W H Frank Wine & Liquor

Step into a thoughtfully stocked shop where spirits from across the globe occupy shelves organized by style and origin. Whether you're hunting for a crisp vodka, a complex single malt, smoky mezcal, or something entirely unexpected like pisco or cachaca, the inventory spans the full spectrum of what drinkers actually seek out. The winter months bring a particular energy to the place, as locals pop in searching for their preferred bottles before gatherings and quiet evenings by the fire. Beyond the base spirits, you'll find liqueurs, creams, aromatic bitters, and finishing touches that transform a simple pour into something special.

"Whiskey Ed" Houdek first opened the doors to Ye Olde Spirit Shoppe in 1965. Back then he'd deliver mail for the Bayport Post Office during the day and at night he'd work selling fine liquors and wine. In 1972 Ed doubled the size of the store making it so long and narrow that you could fit four lanes of bowling within the store's walls. But instead of balls and pins, we have the area's largest selection of fine wines and liquors.

Lake Liquor is a family-owned and operated business in its fourth decade of serving the people of New York. After speaking with Doug, the owner of Lake Liquor, he described the secret behind four successful decades in the liquor industry.