Glad you had a good experience! The SAs really are lovely knowledgeable. I have noticed quite an uptick in tourists over the past few years as well (who knows why?)
Have you gone back to see the new boutique? It's FAAAAAABOULOUS!!!
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to visit the new boutique. The photos on tpf of the opening looked amazing though! Manhasset is maybe 5 hours away from me, so I doubt I'll be a regular there, which is kind of a shame because the SA's are so great.