The Kitchen Counter prepares for new location

ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Broome County’s favorite kitchen on wheels will soon have a new home in Endicott.

The Kitchen Counter Food Truck is opening its own brick-and-mortar restaurant. The store is located at 501 West Main Street, the former location of Smarty’s Ice Cream.

The Kitchen Counter’s big red food truck quickly became a staple in the community after opening in June of last year. It’s known for its fried chicken sandwiches, smash burgers, and sides. The brick-and-mortar menu will feature fan favorite food items as well as new additions such as ice cream, deli subs, and salads.

The Kitchen Counter is owned by Marc Yezzi and Aaron Laughlin.

Yezzi says they hope to become a family destination.

“We have a desire to want to grow this business to be something that we’re proud of and that we can be part of the community, have people come here and know that it’s a regular spot where they can come for a good lunch, take out for the family, or an ice cream cone. We like to be present in the business. We want to be behind the counter, taking orders, and we get a lot of joy out of the face-to-face interactions from seeing customers come in to support us,” said Yezzi.

The Kitchen Counter had been operating temporarily out of the former Social on State location in downtown Binghamton over the winter. It hopes to open in Endicott by the beginning of May.

Its food truck will be back on the road at around the same time.

To stay up to date with The Kitchen Counter and for a schedule of where you can find the food truck this summer, visit tkcfoodtruck.com or follow them on Instagram at @tkc_foodtruck

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