The Streets Where We Live

Brazen Lingerie Thanksgiving Sale

Amazingly, this was my first visit to Brazen since it opened. But after hearing abut the sale from my trusty Northern Manhattan Tweeters (more than 400 items are marked down between $3 and $19!), I eyed my dwindling supply of unmentionables and made it down after breakfast at Park View (where we waited a bit too long for a seat, but that's not their fault and a story for another time and place).

Anina is lovely and quite entertaining and the selection of bras, panties and sleepwear can't be beat. I picked up a few items for myself and will definitely be back for a fitting soon. Hope you guys will also take a moment to support this local business and business lady.

Inwood's Om Aroma at Bryant Park Offers Special "Inwood" Discount

Inwood's small business Om Aroma will be selling its products at the Bryant Park Shops through the holidays. CEO and founder Angela Jia Kim writes that this Friday she will be having a "massive Black Friday sale" with items 30 to 50 percent off. "

"We have the perfect pampering presents for your sisters, mothers, friends, and co-workers with many luxurious gifts under $40. We will even ship anywhere in the U.S. for a flat fee of $8 or FREE for orders over $100. If you can't make it on Friday, we'll extend the sale throughout the weekend if you tell us the code word 'nwood,'" she writes. 

The stall is located next to the Christmas Tree and ice skating rink.

And for those interested, you can see her talk about her experiences running her own business and raising a small child here on this women entrepreneur site.

Go Inwood!

Inwood 99 Cent Store Reopens After Fire, Now Dollar Tower

After more than five months of repairs stemming from a massive fire, Inwood's newly named Dollar Tower discount store reopened  on West 207th Street, between Broadway and Vermilyea.  The store's grand reopening took place on Friday, November 20, and the store was busy through the weekend.

Although the store front has a new awning and name (the store was previously called The 99 Cent Zone)...

...and the cashiers are now on the left of the store instead of the right, the inside of the store is nearly identical to its pre-incendiary space.

They even kept the leaky piping toward the rear of the store.

But I've jumped ahead, the store now carries a wider array of foods...

...spices...

 

...my favorite hot sauce, Frank's Red Hot...

 

...perfect tiny holders for cupcake party treats...

...and toys to play with at that party. 

They are even now carrying my personal favorite, the "I Love New Yelk" mugs.

Holiday Offerings of Svaroopa® Style and Embodyment® Yoga Therapy

Scott Holtzman of Subtle Spirit, which features Svaroopa® Style and Embodyment® Yoga Therapy, and Inwood's Bread and Yoga studio, sent over som eof his new offerings for this holiday season. Have a peaceful and relaxing holiday season by incorporating some yoga practice in your life.

Holiday Season Embodyment® Specials

Receive a first time Embodyment® yoga therapy session for half-price (just $25) between now and New Year's Eve. Already received an Embodyment® session, yet still want one for $25? Refer a friend and once they complete their session, you will get one for $25.

New Spinal Release for a Cause Donation Classes

October's Spinal Release For A Cause was a great success! Eight people participated, raising $66 that went to Habitat for Humanity. Let's make the next one an even bigger success!!! Details for the next event are below.

When: Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 / 3:00p - 5:00p

Where: Bread and Yoga (4951 Broadway, 2nd Floor (entrance next to Citibank))

What: A yoga class in the Svaroopa® style will be offered, focusing on lower spinal release. The cost of the class is donation (no minimum required). As a neat twist on the donation element, all participants will submit the name of a local or national charity or non-profit organization (or something of that nature) and we will draw one name from a hat during a short tea and cookie social. All the proceeds from the class will go to the chosen place in Bread and Yoga's name.

Cost: Donation only (no minimum required).

Scheduling Change

New class schedule.

Om Shanti

Community: Inwood Farmer's Market, November 7

A beginning. 

 

Alien.

If they look strong they will make you strong. 

 

Crowded.

 

The crabs too. 

 

I'd like to hang these in my kitchen. Seems a waste to eat. 

Are these turnips? 

The apple colors are almost as varied as the falling leaves.

 

Imagine if you will a window box high up on Park Terrace East with yellow cauliflower straining for the sun...

 

and its sister, purple cauliflower, at its side. The green tendrils of leaves spilling over the wooden crate. 

 

A girl can dream in Inwood. And wear wonderful red cowboy boots.

Columbia to discuss Baker Field development plans with Community Board 12 on Nov. 4

From Martin Collins, community liaison for Assembly Member Adriano Espaillat, regarding Columbia's plan to build a new sports complex and waterfront space on the northernmost tip of Inwood Hill Park:

Columbia University will discuss its Baker Field development plans at the joint Community Board 12 Land Use & Parks Committee meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 pm at the board office, 711 West 168 Street (entrance on Haven Avenue). It is important that neighborhood residents attend the meeting to ensure that community input and concerns are heard.

Columbia proposes to build a 47,000 sq.ft., five-story sports complex on its property on the northwest corner of West 218th Street and Broadway; the university also proposes to develop a one acre waterfront park with the cooperation of the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation that will join the northern tip of Inwood Hill Park to Columbia's waterfront property north of West 218th Street and west of Indian Road.

Martin Collins

Neema's: For all your getting hairless needs

I've been to this spot several times now and only have nice things to say about the expert threading and de-hairing services doled out by professional, friendly and no nonsense ladies at Neema's, on the north side of 207th Street, between Vermilyea and Broadway. My favorite thing about this shop, other than the good work they do, is that Neema's is one of very few Indian presences I've come across in Inwood. As I had my eyebrows shaped, a mix of Latin music was coming in through speakers in the back room, while Bollywood music came from a computer in the front area where a woman manning the phones watched movie clips on YouTube. 

In addition to threading, hair removal done with thread, Neema's provides herbal hair treatments, henna tattoos (you can see photos of their work in a book in the front room), facials, massages and waxing. Make sure to read the list of services on Neema's site, especially the full "sugaring" (a type of waxing) list. I've never received more than threading services ($8 for expertly done shaping!), but if their work is any indication, I am sure their other services are as thorough and well done.

Two New Inwood Wine Bars to Have Liquor Licenses Scrutinized

The owners of Vino Verso said they hope to open their wine bar within two weeks.

From Assembly Member Denny Farrell's Office comes news of the Assembly Member's concerns about two new Inwood liquor license applications in addition to Vida Mexicana. The owner's of Vino Verso (pictured above) told me that they are hoping to open their doors within two weeks. Reports are that the wine bar next door to Il Sole is to open within the next two months. The owners were not available for comment.

HERMAN D. FARRELL, JR Assemblymember 71st District	2541-55 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. New York, NY 10039 TEL (212) 568-2828 FAX (212) 928-4177

Update on the Dyckman Street Bar Situation

As the New York State Liquor Authority reviews an application by Vida Mexicana for a liquor license at 223 Dyckman Street, my staff and I have been paying closer attention to new applications by bars and restaurants hoping to do business in this neighborhood. So far, we have unearthed two wine bar applications which have received little attention. One of these is at 7 Henshaw Street, on the far side of the block from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 1815 Riverside Drive. The other is next door to Il Sol Restaurant, at 231 Dyckman Street.

It has come to my attention that there may be problems with the liquor license application filed by Il Sol in 2005, and I will be watching closely as their application is reviewed. As any new details come to light, I will post them here. Below, you will find a Freedom of Information Law request I sent to the SLA earlier today.

October 1, 2009

Deputy Commissioner Kerri O'Brien
NYS Liquor Authority
80 South Swan Street
Albany, NY 12210-8002

Dear Ms. O'Brien,

I am writing to follow up on our telephone conversation of earlier today. Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law, I am formally requesting a copy of the New York State Liquor Authority's file on Sol Restaurant Inc. doing business as Il Sol Restaurant at 233 Dyckman Street, New York, NY.

This office seeks to review the documents submitted by the proprietors prior to SLA granting Sol Restaurant Inc. a liquor license for 229-233 Dyckman Street in February 2005, including but not limited to a lease and certificate of occupancy for the premises.

Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.

Thank you,


Herman D. Farrell, Jr.

Out of Business Bistro Marrakech (f.k.a. Park Terrace Bistro) Selling Furniture, etc.

In the market for bistro chairs, a stove or miscellaneous restaurant supplies? In a sign that the restaurant will not be reopening for a second encore, Bistro Marrakech is selling assorted items today as they empty the remains of the store.

Bistro Marrakech closed earlier this summer only to quietly reopen for approximately one month with a new selection of food. Today, it seems they are saying their last goodbyes.

Local Bar "Irish Eyes" Gets Cleaned Up.

Every year or so, Irish Eyes gets a new paint of shellac (?) on its outside. I love the richness of the wood and how it hearkens back to the Irish days of Inwood. This cell phone photo doesn't do the place any justice, so take a walk past on Broadway and West 213th Street. Enjoy the wood and, perhaps, a pint.