Open House Shows What’s Cooking at Calverton Food Business Incubator |
Left to right: Amani Hosein, legislative aide for Jonathan Kornreich; Brookhaven Town Council Member Jonathan Kornreich; Samantha Sherman, owner of The Hampton Grocer; Emily Murphy, legislative aide for Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker; and Michael Iasilli, legislative aide for Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming.
Ever wonder what is going on behind the doors of Stony Brook’s Calverton Food Business Incubator? Ever thought about starting a cooking business? Ever want to see what foodies really love doing? All of this was on display the afternoon of Wednesday, June 1 , when the incubator opened its doors to community members, investors, representatives, and market buyers.
Thirty-six start-up food companies showcased their workspace and provided amazing samples of their products to over 80 attendees. Many community members who came to the two-hour open house admitted to driving…