Last week, David Cooper obtained site plan and special permit approval from the Port Chester Planning Commission for the adaptive reuse of a former bank building on North Main Street. The approved project will transform the shuttered bank building into a food preparation facility and accessory cafe for Jane Foodie, a Westchester-based business founded by a local entrepreneur who recently secured an investment on the television show Shark Tank.
Jane Foodie specializes in premium preservative-free parbaked breads, pastries, and precooked meals. The products are flash-frozen immediately after preparation, preserving their flavor, texture, and nutritional value for direct-to-consumer sales.
The approved plans include the creation of an open-view kitchen behind glass in an area of the bank formerly used as a conference room and offices. Additional interior space will be converted into a small café and grab-and-go retail section.
This approval marks a key step forward for a growing local business and supports innovative adaptive reuse of commercial space in downtown Port Chester.
