Chamber Chatter: December 2016
By Susan Miele, Executive Director, Bronxville Chamber of Commerce
Dec. 7, 2016: Our Mayor's "Buy Bronxville" Call to Action
I'm thrilled with Mayor Mary Marvin for her annual appeal to the community to "buy Bronxville," which appeared in last week's MyhometownBronxville.com. Mayor Marvin--always a stalwart advocate for our business district--provides an irrefutable rationale for buying local. I hope you'll read this and share it with your friends and neighbors.
Bronxville Hometown Holiday
The second annual Bronxville Hometown Holiday was a big success! Numerous thank-yous are owed, as this event wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of many. For one, the transformation of 118 Kraft Avenue into Santa's Workshop owes in no small part to volunteers Michele MacMillan of Paws and Play Pet Resort, Bob Krause of Mrs. Morgan's Flower Shop, and Tammi Kane. The loans of needed props came from Mrs. Morgan's Flower Shop, Bow Tie Cinemas, Value Drugs, and The Flower Shop of Tryforos and Pernice Florist. Use of the store was graciously permitted by Admiral Real Estate Services.
Event sponsors are NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, Bronxville Auto Collision, Paws and Play Pet Resort, Mrs. Morgan's Flower Shop, and Admiral Real Estate Services. Additional thanks go to volunteers Pam Simpson and the Choristers, the Village of Bronxville, Bronxville Police, Bronxville DPW, the Village of Tuckahoe, Andy McMillan, George McKinnis, Joe Donaldson, Tim McGrath of Fred McGrath Funeral Home, and the Bronxville High School Life Skills students and teachers. We also thank the many Bronxville businesses that participated in the window-decorating contest and the PTA discount. Last but not least, the Chamber is grateful to have the support of the Bronxville PTA in our efforts to remind the community to support our local businesses and looks forward to future collaborations.
Village Decorations
This year you'll find new holiday decorations throughout the business district. On the east side, the Village of Bronxville has purchased lighted garlands to adorn the new light fixtures that were recently installed, as these are now wired for illumination. On the west side, you'll find fresh holiday wreaths that NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital generously donated to the community, purchased locally from Mrs. Morgan's Flower Shop. The Chamber thanks Bronxville DPW for hanging these decorations and these sponsors/providers for helping to provide holiday charm to our village!
Free Parking Days
The Village of Bronxville is offering two free parking dates this year as an added incentive to do your holiday buying in Bronxville! The remaining date is Saturday, December 24, when you can park for free in the Kraft Avenue lot, the Garden Avenue lot, and the Avalon lot from noon to 7:00 pm.
Holiday Roundup
Read on for the Chamber's guide to holiday shopping, feasting, and events in Bronxville. We've gotten the countdown started with a roundup of advent calendars. There's still much more to come, so follow us closely all month!
Decorating
Arthur Lange Inc can help you with your holiday décor! Call him for assistance with tree set-up, light hanging, and decorations. Take the risk and hassle out of decorating! 914-395-0471.
Yes, even the festive holiday décor in the windows at The Flower Shop of Tryforos and Pernice is for sale!
Stop by Mano A Mano to meet the new girl in town--Mademoiselle Bijoux. This glitzy femme adorns the store window and was hand-decorated over a nine-month period by owner Mario Grosso using 5,000 items. Who needs 5th Avenue windows? Gawk right here at all the glitz and glamour right here at home. 81 Pondfield Rd.
Check out the Chamber's holiday décor photo album! Many more images are still to come, but head there to get started.
Feasting
Mini's Prime Meats & Specialties has an extensive holiday menu available for pickup at the store on Park Place, including extensive selections of appetizers, pastas, and entrees. How about fresh goose? 914-779-1948. 15 Park Pl.
Dobbs & Bishop Fine Cheese now sells fondue kits at the shop with the perfect blend of Swiss alpine cheeses for a price of only $30. Included are gruyere, appenzeller, and Ementaler. Jazz up your holiday celebration!
Get your prosecco and holiday spirits in town at Station Plaza Wine & Spirits or Bronxville Wines and Spirits. Keep the spirit in Bronxville!
Is your home audio ready for all the holiday parties? Check out the party-ready devices from Bronxville Verizon Wireless.
Gifting
Coming soon: The Chamber holiday gift guide!
Womrath Bookshop will special-order titles that aren't in stock, and arrival time can be less than a week. Try them first: 914-337-0199. 76 Pondfield Rd.
What better gift for our parents or other older relatives than a membership in Gramatan Village? For more info call 914-337-1338. www.gramatanvillage.org.
Shop for frames, photo albums, and photo gifts at Lewiko Imaging Art! 108 Pondfield Rd.
If online ordering is for you, why not order from your local Bronxville retailers? Online purchasing is available from Station Plaza Wine and Spirits (www.stationplazawine.com), Citrine (www.citrineny.com), Adrian East (www.adrianeast.com), The Silk Road (www.thesilkroadny.com), La Gravinese Jewelers (www.lagravinesejewelersofbronxville.com), Candy Rox (www.candyrox.com), and Womrath Bookshop (www.womrath.com), to name a few.
Still not sure what to get for everyone on your list? Many Bronxville-area merchants offer gift cards! In addition to those mentioned above, these include Haiku Asian Bistro, Kraft Bistro, Il Bacio Trattoria, Underhills Crossing, Beer Noggin, Ernie's Wine Bar + EATS, Blue Moon Mexican Café, Lange's Deli of Bronxville, Stillmeadow Gourmet, J. Pocker & Son, NORTH, Blow & Beyond, Lyte Body Fitness, Bow Tie Cinemas, Fabio's Hair Studio, Bronxville Adult School, Toney Toni and the Gang, Candy Rox, Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary, Value Drugs, Pure Barre Bronxville, The Bronxville Adult School, SoulCycle, and Sarah Lawrence College Writing Institute, among others.
Coiffing
Book your holiday hair appointments early, as those schedules fill up fast! View the Chambers’s "beauty" directory for Continental 109, Blow and Beyond, Studio One, and Fabio's Hair Studio.
Check out the Chamber's holiday attire photo album (still in its infancy, so keep viewing!) for everything from dressy attire to ugly sweaters.
The Out-of-Towners
Don't forget that The UPS Store can take care of all your shipping needs for those gifts and cookie tins for those outside town. It’s a one-stop shop—bubble wrap, packing tape, packaging, and more. They make it easy so it's one less thing you have to think about. 81 Pondfield Rd.
Traveling for the holidays? Arrange your pooch's holidy with Paws and Play Pet Resort and pick up a gift for his stocking at Provisions for Pets.
For your own excursions, book your airport transit with Eastchester Trip Service.
Supporting Good Causes
The daughters of Steve Ircha of Aegis Capital are once again organizing the Toys for Tots holiday drive in Bronxville, and several Chamber members have agreed to serve as collection sites. Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy for a child from birth to age 18. Presents for teenage boys and girls are most needed. Bring your donations through December 24 to Aegis Capital Corp, 26 Paxton Avenue 2D; Drs. Kanganis & Minoli, 20 Studio Arcade; NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, 55 Palmer Ave; People's United Bank, 111 Kraft Avenue; Value Drugs, 80 Pondfield Road; Bronxville Fitness Club, 72 Palmer Road; NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, 55 Palmer Avenue; and Coldwell Banker Carlson, 105 Pondfield Road. All toys go to local charities, including Andrus Children's Center. Over 1,000 new toys were collected in Bronxville last year.
Events
'Tis the season for many holiday events, and the Chamber's online calendar is loaded like Santa's sack! Check there for trunk shows, performances, shopping events, and more. Below are just a few of the many highlights (plus some that have yet to be posted)…
Join Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary in celebrating its five-year anniversary in Bronxville at its annual client appreciation day on Saturday, December 10, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm! Enjoy complimentary chair massage, henna, glitter tattoos, and nibblies. Plus, enter the raffle to win $250 Sanctuary Bucks. The first five people to arrive will receive a gift bag. 14 Studio Arcade.
Join one of America's finest champions of folk music, Caroline Doctorow, daughter of renowned author E.L. Doctorow, for "An American Holiday in Song," an acoustic holiday concert on Saturday, December 10, at 3:00 pm in the Yeager Room at the Bronxville Public Library. The program includes standards, original holiday songs, and several instrumental works. Hosted by Friends of the Bronxville Public Library. A reception follows. Free!
A bunch of trunk shows are being offered this month by Toney Toni and the Gang (Miguel Ases jewelry and Klement scarves) and Citrine (Jewelry by Cari; Lauren Kessler Fine Jewelry; Ray Griffiths). View the schedule on the Chamber's calendar.
All are invited to attend the 102nd Annual Bronxville Village Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve at 5:30 pm on the hillside of The Reformed Church of Bronxville at the corner of Pondfield Road and Midland Avenue. A community tradition since 1914, the Bronxville Village Christmas Pageant involves all local churches and ministers and a host of volunteers, and it is supported completely by donations from the community.
Honors and Accolades
A huge congratulations to NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital on the opening of its new $65M cancer center. I had the pleasure of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 21, along with assorted local and area dignitaries, to celebrate this momentous event. Read all about it on MyhometownBronxville.com.
This week's New York Times "On the Market" featured a beautiful Spanish revival listing of Alice Regan's of Bronxville NY Real Estate | Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty.
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Be Loyal—Buy Bronxville!
Susan Miele
Shops Directory
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon is a unique gift shop specializing in beautiful clothing and gifts for babies and young children, including adorable dresses and outfits for girls and boys, sweaters, bedding, baby gifts and accessories. They also carry gifts for adults including throws, cosmetic bags and other special items. Silver Spoon specializes in monogramming to create truly personalized items and gifts. They also offer a baby gift registry and complimentary gift wrap.
81 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-771-7645
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Toney Toni & The Gang
Born and raised in Westchester County, Kim Linn opened her boutique in Bronxville in 1995. Toney Toni & the Gang offers a curated selection of women's clothing, shoes & accessories. Ulla Johnson, Birds of Paradis, A Piece Apart, Clare V, Repeat Cashmere, Pons Quintana, White & Warren, Lilla P, Melissa Nepton are just a few of the designers found in the store.
Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary
Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary builds on an ancient tradition of mind, body, and spirit focus that is essential to total health, life balance, and true peace. Our clients experience an increase in well-being by participating in individualized holistic services including massage, facials, energy healing services, meditation, yoga therapy, and workshops
Schedule your appointment online
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14 Studio Arcade
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-337-9356
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Posh Beauty Boutique
POSH Beauty Boutique is a luxury spa offering the ultimate in body therapies and skincare. The founder of POSH Beauty Boutique is Bronxville resident Diana Rainsford who is a master Reflexologist and Esthetician.
POSH offers customized facials, massage, waxing, spray tans, professional makeup applications and much more including customized, all-inclusive packages for your bachelorette party, special birthday, or for fun with your friends. Little Miss packages are also available for your little princess’s special occasions.
POSH uses Eminence Organic Skin Care for all their facials. Body treatments are performed in their luxuriously appointed Hydrotherapy room with Vichy shower.
118 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-361-1277
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Rain Natural Skin Care
Rain Natural Skincare is the home for a wide range of handmade luxurious body and skincare products that are made from natural ingredients, harnessing the power of nature to rejuvenate and nourish your skin.
Value Drugs of Bronxville
Value Drugs of Bronxville has been a member of the Bronxville Community for over twenty years. They are a family center where you can find a large variety of items. They have over fifty departments including toys, clothing, home goods and everything else you need from your neighborhood drug store. They have a full-service pharmacy with free delivery. You can also find a large variety of seasonal goods for every time of year.
80 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708-3801
(914) 337-2520
Bronxville Vision Care
Bronxville Vision Care offers eye examinations and same-day service on most eyeglasses and contact lens services. The center is open every day and accepts most vision plans, including VSP, Eye Med, Spectera, and Pomco. John Dello Russo is the optician and Dr. Josephine Russo is the optometrist. Dr. Russo, a graduate of SUNY Optometry, has been in practice since 1996. Mr. Dello Russo, who has an MBA in finance and is an adjunct instructor at CUNY, has been an optician since 1976 and is designated a Master of Ophthalmic Optics by the American Board of Opticianry.
10 Park Place
Bronxville, NY
914-337-4440
Trapp Opticians
Founded in 1945, Trapp Opticians has been proud to serve Bronxville and Lower Westchester with the highest level of care and expertise in eye care. Our Optometrist offers comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings. Trapp offers the best quality in eyewear and sun wear including a large selection of children’s eyewear and sportswear.
M-F 8:30-5:00PM
Sat 9:30-3:00PM
42 Pondfield Rd.
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-0707
Tryforos & Pernice Florist
The Tryforos family has roots in the floral industry since the late 1800's and is privileged to be serving Bronxville since 1963. Their distinctive arrangements and bouquets consist of top of the market flowers from Holland, New Zealand, South America, the Pacific Basin and the US. For the floral enthusiast, all of their arrangements are customized from classic to trendy themes with inventive designs. Lush, dense packed vase arrangements in clear, low square, round glass, terra cotta and leaf lined vases are always available. They have beautiful orchids; potted and cut, as well as green and flowering plants which vary by season. They are pleased to present your unique inspirations for gift giving. Their customer base: "Busy People". They deliver and send flowers worldwide.
M-F: 9am-6pm
Sat.: 9am-5pm
73 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914.337.2525
www.tryforosflorist.com
Framebridge
All of us have things sitting in boxes, drawers, and on our phones that we’d rather have up on our walls. At Framebridge, we’re making custom framing so easy and delightful that you’re inspired to celebrate everything you love–big, little and in-between. Whether digital photo or physical item, single frame or gallery wall, Framebridge has you covered. With our transparent pricing, there are no surprises. The price you see is the price you’ll pay–and shipping is always free. With over two dozen frame styles and mat options, you're sure to find the perfect combo to bring your piece to life. You can even personalize it with a brass plate, mat caption, or story pocket! Whether it’s macaroni art or a Picasso sketch, we treat every piece like a masterpiece.
Bronxville Furriers
Established in 1926, Bronxville Furrier has a long history as a trusted full service fur retailer. Luxurious furs, reversible garments, shearlings, Loro Piana cashmeres and accessories can be found here.
We offer a range of services that include Certified cold storage, cleaning and glazing, alterations and repairs. Our remodel program gives our customers the opportunity to Redesign and Modernize garments that no longer work with their lifestyles or fit properly.
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon is a unique gift shop specializing in beautiful clothing and gifts for babies and young children, including adorable dresses and outfits for girls and boys, sweaters, bedding, baby gifts and accessories. They also carry gifts for adults including throws, cosmetic bags and other special items. Silver Spoon specializes in monogramming to create truly personalized items and gifts. They also offer a baby gift registry and complimentary gift wrap.
81 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-771-7645
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The Silk Road
We are a unique boutique specializing in Home Decor, Gifts, Annabelle's and Seely Mini Jewelry, Bedding, and Clothing. We carry noteworthy items from Simon Pearce, Julie Vos, Dash and Albert, Fermob, Calaisio and many others. Gift wrapping is available.
Continental 109
Continental 109 has a 60-year history of providing exceptional hair styling, color and essential services for beauty and well being. The salon is led by owner and stylists, Nick and Mark DeVincenzo.
Built on the tradition of superior customer service, their full service salon stays fresh and exciting through ongoing training and immersion in the best that the world of beauty and fashion has to offer.
Everything about us is leading-edge with a complete focus on our guests. This commitment, and our talented staff, are the reasons why you will come to enjoy the Continental 109 experience.
Centrally located in the elegant village of Bronxville, the salon is easy to reach by car or train. Discover us, and reveal a more beautiful, more vibrant you!
109 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914.793.4198
914.793.4198
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Bacione Pasta Shop
Bacione Pasta Shop offers fresh pasta and sauces using high quality ingredients to create delicious pasta dishes loaded with flavor. Come in and enjoy the cuisine of Italy right here in Bronxville.
You can order from eleven kinds of fresh pasta by the pound and then choose from eight homemade sauces to complete your meal. Add-ons include: chicken, sausage, meatballs, mozzarella, ricotta and broccoli.
Bacione also sells loaves of Italian and focaccia bread and freshly prepared containers of homemade lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, sausage ragu and meat dishes to take home. Dessert offerings are: tiramisu, flan and panna cotta. Drink choices are Italian sodas.
Ladle of Love
Ladle of Love, 18 Palmer Avenue - just across the street from New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital - stands for consciously - sourced food, community support and a caring work family.
Whether you're picking up from the shop, getting delivery by ordering at ladleoflove.com or crafting a catering with founder/owner, Leslie Lampert, Ladle of Love promises healthful, delicious food from award winning soups and stews to sandwiches, salads, sweets and supper selections. (We have daily curbside pickup at The Boys and Girls Club in Mt. Kisco.)
The UPS Store
The UPS Store is a great place to send a package, print documents, open a mailbox or purchase business supplies. You are assured great service and a personal touch.
81 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708-3817
914- 779-0140
http://www.theupsstorelocal.com/1363/
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