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Openings and Closings: Small Door Veterinary; Blondi’s Hair Salon; Wilson Sporting Goods; Psychic; William Greenberg Desserts

May 26, 2022 | 10:00 AM
in COLUMNS, FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED
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By Scott Etkin and Lisa Kava

Small Door Veterinary is now open on the corner of Columbus and 93rd Street. “Our team is thrilled to meet all of the one, two, three, and four-legged friends who walk in that (small) door,” the company posted on Instagram. The website touts its convenient and modern approach to medical care, including 24/7 veterinary telemedicine. The space was also designed in consultation with “animal scientists to create comfortable, private, and stress-free environments.” There are several Small Door locations already in Manhattan, including the Upper East Side, West Village and Gramercy. (Thanks to Mark for the tip.)

A notice that Blondi’s Hair Salon has been seized for tax payments was posted on its storefront on Amsterdam between 81st and 82nd. Blondi’s wrote that they are “temporarily closed” in an email to WSR. “We are working on resolving this issue and looking forward to see all of our clients back soon.” The UWS location was opened in 2008 by stylist Joseph Nasser, according to the company’s Facebook page. (Thanks to Rich and J.J. for the tips.)

Wilson Sporting Goods is planning to open on June 11 in the Shops at Columbus Circle in the Deutsche Bank Center (formerly the Time Warner Center), according to a store clerk at Wilson’s flagship store downtown. The new shop will replace the Cole Haan shoe store and carry sportswear, footwear, and gear for tennis, basketball, football, golf, baseball and volleyball (insert cast away joke here). The 109-year-old company recently rebranded and opened its first flagship store in Soho this past January. (Thanks again to Michael for the tip.)

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A psychic offering palm and tarot card readings has opened an office on 82nd Street just east of Columbus. Amy, the owner, said people come to her with specific questions, out of pure curiosity, or just for fun. “Whatever their energy tells me, whether its positive or negative, I just read it back to them,” she said. The space used to be a Covid testing center and a Juice Press location. It is $25 per reading and she welcomes walk-ins.

A quick update on a previous WSR article: the kosher bakery William Greenberg Desserts, founded in 1946 and known for its black-and-white cookies, put up signage saying they are expecting to open in mid-July. Located on Amsterdam between 73rd and 74th, it replaces Jacques Torres Chocolate. 

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jamsey
jamsey
1 month ago

meanwhile Broadway 72 to 96….nothing.0.

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nycityny
nycityny
1 month ago
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Huh? The last entry (my favorite) is about William Greenberg Desserts being located between 73rd-74th Streets. That falls within 72-96, I believe. And because it does my waistline will suffer.

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Bridget Russo
Bridget Russo
1 month ago
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William Greenberg will be on Amsterdam not broadway.

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Juan
Juan
1 month ago
Reply to  nycityny

It is not on Broadway.

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Marc Margolius
Marc Margolius
1 month ago

Look to the cookie!

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Ben B
Ben B
1 month ago
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My stomach hurts.

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Steven
Steven
1 month ago

I had a feeling that a psychic shop was going to open in that space.

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Dan
Dan
1 month ago
Reply to  Steven

Bravo

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Steve K
Steve K
1 month ago

WSR is promoting a Psychic? Why not a ghost hunter or water dowse or maybe a unicorn salesman? These people are scammers and charlatans who take advantage of gullible people. Don’t legitimize this nonsense.

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anonymous UWS
anonymous UWS
1 month ago
Reply to  Steve K

Agree. Aren’t psychics (i.e., fortune-tellers) regulated under any statues? Sometimes they advertise one price to get people in the door and then say they will give a more complete reading if you pay them more. Be careful.

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Carlos
Carlos
1 month ago

Hopefully the psychic can help me avoid the increasing number of psychos in the city.

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Joe
Joe
1 month ago

how can a psychic afford to open, but a food store or retail cant?

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Bronx Boy
Bronx Boy
1 month ago
Reply to  Joe

“how can a psychic afford to open, but a food store or retail cant?”

Maybe she knows something.

1
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dannyb
dannyb
1 month ago
Reply to  Joe

Putting aside the business practices of “psychics”, the whole assemblage can be put up/taken down/moved pretty quickly at minimal expense.
So it’s quite plausible the landlord is using this as a spacefiller (far, far, better than vacant), charging relatively little rent, with a “once I get a real tenant you have ot be out in 30 days” deal

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ST
ST
1 month ago

Did WSR report on the opening of Brilliant Vets (91st and Amsterdam) a year ago? Not a chain.

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Mark Moore
Mark Moore
1 month ago
Reply to  ST

That’s another vet who only sees dogs and cats. Small animal need care too.

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Christine E
Christine E
1 month ago
Reply to  Mark Moore

@Mark, You can take your fish, guinea pig, rabbit, bird, etc., to the Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine at Columbus near 87th. They treat all pets except cats and dogs.
https://avianandexoticvets.com/

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Mark Moore
Mark Moore
1 month ago
Reply to  Christine E

We do thanks, but would appreciate another option in the area. There are so many vets and most of them only see dogs and cats.

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Robert A
Robert A
1 month ago
Reply to  ST

Yes, yes they did.

https://www.westsiderag.com/2021/08/21/openings-closings-the-mill-felice-jokr-brilliant-veterinary-care-upper-90-soccer-key-food

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E. Zee - P. Zee
E. Zee - P. Zee
1 month ago

Re: the psychic who “welcomes walk-ins”.
Well, of course; she KNEW you would be coming by.

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ADB
ADB
1 month ago

The Psychic might be fun if you don’t care about the $25. But I believe what she is doing is illegal…

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rs
rs
1 month ago
Reply to  ADB

Since you don’t actually know what she is doing, it’s perhaps a bit premature to declare it illegal, no? Or are we now at the “shoot first ask questions later” stage?

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Balebusta
Balebusta
1 month ago

I am soooo excited for William Greenberg, they are the best! So happy for more kosher places in the neighborhood.

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M.F. Hudson
M.F. Hudson
1 month ago

The lead investor in Small Door Veterinary is a venture capital founder of the tech company Toba Capital. I believe we should be ‘informed’ as to why a private equity company should have expertise in veterinary medicine. It’s happening in our healthcare also.

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Peter
Peter
1 month ago
Reply to  M.F. Hudson

And how would you like to get ‘informed’ as to why they invested, what they know, what kind of expertise they have, etc.? Would you like to receive the confidential agreement between the two parties? Would you like to redline it as you see fit? What does that do for your dog/cat?

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Juan
Juan
1 month ago
Reply to  M.F. Hudson

I do not know the details of this specific situation but my guess is that the VC is providing financing for the new vet. It really isn’t that different from a new vet going to the bank for a loan to launch their business. Many people have great ideas to launch a business but not the money to do so, so they go to outside sources for start-up funding.

The big if, which I think is what you are suggesting, is that they are good, caring vets, and not trying to bleed every penny out of the place and skimp on service. But that is where market forces come in – if you go there and get subpar service, then you take your business elsewhere.

On the other side, by having the resources of a VC firm behind them, they might be able to do things like billing, supplies, etc. cheaper, and perhaps they will pass along some of those savings to you.

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LongTimeResident
LongTimeResident
1 month ago
Reply to  Juan

The problem is that VC’s can keep prices artificially low and drive out the competition. VC’s want to win and make money, they are in it to win it.

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Vet Skeptic
Vet Skeptic
1 month ago
Reply to  LongTimeResident

I think the last thing you have to worry about with VC backed vets is “artificially low prices.” Vets don’t compete on price at all; they compete on “service,” which really amounts to “bedside manner,” which actually means how much they can get you to spend in order to feel you are “doing the best you can for your pet.” Mostly extra tests that do no harm but are not strictly necessary. The mark up is very high in most practices. Tests are the Monster Cable of the vet industry.

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Longtime Resident
Longtime Resident
1 month ago
Reply to  M.F. Hudson

20 million for small door! How can any smaller vet compete? My favorite vet in the neighborhood is Brilliant veterinary. But I also care about every other small vet Does not have VC money

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Steevie
Steevie
1 month ago

The psychic may tell me that there is a curse on my money. But I already know that.

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Openings and Closings: Small Door Veterinary; Blondi’s Hair Salon; Wilson Sporting Goods; Psychic; William Greenberg Desserts

By Scott Etkin and Lisa Kava

Small Door Veterinary is now open on the corner of Columbus and 93rd Street. “Our team is thrilled to meet all of the one, two, three, and four-legged friends who walk in that (small) door,” the company posted on Instagram. The website touts its convenient and modern approach to medical care, including 24/7 veterinary telemedicine. The space was also designed in consultation with “animal scientists to create comfortable, private, and stress-free environments.” There are several Small Door locations already in Manhattan, including the Upper East Side, West Village and Gramercy. (Thanks to Mark for the tip.)

A notice that Blondi’s Hair Salon has been seized for tax payments was posted on its storefront on Amsterdam between 81st and 82nd. Blondi’s wrote that they are “temporarily closed” in an email to WSR. “We are working on resolving this issue and looking forward to see all of our clients back soon.” The UWS location was opened in 2008 by stylist Joseph Nasser, according to the company’s Facebook page. (Thanks to Rich and J.J. for the tips.)

Wilson Sporting Goods is planning to open on June 11 in the Shops at Columbus Circle in the Deutsche Bank Center (formerly the Time Warner Center), according to a store clerk at Wilson’s flagship store downtown. The new shop will replace the Cole Haan shoe store and carry sportswear, footwear, and gear for tennis, basketball, football, golf, baseball and volleyball (insert cast away joke here). The 109-year-old company recently rebranded and opened its first flagship store in Soho this past January. (Thanks again to Michael for the tip.)

B

A psychic offering palm and tarot card readings has opened an office on 82nd Street just east of Columbus. Amy, the owner, said people come to her with specific questions, out of pure curiosity, or just for fun. “Whatever their energy tells me, whether its positive or negative, I just read it back to them,” she said. The space used to be a Covid testing center and a Juice Press location. It is $25 per reading and she welcomes walk-ins.

A quick update on a previous WSR article: the kosher bakery William Greenberg Desserts, founded in 1946 and known for its black-and-white cookies, put up signage saying they are expecting to open in mid-July. Located on Amsterdam between 73rd and 74th, it replaces Jacques Torres Chocolate. 

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jamsey
jamsey
1 month ago

meanwhile Broadway 72 to 96….nothing.0.

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nycityny
nycityny
1 month ago
Reply to  jamsey

Huh? The last entry (my favorite) is about William Greenberg Desserts being located between 73rd-74th Streets. That falls within 72-96, I believe. And because it does my waistline will suffer.

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Bridget Russo
Bridget Russo
1 month ago
Reply to  nycityny

William Greenberg will be on Amsterdam not broadway.

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Juan
Juan
1 month ago
Reply to  nycityny

It is not on Broadway.

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Marc Margolius
Marc Margolius
1 month ago

Look to the cookie!

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Ben B
Ben B
1 month ago
Reply to  Marc Margolius

My stomach hurts.

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Steven
Steven
1 month ago

I had a feeling that a psychic shop was going to open in that space.

0
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Dan
Dan
1 month ago
Reply to  Steven

Bravo

0
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Steve K
Steve K
1 month ago

WSR is promoting a Psychic? Why not a ghost hunter or water dowse or maybe a unicorn salesman? These people are scammers and charlatans who take advantage of gullible people. Don’t legitimize this nonsense.

2
Reply
anonymous UWS
anonymous UWS
1 month ago
Reply to  Steve K

Agree. Aren’t psychics (i.e., fortune-tellers) regulated under any statues? Sometimes they advertise one price to get people in the door and then say they will give a more complete reading if you pay them more. Be careful.

2
Reply
Carlos
Carlos
1 month ago

Hopefully the psychic can help me avoid the increasing number of psychos in the city.

1
Reply
Joe
Joe
1 month ago

how can a psychic afford to open, but a food store or retail cant?

1
Reply
Bronx Boy
Bronx Boy
1 month ago
Reply to  Joe

“how can a psychic afford to open, but a food store or retail cant?”

Maybe she knows something.

1
Reply
dannyb
dannyb
1 month ago
Reply to  Joe

Putting aside the business practices of “psychics”, the whole assemblage can be put up/taken down/moved pretty quickly at minimal expense.
So it’s quite plausible the landlord is using this as a spacefiller (far, far, better than vacant), charging relatively little rent, with a “once I get a real tenant you have ot be out in 30 days” deal

0
Reply
ST
ST
1 month ago

Did WSR report on the opening of Brilliant Vets (91st and Amsterdam) a year ago? Not a chain.

0
Reply
Mark Moore
Mark Moore
1 month ago
Reply to  ST

That’s another vet who only sees dogs and cats. Small animal need care too.

0
Reply
Christine E
Christine E
1 month ago
Reply to  Mark Moore

@Mark, You can take your fish, guinea pig, rabbit, bird, etc., to the Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine at Columbus near 87th. They treat all pets except cats and dogs.
https://avianandexoticvets.com/

1
Reply
Mark Moore
Mark Moore
1 month ago
Reply to  Christine E

We do thanks, but would appreciate another option in the area. There are so many vets and most of them only see dogs and cats.

0
Reply
Robert A
Robert A
1 month ago
Reply to  ST

Yes, yes they did.

https://www.westsiderag.com/2021/08/21/openings-closings-the-mill-felice-jokr-brilliant-veterinary-care-upper-90-soccer-key-food

0
Reply
E. Zee - P. Zee
E. Zee - P. Zee
1 month ago

Re: the psychic who “welcomes walk-ins”.
Well, of course; she KNEW you would be coming by.

0
Reply
ADB
ADB
1 month ago

The Psychic might be fun if you don’t care about the $25. But I believe what she is doing is illegal…

0
Reply
rs
rs
1 month ago
Reply to  ADB

Since you don’t actually know what she is doing, it’s perhaps a bit premature to declare it illegal, no? Or are we now at the “shoot first ask questions later” stage?

0
Reply
Balebusta
Balebusta
1 month ago

I am soooo excited for William Greenberg, they are the best! So happy for more kosher places in the neighborhood.

0
Reply
M.F. Hudson
M.F. Hudson
1 month ago

The lead investor in Small Door Veterinary is a venture capital founder of the tech company Toba Capital. I believe we should be ‘informed’ as to why a private equity company should have expertise in veterinary medicine. It’s happening in our healthcare also.

0
Reply
Peter
Peter
1 month ago
Reply to  M.F. Hudson

And how would you like to get ‘informed’ as to why they invested, what they know, what kind of expertise they have, etc.? Would you like to receive the confidential agreement between the two parties? Would you like to redline it as you see fit? What does that do for your dog/cat?

0
Reply
Juan
Juan
1 month ago
Reply to  M.F. Hudson

I do not know the details of this specific situation but my guess is that the VC is providing financing for the new vet. It really isn’t that different from a new vet going to the bank for a loan to launch their business. Many people have great ideas to launch a business but not the money to do so, so they go to outside sources for start-up funding.

The big if, which I think is what you are suggesting, is that they are good, caring vets, and not trying to bleed every penny out of the place and skimp on service. But that is where market forces come in – if you go there and get subpar service, then you take your business elsewhere.

On the other side, by having the resources of a VC firm behind them, they might be able to do things like billing, supplies, etc. cheaper, and perhaps they will pass along some of those savings to you.

0
Reply
LongTimeResident
LongTimeResident
1 month ago
Reply to  Juan

The problem is that VC’s can keep prices artificially low and drive out the competition. VC’s want to win and make money, they are in it to win it.

0
Reply
Vet Skeptic
Vet Skeptic
1 month ago
Reply to  LongTimeResident

I think the last thing you have to worry about with VC backed vets is “artificially low prices.” Vets don’t compete on price at all; they compete on “service,” which really amounts to “bedside manner,” which actually means how much they can get you to spend in order to feel you are “doing the best you can for your pet.” Mostly extra tests that do no harm but are not strictly necessary. The mark up is very high in most practices. Tests are the Monster Cable of the vet industry.

0
Reply
Longtime Resident
Longtime Resident
1 month ago
Reply to  M.F. Hudson

20 million for small door! How can any smaller vet compete? My favorite vet in the neighborhood is Brilliant veterinary. But I also care about every other small vet Does not have VC money

0
Reply
Steevie
Steevie
1 month ago

The psychic may tell me that there is a curse on my money. But I already know that.

0
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