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Oct 05, 2017
Astoria Biz Owner Spotlight: Samuel of Divino Boutique
Name of Biz: Divino Boutique (formerly Things Engraved) Owned by: Samuel Oubaita Year opened: March 2012 Address: 30-13 Steinway Street, Astoria Known for: We are known for our carefully curated (…)
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Name of Biz: Divino Boutique (formerly Things Engraved) Owned by: Samuel Oubaita Year opened: March 2012 Address: 30-13 Steinway Street, Astoria Known for: We are known for our carefully curated (…)
by Emily Rios
Name of Biz:
Divino Boutique (formerly Things Engraved)
Owned by:
Samuel Oubaita
Year opened:
March 2012
Address:
30-13 Steinway Street, Astoria
Known for:
Do you also live in Queens?
I’ve lived in Astoria for the past 30 years.
What made you decide to open a business in Astoria?
I used to work as a jewelry salesman and manager in a former store on Steinway.
What’s been your favorite moment since opening so far?
Every time a customer say to me that they got compliments when they wore our jewelry, and they are happy with their purchase is joyful moment for me. I know many of my customers personally.
What’s your personal fav place to grab food when you’re working?
When I’m working I like to walk one store over and get Rizzos pizza.
What’s a hidden Astoria secret you feel like people don’t know about that you absolutely love?
My jewelry store, a lot of people still aren’t aware of our store.
Photo (public domain) credit: Jim Henderson
If you have friends or family visiting Astoria, where do you take them?
Astoria Park.
How have you seen Astoria change since you’ve been here?
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