SmallWorld

Sakowitz was a very attractive store taking up almost a full block across from the downtown Foley's. (Foley's was built first).The prices were higher than Foley's and there was a nice restaurant in the store where I recall eating with my Mother occasionally. An example of the prices: I couldn't spend the $200 for the beautiful formal gown in Sakowitz window for a school dance, so I drew a picture of it and had it made for much less. At that time (1950s) $200 was a lot of money.....equivalent to thousands now, I believe. Later there was a smaller Sakowitz across from Galleria.

I remember Kaphan's very well and it was a sponsor for one of the popular disk jockeys way back when and was very popular. I miss Alfred's in the Village for their wonderful hamburgers, and does anybody remember the Ming Palace restaurant on (I think) West Gray?