The new bistro is owned and operated by Edgecomb native Abigail “Abby” White, who previously ran a theater company in Manhattan, and chef, Chris Padill, who worked at several Michelin starred restaurants in Europe and the U.S.

White and Padill hope to create a community hub with Ann’s Book Bistro — offering authentic Spanish cuisine, including Paella, with daily specials such as Argentinian Churrasco and hand-crafted cocktails, including freshly pulled Espresso Martinis; and a collection of more than 2,000 books inherited from a good friend, Ann Raychel.