Bay Ridge
Here’s a tasty morsel to share — the Chinese Restaurant News rated Bay Ridge restaurant Chop Stix as one of the top 100 Chinese dining establishments in America. Chop Stix was honored with the Achievement of Excellence Award at the 2013 American Culinary Federation National convention in Las Vegas. The plaudit recognizes chefs and restaurants that exemplify a commitment to excellence.
George Wong, owner and executive chef, has artfully blended modern Chinese and Japanese cuisine with a side of popular American-Chinese dishes, and offers atmosphere and fine service in both of his locations.
Our pal George dished kind words about his workers, with whom he shared the accolade.
“I would like to thank my staff for their contribution and hard work in helping Chop Stix received this prestigious award,” he said.
So if you are jonesing for an Asian treat, break out your chop sticks and stop by Chop Stix for a great dining experience.
Chop Stix [8405 Fifth Ave. at 84th Street in Bay Ridge (718) 238–1300; and 3790 Nostrand Ave. at Avenue Y in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 891–0391].
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Rapidly growing
Hip, hip, hooray to Anthony Lolli, founder and CEO of Rapid Realty — one of the city’s fastest-growing apartment rental brokerage firms — for being named “Entrepreneur of the Year” at the Golden Bridge Awards gala in San Francisco. Anthony joins the ranks of esteemed past winners, including Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook fame, and Jeff Weiner, founder of LinkedIn. He is also the first real estate agent from New York to claim the honor.
Standing O offers congrats and shouts, “Way to go, Anthony!”
Downtown
Orange you glad
Welcome to Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt on opening its first store in Brooklyn. The doors opened on Oct. 3, much to the joy of Standing O, who has long been a fan of the Orange Leaf on Staten Island. Hey, you never know when the urge to splurge on a frozen treat pops up! For Brooklynites who are unaware of the delicious treat, (what, are you living under a rock?), Standing O can oblige. You can mix and match any flavor of frozen yogurt and add a gazillion choices of toppings, including chocolate bits, Reese’s Bites (a Standing O favorite!), granola, and so much more. And the prices aren’t bad either.
So come on down and treat your self — it’s never too cold to have a frozen Orange Leaf dessert.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt [345 Adams St. Downtown, (888) 883–1004].
Park Slope
In a class of their own
Hats off to Kerry Gill. The brainy senior at St. Saviour High School received the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science Award for Excellence in Math and Science. Standing O pal Kerry is also a semi-finalist in the 2014 National Achievement Scholarship Program.
Her fellow seniors are keeping Kerry company on the winning scholarship streak: Anne Ferraioli received the University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb award for excellence in math and science. Pearl Nkosi was given the University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award for High Grades and Dedication to Community Action. Lauren Dorvil was awarded the University of Rochester Eastman Award for Academic Achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership and involvement in the school community. Imani Greaves was recognized with The Smith College Book Prize for significant academic achievement and involvement in the community. And Kiera Fitzgibbon received the Holy Cross College Book Award for Academic Achievement and outstanding personal qualities.
Standing O congratulates all the deserving scholars on their achievements, and wishes them good luck in the future.
St. Saviour High School [588 Sixth St. between Eighth Avenue and Prospect Park West in Park Slope, (718) 768–4406].
