— Lynda Winter & Tara Heredia
For Lynda and Tara, Great Spectacles has been a partnership built over years of creativity, trust, and a shared eye for something special. Lynda first opened Great Spectacles in 1990 before it found its home in Lincoln Center in 2002. Tara joined not long after, in 1998, and…READ MORE
— Mathew Ferdun-Wood
Mat’s story at Lincoln Center started long before Bungalow ever existed, back when the store was known as C.R. Porter. At 17, he was working
in the back, unpacking boxes and helping with deliveries, quietly observing, asking questions, and learning everything he could…READ MORE
— Gary Long
At Gary J. Long Jewelers, every piece tells a story. An engagement ring. An anniversary gift. A custom design made to mark a moment someone never wants to forget. After more than four decades at Lincoln Center, Gary Long has been part of thousands of those moments…READ MORE
— Taylor Puccinelli
If Shine Yoga Studios feels like it has a personality, that’s because it does. Taylor talks about the studio like it’s its own person, one that’s a little flirty, a little cheeky, and always welcoming. It’s something that’s grown over time, shaped by the people who walk through the doors and…READ MORE
— Alicia Farnsworth
Alicia didn’t plan on building a career at Fleet Feet, at least not at first. Her part-time job quickly turned into over 15 years in a role where she now helps shape both the store and the community around it. One of the best parts of Lincoln Center has always been the people…READ MORE
— Mark Sarale
Mark has spent most of his career helping people build routines. For 30 years at Max Muscle, and now nearly a decade since opening Nekter at Lincoln Center, he’s created businesses that have become part of people’s everyday lives whether that’s grabbing a smoothie…READ MORE
— Lisa Dixon and Deanne Garibaldi
For 40 years, sisters Lisa and Deanne have built the store around their own instincts, often bringing in styles Stockton hadn’t quite seen yet. “We take a lot of risks,” Lisa says. ”All the stuff that we start, people don’t always understand at first…but then it catches on…READ MORE
— Mike Robinson
Twelve years in and Mike still talks about Nothing Bundt Cakes with the same energy he had on day one, maybe even more! What began as a post-retirement pivot from the tech world has grown into a place that’s become part of people’s everyday moments and biggest celebrations…READ MORE
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— Arezou Solemani
Walk into any of the restaurants Phil Wong has created, and it doesn’t take long to notice, there’s a rhythm to it. The way people are greeted, the way drinks are made, and the way the whole space feels are just a little more intentional. Arezou has been part of Lincoln Center for nearly…READ MORE
— Bud, Jeanne and Matt Milsaps
Some customers at Bud’s Seafood Grille have been coming in long enough that their table is basically understood. In fact, they actually call the restaurant when they aren’t coming for their usual reservation. “It’s a reverse reservation,” Bud jokes. It’s truly a place where the staff knows…READ MORE
— Andy and Jennifer Pappas
Papapavlo’s has been part of Lincoln Center long enough that some of the stories don’t just stay in one moment, they stretch across years. Andy and Jennifer have watched those moments unfold over time. “We’ll cater someone’s wedding, and then years later we’re doing their…READ MORE
— Adam Pijl
Long before AP’s Pizza, Adam and his family were already part of daily life at the Center. His parents owned Payter’s beginning in 1980, two of his sisters later opened Zuesters, a clothing boutique nearby, and as a kid, Adam spent countless hours at the restaurant, sometimes even….READ MORE