pete   Minneapolis -- 2000-03-16

I live two blocks down from the signature cafe, and eat there occasionally. Its a great little out of the way place.

Laura Ing   Ontario, Canada -- 2001-07-12

Hi, just came across your web page on Warwick Street.
I an currently trying to put together my Family Tree.
My Grandpartents use to live at 130 Warwick Street, SW1 Pimlico back in 1918. Their names were Harold Sealy and Rose Casey.
Does anyone know if there is a house still located at 130 Warwick Street?
You can e-mail me at lauraing@sympatico.ca
Thanks

Don (Bud) Graham (Chergosky)   California -- 2002-04-25

My uncle and aunt, Don and Janice Chergosky, owned this store when it was Prospect Park Food Market. It was one of the "in" spots in Prospect Park in the 1950's and 1960's. Uncle Don gave me my first job there about 1960. I will always remember this store and their loving kindness. The neighborhood thought so also, and showed it by hiring the Minneapolis Symphony to play for them in their honor.

Dan   Seattle -- 2002-07-13

Two things...
I used to eat at the Signature often in the summer. I don't remember what the dish was called but it had garbanzo beans, basmati rice, a tomato sauce and caramelized onions, that and the turkish coffee would make a great meal. Also, I really enjoy your winter scenes. Since moving to Seattle, that's really the season I miss; well, that and fall, actually. Thanks for the pictures.

Carole Large   Orlando, Fl -- 2003-07-09

I lived on Seymour Ave during the 40's and 50's. We were close friends with the Pehoushek's who owned the grocery store originally.
My dad used to deliver groceries for Mrs Pehoushek in their truck.
I have gone to that store too many times to count to buy groceries for my mother after I got home from school. What wonderful memories this site provokes.

Joe Pehoushek   Punta Gorda, FL -- 2004-05-30

My grandfather, Joseph James Pehoushek, built this store and home about 1922. Grandma Elizabeth operated the store after his death in 1934. My father, Joseph Charles Pehoushek, worked for his Mom and Dad until WWII. Grandma continued to operate the store until she sokd it to Don Churgosky about 1947. I lived in Grandma's apartment off and on in the late 30's and early 40's.
See my web site: www.pehoushek.com
Joseph W. Pehoushek

Allen Bachelder   Harbor Beach, Michigan -- 2006-11-15

Oh boy does this bring back memories. We lived on East River Terrace and before I-94 split Prospect Park, I could walk straight across the railroad tracks from our backyard to Warwick. I was only five or six years old (1945-46) and I'd buy suckers from Mrs. Pehoushek. ' Can't remember if they were three for a penny or three pennies each. That was my first independent shopping experience.
Don Chergosky was a legend in Prospect Park. Nobody ever worked harder than that man. He was a fantastic butcher and that store was famous for its meats. On Saturday mornings, Don would put out a big platter of fresh coldcuts and other delicious finger foods. He allowed regular customers to run a tab (without which, I could not have afforded to eat back in the '60s). He delivered groceries in his blue '63 Chev station wagon. He sponsored block parties on Warwick. There are lots of wonderful reasons to live in Prospect Park, but in the 50s and 60s, if Don was the only one, it would have been well worth it.
In our modern lives, there are no more grocery stores like this one. Let this be a memorial tribute to all the Pehousheks and Chergoskys of the world!

Jo Ann Russo   Sykesville, Md. -- 2007-01-14

Like Joe Pehoushek, Elizabeth Pehoushek was my grandmother. I also lived above the store for several short periods. She was so much a part of the neighborhood that most customers called her Mrs. Warwick.

Sharon (Spivey) Brorson   Bend Oregon -- 2008-04-10

I grew up 2 doors down, at 138 Warwick St. I have many fond memories of Don and Janice Chergosky owning the market. My Mom, Dahlia passed away March 2007 at age 87 (2 wks,from 88) The Prospect Park neighbors have been loyal friends to me thru the years and I stay in touch with them. My brother Dennis also owned the store for a few years in the late '70's. He passed away June'07. Warwick St., is a memorable place and Prospect Park is a unique area of Minneapolis. Thanks for the photos!