Milieu Magazine - Volume 02, Issue 04

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Known to locals as “Down Port,” Port Jefferson is a vibrant waterfront village that boasts unique shops and boutiques, cafes and restaurants offering everything from local seafood to French cuisine. Have a burger at Grumpy Jack’s or dine overlooking the harbor at the elegant Danfords on the Sound. A favorite weekend destination for thousands of Long Islanders is The Frigate, an iconic ice cream and candy shop, which has an inventory of sweets that rivals Disney World. On Main Street is the Harbor Square Mall, filled with small boutiques, particularly Sea Creations which specializes in seashell jewelry and starfish pendants. During the summer, when hundreds of yachts and sailboats line up neatly in the marina, Port Jefferson comes alive with their Harborside Concert Series, music in the park, farmers’ market and picnic supper concerts. Local establishments often feature live music and dancing. If you want to get away for a change, you can hop on the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry and enjoy a scenic ride to Connecticut and points north. Our Port Jefferson model, Katie Poma, is the co-owner of the Secret Garden Tea Café on Main Street. She grew up visiting tea houses across the country with her mother, Carol. They wanted to operate their own tea establishment, and in 2011 they opened their shop in the heart of Port Jefferson. Carol works in the back of the house preparing delicious fare from finger sandwiches to petit fours while Katie oversees the front of the house, serving as hostess and managing the gift shop. “We enjoy working together,” Katie says. “We have similar personalities and creativeness.” Katie is known in the community for her elegant style. Locals will often walk by and peek inside the shop window to see what dress or fascinating hat Katie is wearing. She shops in boutiques like Earring Tabu and has been deemed Port Jefferson’s very own “Fashion-Tea-Sta.” Entering the tea shop is like walking into an English garden. Flowers are everywhere, and butterflies float in the air. The space is filled with unique gifts especially for those who love lace and bows. Of course, tea remains one of their best sellers.

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co-owner, secret garden tea cafe and gift shoppe

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LEN MARKS lenmarksphoto.com Hair and makeup by jessica polzella, jessicapolzella.com clothing & jewelry earring tabu, pt. jefferson earringtabu.com

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