SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Following its successful launch as a medical cannabis provider, Sanctuary Cannabis (2581 Rte. 22 West, Scotch Plains) now extends its mission to provide top-quality cannabis products to adult consumers in the Scotch Plains community. Sanctuary has now begun serving recreational cannabis users, after receiving approval from the state and from the Township of Scotch Plains.
Related: Scotch Plains Township Approves Sanctuary Medicinals to Sell Cannabis for Recreational Use
Sanctuary Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company dedicated to serving the community with a wide range of high-quality cannabis products, including flower, vapes, concentrates, and edibles, now available for both medical and recreational use.
"We're thrilled to now offer our high-quality cannabis products to recreational consumers in the vibrant Scotch Plains community," said Jason Sidman, CEO of Sanctuary Cannabis. "Expanding our services aligns with our commitment to enhancing well-being, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring accessible care for adults seeking safe and enjoyable cannabis experiences."
Sanctuary Cannabis aims to become an integral part of this dynamic region and is planning an official celebration on -- you guessed it -- 4/20 (Saturday, April 20). It promises to be an unforgettable day filled with exclusive discounts, live music, and a feast of activities.
"We are excited to provide a welcoming environment where adult consumers can access premium cannabis products and enjoy positive experiences," Sidman added.
For more information or to learn more about Sanctuary Cannabis, visit www.sanctuarymed.com or the Scotch Plains location's Facebook page and
Instagram (New Jersey): @sanctuarycannabisnj.
NULTEY, NJ - Nutley's Second Annual Sip and Shop at Mamma Vittoria this week was a celebration of the woman-owned small businesses that make Nutley great, but Nutley being Nutley, there was some breaking news.
Mary Spinelli of Hyssop Beauty Apothecary told TAPinto Nutley about upcoming news events.
On Satruday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., florajoy Flowers will host an Easter flower bar in front of the shop. Based on past expereince, go early to get the best selection.
Arriving in shop this week, Sakura. Imagine the fragrance of Nutley's Cherry Blossom trees, but in skin care!
Look for more Sakura news this weekend on TAPinto Nutley, or experience it yourself on Saturday!
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Hyssop Beauty Apothecary creates small batch, handcrafted skincare and beauty products using all natural ingredients using sustainable ingredients, packaging materials and manufacturing methods. A cruelty-free company, Hyssop never tests on animals.
Hyssop Beauty Apothecary LLC is at 674 Bloomfield Ave., just a few doors north of the intersection of Bloomfield Ave. and High St.
]]>DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Main Street is about to get a pizzeria specializing in coal-fired pizza to replace a building that has been an eyesore for a few years.
HG Coal Fired Pizza is renovating the building that used to be home to Steak and Hoagie Factory at 103 South Main Street. The building overlooks the five-points intersection of Main, Green and Ashland streets near the Mercer Museum.
A sign has been put in place, but the windows are covered with plywood. There’s no estimated date on when the restaurant will open.
HG offers a wide range of menu items, from burgers and cheesesteaks to pizza and pasta. But its specialty is “coal-fired pizza,” which calls for pizzas to be cooked in ovens heated to 800 degrees. Traditional Neapolitan pizza, by comparison, is cooked at 500 degrees.
The family-owned business has two other locations in Warrington and Chesterbrook. The HG stands for Hector G, the chain’s owner, who immigrated to the United States in 1980s.
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]]>ROSELLE PARK, NJ — This week, the Borough of Roselle Park wants to help you find your dream job. The Borough is collaborating with the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the American Job Center to host the Roselle Park Job Fair. It will open to all Union County residents on Thursday, March 28th, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Casano Community Center.
Several local and national organizations have confirmed their attendance at the event for you to network with and ask any questions you might have. Confirmed paLerticipants include:
“I'm delighted that we are able to host this type of event in Roselle Park,” said Roselle Park Mayor Joe Signorello III. “Job fairs play a vital role in shaping careers and enriching communities. Regardless of one's age or experience, these events allow individuals to explore exciting new prospects and rewarding career trajectories.”
“Although the national unemployment rate is reaching historic lows, we continue to offer job fairs to our residents, not solely for securing employment, but also to help those transition between career fields,” said Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados. “With our successful job fairs, we consistently bridge the gap between the employment sector and our county residents. Events like this not only support individuals in their job search but also contribute to the overall resilience and growth of our local economy.”
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]]>SOMERS, N.Y. - Is a taco a sandwich, wrap, or something else altogether?
Most foodies think of the staple of Mexican street food and cuisine as being in a category all its own.
Made with soft, thin cornmeal or wheat pancakes known as tortillas, tacos are usually eaten hot with savory fillings such as beef, pork, fish, or veggies and zhuzhed up with onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Tacos are trending in the U.S., partly because of younger consumers’ demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly food choices.
So it’s not terribly surprising that one promising entrepreneur is intent on taking the traditional treat in a whole new direction.
As far as the culinary team behind The Tortilla Project, one of Somers’ newest go-to food spots, is concerned, there literally are “no rules.”
“If I put it on a tortilla, it’s a taco,” says North Salem native and resident Mitch Lanyi, who at 27 is likely the youngest restauranteur in town.
The eatery was opened in late January at Somers Commons in a space previously occupied by Unwined, a wine bar and kitchen.
Open six days a week for lunch and dinner, it offers a compact yet diverse menu of small plates, tacos, sides, and desserts.
While Lanyi and chefs plan to change it up each season, customer favs that can be counted on all year round include arepas, deliciously crispy white cornmeal cakes popular in Columbia and Venezuela, which they serve “open faced” and loaded with chorizo, shrimp, corn, and tomatoes.
While the recipes might not be “authentic,” the ingredients are, he says.
One of the eatery’s most popular tacos is its own version of the American steak sandwich.
It comes with arugula, aioli, pickled Fresno chilis, and crispy onions.
“No where in any authentic tacorea/taqueria in Mexico will you see this steak taco,” Lanyi promised.
The house-made chips and guac are to die for too.
“We sell a crazy amount of guacamole every day,” he said, noting that while other places might plunk in hot sauce, tomatoes, garlic, and “this and that” in their guac, The Tortilla Project’s version is “super basic.”
Besides mashed avocadoes, the only things that go in it are onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
“I don’t want to have to get crazy with ingredients and recipes in order to impress people. I’d rather just put out a simple, quality, and consistent product,” Lanyi said.
Keeping things less complicated gives the cooks the chance to get more creative.
Sides include street corn salad, yucca fries, and plantains with green sauce.
If you still have room for dessert, there’s a coconut mango truffle, a plantain empanada with vanilla gelato, churros, and tres leches cake. A delicious rumor has it that a chocolate taco may be in the works, too.
The team experimented with 50 or 60 dishes before landing on the current 24-item menu.
“We either scrapped an idea right away or we tweaked it until we found what we liked,” he said.
As someone who’s been happily cooking for family and friends all his life, Lanyi asked himself when figuring out the restaurant’s focus, “What do I like to eat that nobody else has? What would I cook for myself at home because I can’t go somewhere and buy it?”
The location they chose is ideal because it sits at the confluence of Yorktown, Somers, and Mahopac.
“If we were in any of those specific towns, we might not necessarily reach the same amount of people that we would here, being right in the middle,” Lanyi said.
He and his business partners did the majority of the renovation work themselves, from painting the walls and building padded banquettes to hanging pretty (faux) plants lit by industrial-chic bulbs and installing new tiling. The only original things that remain from Unwined are the bar top and kitchen equipment.
When the weather is consistently warmer, they plan to have a few tables outside for al fresco dining.
Then there’s the bountiful booze.
What’s a taco without a good margarita to chase it with?
Manager Chris Reginella, 25, a Somers High School grad, presides over the refurbished bar. Mitch met his right-hand man while working at Burger Barn.
Reginella came up with a “Key Lime Pie” version that uses blanco – the purest form of tequila and loved because it showcases the essence of its source, the blue Weber agave plant that’s only found in five Mexican states. The glass is rimmed with cinnamon.
The rest of the ingredients are – shhhhh – a secret.
Reginella’s personal favorite concoction is the coconut margarita, although the spiced pear is a close second. The latter’s more of a cold weather drink so in the summer it could be bumped by a watermelon version.
Other interesting-sounding cocktails, aka “Not Margaritas,” include the “Morning Dove” (reposado tequila, aromatic bitters, citrus, and maple), the “Grown-up Lemonade” (vodka, huckleberry liqueur, lemon); and “The One With Pineapple” (Mezcal, pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime).
Beer is also an essential.
Mexican versions on offer are Tecate, Corona, and Modelo. There are also craft beers, alcohol ciders, hard seltzers, and wines.
Guests can also enjoy live music. At center stage right now is Somers guitarist/singer Dan Zlotnick. Once a professional baseball player, he now performs at venues all over the Hudson Valley.
Up Next?
Next on the agenda is a “Blacked Out Boozy Brunch,” starting on Sunday, April 21.
Unlike other places that might offer just a small menu with few brunch options on it, they’re putting their own twist on it.
There will be a completely separate menu, all new cocktails, different music, and different decorations.
“We want to make it a regular thing,” asking for patience. “You know what? That’s why we didn’t rush opening this place. We wanted to do it right, and it turned out exactly how we wanted.”
The Vibe
As the restaurant’s website proclaims, it’s “all about the vibe.”
Lanyi and crew view their fledgling venture as a place for family and friends to gather, put their phones down, and enjoy good grub, drinks, and conversation. In other words, “old-school socializing.”
They are closed on Mondays and open from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays and from 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. They’ll stay open a little bit later on the weekends if people are hanging out at the bar, having a good time.
Up until five o’clock the clientele seems to be mostly families and individuals. Then, like clockwork, it gets busy at six with couples, “like a date night spot.”
They’ve only been open for two months, but they already are seeing a fan base building through word of mouth.
The restaurant biz is notoriously stressful. (Lanyi worried off 30 pounds during the run-up but good-naturedly jokes that he plans to get his “belly” back eventually because “it’s good for business.” No one trusts a skinny cook.)
His favorite part of cooking isn’t necessarily eating, it’s feeding other people.
That’s why he never seems to get to eat Thanksgiving dinner.
“I cook and then watch everybody enjoy the food. Honestly, that’s my favorite thing in the whole world,” Lanyi said.
But don’t worry, he’s not starving; he nibbles in the kitchen all day long and is as stuffed the turkey by the time everybody hits the table.
Lanyi’s parents are good cooks and the talent filtered down to him and his younger sister and brother. The sibs didn’t go into the restaurant biz, but they still frequently participate in the making of family feasts.
Since they all really know their way around the kitchen, squabbles over food prep are nearly nonexistent. Well, maybe a little over the amount of salt a recipe needs, but it’s all in good fun, he said.
Both of his parents have been supportive of his new journey.
It was his dad who first urged him to tend bar, because he said that no matter what other job he landed in, if cash is tight he could always pick up a weekend shift here and there.
He wanted his son to get restaurants just to have the experience.
“Then, not long ago, he was like ‘Dude, I’m sorry; that went WAY too far’,” Lanyi said, laughingly adding: “Yup, I made the mistake of falling in love with it. No. It’s not a mistake; I’m kidding.”
Up Through the Ranks
Although he’s still young, Lanyi didn’t just spring from nowhere.
A 2014 graduate of North Salem High School, he first worked as a busboy at Farmer & the Fish. The Purdys restaurant is still one of his favorite places to chow down.
Lanyi studied engineering in college, but after deciding he was heading down the wrong career path, returned to his first love, the hospitality industry.
He worked as a manager at Burger Barn in Somers for about six years before taking a job with Fortina Pizza as a general manager at its Stamford and Rye Brook locations.
Then he got a fateful phone call last spring from one of his ex-bosses who wanted to run something by him.
That something turned out to be a partnership in a new restaurant.
“It was a hard decision to leave, but it was an opportunity that I could not turn down,” Lanyi said, admitting that at the time going into business for himself wasn’t part of his “five-year plan.”
However, because it was the “Number One thing” on his 10-year timeline, he took the chance.
Looking around the place recently, a visitor remarked that the turnaround seemed pretty darn fast.
“Yeah, but it felt like forever,” Lanyi agreed.
Simply the Blest
Lanyi is thrilled whenever a new customer tells him that they had initially come because of a friend’s recommendation, but planned to come back with more pals after finding that the “food’s even better than what they said.”
“This is the first job that I’ve ever been so excited about. In the morning, it’s like, ‘Oh, yeah, I get to go to work today!’,” he said.
Lanyi and team’s recipe for success?
A good product, a casual and convivial atmosphere, flexibility, and a willingness to accept feedback, even the negative kind.
If something isn’t right, they’ll fix it. That’s what hospitality is all about.
For right now, The Tortilla Project’s future looks as rosy as a tequila sunrise.
As its motto goes, “Blessed and Taco Obsessed.”
Good to Know
For more information, visit www.thetortillaproject.com. To make reservations, go on the website or call (914) 205-3152. The shopping center’s address is 80 Route 6, Baldwin Place, N.Y.
]]>CRANFORD, NJ – At the March 25 Zoning Board meeting, the second application of the night was from Anthony D’Amore, who requested in September 2023 a variance to update his Dunkin’ Donuts on 333 North Avenue East to make it a smaller drive-through restaurant.
D’Amore, a Cranford resident, runs 19 other Dunkin’ Donuts franchises, including two others in Cranford on South Avenue and Raritan Road, where he has his office.
D’Amore’s legal team made presentations at the September, October, and December zoning meetings, including traffic studies and testimony about the efficiency of this type of setup. D’Amore had successfully made this type of conversion in his Edison location, so he had seen it in action.
Based on feedback from the Zoning Board, D’Amore’s team revised the plan to include a pedestrian walk-up option for purchase, which they submitted March 6. They also offered to do a post-occupancy study to address any traffic issues after the building was built.
The main concern of the Zoning Board was the traffic flow, especially after the issues with the Starbucks down the street. A large contingent of residents of neighboring John Street also expressed their worry about how the drive through would impact the traffic, parking, as well as the lines of families at the Dairy Queen.
Due to concerns about the potential traffic issues on North Avenue, especially with no left turn out of the Dunkin’ Donuts, the board unanimously denied the variance.
]]>BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Realty II appeared before the Bridgewater Zoning Board with a brief concept plan for the drive-thru Starbucks on Route 22, which included longer drive-thru lanes, an open/closed sign for the drive-thru and more vegetation between the Starbucks and residents.
However, residents are still concerned about congestion, idling cars and illegal turns on Morgan Lane.
The site is a commercial condominium held in common by three property owners for the hotel, Stone Tavern restaurant and Starbucks. The property is within the Highway Interchange Commercial (HIC) zone, but properties to the south lie within the single-family and multiple-dwelling unit residential zone. The applicant is seeking a variance for the drive-thru and whether the town's ordinance permits a second, independent restaurant if and when the hotel is constructed.
They will complete and present a full site plan revision at the May 14 zoning board meeting.
"Once we get all the comments [from the board and public], we're going to do a complete full site plan revision, full package," said Henry Kent-Smith, the applicant’s attorney. "At the next hearing, we will do a complete full-blown traffic analysis. And that will include both the external road system, as well as the internal parking circulation, drive-thru use, all of that."
If the D1 variance is granted, chairman Jeffrey Foose said, the applicant will be out of the board's reach, so making sure that members of the public are safe now is imperative, which he says the applicant has shown so far. Although the board is still waiting for the traffic engineer's testimony, "you've gone to great lengths here to make sure that this traffic does not spill like the Somerville Dunkin’ Donuts right up the road, that every day causes a traffic hazard," said Foose.
Previously, the drive-thru could only fit 18 to 20 vehicles. Since they pushed the drive-thru lanes further back into the property, they increased the stacking to about 24 vehicles, but slightly increased the impervious coverage.
Where a 60% maximum is allowed, they're now at 60.7% lot coverage. To reduce excess impervious coverage and eliminate the variance, they agreed to consider removing some parking since the site is overparked.
The applicant's engineer, Robert Moschello, said they plan on installing a loop detector to detect vehicles that are stopped at the end of the drive-thru lanes when they're full. When both drive-thru lanes are full, signage will change from "Open" to "Closed" for the drive-thru lanes, and there's adequate space for cars coming in off Route 22 to decide where they want to go.
"And we will also have a similar sign out here at the entry that says drive-thru open or drive-thru closed," said Moschello, but cars can enter the site from different entrances that have no signage.
The site has three access points – a right-in and right-out on Route 22, a now left turn-in and right turn-in on Route 22 and a right-in turn on Morgan Lane.
Bridgewater resident Stephen Sminarovich said he doesn’t think having three different access points to get to a drive-thru is a good idea. Although people can use the bypass lane around the Starbucks to go around to another parking lot when the drive-thru lanes are full, Sminarovich said people will be coming in off Route 22 trying to go to the same parking lot. “I just see that being a mass congestion,” he said.
He also said that while the Morgan Lane entrance is supposed to be a right-in only — and always has been — it doesn’t work that way in real life.
"The existing entrance and exit that's there, people made lefts and rights illegally all the time when Houlihan's was open," said Sminarovich. "I have a sign right next to my mailbox that says no left turn into Houlihan's. That was never allowed. It'd be nice if the board could take that into consideration too. Maybe we can change that so it's not as easy to make these illegal tuns."
Smith said they went through the design of the Morgan Lane access point almost 10 years ago with the planning board, but the zoning board does have "broad discretionary authority both on- and off-site in conjunction with the grant of use variance," said Smith, so the board can request it as something they want to see investigated, but it could affect the other sites.
Foose said it might not be a convenient request for the applicant, but there's plenty of time to consider it.
"And I think this is very applicable — what this resident brings up — and it goes to safety, and I think that's our overriding concern and objective as a board is safety," he said. "Maybe there's a design element to that island where you can make it even more pronounced and add something because I have seen people turn right. That's something that you can look at in your expertise."
A resident from Adamsville Road said that along with congestion, exhaust fumes might overburden residents, as right now there's a highway, but there's no drive-thru. At the previous meeting, a Starbucks representative said it could take four minutes for a barista to make a Starbucks coffee, and state law prohibits idling for no more than three consecutive minutes.
Foose shared a similar concern and was curious about diesel trucks.
"There are residents, and if you're 20 cars deep in a drive-thru, you could conceivably press that threshold or exceed it," he said.
For residents, though, it's not just exhaust but privacy and visibility.
Much of the applicant's proposed vegetation is contingent on the hotel.
"If I lived around it, I'd be annoyed," said Foose. "If you keep quoting back to this plan, 'Hey, this hotel is going to put in 150 shrubs, 200 trees,' and they never show up, I can see their point."
Adamsville resident John Merten asked if there could be a contingency on the staging of development regardless of the hotel's status, "because it seems to be an integral design here as a condominium to help everybody, and this seems like it would help out Starbucks and the neighborhood."
Moschello said he will break down the vegetative buffers by lots at the next meeting so residents can see what trees and shrubs exist without the hotel, but they plan to put an evergreen screen, 40 more shrubs and three more deciduous trees.
"I think what we talked about tonight was adding additional screening in this back area over here, take out some of those deciduous trees, adding evergreens instead, to provide that screening," he said. "Then, at least, that deals with the Starbucks. You've got another few hundred feet to those residents. And there's an existing vegetative landscape back there now."
"As long as you maintain what you can do on the Starbucks lot with this application, then the rest would happen at the appropriate time," he added.
]]>JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials have cut the ribbon on a new cannabis dispensary in Journal Square.
Golden Door Dispensary at 638 Newark Avenue is a disabled-veteran-owned business seeking to cater to the community’s cannabis needs.
Council President Joyce Watterman and Ward E Councilman James Solomon were on scene for the ceremony, among other officials like Mayor Steven Fulop.
“We are excited, we have another new business in the area: Golden Door,” Watterman said.
Brett and Alexa D’Alessandro, founders of Golden Door Dispensary, said it’s been “five plus years in the making of just renovations, applications, going through a lot of processes.” Alexa continued: “but the City has welcomed us with open arms and it's just great to be open.”
Brett, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, said they first started an organization called Backpacks For Life before getting into the dispensary business. He said he was inspired to after discovering cannabis in lieu of other medications after he came back from his tour of duty overseas.
“We started the organization when I got back from my deployment in Afghanistan,” Brett said. ”I was really banged up physically and mentally. I had a hard time integrating back, going down all the wrong paths, getting my life back but still on just an overabundance of medication. And one of my buddies told me one day about cannabis and it helped me get off all of these medications.”
Alexa said that the nonprofit Backpacks For Life serves the homeless and at-risk veteran community. She noted that their backpacks help those veterans get off the streets.
“We primarily distribute backpacks, thus the name Backpacks For Life,” Alexa told Solomon. “We’ve actually developed backpacks specifically for homeless veterans who are living on the streets or in shelters to really help them get back on their feet, get into transitional housing or permanent housing.”
According to Alexa, the nonprofit works with the City’s Office of Veteran’s Affairs to ensure homeless and at-risk veterans get the resources they need. She praised the City for their help in the effort.
“In the City, we work one on one with veterans,” Alexa said. “We collaborate a lot with Jersey City Veteran’s Affairs, just to make sure our veterans our taken care of.”
Director of Veteran’s Affairs Juliet Foster said she recently dealt with a veteran positively impacted by Backpacks For Life. She said the homeless veteran was able to get off the street and get the help he needed.
“He is now off of drugs, he is now housed,” Foster said. “He is longer homeless. And I thank you two.”
]]>LIVINGSTON, NJ — Créatif, an award-winning art studio franchise for adults and kids, celebrated the grand opening of its first northeast location at 565 South Livingston Avenue on Friday, where members of the Livingston Township Council and Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed owner Julia Yang and her team to the community.
With a focus on creating an impactful, holistic and memorable art experience for all ages, Créatif Livingston offers a wide array of activities including DIY walk-in sessions, pre-scheduled painting workshops, classes in a variety of artistic mediums, party packages and more with ideas, materials and equipment provided on site.
“It's with great pleasure that we welcome Créatif to Livingston,” said Mayor Al Anthony. “It provides another opportunity in town to have fun, get together with friends and family, and be creative together. We are honored this business, which started in California, chose Livingston as its first New Jersey location, and in fact its first northeast location. We wish them the best.”
Yang, who residents in West Orange, was enthusiastic about the opening, sharing that she looks forward to providing children and adults throughout the area with “an excellent, fun and safe option to practice and enjoy art all year round.”
“Créatif is exactly what I had envisioned as an art studio and a business model that I would love to own and operate,” Yang shared on her website. “Livingston and the neighboring communities are rich with families that value education and love to do recreational activities with their children.”
Also in attendance for the event was Créatif founder Jaya Aiyar, who opened the flagship studio in California after painting at home with her kids made her realize that there were no art studio concepts suitable for both children and adults that also integrated art with technology.
Recognizing that the entertainment and children’s activity industry was in high demand, Aiyar developed Créatif with the objective of creating “an experiential and meaningful art destination,” according to Créatif’s origin story.
In 2018, Aiyar jumped at the opportunity to marry her background in technology and passion for art by creating an experiential art studio brand that is appealing to families and art enthusiasts of all ages and has since grown into a franchise.
According to its website, Créatif Livingston “aspires to bring the community together by providing a space for interaction and education.”
To learn more about Créatif Livingston, CLICK HERE or call the studio at (973) 200-2233
]]>NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Chamber of Commerce continues to grow after experiencing a steep membership decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. The local business networking group now stands at 175 members.
Recently, several new members joined the chamber, and others renewed their membership:
Newest Chamber Members:
DiCuore Diamonds
James Alonso State Farm Agent
Vilardo's Deli and Catering
CMS Technology Partners
Pacific Pearl Spa
Calleo Inspection Associates
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Van Riper House
Renewing Members:
Pollack Financial Group
Nutley Music Boosters Association
The Oakley Kitchen + Cocktails
Francis J. Costenbader
Zippos Car Stereo
Hunziker Jones & Sweeney PA
Monaco Realty
Garruto Law Group
Franklin Central Communications
MakeupClasses.com
Hyssop Beauty Apothecary
Merchant Management
]]>PINEVILLE, PA—A local restaurant will soon be selling pizzas from a famous Philadelphia pizzeria.
Beginning this week, the Pineville Tavern on Route 413/Durham Road will be selling pizzas made by The Angelo Pizza, which is located in Philadelphia’s Old City on Market Street. The pizza business will have a soft launch on Thursday, March 28, and a grand opening on April 4.
The owners of the two eateries—Angelo Pizza of The Angelo Pizza and Andrew Abruzzese of the Pineville Tavern—have family ties from Baltimore’s Little Italy section, where both worked in family restaurants. They also worked together during the pandemic, when Pineville opened its kitchen to the downtown pizzeria so it could increase its production.
When the downtown location opened in December of 2020, the pizza was so popular that the store sold 180 pizzas by midday. At one point during the pandemic, the pizzeria was so busy that it would only take orders from walk-in customers.
At Pineville, the pizza selections will include 12” and 18” pies ranging from $14 to $24. Specialty pies will include The Paulie, a thin pie that features beef, pork and veal meatballs, and The Aunt Rosie, which features mortadella, mozzarella and pesto.
The pies will be sold from Pineville’s takeout store, at least for now, along with new sandwiches developed by the restaurant. Pineville plans to eventually serve the pizzas in the restaurant as well.
As part of opening day festivities, the first 35 customers to order pizza will get free pizza.
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]]>Come to our Nutley Apothecary this Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a popup with Florajoy Flowers (@florajoy_flowers).
Create your own bouquet from the stem bar or buy one ready-made.
.Don't forget to check out our latest products while you get your bouquets!
.Open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Florajoy Flowers will return to Hyssop May 11 for Mother's Day
Hyssop Beauty Apothecary creates small batch, handcrafted skincare and beauty products using all natural ingredients using sustainable ingredients, packaging materials and manufacturing methods. A cruelty-free company, Hyssop never tests on animals.
Hyssop Beauty Apothecary LLC is at 674 Bloomfield Ave., just a few doors north of the intersection of Bloomfield Ave. and High St.
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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The COE insurance building experienced a major loss to their building and rental units during a fire December 26, 2023. That loss has become a story that is a case study for her business, although unintended.
Robyn Coe-Donaldson, an insurance broker in the area, talked to TAPinto Phillipsburg about how requiring renters’ insurance was critical after successfully navigating a crisis that could have been catastrophic without the right coverage, and a requirement for her tenants. We knew immediately, this was a message more people needed to hear. It is local, hits home and someone anyone in the community can relate to.
When a fire rendered the COE insurance building uninhabitable, Coe-Donaldson and her tenants, protected by renters' insurance, swiftly relocated. This incident underscores the critical role that this often overlooked. Insurance plays in safeguarding homeowners, property owners, and tenants. COE has relocated from 342-44 South Main Street to 39 Sitgreaves St in less than 60 days.
No one can understand the importance of a renter’s insurance more than an insurance agent.
Also, a landlord, COE-Donaldson requires her tenants to carry renters' insurance. Because they were protected, the unforeseen event that took place, which left the building in need of repair and unhabitable, the landlord, Coe-Donaldson and tenants were able to relocate quickly. And thankful, they were properly insured. The peace of mind that COE-Donaldson had knowing both she and her tenants were taken care of, despite the fire, relocating while stressful, did not have the added stress of finances.
Many landlords and tenants do not understand who needs NJ renters insurance and what it covers, or that it can cost less than $15 a month. Its something Coe-Donaldson told us, "I won't rent unless I know the tenants have insurance".
Who Needs Renters Insurance?
Renters insurance is a necessity for anyone residing in rented accommodations, be it a house, condo, apartment, business space, or shared living quarters. Many tenants underestimate its importance, mistakenly believing their landlord's insurance covers their personal belongings.
Coverage Highlights
Renters insurance covers personal property, personal liability, and temporary living expenses. It becomes invaluable when unforeseen events like fires, storms, thefts, or accidents occur. It also provides personal liability coverage, protecting tenants in case of injuries or damages for which they are held responsible.
Temporary Living Expenses and Property Damage
In the unfortunate event that a rented property becomes uninhabitable, renters insurance can cover temporary living expenses, offering financial relief during the transition period. Additionally, it provides recourse for property damage, ensuring landlords are reimbursed for losses resulting from tenant-caused damage.
Pet-Friendly Spaces-Protection for Landlords from Damage and Abuse
Renters insurance can also make landlords more open to allowing pets, as it helps cover costs related to liability or property damage caused by animals. Part of the coverage should also require proof of pet registration in the town. There have been reported illegal pet shops operating, and serious cases of neglect of animals, many in rental units exceeding the town maximum of four pets.
This can be a significant advantage, given the increasing number of pet owners seeking rental properties and the high percentage of rentals in the town of Phillipsburg. Pet ownership often requires proof of a backyard, a walkable property, and even proof of homeownership from some adoption agencies. Landlords should have assurance that their tenants are responsible pet owners and following the town ordinances, as well as pet licensure annually.
Landlord and Tenant Benefits
Landlords can insist on renters insurance as a term of the lease or lease renewal, mitigating risks associated with tenant-caused damages. With the average cost of renters insurance being relatively low, landlords can enhance the overall security of their properties.
While tenants may view renters’ insurance as an added expense, the benefits far outweigh the costs. It serves as a safety net for both landlords and tenants, ensuring financial protection in the face of unforeseen events. In Phillipsburg, the COE insurance story serves as a testament to the security and peace of mind that renters' insurance can provide.
How to obtain Renters Insurance?
For a no-obligation renters insurance quote, contact Robyn Coe-Donaldson or Tina Longacre at COE Insurance for a free rate quote on renters’ insurance. Property owners can also contact COE Insurance for all of their insurance needs. As a local business since 1989, COE and their staff are more than just insurance, they have been part of the community for over 30 years and can guide you on how to protect your property with renters, homeowners, flood, personal and commercial auto insurance, small business and worker’s comp as well as commercial property insurance.
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HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton families have a new activity to enjoy locally with the recent opening of Side Bite, Inc.
Located at 2595 Yardville Hamilton Square Rd., a building constructed as one of Hamilton’s first firehouses, Side Bite, Inc. is the brainchild of local resident Latif Michail.
Harboring a longtime love for racing cars, and wanting to create a place where he could share that love and vision with his kids, Michail purchased the two-story building and transformed it to include the five-lane track, as well as tables to build your race cars, plus an area to grab a snack. In addition, the second level of the building features a space with beautiful hardwood floors and large windows, to accommodate private events and parties.
The 1/32-scale plastic models offered at Side Bite, Inc. are easy to assemble and exciting to race, Michael said, adding that the simplicity of these fun-filled model cars encourages modelers to use their imagination, while also helping to develop building skills through a hands-on approach.
“Sidebite is dedicated to fun for the whole family by providing a unique, safe environment for racers of all ages to come and play,” Michail said. “We are committed to showing the youth in Hamilton (and beyond) the joy there is in building something with their own hands and watching it in action”, Michail continued.
Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin and Councilman Anthony Carabelli were on hand to celebrate the new business’s Grand Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting on Friday, March 8, 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome Side Bite as our newest family-friendly business to Hamilton. It’s the perfect addition and really is for kids of all ages, young and old,” Martin said.