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A painter applies the iconic red and white colors to the new Dairy Mart.
New Wantagh Dairy Mart to open next month, with a modern twist By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com
For years, residents knew the small drivethrough on Wantagh Avenue as a place where they could grab a gallon of milk, order cold cuts, pick up a case of drinks or get everyday necessities without leaving their cars. Now, after a brief run as a coffee shop, the familiar Dairy Mart will return to its roots. This time with a few modern upgrades. Wantagh resident and entrepreneur Alan Jacoby, along with his business partner Justin Heath, owner of Jones Beach Deli in Wantagh, recently purchased the property and are renovating the location with hopes of reopening it as a refreshed version of the neighborhood staple. “I live within walking distance of the place, so it’s kind of near and dear to my
heart,” Jacoby said. “I used to be able to call up and say, ‘I want a pound of turkey, a pound of ham and some rolls,’ and I’d walk up the block and they’d be ready for me.” The location, which was once part of the Dairy Barn franchise before becoming Lighthouse Dairy, had most recently operated as Rocket Coffee. Jacoby said he saw an opportunity to restore the convenience and community feel residents missed. “When Lighthouse Dairy sold, it became a coffee business and it just didn’t resonate well with the community because they missed the dairy barn vibe,” Jacoby said. “They missed the cold cuts, the 12-packs, the milk, the eggs, the bread — all those things that were part of the neighborhood.” Jacoby said he approached Heath after seeing the property become available, and the two agreed to partner on bringing back CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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