Monthly Archives: January 2017

Charles Nwokolo was born in Nigeria in the 1960s, the oldest of nine children. Dick Tiger, the relentlessly determined world boxing champion was his uncle, not by blood, but by tribal tradition. Yet boxing was not Charles’ first sport; “I loved playing soccer,” he recalled. It wasn’t until he turned 13 that the boxing gene […]

The Zephyr Theatre has been a mainstay on Melrose for thirty years, and for all these years, the theatre has been run by building owner and producer Lee Sankowich. Recently, however, Sankowich, has changed his focus to theatrical directing and he’s brought on industry veteran Racquel Lehrman to run the space. “I own two venues […]

Denis and Sylvia Weintraub Denis (Deny) and Sylvia Weintraub are more than just property owners on Melrose Ave. The couple, whose 7600 Melrose Avenue building is an iconic part of the avenue’s business scene, are also among the founders of the Melrose Business Improvement District. Their involvement with Melrose Avenue began in 1979, when Sylvia […]

Bulgaria is a European country, bordered by Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, and the Black Sea. With beautiful beaches and mountains, it is a big tourist destination and hence, attracts the best service industry professionals. Stoian “Stoli” Genoff, co-owner of La Crème Café, is continuing a family legacy that began in that vibrant country. His […]

Spokes n’ Stuff is the quintessential neighborhood bike shop. The small store has been a fixture of the neighborhood for more than 45 years. At the present Melrose Ave. location for the last 18 years, owner Joey Harris says the store offers a wide range of bike-related services and sales. “We do bike repairs, rentals, […]