Real Dads
on Father’s Day

Dad’s a complex guy. Sure, he loves it when you make an effort on Father’s Day, but what he’s not telling you is that he really doesn’t need — or want — another tie. So we decided to get the real deal. We stopped some fathers at The Shops at Columbus Circle and got them to confess what they really want this Father’s Day.

Name: Hristo Stoykov
Occupation: Banker.
How many kids do you have? 10-year-old son; 8-year-old daughter.
What brings you to The Shops at Columbus Circle? Vacation.
Personal style? Business casual
Best Father’s Day gift ever? A card (from the kids) and shirts.
What do you want this Father’s Day? To visit a museum and see paintings.

Name: Hernan Dotro
Occupation: Finance manager.
How many kids do you have? 17-month-old son.
What brings you to The Shops at Columbus Circle? Vacation.
Personal Style: Casual
Best Father’s Day gift ever? My son
What do you want this Father’s Day? To visit the Empire State Building.

Name: Tariq Ahmed
Occupation: Insurance.
How many kids do you have? 6-month-old daughter.
What brings you to The Shops at Columbus Circle? Quick break
Personal style: Casual
Best Father’s Day gift ever? Nothing - this is my first
What do you want this Father’s Day? A fishing trip

Name: Rodney Fisher
Occupation: Support coach to school principals.
How many kids do you have? 17-year-old daughter; 15-year-old son.
What brings you to The Shops at Columbus Circle? New York Running Company.
Best Father’s Day gift ever? My father receiving father of the year at our church.
What do you want this Father’s Day? To spend quality time with my parents and children. We're attending Alvin Ailey at Lincoln Center.