On Labor Day around 11 am, a car crashed into the front window of Makerie Cafe on 77 Valley Road at the corner of River Road extension in Cos Cob. Owned and operated by Kristen Butler, Makerie Cafe was opened in January 2023 having once been the long time home of Lupinacci's deli (and briefly Cardillo's deli).
Police said this accident was not about traffic safety at the intersection (currently being addressed by the Town), but caused by a woman who was parked in front of the Cafe and thought she was pressing the vehicle's brake, but accidentally pressed the gas pedal. Police report will follow.
Between the lines: Fortunately, no one was hurt and with the help of Cos Cob neighbors and a GoFundMe campaign, the store is expected to re-open on Monday September 9.