Queens Chamber Businesses of the Week
Dear Friends of the Queens Chamber of Commerce;
After working hard from the confines of our home offices and fielding so many calls from all over Queens, the Staff of the Queen Chamber decided to choose 5 businesses to feature each week who are all doing great things during this surreal time. If you know of a business going above and beyond that you want considered, kindly email us at info@queenschamber.org for consideration. Thanks!
Pa-Nash Euro-Sol – Since 2014 Pa-Nash in Rosedale has offered a merging of Middle Eastern and traditional soul food flavors that can be enjoyed at their restaurant and via catering.
While COVID19 has caused them to shut their doors, they are offering a special takeout/delivery Father’s Day Package that includes a special surprise for Dad.
To learn more about Pa-Nash and their Father’s Day special head to http://panashnyc.com/public_html/
Queens Economic Development Corp – Our friends at QEDC have put together a fantastic series of webinars called “Reboot and Restart”. These webinars are free and will provide expert advice as businesses prepare to reopen.
Learn more about “Reboot and Restart” and QEDC at https://www.queensny.org/
The Brass Owl
Nicole Panettieri, the owner of this 5-year-old Astoria boutique and gift store, didn’t hesitate to shift the shopping experience to a weekly online pop-up shop every weekend.
The store offers a quality assortment of selected and unique merchandise in partnership with independent artists, many which are women and local to Queens.
“Helping our neighbors will always be a priority at TBO. Which is why we have several items available for purchase which will directly help our community”, said Panettieri.
TBO also offers care packages with personalized gifts. Stay tuned with more handmade goods and deals for upcoming online.
36-19 Ditmars Blvd. Astoria 11105
(347) 848-0905 www.thebrassowl.com https://www.facebook.com/thebrassowlnyc/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Raindew Family Centers and Pharmacy
A family-run drug and hardware store — which has served Flushing for more than five decades — has not closed for a single day since the pandemic began as they’ve been selling coveted products like hand sanitizer, disinfectant sprays, gloves and face masks.
The owners searched for new distributors who had the product in stock near and far. “We sent trucks everywhere to get items at sometimes not the right price because that’s what happens in a shortage,” Co-owner Richard Montalbano said. “We did our best to work on tighter margins when we had to keep pricing at a fair level so we could get people what they needed.”
“There were times we were selling Lysol and losing money to have it in our store,” he added. “Most people are very appreciative of the fact that our employees have put their own health at risk to stay open and keep their jobs.” Co-owner James Montalbano said all their hard work and sacrifice is to benefit the community.
3515 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358
Holy Schnitzel – Siblings Sivan and Ofeer Benaltaba had a dream to offer amazing kosher food that could be eaten by people short on time. More than “just” fantastic schnitzels, burgers, and other fine Kosher foods, the Benaltaba’s also wanted to offer an environment that was welcoming and enjoyable. Hence, ‘Holy Schnitzel was founded.
Holy Schnitzel has locations across New York City, including a Queens location in Kew Garden Hills. Since the COVID19 pandemic hit, they’ve teamed up with Meals 4 Heroes to get food to medical processionals in NYC.
Learn more about Meals 4 Heroes at https://www.meals4heroes.org/
Check out Holy Schnitzel at https://holyschnitzel.com/