WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Three new businesses have opened at the Paddock Arcade in downtown Watertown, bringing the historic mall to 90 percent occupancy.<\/p>\n
The Paddock Arcade is America\u2019s oldest continuously operating indoor mall.<\/p>\n
Its newest tenants are Taste of the Philippines, Frosted Couture Cakery and Four Quills Book Shoppe.<\/p>\n
New additions<\/p>\n
Four Quills Book Shoppe is the most recent addition, with an opening date set for March 27. Owner Destynie Wood said she opened the store to fill a gap in the market.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s not a new bookstore. I know there\u2019s a few used bookstores in the community (Watertown),\u201d Wood said.<\/p>\n
Editor\u2019s note: There are other new book stores in Jefferson County.<\/p>\n
Taste of the Philippines arrived at the Paddock a few months ago and has become a lunch destination.<\/p>\n
Frosted Couture Cakery also moved in recently. Owner Sarah Saulibio said the arcade has a welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n
\u201cThree months this month, so it\u2019s pretty exciting. We\u2019re brand new, at least to the Paddock. It\u2019s just like a big happy community here,\u201d Saulibio said.<\/p>\n
Existing tenants welcome new neighbors<\/p>\n
Lee Ellsworth, part-owner of Paddock Arts and Antiques, said he has been supportive of the new businesses.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to have the Frosted Couture next door. The Philippine restaurant \u2014 we all like that. It\u2019s a different menu to what we normally have and it\u2019s really good,\u201d Ellsworth said.<\/p>\n
The arcade has been in operation for 176 years.<\/p>\n
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