By Susan Miele, Executive Director, Bronxville Chamber of Commerce

Mar. 16, 2016: The 2016 Guide

The 2016 Bronxville Guide--the annual phone directory produced by the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce--is now available in its 86th year of publication and still widely used!

Though the Guide is provided free of charge, we appreciate the requested donation of $8 to offset its production costs. Checks can be made payable to the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce and mailed to 81 Pondfield Road, Suite 7.

A great big thank-you goes to Rosemary Campion of Blackbird Creative Services for perennially providing design services for the Guide. It's a monumental task! Distribution lists were provided by Complete Mailing Lists.

March Holidays!

J.C. Fogarty's is now taking St. Patrick's Day reservations. On Thursday, March 17, doors open at 8:00 am! There'll be Irish music all day and night, plenty of corned beef, lamb stew, and shepherd's pie, and of course plenty of Guinness, Smithwick's, Harp, Jameson, and Tullamore D.E.W. The Westchester Police Pipe Band will make its annual appearance. 45 Kraft Ave.

Blue Moon Mexican Café, despite its name, will go green on St. Patrick's Day with its Leprechaun Gone Loco event. Enjoy great drink specials and a free Mex-Irish buffet--including Irish sliders, Mexican shepherd's pie, corned beef hash and cabbage, and Irish potato nachos. 7-27 Pondfield Rd. 

Be on the lookout for the Easter catering menu of J&G Deli, and order your meats from Mini's Prime Meats and Specialties.
 
Candy Rox will be offering customized gift baskets for Easter. Any orders placed prior to 3/15 will receive 15% off! 66 Pondfield Rd.  

Chabad of Bronxville will host Purim of the Wild West on Thursday, March 24. Masquerade in Wild West attire and enjoy assorted thematic fun.

Anniversaries 

Polpettina is celebrating five years in Eastchester, but you're getting the presents! Follow them on Snapchat for a chance to win a $50 gift card, some ‪Polpettina gear, and a ‪brunch party for three! Head over to Snapchat and learn how!

Special Offers

Studio One has announced March specials: Blow-dry bar on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 9:00 pm for $25.00 and up. They also offer mini scalp massage with hair conditioner. Call for an appointment: 914-337-0088. 

Citrine is planning a two-week in-store ring promotion, beginning March 8--a great way to browse a variety of rings in all different styles and price points, including stacking bands, engagement rings, cocktail rings, and more. 22 Park Pl.; 914-337-2062. 

Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary is offering a week-long special for all teachers from Monday, March 14, through Sunday, March 20; teachers receive 15% off their one-hour-or-longer service. 

What's Cooking on Parkway Road?

Park 143 Bistro & Fish announces March Mussel Madness! Every Wednesday in March enjoy 40 mussels, a side of fries, and a glass of beer or wine for only $23.

Have you been to the new(-ish) shop of Salisbury and Manus Interiors? View a sample of the furniture, décor, and more that await you! Interior-design service is also available.

Houlihan & O'Malley Real Estate's new home buyer's guide is chock-full of useful information. Drop by 133 Parkway Road to pick one up or call 914-337-7888 to order your copy.

Coals has added a whole slew of new beers, both on tap and in bottles/cans. Scroll through their Facebook for the lengthy list!

Think spring with a beautiful floral arrangement from Mrs. Morgan's Flower Shop! Get some ideas for spring floral bouquets for your home or office or to brighten someone's day. 

Chantilly Patisserie will once again be the only Westchester pastry shop participating in the annual Macaron Day on March 20, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Join top pastry shops around NYC and enjoy a free macaron! A portion of the sales of French macarons for the day will be sent to City Harvest. 

E-News

Ernie's Wine Bar + EATS is now on Instagram: @ernieswinebar_bxville.

Candy Rox is pleased to announce the launch of their new e-commerce site. Now you can get your candy fix and your favorite gifts delivered right to your door! 

Beer Noggin is the first ‪‎untapped-for-business bar in the NY area. This means that from your ‪‎untappd app, you can see their current beers on tap, check into beers, or even call for an Uber. More features are coming, so make sure you have your app updated! 

NewYork-Presbyterian now has a smartphone app, your virtual access point for NYP/Lawrence Hospital. Learn about and contact physicians, as well as their primary care and specialty services. Other features include GPS technology for directions, NYP's online payment system, and news about recent hospital advancements. 

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Honors and Accolades

Park Place Bagels is in the running for the distinction of Best Bagels in‪ Westchester, and Il Bacio is up for Best Gelato! Vote to support them in Westchester magazine's poll.

The practice of Joseph F. Manzi, DDS, received the Best of Eastchester Award for two consecutive years, qualifying the practice for the 2016 Eastchester Business Hall of Fame.

Summer Camp

Sarah Lawrence College will offer six summer programs, including intensive workshops in film and musical theater and creative writing for high school students and adults. For the first time this year, the college is partnering with Mayapple Center for Arts and the Humanities on an intensive program that will encourage artists, poets, and musicians to create transformative, inspiring, and collaborative pieces on one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century: climate change.

Bronxville Ballet is offering summer camp featuring five weeks of great ballets and composers, with a mini-recital every Friday; offered Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to noon at The Bronxville Women's Club. Weekly rates are available.

ReLAX in the sun with One on 1 Lacrosse summer camp, to be held at Scout Field for girls and boys ages 8-16. Three sessions are available. Register by May 1 for a discount. Refer a friend and save even more!

Making $$$ in Bronxville

The Bronxville Chamber of Commerce isn't just about encouraging the community to spend money locally; we've also identified ways for you to make money locally!

Have a "big idea" for a product that isn't on the market? Creative Engineering turns that dream into a reality--right here in Bronxville! Over the past year, they welcomed three new associates and enjoyed working on projects like The Special Force's Ironman Suit; redefining commercial processes; child safety devices; and therapeutic products. MX Action Magazine is featuring the Sag Setter in their list of products that "You can't live without."  

Did you know that La Gravinese Jewelers and Bronxville Jewelers buy gold and diamonds? Savanna at Home buys furnishings on consignment, and Yum Yum Tree buys designer handbags on consignment.

Opening a bank account for your child? Ask Trustco Bank about their offer to make a contribution.

Shopping for a fur? Bronxville Furriers welcomes trade-ins.

Be Loyal--Buy Bronxville!

Susan Miele
Executive Director