From back to front burner

The past several months have been - what can I say? - both challenging and rewarding.

We have continued to build our brand and experiment with product development.

For those who have been sending us messages about the status of our relocation: the search continues for a more ideal spot.

Wish us luck, keep in touch, and let's have tea together again soon!

Location, Location, Location

We've moved from our (off-the-beaten path) East 3rd Street location in NYC. As of this month, it's official: we've gone global. Actually, we started global, then went local ...or is that "loco"?

We're going to miss our neighbors: the legendary, Miguel of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe; the Grace Heaven Salon Trio: Jane, Yuki and Agatha; Cafe Cortadito; Chez Betty; Volunteer Portrait Models, Steve, Fiona, Lior, and more...including all the people we grabbed off the street during our first week in operation. (view 3rd Street portraits at: Murat Ozdemir Photography); Most of all, we're going to miss meeting our customers (actual and potential).

To compensate for our loss, we may have to add a photo submission requirement for online shoppers, and require that all visitors to the website submit a comment before they are able to navigate away from the site. I'm kidding. Or am I?

It was such a wonderful place and (to quote my husband) "the thing is," it wouldn't have been the same experience without all you wonderful people.

Keep in touch. I believe in what they say: when one door closes, another opens. I also know that, on occasion, and depending on the force of the wind... when a window opens, a door shuts (and usually quite loudly). We took care to leave quietly. But we'll invite you all to our next grand opening PARTY.

Would you like a cookie with that?

bouteaque will soon carry tea sweets by amai tea & bake house. The tea sweets this company makes pair very well with our range of all-natural teas.

Yum, yum...come and get some.

Mother's Day Sale

We're having a Special Mother's Day Sale! Select items from our accessories category are marked up to 50% off tag prices. The secret...you have to barter for it. Find something you like, but not too fond of the price? Email or call us and we'll let you know the lowest we can go. This is in honor of the way I would shop for mother's day gifts in the markets of Istanbul.

So, if you haven't found the perfect gift for mom yet, check out our online shop! (For the very last-minute shopper, we will offer personal delivery anywhere in the 5 boroughs now through Mother's Day---Sunday, May 13th 2007.)

Alena Hennessy: A little Gathering

bouteaque is proud to present the first exhibition of artwork as a part of its "onthebricks@bouteaque" showcase. Alena Hennessy's work will be on exhibit from 5 May - 30 June 2007.

The opening reception is Saturday, 5 May 2007 from 3-7pm at bouteaque, located at 226 E. 3rd Street, (between Aves. B & C) in New York.

Hope to see you there.