treasurer Brewster Chamber of Commerce
- Sheriff Robert Langley
- Michele Stancati, Town Of Southeast Clerk
- John Lord, Town of Southeast Councilman
- Laurie Noel, On Behalf Of Senator Murphy - (Presented Proclamation)
- Mary Bryde, Village of Brewster Trustee
- Peter Hanson, Village of Brewster Village Clerk
- Dawn Needleman, Comcast Spotlight
- Deb and Rich Fossati, Fossati Plumbing
- Jan and Mindi Stark, Stark Communications
- Nancy Sorbella, Halston Media
- Peter Carey, Brewster Hamlet Hub
- Ken Clair Acting Commissioner of Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services
- Mike Miller, Fireman
- Amy Campanaro, Southeast Museum
- Joe Hernandez, Town of Southeast Building Department
- Rascal, Hudson Valley Renegades Mascot
Friday March 2nd
5:00pm - 7:00pm Coffee Tasting with Candlewood Coffee - Families welcomed!
6:00pm - 8:00pm Craft Beer Tasting with BEER TIME - ID required.
6:00pm - 9:00pm and Live Music with The Bob Cage Band
Saturday March 3rd
1:00pm - 3:00pm WHUD Live Broadcast Face Painting Car Art with Phil & Kim Family Fun..and much more!
Kids will be able to actually DRAW ON A CAR!
Moonlight Cafe & Caterers 850 Rt 22, Brewster NY 10509
(845) 279-9000
For more photos of the event, visit our Facebook Photos page!
Photo credit: Peter Carey, Brewster/New Fairfield HamletHub Editor
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