Spotlight on Slave to the Grind, Maison Rouge & Continental 109 Salon
By Jane Staunton and Kerry Walsh, BXV for BXV Stronger Together
Slave to the Grind
Troy and Carol Marshall
Oct. 7, 2020: Twenty-seven years ago, Carol Marshall saw the advent of the coffee culture and decided to open Slave to the Grind with her husband, Andy.
Inspiration for such a visionary idea came while Carol was on maternity leave from RCA Records with her fourth child. Watching a Good Morning America episode on coffee’s shift away from cans and preservatives to fresh roasted beans from the farm, this engaging coffee lover knew what she wanted to do – build a business and community where people “feel comfortable to connect with other people” over coffee. Today you can connect over one of the 68 varieties and the special Sumatra/Colombian house blend that the coffee bar keeps on hand.
Slave to the Grind, which Carol considers her sixth child, is very much a family affair. Her husband Andy, a former executive chef, was the face of the shop until his untimely passing last year. Today you can see Carol there on most days along with her son Troy who is the manager.
In fact, all of Carol’s five children have worked at Slave, as have her six sisters, along with nieces, nephews, and countless other relatives.
Originally hailing from Long Island, Carol believes “there’s life, and then there’s existence.” This multi-talented lady, who’s also a singer/songwriter who’s performed at Fogarty’s in the past, truly lives by those words. She finished high school early and took a “three-year gap year,” went to the Fashion Institute of Technology, and then on to a career with the entertainment conglomerates, MCA and RCA Records.
Fluent in four languages, this world traveler also runs a travel agency, which is currently on hiatus due to COVID. Having seen most of the world, Carol favors Sicily, a nod to her family heritage. Next stop? Back to Turkey!
Maison Rouge
Patti Margro
When asked how she became interested in makeup, Maison Rouge owner Patricia Margro answered, “my grandfather.” Trying to sneak out of the house at age 13, he would grab her hair and say, “go upstairs and take the junk off your face”!
Patricia, the only redheaded girl in her family, knew early on that she wanted to look like her beautiful brunette cousins. Adding a little water to foundation creams for a natural look and gently rubbing color on her brows and lashes did the trick. She was a natural talent with an excellent eye for color.
After attending the University of Miami, Patti studied to become a makeup artist and soon won many awards for her stroke of the brush. With a desire to work with movie actors, she then got her SAG card, and a fascinating career followed.
Patti worked at the cosmetic counters in all the famous Fifth Avenue stores and enjoyed a nine-year working relationship with Laura Mercier. But it was a twenty-year career at Hearst Publications that was Patti’s favorite job where she loved doing makeovers on men because “they were not fussy.” During this time, she was assigned to work with Debra Winger, who hated makeup, but Patti soon became the only makeup artist Debra would use. She also did photo shoots with renowned fashion photographer, Patrick Demarchelier and his son, Victor. Those were the days!
In 2002, Patti realized that Bronxville would be the perfect location to open her own shop. You may have seen her working her magic on customers in her large window on Pondfield Road. Today she’s doing her magic in the center of town next to Continental 109 Salon. It’s worth the visit!
Continental 109 Salon
Nick and Mark DeVincenzo
Nick DeVincenzo is now styling his fourth generation of clients at Continental 109 Salon, which opened nearly 60 years ago. Over the years, this spry handsome owner has bestowed his talents on such famous people as Chuck Scarborough’s wife, Mrs. Jack Parr, and Regis and Kathie Lee. In recognition of this long-time establishment and a man known for his big heart, you can spot a Village plaque in Nick’s honor outside the Salon.
Originally from Naples, Italy, Nick began his career designing shoes and managing a shoe factory before becoming a licensed beautician. He then brought his talents to Bronxville, along with his wife, who was also a wonderful hair stylist. Today, you can see his son Mark in the Salon fulfilling his dream of working side by side with his Dad. But that dream needed a little coaxing.
When Mark was a teenager, Nick and his wife convinced him to attend beauty school, so he too would have a license. Nick subsequently sent his son to study with Vidal Sassoon in London in the 1980s, where he “got his stripes.” When Mark returned to New York, he worked at Frederic Fekkai for almost 30 years and still spends a couple of days a week in the city at The Julien Farel Group.
Seventeen years ago, Mark declined an opportunity to open a business with colleagues in the city to join his Father. This working relationship is very special to Mark and one he wouldn’t change for the world. For it was his Dad who taught him the importance of interacting with clients, giving an excellent haircut, and training staff.
Together Nick and Mark have modernized this full-service Salon to accommodate both the changes in their customer’s needs as well as the new COVID-19 requirements.
Other Spotlight Features
If you'd like to read about other businesses in town, click on these links for other Spotlight Features.
Spotlight on Found Herbal, Mossy Fern, and Provisions for Pets
Spotlight on Booskerdoo, Bronxville Jewelers 90 and Station Plaza Wine
Spotlight on Bronxville Fitness Club, Fabio's Hair Studio & Wild Vine & Liquors
Spotlight on Adrian East, Bronxville Furriers and Beer Noggin
Spotlight on Chantilly Patisserie and Bakeshop, Enrico Gargano Hair & Hickey's Del
Spotlight on Ladle of Love, Mrs. Morgan's Flower Shop & Gillard's
Photo at top: A.Warner; Other photos provided by J. Staunton and K. Walsh
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Shops Directory
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon is a unique gift shop specializing in beautiful clothing and gifts for babies and young children, including adorable dresses and outfits for girls and boys, sweaters, bedding, baby gifts and accessories. They also carry gifts for adults including throws, cosmetic bags and other special items. Silver Spoon specializes in monogramming to create truly personalized items and gifts. They also offer a baby gift registry and complimentary gift wrap.
81 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-771-7645
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Toney Toni & The Gang
Born and raised in Westchester County, Kim Linn opened her boutique in Bronxville in 1995. Toney Toni & the Gang offers a curated selection of women's clothing, shoes & accessories. Ulla Johnson, Birds of Paradis, A Piece Apart, Clare V, Repeat Cashmere, Pons Quintana, White & Warren, Lilla P, Melissa Nepton are just a few of the designers found in the store.
Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary
Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary builds on an ancient tradition of mind, body, and spirit focus that is essential to total health, life balance, and true peace. Our clients experience an increase in well-being by participating in individualized holistic services including massage, facials, energy healing services, meditation, yoga therapy, and workshops
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14 Studio Arcade
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-337-9356
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Posh Beauty Boutique
POSH Beauty Boutique is a luxury spa offering the ultimate in body therapies and skincare. The founder of POSH Beauty Boutique is Bronxville resident Diana Rainsford who is a master Reflexologist and Esthetician.
POSH offers customized facials, massage, waxing, spray tans, professional makeup applications and much more including customized, all-inclusive packages for your bachelorette party, special birthday, or for fun with your friends. Little Miss packages are also available for your little princess’s special occasions.
POSH uses Eminence Organic Skin Care for all their facials. Body treatments are performed in their luxuriously appointed Hydrotherapy room with Vichy shower.
118 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-361-1277
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Rain Natural Skin Care
Rain Natural Skincare is the home for a wide range of handmade luxurious body and skincare products that are made from natural ingredients, harnessing the power of nature to rejuvenate and nourish your skin.
Value Drugs of Bronxville
Value Drugs of Bronxville has been a member of the Bronxville Community for over twenty years. They are a family center where you can find a large variety of items. They have over fifty departments including toys, clothing, home goods and everything else you need from your neighborhood drug store. They have a full-service pharmacy with free delivery. You can also find a large variety of seasonal goods for every time of year.
80 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708-3801
(914) 337-2520
Bronxville Vision Care
Bronxville Vision Care offers eye examinations and same-day service on most eyeglasses and contact lens services. The center is open every day and accepts most vision plans, including VSP, Eye Med, Spectera, and Pomco. John Dello Russo is the optician and Dr. Josephine Russo is the optometrist. Dr. Russo, a graduate of SUNY Optometry, has been in practice since 1996. Mr. Dello Russo, who has an MBA in finance and is an adjunct instructor at CUNY, has been an optician since 1976 and is designated a Master of Ophthalmic Optics by the American Board of Opticianry.
10 Park Place
Bronxville, NY
914-337-4440
Trapp Opticians
Founded in 1945, Trapp Opticians has been proud to serve Bronxville and Lower Westchester with the highest level of care and expertise in eye care. Our Optometrist offers comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings. Trapp offers the best quality in eyewear and sun wear including a large selection of children’s eyewear and sportswear.
M-F 8:30-5:00PM
Sat 9:30-3:00PM
42 Pondfield Rd.
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-0707
Tryforos & Pernice Florist
The Tryforos family has roots in the floral industry since the late 1800's and is privileged to be serving Bronxville since 1963. Their distinctive arrangements and bouquets consist of top of the market flowers from Holland, New Zealand, South America, the Pacific Basin and the US. For the floral enthusiast, all of their arrangements are customized from classic to trendy themes with inventive designs. Lush, dense packed vase arrangements in clear, low square, round glass, terra cotta and leaf lined vases are always available. They have beautiful orchids; potted and cut, as well as green and flowering plants which vary by season. They are pleased to present your unique inspirations for gift giving. Their customer base: "Busy People". They deliver and send flowers worldwide.
M-F: 9am-6pm
Sat.: 9am-5pm
73 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914.337.2525
www.tryforosflorist.com
Framebridge
All of us have things sitting in boxes, drawers, and on our phones that we’d rather have up on our walls. At Framebridge, we’re making custom framing so easy and delightful that you’re inspired to celebrate everything you love–big, little and in-between. Whether digital photo or physical item, single frame or gallery wall, Framebridge has you covered. With our transparent pricing, there are no surprises. The price you see is the price you’ll pay–and shipping is always free. With over two dozen frame styles and mat options, you're sure to find the perfect combo to bring your piece to life. You can even personalize it with a brass plate, mat caption, or story pocket! Whether it’s macaroni art or a Picasso sketch, we treat every piece like a masterpiece.
Bronxville Furriers
Established in 1926, Bronxville Furrier has a long history as a trusted full service fur retailer. Luxurious furs, reversible garments, shearlings, Loro Piana cashmeres and accessories can be found here.
We offer a range of services that include Certified cold storage, cleaning and glazing, alterations and repairs. Our remodel program gives our customers the opportunity to Redesign and Modernize garments that no longer work with their lifestyles or fit properly.
Silver Spoon
Silver Spoon is a unique gift shop specializing in beautiful clothing and gifts for babies and young children, including adorable dresses and outfits for girls and boys, sweaters, bedding, baby gifts and accessories. They also carry gifts for adults including throws, cosmetic bags and other special items. Silver Spoon specializes in monogramming to create truly personalized items and gifts. They also offer a baby gift registry and complimentary gift wrap.
81 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-771-7645
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The Silk Road
We are a unique boutique specializing in Home Decor, Gifts, Annabelle's and Seely Mini Jewelry, Bedding, and Clothing. We carry noteworthy items from Simon Pearce, Julie Vos, Dash and Albert, Fermob, Calaisio and many others. Gift wrapping is available.
Continental 109
Continental 109 has a 60-year history of providing exceptional hair styling, color and essential services for beauty and well being. The salon is led by owner and stylists, Nick and Mark DeVincenzo.
Built on the tradition of superior customer service, their full service salon stays fresh and exciting through ongoing training and immersion in the best that the world of beauty and fashion has to offer.
Everything about us is leading-edge with a complete focus on our guests. This commitment, and our talented staff, are the reasons why you will come to enjoy the Continental 109 experience.
Centrally located in the elegant village of Bronxville, the salon is easy to reach by car or train. Discover us, and reveal a more beautiful, more vibrant you!
109 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
914.793.4198
914.793.4198
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Bacione Pasta Shop
Bacione Pasta Shop offers fresh pasta and sauces using high quality ingredients to create delicious pasta dishes loaded with flavor. Come in and enjoy the cuisine of Italy right here in Bronxville.
You can order from eleven kinds of fresh pasta by the pound and then choose from eight homemade sauces to complete your meal. Add-ons include: chicken, sausage, meatballs, mozzarella, ricotta and broccoli.
Bacione also sells loaves of Italian and focaccia bread and freshly prepared containers of homemade lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, sausage ragu and meat dishes to take home. Dessert offerings are: tiramisu, flan and panna cotta. Drink choices are Italian sodas.
Ladle of Love
Ladle of Love, 18 Palmer Avenue - just across the street from New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital - stands for consciously - sourced food, community support and a caring work family.
Whether you're picking up from the shop, getting delivery by ordering at ladleoflove.com or crafting a catering with founder/owner, Leslie Lampert, Ladle of Love promises healthful, delicious food from award winning soups and stews to sandwiches, salads, sweets and supper selections. (We have daily curbside pickup at The Boys and Girls Club in Mt. Kisco.)
The UPS Store
The UPS Store is a great place to send a package, print documents, open a mailbox or purchase business supplies. You are assured great service and a personal touch.
81 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708-3817
914- 779-0140
http://www.theupsstorelocal.com/1363/
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