Nov 27, 2012 6:30 PM
The Highway Diner and Bar opened in Wainscott on November 11 in the space on Montauk Highway where Rugosa used to be. Classic diner fare with “some twists” like tuna tartare, skate and braised beef tacos, spinning stools at a fountain counter, a new bar, blonde wood floors, white walls, lots of glass and light.
“You just feel like you’re in a real cheerful ... sunny environment,” said David Kuperschmid, who owns the restaurant with Gunnar Myers. They spent about four months renovating the space before opening. “The first thing people say when they walk through the door is, ‘Wow, such a cheerful place!’” Mr. Kuperschmid said.
“That’s the idea we were trying to create, a place that was very welcoming to all,” he said. “We want everyone to feel comfortable. It’s... more
“You just feel like you’re in a real cheerful ... sunny environment,” said David Kuperschmid, who owns the restaurant with Gunnar Myers. They spent about four months renovating the space before opening. “The first thing people say when they walk through the door is, ‘Wow, such a cheerful place!’” Mr. Kuperschmid said.
“That’s the idea we were trying to create, a place that was very welcoming to all,” he said. “We want everyone to feel comfortable. It’s... more
