Zeidy's and Bubby's

Beach Buzz: ‘Hollywood’ party to help feed those who are food-insecure - Miami Beach - MiamiHerald.com: " . . . There’s a new men’s gift shop in Miami Beach called “Zeidy’s” (Yiddish for “Grandpa’s”) at 450 West 41st St. (next to the Forge restaurant). It sells gifts and gadgets including sailboat replicas, miniature toy cars, designer watches and wine accessories, as well as neckties, cufflinks and leather wallets. Owners are Natan and Fanny Brach, who also own “Bubby’s” (Yiddish for “Grandma’s”), just two doors from Zeidy’s, since 2009. Bubby’s, which sells accessories for women and children, also has stores in New York and Atlanta. Natan Brach, 61, is a partner of Stonehenge Ltd., one of the first major neckwear manufacturers to transpose artwork onto neckwear, including the works of Grateful Dead guitarist/vocalist Jerry Garcia and late jazz trumpeter/composer Miles Davis. Married for 37 years, the couple (who live just around the corner from their stores) has 9 children and 24 grandchildren. Regular hours for both stores is Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m." (read more at link above)

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