There is a new counter inside the front window, where diners can sit and look out at goings on on Jessup Avenue and the Village Green. Whereas in the past catering was limited to making up trays of food and delivering same to parties, the Quogue Schmidt’s will offer full service catering, including staff, setup, food preparation and service. New to the staff will be Chef Mike, who will oversee an expansion of the catering operation. Staffers coming from Southampton-who will be familiar to patrons of that establishment-include Schmidt’s longtime chief cashier, the smiling and charming Fareen maestro Anthony will be heading up the kitchen team the sure hand of Sylvia will at the tiller of the deli operation and the magical Martina will once again be demonstrating how to put together the East End’s best salad bar. In line with the family feel of the operation, Dan uses first names only when speaking about employees. There will be lots of every kind of the freshest produce, a complete selection of fine cheeses, salad bar, a full selection of beverages and market items, homemade soups, and a comprehensive deli section serving breakfast and lunch, including hot food, along with prepared foods and salads. As Dan said, Quogue will have everything that Schmidt’s in Southampton had, plus a little more. Botsford PhotoĪnyone familiar with the legendary Southampton operation might be excused for a sense of deja vu in the new store when it opens. Dan Schmidt in front of bins awaiting fresh produce.
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