About Us:

In the Spring of 2006, two middle-aged women had an idea of creating a business that would highlight products from New York State while assisting with economic development and restoration of historic downtown Cohoes. Their motto: when you buy New York, you build New York! Their one requirement: they had to have fun in the process! Rolling up their sleeves, the two crazy broads became the demolition team cleaning out three historic structures totaling over 12,000 square feet of space. Forty-four dumpsters and several injuries later, they are still at it... On the weekends and during their free time, the girls travel throughout the State visiting wineries and taking classes. It was all worth it!

On November 30th, 2006, they opened their first business, the "Wine Seller" at Harmony House Marketplace which specializes exclusively in New York State wines.

December 14th, 2007, marked the opening of the Bake Shop which specializes in fabulous baked goods, breads, homemade soups, sandwiches, garlic olives, bleu cheese spread, and New York State products.

Their third venue, 188 Remsen Street, is schedule to open early Spring 2009.  It will house a Tapas bar, artist loft, and onsite cheesemaker.  



(Left to Right) Jane LaCivita Clemente, Cesar Baeza (owner and winemaster of Brotherhood Winery), Diane Conroy-LaCivita