I noticed that renovations appear to be starting at the Roosevelt Island Gristedes supermarket this week
so asked Gristedes owner John Catsimatidis:
what is the latest status on the renovation of the Roosevelt Island Gristedes? When will it begin and what changes are being made?
I understand that the entrance will be moved from the side beneath the garage to Main Street near the Post Office entrance. Is that true?
Mr. Catsimatidis replied:
Paperwork all signed and submitted to the building dept for permits. Due to hurricane a little behind
adding:
Entrance moved correct
Cafe added
New deli and produce
New floors
Prepared foods
New decor
Reported last month that a representative from Main Street Master Leaseholder Hudson Related told me that:
… Gristedes will soon be undergoing their promised and long awaited complete store renovation. Included in the renovation will be moving the gloomy and depressing store entrance from beneath the Motorgate Ramp
to the light and brightness of Main Street next to the Post Office.
Interestingly, the suggestion to move the Gristedes entrance came from Roosevelt Island resident Deborah Beck during March 12 Town Hall Meeting with Gristedes owner John Catsimatidis…
I also asked Hudson Related’s David Kramer for an update on Main Street retail stores. Mr. Kramer replied:
We have 3-4 pending negotiations. The ice cream store is almost complete, which will be followed by the natural foods market and then the wine store. Trellis is developing their renovation plans.
Future Home To Coach Scot’s Main Street Sweets
Check out the web page for the soon to open Coach Scot’s Main Street Sweets
Image From Coach Scot’s Main Street Sweetsmmmmmm, tasty.
Image From Coach Scot’s Main Street Sweets
Looking forward to Coach Scot’s Main Street Sweets opening and the Gristedes renovation.
Also, here’s recent interview of Gristedes owner John Catsimatidis from the Stoler Report.
Mr. Catsimatidis talks about Roosevelt Island at the 12 minute 30 second mark. He says the Roosevelt Island Tram “never really worked right”.
Not sure what he meant by that.
