Something New and Something Old on Harwood Place

Something New and Something Old on Harwood Place

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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 13:34

Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 April 2010 15:33

Published: Wednesday, 21 April 2010 13:34

Signs of life are emerging in downtown Scarsdale. After a long winter with too many empty storefronts, a new eatery is coming to Harwood Place in the space previously occupied by Arcade Stationers. Fans of frozen yogurt will have a new spot to buy a lo-cal treat. Yogo Joy, nonfat frozen yogurt will be opening soon. The Yogo Joy store in Rye features eight flavors of frozen yogurt in self-serve machines. This is genuine yogurt with live active cultures that are said to improve digestion and boost the immune system. You can top your frozen treat with an array of toppings including fresh fruit, nuts, granola, cereal or candy and then bring it to the scale to weigh and pay. Look forward to tasting this soon.

Across the street, the Scarsdale Women’s Exchange is still hopping after 78 years. Founded during the Depression in 1931, the Exchange was originally founded to help women in need by selling their home-cooked foods and handmade items. There are currently similar Exchanges in 18 cities and 11 states.

The Scarsdale Woman’s Exchange stocks handmade items, including knitted and/or crocheted baby sweaters and hats, quilts, dolls, smocked baby dresses, jewelry and countless items that are unique and reasonably priced. In addition, the shop also sells beautiful tableware, gift items, scarves, handbags, and wonderful hostess gifts. Another feature are the homemade delicious and decorative tea sandwiches and baked goods that customers use for entertaining at luncheons, showers and parties.

The Exchange is a not-for-profit shop and when able, makes contributions to charitable organizations, such as Gilda’s Club, My Sister’s Place, Scarsdale Ambulance Corp., Scarsdale and Edgemont scholarship funds. The staff includes manager, Doreen Goldsmith, and several helpful volunteers. Stop by the Woman’s Exchange and see what the shop has to offer – you will be very pleasantly surprised.