People of Troy

Meet the Owners of Odd House: Scottie and Matty Dwyer

What made you choose downtown Troy?

Matty: I found Troy about seven years ago, and when Scottie and I moved in together, we found a lot of healing and peace here. We found our sobriety and really found ourselves while living in Troy. It felt like there was no better way to celebrate being part of Troy than by bringing ourselves to the streets of Troy through Odd House.

Scottie: For me, Troy has given me the space to be myself. It’s a diverse place, and everyone here has been so accepting and loving of us. It just feels good to be here.

Where are you both from/where did you get your start?

Matty: I graduated from Scotia-Glenville, and then spent a lot of my life bouncing around before finding myself in Troy about eight years ago. I moved here for a job hosting karaoke at Bar Troy — what’s now El Dorado Bar & Grill — and even though it closed just a couple months later, I stayed.

Scottie: My family is from all over upstate New York, so I’ve spent time all over. But Troy has really become home.

What’s been your favorite thing about becoming part of downtown Troy?

Matty: The personalities here are so bright and vibrant. Since we got the keys, people have been stopping by, welcoming us, and showing excitement about what we’re building. It’s been really cool to see people walk by, look through the windows, and watch the progression.

Scottie: Almost every business owner over here has come in, introduced themselves, and had conversations with us. It’s been refreshing and made us feel really welcomed.

Matty & Scottie: We love Troy. We love the BID. We’re so excited to be here and open our doors. We’re excited to welcome everyone in and show people a different side of Troy — something they may not expect to see.

What would you tell a young entrepreneur looking at retail space in downtown Troy?

Matty: Do it. Believe in yourself and don’t hold back. Pour as much of your personality into your shop as you can, because that’s what people are attracted to. People want an experience that only you can create.

Troy is an amazing, walkable city. It’s beautiful, full of life, and full of art — and we want more of that.

Scottie: I’d especially say this to queer entrepreneurs: do it. This community is diverse, and we need that right now. You’ll be supported here.

How would you describe the Odd House experience?

Matty: We really want Odd House to feel personal. I think when people walk into a space, they want to feel something. They want to connect to it. That’s why we’ve poured so much of ourselves into this shop. We want people to feel like they’re stepping into something unique.

Scottie: It’s a reflection of us — our style, our energy, and the things we love. We want it to feel welcoming and unexpected.

What do you hope people feel when they walk through your doors?

Matty: Excitement. Curiosity. We want people to see a different side of Troy — something they may not expect. We want them to feel comfortable, inspired, and maybe even leave with something that feels special to them.

Scottie: We want people to feel like they can be themselves here. That’s what Troy has given us, and we want to create a space that gives that back.

Odd House | 199 River St | Hours:

Tuesday–Friday: 12 PM – 5 PM

Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Sunday & Monday