Things To Do In Beacon Guides 8/9/2024
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Homespun Foods Announces Closure, Bringing An End To This Iconic Brand
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After eighteen years in Beacon, the establishment that is Homespun will bow out, putting the menus away for the last time on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Created by Jessica Reisman, Homespun was known for its cozy and eclectic atmosphere with aromas of daily soups lifting spirits each day it was open. Homespun opened a second location in Dia: Beacon. That café will remain open in Dia during museum hours.
Jessica put the business up for sale five years ago, which was purchased by Joe Robitaille, who moved his family up from Brooklyn to Beacon to attend and participate in Main Street and the Beacon City School District. Joe grew up in Hamburg, NY, just outside of Buffalo (he knows all about the blizzards and Bills football).
Upon opening under new ownership in January 2020, Joe, who was a sommelier (a wine professional) in New York City, had aspirations to introduce a deeply diverse wine and beer selection to the restaurant. As most restaurants do in Beacon, he tried to add dinner hours to the schedule, as well as seven days. Both are hard to sustain in Beacon, with the fluctuating tourist traffic and reluctant local market to dine out frequently for reasons of budget or pickiness.
Homespun owner Joe Robitaille, standing outside Homespun in his new Parklet during COVID 2020.
The COVID shutdown hit two months after Joe re-opened Homespun, where states across the country began shutting down most establishments. Homespun was able to open during the take-out phase, and offered wine and beer by the bottle. They also offered the parklet and had a garden out back for dining. Homespun was a sponsor of A Little Beacon Blog through that trying time, as well as through the Black Lives Matter movement that marched through Beacon.
In his announcement email to customers, Joe expressed: “To all of our staff throughout the years, thank you. I am so proud of this team for having pushed through arguably the most difficult stretch that restaurants in this country have known. You all made this place, each and every day.”
The wine selection at Homespun.
Homespun’s investment into the wine direction paid off. Not only did Joe introduce a carefully curated collection of wine through relationships he had from his restaurant days in New York City, he also trained Heather Barr as Assistant Sommelier, who was his first hire. She then advanced to Sommelier/Manager of both locations (Homespun & Dia). Heather was awarded Best Sommelier by readers in Hudson Valley Magazine for 2023 and 2024.
“Creating a diverse wine program with Joe was an absolute pleasure,” Heather told A Little Beacon Blog. “I'm thankful for his mentorship and enjoyed supporting Joe’s vision. Working with a list that focused on both traditional styles and more esoteric-up and coming styles has been a joy sharing with our guests and I hope to continue doing this in my next role.”
For the past year at least, Homespun has been for sale. The team found potential fits of those who wanted to invest in the little restaurant, but none that finalized. Joe announced that new owners will be taking over the space, but not the brand. “In the coming months, a new business will open here in this space, and we are excited for them and wish them the best of luck. May the community rally around them like you did for us.”
Said Heather to A Little Beacon Blog in her final days at the eatery: “I'm proud of the resilience we've shown in these years, and I'm grateful to have worked with such an amazing team that showed up each day with a passion to put out good, consistent food and create a welcoming atmosphere for all. While I'm sad our time at Homespun is coming to an end, I will cherish our time here and look back fondly on having the space to grow as an individual, support our team on their own journeys, and welcome the community into this space. This won't be the last you all see of me and I want to say thank you to everyone I've built connections with during my time here :)”
Tuesday's 8-13-24 Planning Board Agenda - What's On Deck
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The Planning Board will meet in the Municipal Center Courtroom at 7:00 p.m. A work session will take place at 7:00 p.m. for a training workshop, discussion of agenda items and/or topics of interest to the Planning Board. The regular meeting will begin immediately thereafter, but no later than 7:30 p.m.
Peek at the details below…
Continue review of application for Site Plan and Subdivision Approval, Mixed-Use Commercial and Residential, 45 Beekman Street, High Street, and High Street, submitted by Beekman Arts Center LLC and Bay Ridge Studios LLC.
Continue review of application for Site Plan Approval, 19 Henry Street, townhomes, submitted by Lori Joseph Builders, Inc.
Continue review of application for Site Plan Approval, 14 N Cedar Street, 4-unit multi-family dwelling, submitted by Cervone-Perrucci Realty.
Review of application for Site Plan Approval, accessory dwelling unit, 16 Rock Hill Road, submitted by Donna Schiehsl.
Young Man Found In Hudson River Monday After Jumping From Bridge On Saturday
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Related Link: “Newburgh/Beacon Bridge Railing Too Low - Easy For Jumpers - Pictures And Suicide Prevention Thoughts”
As reported by K104 and MidHudsonNews, the body of a 21 year old man who jumped from the Newburgh/Beacon bridge was found and recovered in the Hudson River on the Newburgh side on Monday morning, said State Police.
According to the article: “Police said the preliminary investigation revealed that the 21-year-old man, whose name was not made public, jumped from the mid-span of the bridge just before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. He was a resident of Montgomery.”
The mid-span of the Newburgh/Beacon bridge is quite low. A person would not need to try hard to jump over it.
A good resource for anyone thinking of suicide, feeling extra low, or for helping a person with despondent thoughts, is NAMI Mid Hudson.
Monday's 8-5-24 City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - What's On Deck
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Peek at the agenda below…
Swearing in of Thomas Durkin as Police Detective Sergeant
Swearing in of Kelvin Grey as Police Sergeant
Presentation of the 2021-2030 City of Beacon Government Operations Climate Action Plan
Appointment of Cole Lawrence to the Position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
Appointment of Isabella Nocerino to the Position of Police Officer
2024 Beacon Accessible Curb Ramps Bid Results
2024 Beacon City Hall Exterior Stair Replacement Bid Results
2024 Climate Smart Communities Grant Program
Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds
Proposed Local Law No. 8 of 2024 Concerning the Fishkill Creek Development District
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Monday's 8-5-24 City Council Meeting - What's On Deck
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Peek at the agenda below:
Resolution No. 75 - Appointing Cole Lawrence to the Position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
Resolution No. 76 - Approving the Appointment of Isabella Nocerino to the Position of Police Officer
Resolution No. 77 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with Sun Up Construction Corporation for the 2024 Beacon Accessible Curb Ramps Project
Resolution No. 78 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with MCT at Service, Inc. for the 2024 Beacon City Hall Exterior Stair Replacement Project
Resolution No. 79 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Submit an Application for a 2024 Climate Smart Communities Grant
Resolution No. 80 - Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for the Fishkill Avenue Water Main Replacement
Resolution No. 81 - Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for Highway Department Equipment
Resolution No. 82 - Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Resolution No. 83 - Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds for a Ladder Fire-Fighting Truck
Resolution No. 84 - Adopting Local Law No. 5 of 2024 Concerning Minimum Parking Requirements
Resolution No. 84 - Referring Proposed Local Law No. 8 of 2024 Concerning the Fishkill Creek Development District to the City of Beacon and Dutchess County Planning Boards
Stabbed Teenager Found Walking After Midnight Through South Avenue Park Toward West Center Street
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On Tuesday after midnight (Wednesday, July 31, 2024), “Beacon Police received a 911 call “of an upset subject” stating: ‘Looper's Plaza,” according to a press release issued by the department. Looper’s Plaza is the area that contains Beacon Dental, Sal’s Pizza, the convenient and wine store, and the basketball and tennis courts, at the intersection of South Avenue and Wolcott Avenue.
According to the press release, Beacon Police Department members “checked the area and located individuals in South Avenue Park walking away from the area toward West Center Street.” South Avenue Park includes the playground at the top left of the hill if one is facing the Beacon Recreation Center, which is located at 23 West Center Street.
“They stopped the individuals and one of them, a 16-year-old male, was observed to be bleeding. He stated he had been in a fight and was stabbed,” the press release stated. The teenager was transported to St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh. At the hospital in the Emergency Room, “it was determined that he had suffered a non-life-threatening laceration to the head.”
While officers were interviewing the teenager, two other teenagers entered the ER: 17-year-old female and an 19-year-old male who were “also suffering from non-life-threatening lacerations.” The press release stated that the male and female teens were “believed to be associated with this incident.”
The incident is under investigation, and no further details have been released. People with information about the stabbing incidents are encouraged call the Beacon Police Department at 845-831-4111 to ask to speak to a detective.
The Truth About Grocery Ice Cream Prices In The Freezer On Main Street In Beacon
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Example of a supportive comment at the top, followed by a insulting comment below. For businesses in Beacon or anywhere, slings at pricing for local business is tiring and can be more casually targeted at businesses run by people of color.
Last week, ALBB covered the opioid crisis related bankruptcy of Rite Aid as being the reason for their bare shelves. With the exception of the ice cream freezer, which employees said was broken. In response, one local reader, Lesly Deschler Canossi, commented via Instagram: “and leaving key food and molile pricing as only option on ice cream is just wrong.” She most likely meant the “Mobil” gas station in that typo. What is not a typo, however, is her intent of branding an image of pricing, which is misleading and untrue. The price of ice cream is nearly equal between Key Food and Rite Aid, with Rite Aid at times having the higher price.
Before we get started in this pricing deep dive, it must be recognized that there are people in Beacon who like to throw these punches at Key Food and Mobil, which are both locally owned by families who live in the community. Key Food is Yemeni American owned, and Mobil is South Asian American owned. When members of the Beacon community speak their rude remarks, is it racist? Islamophobic? Hangry?
It can’t be hangry since this is not the first time somebody took a swipe at Key Food for no reason. It has happened during a City Council Meeting, when Dennis Pavlov demanded that a bigger grocery store move in, for instance.
Are Local Contributions Recognized?
NAMI Ribbon PSA Campaign for Mental Health Awareness hanging outside key food on their trees, when the City Of Beacon denied NAMI from hanging them.
Key Food gives on a regular basis to organizations of Beacon, but are they recognized? This includes Key Food’s civic contributions, like when they donated 10’ of their parking lot years ago to be turned into mulched beds for trees to widen the feel of the sidewalk. Key Food also allowed PSA ribbons for the NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) white ribbon campaign in May, when Beacon’s City Administrator Chris White denied NAMI the ability to hang them on lamp posts. The City of Beacon was the only municipality in this region who denied NAMI. The ribbons were everywhere else. Key Food allowed the ribbons on the trees in their parking lot, so that NAMI could have some representation in Beacon.
Facts: The Real Price Of Ice Cream
Let’s look at the real important issue here: the price of ice cream in the freezer.
In a Ben and Jerry’s cookie dough vs cookie dough comparison, Key Food was $6.79 and Rite Aid was $7.29. Other flavors varied, where Key Food was higher than Rite Aid by a handful of cents. Mobil, which is really a convenience store owned by Shah and not attached to Mobil, came in at $8.99. This means Mobil (or, Shah) can only buy ice cream in much smaller quantities than either Key Food or Rite Aid, giving him less buying power to pass a deal to customers.
Of Talenti, Key Food is $.60 higher than Rite Aid. Hardly sticker shock.
Discounts and Deals On Ice Cream
What also must be discussed are the discounts and deals on ice cream and other items at both Rite Aid and Key Food. Both offer deals with a VIP card. Rite Aid makes you use your card to get the deal. Which is a loss of your private data. Rite Aid then profits off your data by selling it to data mining companies who then hit your email inbox with personalized, flavored spam.
Key Food in Beacon just scans their own card, and off you go with your bonus special deal. Last week at Key Food, Haagen-Daz Ice Cream was 2 for $8 on Assorted Flavors, which comes to $4 per pint.
When you’re getting the coupon, be sure you read the label. If you grab a box that isn’t covered in the deal, then you’re not going to get the deal. Like these Haagen-Daz Vanilla Milk Chocolate bars. You get 2 for $8 of the box of 3. Not the box of 6 mini versions.
Ok? Ok.
And don’t miss the sale on Stone Ridge Creamery ice cream, where it’s $3.99 today.
But Wait, There’s More!
Did you know that Haagan Daz pints are only 14 ozs? Not even the full 16oz.
So now who you going to be mad at?
Christmas In July 6 Month Holiday Advertising Sale With A Little Beacon Blog
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Rumor Quelled: Restaurant Replacing Max’s Won’t Be A Steakhouse It Will Be Renovated Americana - With Oyster Bar!
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After the sale of the building that housed Max’s on Main went through, rumors swirled faster than a Hudson Valley micro-burst that the new restaurant would be a steakhouse. “It’s going to be like Peter Lugars! What has Beacon become!?” lamented some Beacon people, as they shook their heads, convinced that the last of the old Beacon restaurant bars were gone.
They weren’t totally wrong. The building that housed Joe’s Irish Pub on the other end of Main Street was sold by an generations deep Beacon citizen to new landlord realtors, one of whom branded herself as a “Social Justice Advocate Working at the Intersection of Philanthropy and Real Estate” who has since evicted an elderly man who is nearly deaf who was living there under Section 8 eligibility, as well as attempted evictions on others. Beacon’s Good Cause Eviction Law failed that man.
The doors are down at Lyonshare, making way for the new double doors.
Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth
Joe’s Irish Pub was replaced by Momo Valley, which moved from its vendor stall in the Hudson Valley Food Hall, a spot known for being an incubator of food businesses who eventually leave the nest for bricks and mortars of their own.
The building that housed Antalek and Moore Insurance Agency was sold by a generations deep Beacon citizen to a new owner, which ended the location of longtime Roma Nova (but find Roma Nova on Route 52 (Fishkill Avenue)! where Roma Nova permanently popped back up!), the barber, Bratt’s Florist, and Dutchess Community Outreach, who also offered a food pantry, were also pushed out by price and landlord negotiations. Dutchess Community Outreach did pop back up around the corner on Eliza Street. These are recent examples of businesses clinging to Beacon as they secure new leases when buildings turn over.
“I Can Assure You It Will Not Be A SteakHouse” Says New Owner
Enter one of Beacon’s newest building owners, Bud Schmeling, who bought the former Max’s building at 246 Main Street. “I was the manager of Peter Luger Steak House. That’s probably why people thought this would be a steak house. I can assure you, it will not be a steak house,” Bud told A Little Beacon Blog, after he reached out to this publication to quell such rumors and give us the inside scoop on his vision.
This building was not the first that Bud considered. “I was looking at other places,” Bud told ALBB. “Dogwood was for sale. We talked to them.” Dogwood, co-founded by former City Councilmember and current artist/builder George Mansfield, ended up selling Dogwood to local multi-real estate property and business holder, Brendan McAlpine.
Bud continued: “I came across this [246 Main Street]. Richie and his brother wanted to retire. They were ready. They left on their own terms. I have a good relationship with Richie. He has been helpful in the transition. No one came in and ran him out.”
ALBB can attest that Richie and Harvey Kaplan were selling the building before Harvey’s unexpected passing. Years ago Richie even asked ALBB if we wanted the building, to turn it into a hotel! We can barely pay our own electric bill and countless Roblox dollars to our kids, let alone college savings accounts. So we passed on the opportunity.
Were there Residential tenants OF the building?
The building has apartments upstairs that were low income housing. They were not in the best shape, but at times, employees became tenants. In fact, one of the older employees who was facing eviction from his apartment above the former Joe’s Irish Pub after its new owners came. He wasn’t being evicted for not paying rent. Those landlords wanted to increase his rent, so mounted a legal campaign to evict him. He was considering one of Richie’s apartments as a place to land, but settled elsewhere in Beacon, knowing the move would be temporary with the pending building sale.
Bud explained to ALBB: “As far as the tenants go, there were only a few left. Some of them actually worked for Richie. He gave them many months notice that he was selling the building and it needed to be vacant. That was the stipulation of the sale. They all had ample time to look for new lodgings, and we permitted them to stay as long as needed until they were settled. No one was upset or surprised as they knew early in the year that Richie sold the building. There weren’t any evictions. It went very smoothly.”
246 Main Street To Be Renovated To Original Historic Look
A photo of 246 Main Street from decades ago.
Photo Credit: Beacon Historical Society
Bud’s plans are to restore the building to its original look, based in part on a photo he found from the Beacon Historical Society. Did Bud know that the building had recently been designated historic, and that Richie and Harvey objected to the City of Beacon doing that? Fearing that it might hinder the sale of the building since any upgrades would need to fall within historic code which tends to be more expensive?
“No,” Bud told ALBB. “These are the plans I had for it anyway.”
Milk Washing Everything - Flipping The Look From Dark To Light
Former patrons will experience a total change from the outside to the inside of the building. According to a photo held by the Beacon Historic Society, the building was white washed with black windows.
“It is called milk washed,” But explained, “where you’ll see the original red brick under the white coating.” This aesthetic will be inside and out. The infamous dark wood bar is being replaced with a white quartz top. Regulars who were used to sitting in the warm wood might experience a pleasant surprise of fresh white quartz.
The tin ceilings will remain, but are being changed from black to antique white. The front door entrance will be grander, with double doors that are almost twice the height. The kitchen has been completely ripped out. “We need to keep it to code, so all of it is getting redone,” Bud confirmed. Outside the kitchen, where the service station used to be, will be the oyster bar. Bud showed this to ALBB by placing his body in the middle of the corner and spreading his long arms to approximate the size. His eyes lit up as he envisioned the events they could have around the oyster bar, with a similar bench layout of seating down the living room side of the restaurant.
The restaurant will be called Lyonshare.
Will It Be A Hotel Upstairs?
As Bud is renovating the building, ALBB asked him where he is staying. Did he buy something? Is he renting? “Rent is worse here in Beacon than it is in NYC. Finding someplace to rent has been difficult. I’m still searching.” Will he make himself an apartment upstairs? “The building is zoned as a hotel,” Bud told ALBB. “I think eventually it might be a hotel. Right now, we are just wanting to get the restaurant open. Maybe in 6 months we want to figure out what to do up there. Everyone I talked to thinks that would be a good idea.”
Bud says he is heartened by the sense of community in Beacon, and those in the restaurant business who want to help him. “All the other restaurant owners. People from Carter’s. The bar people. Everyone has been super helpful. They offered a list of vendors. I feel the sense of community. That has been very refreshing.”
Bud’s Entertainment, Music and Arts Background Will Bring More Things To Experience In Beacon
Bud opened Black Betty in Williamsburg, in 2000. Williamsburg at that time was undergoing a massive transformation, from blocks and blocks of garages - literal garage doors everywhere with bands playing behind them sometimes - to a neighborhood with baby strollers. “We were one of the first bar/restaurants in that first wave.” When they closed earlier than anticipated in 2009, one publication described Black Betty as “among the first of North Brooklyn’s early gentrifiers to be driven out of the neighborhood.”
In an article capturing what seemed to be a dramatic closing nine years later during a lease negotiation dual, Bud was quoted as saying: “‘We were definitely the first of a new breed of Williamsburg bars and performance places — and I don’t see something truly replacing Black Betty,’ said co-owner Bud Schmeling, whose intimate concert venue and attached Middle Eastern restaurant has drawn acts including Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and Antibalas for free shows.” The food was also described as North African and Mediterranean.
Bud says he is digging into Beacon as his place of residence, plans to be at the restaurant every day, and intends to join the Elks Club. He was manager at Peter Luger for 14 years. After that, he was manager at Gage and Tollner. “It is there I met Adam Shepard,” Bud expands, “who was the executive chef and is designing our menu at Lyonshare.” Bud is also currently a senior writer at the award winning Victory Journal, a quarterly on sport and culture.
Are The People Of Beacon Satisfied?
Prior to this article publishing, ALBB described Bud’s stated plans to a focus group person who was committed to believing the rumor of the steakhouse concept. After a blink, the focus group person reflected: “Well, Beacon needs a steakhouse.” Proof that these Beacon people cannot be satisfied.
Based on Bud’s culinary and life experiences, seems like this renovation is going to bring another breath of fresh air to the block, which is flanked by Palestinian owned Ziatun, Isamu, Homespun, with Healthy In Color for carefully nutritionalized juices and salads across the street.
Looking forward to the reveal!
Beacon's Rite Aid Not Closing - It's Riding Out An Opioid Crisis Induced Bankruptcy This Summer
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Not the Nail Bar! Bare shelves of ice-cream, deodorant, makeup in Beacon’s hot retail summer set off readers to inquire what was going on with Rite Aid on Main Street. While there was no impact on beer, snack drinks, and vitamin supplements, inventory on the shelves has been dwindling these past months. “We’re not going anywhere,” one employee assured A Little Beacon Blog. “We have too much foot traffic. They aren’t closing our store.” Welcome to the Bankruptcy of Rite Aid 2024 Edition.
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy in October 2023, where it sought to address its debt, close stores it deemed under-performing, sell off non-core business, and sell its pharmacy benefit company, Elixir, as reported by Reuters. “Before it filed for bankruptcy, Rite Aid faced over 1,600 lawsuits alleging that pharmacy chain ignored red flags and illegally filled prescriptions for addictive opioid medication.” According to Reuters, Rite Aid was being sued by the Department of Justice, and several local governments in opioid lawsuits for “filling suspicious prescriptions for addictive opioid pain drugs.”
According to Becker’s Hospital Review’s report of a Bloomberg analysis of court documents, Rite had had 2,100 stores, of which, 1,700 of those had pharmacies.
According to a Beacon employee right here on Main Street, some vendors were skeptical of not getting paid, so have not been accepting re-orders on product. Or, said the employee, the system to make a re-order gets glitchy to use. “But it should be better by the end of summer. The bankruptcy is finished,” they told ALBB. On June 28, 2024, a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Rite Aid's restructuring plan, “allowing the pharmacy chain to cut its debt by $2 billion and turn over control to a group of lenders,” Reuters reported, which it said saved 28,000 jobs. As for opioid related lawsuit payouts, 22,000 people stood to receive $250-$500 each, according to the article. Rite Aid reached settlements with 16 of the 17 states in which it operates in.
One ALBB reader and Rite Aid employee told ALBB via Instagram: “Beacon store is safe! Rite Aid is officially out of bankruptcy. Just a waiting game on getting the store fully stocked again 😅 As for the ice cream: the freezer is busted 😂🤣”
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World Famous Bagel-ish Opens In Beacon - Thursdays Are For Locals - 10% Off
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When Bagel-ish owner Beth George, who recently opened in her new spot in the new-ish apartment building in the middle of Main Street, sees a bagel in your hand, she can tell by the inside that isn’t hers. That’s because Beth pays such close attention to each batch of many flavors of her bagels, that she will even adjust her dough prep based on the humidity outside. Bagel-ish bagels have this unique texture softness combo that leave you wanting another bite, and also wondering how it feels like you lowered your head onto the softest pillow, but you’re eating a salty bagel.
Thursday’s At Bagel-ish Are Locals Discount
A Little Beacon Blog welcomes Bagelish as a new sponsor of ALBB’s Things To Do In Beacon for our Restaurant Guide! With that, Beth wants to announce the newest thing for you to do on Thursdays: go to Bagelish for Locals 10% off Thursday! This local discount is good Hudson Valley wide. Their bagels are so good that they sell out fast. Gluten Free people can stop in also to discuss their dietary needs.
Owner Beth George is a world renown bagelist. She has trained people from over 15 countries and uses Mondays and Tuesdays to train other aspiring bagel makers.
Thursdays - Sundays are your days to go to Bagel-ish in Beacon. Hours do change often - which is on brand for the “ish” in Bagel-ish. Mark mid-morning as your time. Stock up on bagels if you need one super early. They freeze well and heat nicely in the morning.
Berte To Close This Summer After 6 Years In Business - Sale On Products and Fixtures
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Founded in 2018 by Aimée deSimone, Berte is a curated home decor and gift shop, specializing in handcrafted goods and modern design that bring joy and fun to your day to day. It is a boutique curated with products - "the kind you can actually live with, not just admire" Aimée aimed to make her shop "a haven of warm aesthetics and approachable design."
Coming to Beacon from the TV and Film industry, Aimée "harnessed my love of research, passion for storytelling, and discerning eye to craft a brand that places human beings at its very core. Inspired by my own travels and admiration for local shops, it's been a dream to see Berte become a must-visit destination for design-minded customers looking for inspiration and joy."
Adored by the media. Berte was featured in Glamour, HGTV, InStyle, ApartmentTherapy, Food& Wine, Chronogram, Hudson Valley Magazine, and other publications.
Neighboring businesses expressed sadness at the announcement. Vintage shop Blackbird Attic commented: "So sorry to hear of this news, I know how difficult the decision must have been 😞. I’ve always envied your shop, perfectly curated, you will be missed on Main! ♥️"
Fellow collaborator on local events, Hyperbole, also felt the loss: "We love being your neighbors and friends. Everything you’ve built and accomplished is so inspiring. We will miss you, Berte — but on to the next big project ❤️"
The jeweler King and Curated saw the positive: "What a great chapter it was! Glad it brought us together. Excited for you mama. All is well that ends well. You’ll be missed on Main. ❤️"
Berte’s Closing Letter
Aimée made the announcement through Berte’s Instagram:
“Hello Dear Friends,
“After six inspiring years, Berte will be closing its doors at the end of the summer.
“This has been a very difficult decision to make, but we are simply at a point where it is no longer sustainable to continue on with the business. I am deeply grateful for the support and love you have shown us over the years, and would like to celebrate our time together with a special closing sale.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of the Berte community. I truly feel like the luckiest person in the world to have worked on my dream shop for so long...something I never could have done without your support.”
Everything On Sale
The sale continues in a schedule of markdowns. Do visit the shop to get the latest.
July 8-17 - 30% off Full Price Inventory, 10% off Sale
July 18-24 - 40% off Full Price Inventory, 15% off Sale
July 25-31 - 50% off full price inventory, 20% off Sale
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