By Maria ClarkA whole day's worth of errands can be accomplished on 138th St. in Mott Haven. The busy strip, running from Willis Ave. almost down to the Bruckner, offers a variety of services for the one-stop shopper, including laundermats, beauty parlors, deli groceries and more. And you'll be sure to find most anything you need at discount prices on this bustling street.
HAIR SALON: Emilia and Ana Regalo de Dios unisex Salon, 482 E. 138th St.; (718) 401-2325
Emilia Pena, 61, opened the salon with business partner, Ana, 18 years ago. On Wednesdays, there is a 20% discount on all hair products, and haircuts for $5 to $8 for customers over age 60.
BUTCHER/GROCERY: Brothers Meat Market, 522 E. 138th St.; (718) 993-8684
This mom-and-pop-style butcher shop also helps seniors with a 5% discount on all products sold and free delivery.
"This is primarily a meat shop, no fish," said butcher Fabian Balbuena, although the shop does sell a number of other products,
including cheese and avocados.
Ten pounds of baby back ribs sell for $18.99, and chicken gizzards and fresh neck bones are under $5.
GENERAL: Fat Albert J & E Depot/ Food Emporium, 600 E. 138th St.; (718) 402-1662
You can shop for groceries or buy new furniture. A bedroom set, including queen-sized bed, chest, dresser with mirror and nightstand goes for $700. A five-piece dining room table set will set you back
$80. A pack of Lipton noodles sells for $1, while six cans of Goya brand tomato sauce cost $2. Sale prices change every two weeks. Seniors receive a 10% discount on Wednesdays.
TAKEOUT RESTAURANT: Jing Xin, 359 E. 138th St.; (718) 742-6138
Open all week from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 11:30 p.m. The restaurant offers a free can of soda with a purchase of $10 or more.
PHARMACY: Friendly Pharmacy Inc., 389 E. 138th St.; (718) 742-0001
This small, family-owned business includes a well-stocked assortment of products and an efficient pharmacy counter. Items such as a double pack of Listerine and large bottles of sham poo are on sale, and discounts on different items vary weekly, said pharmacy manager Aijaz Yanin.
DELI AND GROCERY: 138th Deli and Grocery; 651 E. 138th St.; (718) 665-0927
This corner store offers discount prices on a variety of products. A 20-pound bag of Canila brand rice sells for $10. Malta Goya and Tampico fruit punch are two for one. And if you're hungry, Cup Noodles are two for one, as well.
DRY CLEANERS: Cesca Cleaners, 347 E. 138th St.; (718) 292-2728
This busy establishment offers same-day dry cleaning and in-store tailoring. There is a 10% discount if you pay in advance.
Regular prices are $2 for cleaning and pressing a dress shirt, and $4 for a pair of slacks.
The store is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COMPUTER SERVICES: Cyber katz Inc., 430 E. 138th St.; (718) 618-0720
Around noon, this comfortable Internet café is still relatively empty. But, by 6 p.m., owner Helen Garcia says, the computers are all taken up by local students eager to finish homework and get on their MySpace.
"The library can get crowded. This is a comfortable option," Garcia said. Sometime in June, Garcia and her husband will start offering basic computer training courses on setting up e-mail accounts, doing basic online research and using Microsoft Word.
RESTAURANT: Tropical Grill Restaurant II, 339 E. 138th St.; (718) 402-7252
The smells of slow-roasting chicken and freshly made rice and beans is enough to lure folks into this small eatery. The low prices are not a bad draw, either. The Latin restaurant is now offering two takeout specials: a $6 mini special of a quarter roasted chicken, rice and beans, salad and a soda, or its Combo Especial - a whole roasted chicken, rice and beans, salad and a 2-liter bottle of soda, for $13.95.
HAIR SALON: Emilia and Ana Regalo de Dios unisex Salon, 482 E. 138th St.; (718) 401-2325
Emilia Pena, 61, opened the salon with business partner, Ana, 18 years ago. On Wednesdays, there is a 20% discount on all hair products, and haircuts for $5 to $8 for customers over age 60.
BUTCHER/GROCERY: Brothers Meat Market, 522 E. 138th St.; (718) 993-8684
This mom-and-pop-style butcher shop also helps seniors with a 5% discount on all products sold and free delivery.
"This is primarily a meat shop, no fish," said butcher Fabian Balbuena, although the shop does sell a number of other products,
including cheese and avocados.Ten pounds of baby back ribs sell for $18.99, and chicken gizzards and fresh neck bones are under $5.
GENERAL: Fat Albert J & E Depot/ Food Emporium, 600 E. 138th St.; (718) 402-1662
You can shop for groceries or buy new furniture. A bedroom set, including queen-sized bed, chest, dresser with mirror and nightstand goes for $700. A five-piece dining room table set will set you back
$80. A pack of Lipton noodles sells for $1, while six cans of Goya brand tomato sauce cost $2. Sale prices change every two weeks. Seniors receive a 10% discount on Wednesdays.
TAKEOUT RESTAURANT: Jing Xin, 359 E. 138th St.; (718) 742-6138
Open all week from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 11:30 p.m. The restaurant offers a free can of soda with a purchase of $10 or more.
PHARMACY: Friendly Pharmacy Inc., 389 E. 138th St.; (718) 742-0001
This small, family-owned business includes a well-stocked assortment of products and an efficient pharmacy counter. Items such as a double pack of Listerine and large bottles of sham poo are on sale, and discounts on different items vary weekly, said pharmacy manager Aijaz Yanin.
DELI AND GROCERY: 138th Deli and Grocery; 651 E. 138th St.; (718) 665-0927
This corner store offers discount prices on a variety of products. A 20-pound bag of Canila brand rice sells for $10. Malta Goya and Tampico fruit punch are two for one. And if you're hungry, Cup Noodles are two for one, as well.
DRY CLEANERS: Cesca Cleaners, 347 E. 138th St.; (718) 292-2728
This busy establishment offers same-day dry cleaning and in-store tailoring. There is a 10% discount if you pay in advance.
Regular prices are $2 for cleaning and pressing a dress shirt, and $4 for a pair of slacks.
The store is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COMPUTER SERVICES: Cyber katz Inc., 430 E. 138th St.; (718) 618-0720
Around noon, this comfortable Internet café is still relatively empty. But, by 6 p.m., owner Helen Garcia says, the computers are all taken up by local students eager to finish homework and get on their MySpace.
"The library can get crowded. This is a comfortable option," Garcia said. Sometime in June, Garcia and her husband will start offering basic computer training courses on setting up e-mail accounts, doing basic online research and using Microsoft Word.
RESTAURANT: Tropical Grill Restaurant II, 339 E. 138th St.; (718) 402-7252
The smells of slow-roasting chicken and freshly made rice and beans is enough to lure folks into this small eatery. The low prices are not a bad draw, either. The Latin restaurant is now offering two takeout specials: a $6 mini special of a quarter roasted chicken, rice and beans, salad and a soda, or its Combo Especial - a whole roasted chicken, rice and beans, salad and a 2-liter bottle of soda, for $13.95.
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