Business Buzz
By Rich Baehrle
The Asbury Building, located at 801 Asbury Ave. in Ocean City and owned by Raj and Yogi Khatiwala, is rapidly becoming occupied with a tremendous mix of businesses and professional services.
Since the Khatiwala brothers acquired the building, they envisioned creating an environment that would give small and larger businesses and services a place to flourish. It has exceeded their expectations.
Like everything Raj and Yogi have touched in Ocean City and beyond, the building has been renovated and transformed by their firm, Eclat, into a showcase and much-needed commerce center.
Raj believed that Ocean City residents were missing a year-round, high-end quality place to work and do business.
Since February 2023, when Eclat acquired the vacant building, occupancy has increased to over 70 percent. At the street level, The Shoppes at the Asbury, the newest unique boutique in Ocean City, features a wide array of products not found in your big box stores including children’s clothing, custom leather products, high-end men’s and women’s clothing lines, custom sporting clothing lines and the famous Di Bruno Brothers gourmet Italian meats and cheeses.
The Shoppes opened an art gallery in December, which features Jonathan Baker, the beloved artist from Margate, along with several other great artists. They have hosted several events to highlight their work.
The building is also home to Seapark, the only sushi restaurant in town, which features a nice outdoor seating area and a variety of items from bubble tea and sushi rolls to lobster rolls and ramen.
On the totally renovated upper floors you will find a variety of businesses including Soul Dreams Studio. It features a beautiful corner suite perfect for relaxing Reiki sessions. Soul Dreams offers several types of yoga classes for bodies of any age and ability, as well as classes and workshops, private event services, Reiki sessions and training. For more information call 609-442-4266 or see souldreamsstudio.com.
Additional new tenants include Stephen Tulli, CFP, who is a financial advisor with LPL Financial. Tulli has been an advisor for 29 years. His mission is to provide impeccable personalized service and customized advice, all delivered with professional integrity.
He specializes in goals-based planning, risk-based portfolios and retirement income strategies. You can contact him at 610-513-8018.
Lisa McMullen recently opened Studio 301, which is a fine art studio. She is new to Ocean City and hopes to begin an art makers’ co-op in the building to connect with other artists in the area. She is looking forward to sharing the vibrancy of art with the community. Lisa creates her own fine art paintings and accepts commissions. Reach her at www.cicalisadesigns.com.
John Devine from Brightway Healthcare, LLC, is an outpatient mental health and medication management services provider. You can reach John at 215-850-4538 or appointment@brightwayhealth.com.
Dylan Caltabiano Wellness (DCW) is a new movement and functional nutrition studio coming to The Asbury Building in May. DCW will specialize in whole, encompassing, Pilates-inspired movement and power yoga classes set in a heater room. Beyond movement, DCW will create a safe and supportive environment for people to work on their individual nutrition and wellness journey. Through the combination of food, movement, and intention, DCW’s goal is to help you transform and grow into the best version of you.
Local Lashes and Brows, LLC, opened by Theresa Dougherty-Holohan, is a personalized studio dedicated to addressing the unique needs of each client to enhance their appearance.
There are several other well respected professional services such as Legal Sight by India Dix; Patrick Davish, Realtor.
Gal 2, LLC, by Gloria Baker, a high-end women’s apparel and lingerie business also has a very successful store in The Shoppes at Asbury.
There is Eclat Investments, which is a major investment company in real estate and the owner of 801 Asbury. Lasty, there is RDM remodeling.
The owners of The Asbury Building are proud to be creating a truly diversified combination of businesses and services.
Remember to support local businesses, especially small businesses.
Rich Baehrle, of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach, can be reached at 609-266-6680
or 609-641-0011. Email richardbaehrle@gmail.com or see
www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com
