Stone Harbor Boom: 15 New Businesses Open

STONE HARBOR — The forecast for Summer 2010 in Stone Harbor is looking exceptionally sunny, especially in the quaint shore town’s commercial district. Fifteen new shops and eateries have opened their doors to dazzle Stone Harbor residents and visitors with top of the line wares.
Fresh Fashions Heavenly Couture, (at 95th and Third) stocks their racks with fashion-forward clothing for young (and young-minded) women at “heavenly” prices of $17.99 or less. Shoppers can get their cozy on at League Shore (at 9422 Third) with their selection of sweats, tees and more for men and women.
Onni, meaning “happiness,” (at 9502 Third) carries stylish clothing and accessories for both men and women. And fashionistas will love Skirt (at 272 96th Street) for everything a woman desires, from casual jeans and tees to sleek cocktail dresses.
Gracious Gifts The Wayward Gardener (at 9712 Third) is Stone Harbor’s first full-service garden center, blooming with fresh flowers, handy supplies and gifts.
Ecco Alley (at 9712 Third) offers environmentally-friendly gifts and merchandise that appeal to every forward-thinking shopper. And Remarks (at 9712 Third) is the place for sundries with its shelves full of beach accessories, gifts and children’s novelty items.
Fabulous Food Shoppers with a sweet tooth can stop in The Painted Pie (at 221 96th in the Mall) for delicious confections. To satisfy a hankering for hearty fresh-from-the-sea fare, Captain Marriner’s Seafood (at 261 96th) is the place for its famed seafood dishes and soups. Also, White Heron Grill (at 9628 Third) boasts fine bistro food in a non-fussy atmosphere.
Or enjoy the catch of the day from Henny’s Seafood Takeout (82nd & Third) where you can dine on the patio or take the best of Henny’s home with you.
And Everything Else Under the Sun To fully embrace a season of sandals and flip-flops, exposed toes require an appointment at Pedicure Island (at 9819 Third) for natural nail care.
The best way to truly tour Stone Harbor is atop a bicycle and Hollywood Bike (at 348 96th) offers sales, repairs, rentals and convenient delivery.
Finally, no living room wall is complete without the quintessential family portrait on the beach. Stone Harbor has two new resident photographers that can deliver on the dream: Sue Walden Photography (at 324 96th) and Prince Photography (at 373 96th).
So, even if Stone Harbor’s pristine beach and surf are the initial lure, visitors should make certain to carve out some time to peruse the borough’s eclectic stores—both new and returning—for a shopping paradise.
For more information, visitors can stop in the newly remodeled Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center (at 212 96th Street) in the heart of downtown or go to www. stoneharborbeach.com.