14 Businesses that Opened in Smithtown in 2013

The Smithtown area saw many new businesses open in 2013, as innovative entrepreneurs took advantage of vacancies to create their own business.

Here are some new local retail and service spots that opened their doors in 2013: 

Corks Pop as Whisper Vineyards Opens in Smithtown
A St. James winery opened up its tasting room offering samples of its wine and other locally crafted goods on Edgewood Avenue. 
 
Republic Ultra Lounge Opens on Main Street
Smithtown's nightlight gets a new edition as a sleek lounge opened in September. 

New Smoke Shop Rises on Main Street
Aroma Smoke Shop opens on Smithtown's Main Street in May, filling a vacancy. 

Phountain Brings Alkaline Education, Green Products to Main Street
The life-extension club and alkaline water store opened its sixth location in Smithtown this past April. 

Former T. Carlton Hair Designer Opens St. James Salon
Hairstylist Lauren Moyer opens LM Studio for Hair Color & Design in St. James's Galleria. 

Uniquely Natalie Brings Designer's Flair to St. James
Local Designer Natalie Weinstein celebrates grand opening of her Lake Avenue storefront in September. 

The Greenhouse Hopes to Bring New Excitement to Antiques, Collectibles
St. James antiques-and-collectible store is celebrating its grand opening on North Country Road in October. 

New CrossFit Gym Opens in St. James
Two local fitness enthusiasts open their own gym on Middle Country Road in Smithtown. 

Purity Spa Prepares to Open Friday in St. James
Former T. Carlton employee opens her own day spa featuring Spa Technologies, a botanical and paraban-free product line, in St. James. 

Uniqlo to Open Friday in Smith Haven Mall
A Japanese clothing retailer opened its first Long Island store in Smith Haven Mall in November. 

Family Tree Yoga Branches Out to Fill Different Needs
New studio ownership seeks to make yoga studio into a gathering point for the Nesconset community.

Two Threads Become One at Keep Me In Stitches
Rebecca McDonald and Miriam Acard were both running their own craft stores on opposite sides of the same street until luck brought them together on Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset. 

Steak Shop Beefs Up Smith Haven Mall
Omaha Steaks opened their doors July 5 in Smith Haven Mall getting in just in time for grilling season.

New Card Shop Opens
A discount card and gift store opened within the the Village Shopping Center on Route 111 in May, next to Uncle Guiseppe's in Smithtown.

Notice there's no eateries on this list? There were too many to count. We'll highlight newly opened restaurants and eateries in 2013 on a separate list later this week.