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Halva for the Holidays
By Claudie Benjamin Judging by the steady stream of customers who enter the Nuts Factory on the corner of 80th Street and Broadway (2240 Broadway), this recently opened shop is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. This is not only because of the overwhelming...
Sparkling Celebrations
By Claudie Benjamin Whether celebrating solo, with a friend, or with a group of family or co-workers, champagne is the beverage that comes readily to mind. Which to buy? Where to shop? If you haven’t already been, Acker has been selling wines and spirits for 200+...
Glittering Lights, Joyful Songs on the Broadway Mall
By Claudie Benjamin The days are flying by and The Broadway Mall’s annual celebration beginning the holiday season is coming up quickly. The kickoff will be a Winter Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 29th at 5pm in Verdi Square. There will be performances by the...
Healthy the Organic Way
By Claudie Benjamin Uptown Whole Foods at 2421 Broadway (251 West 89th Street) is not a branch of the Whole Foods owned by Amazon. It has its own identity; one it’s always had through a succession of owners. It’s almost entirely organic. And, that’s a comfortable...
Art, Yoga, and Meditation: Encouraging Creative Kids
By Claudie Benjamin “When one door closes, another opens” is an expression that resonates deeply for Sebastian Alappat. He repeatedly finds ways to turn challenges into successes. Sebastian is the founder of SPARK, a children's yoga, art, and meditation business that...
LPC’s Business Express: THIS THURSDAY
In order to better serve NYC's recovery, the LPC launched a new initiative this summer called "Business Express". Occurring the THIRD THURSDAY of every month, business owners can now set up consultations with LPC staff for added guidance through their applications. ...
Good, Better, Best
By Claudie Benjamin When did you decide to change careers? “It’s funny,” says Helene Godin, Founder and CEO of By the Way Bakery. “I remember the exact moment. I was working at Bloomberg and I thought ‘I’m done.’” It was 2010. She had been working as a corporate...
New Medical Office Team Approach to Patient Care
By Claudie Benjamin Medical Offices of Manhattan just opened at 112 West 72nd Street offering specialists in cardiology--Manhattan Cardiology, (its cardiology department), primary care, internal medicine, and gastroenterology. Primary Care Specialist and Medical...
Catering Your Celebration
By Claudie Benjamin There are those who miss chatting with their dinner guests because the commotion in the kitchen and serving consumes all of their time and energy. Later, after appreciative guests depart, hosts collapse on the couch, wistfully regretting not having...
The Much-Loved Dorilton
By Claudie Benjamin Constructed in 1902, the Dorilton is definitely over-the-top gilded age style. But, the key to its enduring splendor is in the details. And beyond that, it’s immeasurable how much the building staff’s dedication to the building and the...
