Work Continues, At A Slow Pace, At Quogue Country Market

Renovations are continuing on the interior of the Quogue Country Market, though at a slower pace than anticipated, meaning that the newest owner will likely not open by the Fourth of July as previously planned.

Quogue Mayor Peter Sartorius said this week that contractors have been working on fixing the inside of the Jessup Avenue market, located just down the road from Village Hall.

“There is work being done,” Mr. Sartorius said. “I would admit the pace has not been breathtaking.”

Mr. Sartorius noted that William Nowak, the village’s building inspector, was scheduled to inspect the building again on Wednesday, June 22, to make sure the new plumbing meets the code. Once that is completed, workers can begin pouring concrete for the new floor, the mayor said.

Reggie Sethi of Farmingville, who bought the business in January, did not respond to multiple calls seeking comment this week.

In an early May interview, Mr. Sethi said the building was “falling apart,” noting that roof and interior repairs were needed, as well as a new floor. He also said he planned to replace the 12-foot refrigerated meat display inside the market.

At the time, Mr. Sethi expected that his business—which will continue to be called Quogue Country Market—could be open by Memorial Day weekend, or the Fourth of July at the latest.

That no longer appears to be possible as the building is still gutted as of earlier this week.

“Even though you go by sometimes and it doesn’t seem like there is a lot going on, they have been inside,” Mr. Sartorius said of the crews. “They are working on it.”

Mr. Sethi also owns the Grove Market in Cherry Grove on Fire Island and previously shared that the new Quogue Country Market will be set up in similar fashion and stock similar items, including organic and natural foods. The shop, he said at the time, would carry items similar to what one would find at a Whole Foods Market.