The Food Mill in Point Lookout Opens its Doors

The Food Mill in Point Lookout, NY -- Designed, Owned, and Operated by Richard Zampella

The market that Nicholas and Carmela Merola opened in 1930 in the tiny Long Island hamlet of Point Lookout, NY recently re-opened its doors at 40 Lido Boulevard. The New Market is named the Food Mill and will continue to operate from the same location on Lido Boulevard, is something of a throwback, like Point Lookout itself.

The village, surrounded on three sides by water, is a seaside Wobegon within commuting distance of New York City. The speed limit is 15 mph. You have to pick up your own mail at the post office. And celebrity residents have been more on the order of Charles Atlas or Marlene Dietrich than Madonna or Lady Gaga.

Proprietors Richard Zampella and Shannon Mulholland know what it takes to run a business in Point Lookout. Their Ice Cream Store, Skipperdees has been voted as the Best Ice Cream Shop on Long Island for 2017 & 2018 and has been serving up sweets to the young and young at heart since 2007.

Skipperdee’s is #1 again for 2018

Skipperdees is the Best Ice Cream Shop on Long Island – for the 2nd consecutive year! Our sincere thanks to our Long Island Guests of Skipperdee’s

Each year, Long Islanders are invited to nominate and vote for the best local businesses in a range of service categories as part of an annual Best of Long Island Business program. This year 909,094 votes were cast and thanks to our neighbors, Skipperdee’s has been voted as the Best of LI Business in the food services business for Ice Cream - for the 2nd consecutive year! You also nominated us in 2018 as the Best Lunch Deal, Bakery, Dessert Place and Candy Store.

Skipperdee’s Ice Cream Parlor may feel like an old-school soda fountain, but the local ice cream shop actually started 8 years ago as a social center to fulfill the needs of the seaside community of Point Lookout, NY.

And that homey, nostalgic feel is exactly what founder Richard Zampella and Shannon Mulholland were after when they created the concept and decor for the thriving business. Despite the pursuit of selecting the finest ice cream flavors and ingredients available, the core of the shop has stayed the same — “Providing the best ice cream on Long Island in a family friendly environment,” Zampella said.

Skipperdee’s is located at 26 Lido Boulevard in Point Lookout, NY. Visit them on the web at http://www. skipperdees.com

Richard Zampella Produces Best of Long Island Internet Teasers

Richard Zampella, Managing Partner of Transmultimedia Produces Best of Long Island Internet Teaser for Broward Limos on Long Island. Broward Limo has Been Nominated as The Best Limousine Service, Party Bus and Wedding Transport on LI for 2018. Zampella has designed website for Broward since 2011 and is proud of his association with the Long Island based Limousine
Company. Richard Zampella at Transmultimedia was also nominated as the Best Web Service on Long Island for 2018.

About The Best of Long Island Program

Identifying top quality among the countless restaurants, shops and family run businesses on Long Island is no small endeavor. But for the last decade, with your support, the Bethpage Federal Credit Union, we has sponsored the largest business awards program in the history of Long Island. The Bethpage Best of LI contest is a roadmap to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties, as chosen by the residents and patrons who rely on them. 

About Broward

Broward Limousine is the premier luxury ground transportation provider on Long Island providing transportation services throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. They have been in business since 1985,  having grown from a family business into a top notch, luxury transportation operation serving customers across the nation.

About Transmultimedia

Richard Zampella is the founder and Managing Partner of Transmultimedia, Inc., and is responsible for the management and business development of the company. Richard works directly with clients to identify, implement, anticipate and deliver technical solutions that maximize client's bottom lines. Richard is a Preservationist that has over 20 years of experience in technology, entertainment, licensing & marketing related fields.

Skipperdee's Defends Best Ice Cream Title in 2018 and Adds 3 Additional Nominations for The Best of Long Island

Skipperdee's In Point Lookout, NY Receives Four 2018 Nominations for The Best of Long Island

Skipperdee’s Ice Cream Shop located in Point Lookout, NY, announces its s nominations for the 13th Annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union Best of Long Island Contest. Skipperdee’s was awarded the title of Best Ice Cream on Long Island in 2017. Skipperdee’s is nominated in three additional categories for 2018 as Best Ice Cream, Best Bakery, Best Candy Store and Best Lunch Deal on Long Island for it’s afternoon tea service. Skipperdee’s invites the support of our guests, business partners and friends to vote for in the four food categories at https://bestof.longislandpress.com/voting/ 

The Best of Long Island annual contest has grown into the largest business awards program in the history of Long Island by identifying the best hospitality in the area. Each year, residents and patrons choose their favorites by voting in stages. Last year, 58,499 nominations were made and 780,243 votes were cast.

Skipperdee’s is pleased to have advanced to the contest’s final stage for 2018 by receiving enough votes to be chosen as a finalist in four of the the food services category. Best Ice Cream, Best Bakery, Best Candy Store and Best Lunch Deal.

The official voting period runs October 1st through December 15th, with voters allowed to cast a ballot once every day.

“We are humbled to have been voted Best Ice Cream on Long Island in 2017 and thrilled to have been nominated in three addition categories for 2018,” said proprietor Richard Zampella, “We work hard to earn the confidence of our guests and provide gracious hospitality in a atmosphere that celebrates family fun, and to have been selected by those we serve is extremely gratifying.”

Long Islanders value the annual Bethpage Best of Long Island competition and the importance of a business being named The Best on the island!

About Skipperdee’s

What do you get when you cross an ice cream shop with a bakery, confectionary, coffee house, and toy store? You get Skipperdee's a celebration of all things sweet and fun. Drop in for a scoop of ice cream in flavors like sweet and salty pretzel or carrot cake, or warm up with an espresso, cappuccino, or other specialty drink. Or stop by for afternoon tea, which takes place each weekday afternoon, where they serve hot cups of tea alongside finger-sandwiches and desserts. Bakers work tirelessly to whip up cupcakes and other baked goods like macarons, while classic candies like Goobers and Chuckles await to delight kids young and old. Visit our Website at: Skipperdee's

Skipperdee’s Gets the Nod as Best Ice Cream on Long Island

Yup, it’s official. Skipperdee’s has been selected as the Best Ice Cream on Long Island. The store was nominated for this year’s Bethpage Best of Long Island in the “Best Ice Cream” category and was awarded the top honor on February 21, 2017.

 Together we brought this title to Point Lookout, the place we call home. The official announcement was made after 780,243 votes were cast and tabulated. The public has spoken to name Skipperdee’s Best Ice Cream in the Food section!

Skipperdee’s is located at 26 Lido Boulevard located in Point Lookout and is a celebration of all things sweet and fun. Drop in for a scoop of ice cream in flavors like sweet and salty pretzel or carrot cake, or warm up with an espresso, cappuccino, or other specialty drink. Or stop by for afternoon tea, where they serve hot cups of tea alongside finger-sandwiches and desserts. Bakers work tirelessly to whip up cupcakes and other baked goods like macarons, while classic candies like Goobers and Chuckles await to delight kids young and old.

Richard Zampella worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. He has managed the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel and served as Food & Beverage Manager of the The Essex House Hotel on Central Park South. For 15 years he worked 65 floors high atop Rockefeller Center at the Rainbow Room under legendary restauranteur Joe Baum. In 2010, he created the concept and design for Skipperdee’s Ice Cream Shop in the seaside hamlet of Point Lookout, NY.