Merchant Profiles

SERVICES: At Chappaqua Friends Nursery School for 2 – 5 year olds, each child’s growth–social, emotional, physical, and intellectual–is recognized as unique. In its developmental, child-centered program, children discover the joy of learning and the intersecting worlds of friendship, nature, self-expression and listening.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: Daily routines of indoor and outdoor free-play, art, and group times for stories, conversations,and music provide a framework within which children can feel safe and secure as they
explore new relationships, new materials, new feelings,
and new ideas. “Quaker values of friendship, simplicity, peaceful resolution of conflict, and community
infuse our program for children and families.”

Chappaqua Friends Nursery School
Director: Janet Himel
IN BUSINESS SINCE: 1962
www.chappaquafriendsnurseryschool.com

Greatest Strengths: As a Chappaqua resident, I love being a small business in my hometown as it allows me to give attention to every customer, many whom are my friends and neighbors. We can wrap your gifts, and even bring them to you if you are in a rush!  Whenever possible, we can tell you what has been purchased for a specific event to avoid duplicate gifts. Did you know we have a gift registry? We also have personalized gifts and great teacher gifts too! Or if you don’t see something you’re looking for we may be able to order it or add it to our inventory. Stop by to see what’s new… we are always freshening things up.

Special Plans: During February we will be having “tote-ally” great giveaways from our customer favorite’s Toss and Scout. Check in-store and on our Facebook page for more details. It will be a great time to get geared up for your February vacation or get a jump on the summer.

Breeze
PROPRIETOR: Susan Maher
IN BUSINESS SINCE: 2011
www.breezegifts.com

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: La Mer offers a large variety of freshly hand-selected seafood products daily. We have incredible hot seafood entrees, soups, and lunches such as Salmon-pesto Monterey on toasted Ciabatta, Colossal Lobster rolls, and Shrimp Po’Boy Wraps. In addition, we offer many speciality items from Eli’s and Balthazar Bakeries, Gluten-free locally produced cookies, homemade marinades and dry rubs.  Artistically arranged platters may include Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Tails, Poached Salmon or Beef Tenderloin–Delicious! Bonus–we also offer next day-service for knife sharpening!

GREATEST STRENGTHS: Consistency of quality products and knowledgeable and courteous service.

SPECIAL PLANS: Creating new menu items such as Vichyssoise, Shrimp Chili, and crab minestrone with baby spinach. We will be adding more adult and kid friendly dishes like grilled hot dogs, assorted grilled cheese sandwiches, even lobster mac&cheese! More outdoor seating for summer 2013.

La Mer Gourmet Seafood
PROPRIETOR: Ed Wechsler
IN BUSINESS SINCE: 1989
www.lamerseafood.net

Services: “Our shop is a diverse mix of Florist Boutique and Outdoor Garden Center,” states Beth.  “Fresh flowers and plants are the largest sectors of our business but it’s a great place to come for unusual gifts too.”  Florally, Whispering Pines can accommodate any type of corporate or private event as well as offer holiday designs and everyday decorations for home and garden enhancement.

Greatest Strengths: “Creativity would probably be the first answer for any florist, and there are a lot of really creative designers out there.  But using that creativity effectively to meet the needs of every customer is a little harder to come by; and that’s what we strive for.”

Special Plans:  When spring comes around, the store will be very busy with outdoor planting for businesses and private homes. Beth also plans to utilize the shop’s ample outdoor space to display a beautiful array of
annuals and perennials.

For more information, please 
visit our website, whisperingpinesofchappaqua.com

Whispering Pines of Chappaqua
PROPRIETOR: Beth Hundgen
In business since: 2003

SERVICES:  Bonnie Golub is a respected and recognized name in the Westchester real estate scene. She is a sought after agent who offers first class service by bringing buyers and sellers together in all phases of real estate–condos, single family, multi-family, rentals, commercial properties, and land.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: Golub’s decades of experience and multiple awards as a “Top Producer” regionally has provided her with the knowledge and insight into how to close on deals with optimal results for either buyers or sellers. “Marketing a home for sale, or finding the right home for my client is only part of the transaction,” she explains. “Defining and negotiating the terms of sale are equally important, and I believe that I am exceptionally patient and diligent in this regard. Typically, at the close of a transaction, my clients turn to me and say, “We were so happy to have you on our team!”

Bonnie Golub, William Raveis
A Licensed Real Estate Broker Since 1974
Celebrating a Second Anniversary at William Raveis in December 2012