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#1 in an occasional series celebrating the MAISON 10 community - Alvin Hall, financial guru, broadcaster, writer, activist

We’re feeling lucky today. Because not only is it St Patrick’s Day – waving a shamrock to our amazing friends at the John Doe, whose burgers we’re already drooling for as we write this. But also, we’ve got our vaccination appointments – woohoo! – bringing us one step closer to a world in which we can hug each other again.

Back ... oh *counts on fingers* ... about two lifetimes ago, we promised you a series of our 10 Little Treasures, a regular list of our favorite small, local brands that are doing incredible things despite the current challenges.

The timing was particularly apt. On the front cover of December’s New York magazine, the stark price paid for the pandemic by small businesses was clear. In words, photographs, and illustrations, it paid tribute to stores we’ve lost for ever – 500 goodbyes to bodegas, bars, cafes, coffee shops, hair salons,...