Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia
What is the first thing you do when you open for the day?
Choose the music to set the vibe for the day! (Start brewing coffee and turn on the lights.)
If there were an award for your daily routine, what would it be called?
“Always Present.”
What’s one item you always have on hand?
$2 bills (for good luck!)
What’s something you do that seems small but makes a huge difference?
We make a point of greeting every customer, learning their names, their children’s names, their dog’s names and their regular order.
What was your “I made it” moment?
Winning “Connect to the Best 2026!”
What northern Westchester business do you secretly (or not so secretly) love?
If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing instead?
Traveling.
What’s the best advice you ever received?
“Let it go…”
How do you celebrate a big win?
Shots of tequila.
Describe your business in three words.
Inviting. Comfortable. Delicious.
If your business had a theme song, what would it be?
“All You Need Is Love.”
What’s your business’s unofficial motto?
“Kill them with kindness.”
What’s your dream customer reaction?
“This is the best ____ ever !”
What’s something your business does differently than anyone else?
Focus on making every customer feel welcome! (Hospitality!)
What’s the smallest detail your customers notice—or that you hope they notice?
Our obsession with decorative pigs and the local artist’s work on our walls.
What’s the one thing your business couldn’t function without?
Our customers and staff…
What’s one thing people often say when they first walk in?
“Hey guys! I NEED coffee!”
What’s the unsung hero of your business?
Robbie!
What’s a word or phrase customers often use to describe your business—and do you agree?
“Third home!” And yes we agree! We want everyone to feel comfortable here.
Address: 71 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Phone number: (914) 764-3773
Website: thekitchentablepr.com
This article was published in the January/February 2026 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
To view all 2026 Connect to the Best winners, click here.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
