07/13/2026
Happy Monday!
Update on moving, Lasagna orders, and 1 piece of good news.
ok, as for moving, we are still no closer to getting into 13 Village Street (old Yankee grocer, Roopers, bootleggers, Walt's place)
We had a viable solution about the 2-hour fire rating, speaking with the fire paint manufacturer in California. Walt sent him all of the information needed. The make-up of the ceiling and the layers of it. We sent him pictures and descriptions. He approved it all, wrote up a report and sent it to us. We sent it to the town. The code officer proceeded to call the rep in California and had a conversation with him. He made him believe that we were lying to him about the description and what it is made from. He had a picture of it, the same picture we sent to the rep. From seeing that picture, he said that they were not what Walter to him it was. The rep was understandingly upset and sent a message saying he withdrew his approval. I spoke with the rep that same evening and explained to him what is going on here in Lisbon (He said he feels that he is in the middle of a soap opera) Which I agreed with him.
Today, we are going back into the building taking video and pictures that I will send to the rep in an email. We will confirm what is in the ceiling and confirm that materials that it is made up of.
I will keep you posted! People have been asking what they can do to help, and all I can say is to question the town. Tell them how you feel. If you have a story of your own, write it down and send it to the town manager directly (email is listed on the town site I believe)
I appreciate everyone's support. I have decided that even if I do not end up in this building, that I will still fight to prove the point to what is going on. Again, this is about codes only and nothing to do with any businesses. Please be respectful, as you all have been.
Lasagna! I was able to rent a commercial kitchen to do some work on Friday. My plan is (besides doing the order I have) is to make a pan of lasagna. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out and let me know how many you would like, so I can make enough. I will do all sent out cold 2 for $24. Half trays Normally $75 for $65 and full trays normally $140 for $130.
Ok, for a small piece of good news, I am going to stock sauce and dressing at the new store in Lisbon falls Weeping Willow Market & Cafe so, when they are open and you need a fix, you can stop in there! I will have it stocked there this week.
That is all I got today, if you want to order sauce, dressing, meatballs (bag of 25 big for $25 or bag of 50 mini for $20) or this week's lasagna special, message or call/text 212-2249
I am missing my kitchen and all of you!