KI Studio puts Gyrotonics on display
Irene Pulli and business partner Kurt Kikuchi introduce fitness regimen to North Park By Marie Khris Pecjo “Wow, this feels good!” Irene Pulli, a Gyrotonics instructor, exclaims as she delves into a memory. “It happened just like this,” Pulli demonstrates, swiftly extending both her arms in front of her slender body in a stretch. “I [...]
It’s Gorgeous – Beauty salon celebrates 10-year anniversary
To Cindy Jarrett, Gorgeous is more than an adjective or a beauty salon. “We’re like a family here,” she says. “We’re really close — all of us.” She’s talking about herself and the 10 independent contractors who style and cut hair, perform skin therapy and do manicures at the salon at 3605 30th St. That [...]
Blisswear for everyday American woman
A yoga clothing boutique moves to South Park By Caitlin Moss After 10 years of success on Adams Avenue, Blisswear has moved to give South Park a feel for what the boutique has to offer. Debby Adams is the mastermind, designer and owner behind Blisswear and says she decided to move to South Park for [...]
Another North Park Transition
Hawthorn’s Restaurant gives way to the new (but historic) West Coast Tavern By Manny Cruz Restaurateur David Cohen has a keen sense of history, particularly when it comes to the building that houses the business he has been running since 2007. A few months ago, Cohen closed his Hawthorn’s restaurant, located adjacent to the Birch [...]
Happy Accidents Abound at Monkey C Media
By Rebecca Cougler “If you’re doing what you love, things just fall into place.” This is how Jeniffer and Chad Thompson describe the fortuitous events, which led to their marketing company, design house, and art gallery in South Park. Jeniffer is a writer with a background in publishing and Chad is a professional photographer. In [...]
A new beauty ritual
Ritual Hair, Skin, and Nail Lounge opens in University Heights By Caitlin Moss What’s your ritual? Wake up, grab a cup of coffee and then figure out how to deal with the nest on your head that is supposed to be hair. If that sounds familiar, maybe it’s time to step into a new routine at [...]
There’s no one way to tea
By Rebecca Cougler Halcyon, when used as an adjective, describes periods of happiness and tranquility. James Bowman chose this name for his tea company and retail shop in South Park because he felt it reflected the joy, serenity and social connection that the daily ritual of tea brings. This communal quality is one of the [...]
