Sweet Street, 07042

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 5:00pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

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Got a sweet tooth? Look no further than Church Street in Montclair. With the latest two newcomers, Gelato Giuliana and Cupcakes Galore, the block has become Baristaville’s official “sweet spot.” Go to Food to find your sugar fix.

Armed Robbery at Wachovia in Bloomfield

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 3:25pm  |  COMMENTS (26)

wachovia held up.jpgThe Wachovia Bank at the intersection of Broad Street and Watchung Ave. in Bloomfield was robbed today at about 2:45 p.m. by a man with a gun. Customers and workers who were inside the bank when it happened were released around 3:20 p.m. after giving statements to the police. Sirens can be heard throughout the area as police search for the suspect, who fled. Montclair and Bloomfield police cars were seen inside Brookdale Park; early reports suggested the gunman had fled in that direction. Bloomfield police are all over the scene, assisted by Essex County sheriffs. One man told us that he was in the drive-through line, saw the robbery inside and drove to the bank across the street and told tellers there to call 911.

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Free Tickets To Gin Blossoms, Saturday July 24, Bergen PAC

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 3:22pm  |  COMMENTS (1)

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Hey, it’s your “Free Ticket Friday!”
The Gin Blossoms, who topped the charts with their 1993 hit single Hey Jealousy, has reunited and will release their new album in September, 2010. You can hear their latest songs from No Chocolate Cake, as well as old favorites, tomorrow night next month at the BergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey, 8pm. BergenPAC has generously offered 2 pairs of tickets to Baristanet readers.
To enter, send your answer to this question to tips@baristanet.com. Put Gin Blossoms in your subject line.
Question:
What are the names of the four Gin Blossoms band members?
To purchase tickets, and more information: 201 227 1030 or online at www.bergenPAC.org
We Have Our Winners! David and Angela will be rocking out with GB in July!

Sweet Street, 07042

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 2:40pm  |  COMMENTS (15)

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How many sugar destinations can Church Street in Montclair accomodate? Well, apparently at least two more.
Gelato Giuliana serves 18 brilliant and beautiful premium Italian gelati as stunning to the eye as they are to the palate. Gelato Giuliana promises “an authentic Italian experience” where you’ll find coffee drinks, shakes, pastry, and a gelato sandwich served “en brioche ($5.95).” Small cones are $1.95, medium (2 scoops) $3.95, large $5.50. Apparently gelato is as common in Italy as burgers are in the US, and it’s eaten ’round the clock – even for breakfast.
The Gelateria opened quietly last week at 49 Church Street – in fact I believe I was their second customer. On Friday night, during the outdoor film screening, we hear they were mobbed. Inside the modern sweet shop, sit at the retro bar or at tables in the back. They also have sidewalk seating! Giuliana Maravalle owns her artisanal gelato business in Connecticut and supplies the Church Street store with all the flavors. To celebrate their opening, Giuliana will be visiting Gelato Giuliana on Sunday June 27 between 6pm-9pm. They’ll be giving out free samples of iced chocolate, and if you ask nicely, I’ll bet you can get a free taste on a cute little wooden spoon like I did. Mixed berries gelato – YUM. Open daily, 10am-10pm. (973) 744-6464
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Cupcakes And More opened its newest store in the old Gimme’ Jimmy’s space across from Raymond’s, continuing the carb overload tradition at 25 Church Street. (They also have shops in Totowa and West Caldwell.) The vitrines are filled with luscious, colorful, super-sized cupcakes of all varieties. If you love frosting and fillings, this is the place for you. But you may want to think about sharing the indulgence! The young staff shared their personal favorite flavors: cheesecake, oreo, cherry filled chocolate cherry and the decadent “apple caramel” – apple and cinnamon filled cupcake, topped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with caramel. If none of those sound good, there are about 45 other flavor combinations on the cupcake menu…plus, they sell brownies, cookies, and pastries. Wash it down with tea, soft drinks, or coffee. Cupcakes are $3.25 and $3.75 for filled. Cakes are $19.95, and $24.95 for custom orders. Baristaville now has its late night dessert place – Cupcakes Galore is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. The rest of the week, they are open daily, 10-10.

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Open Houses In Baristaville, Sunday, June 27, 2010

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 1:38pm  |  COMMENTS (1)

Explore the variety of homes in Baristaville! Your Sunday sampler of open houses, 2-4 pm.
Tea Party Victorian
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37 Oakwood, Montclair
List Price: $869,000
Taxes: $17,812
Lot Size: 0.26 Acres
6BR/2.5 BA
Listing Agent: Steve Matthews, Prudential NJ Properties, 973-477-5842
Circa 1896 updated Victorian home with the essential wrap-around porch. Carved wood details, grand staircase, a “cook’s” kitchen. To showcase the great entertaining space this Sunday, The Pie Store will be serving samples of its afternoon tea sandwiches as well as mini quiche, mini key lime pies and mini treacle tarts. Reduced from $899,000.
Realtor Remarks: 37 Oakwood is a fabulous house. Recently refreshed with a refurbished kitchen and some contemporary furnishings – we want to reintroduce the home to the market. I thrilled to partner with “The Pie Store” to do a tasting and viewing so people can see this home at its best…because this home was made for entertaining. Photos and more info, here.
Cozy Colonial In Verona
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16 Wayland, Verona
List Price: $548,900
Taxes: $11,654
Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
4 BR/2BA
Listing Agent: Carol Tangorra, Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
cell: 973-420-5650
This compact, no frills home is clean, bright, has lots of windows and you can move in tomorrow. The owners have moved and are ready to make a deal. Nice sized rooms, master has an alcove which could be an office, nursery, or reading area. Wayland Drive is one of Verona’s nicest and most desirable neighborhoods, just behind Montclair Country Club golf course. Well maintained, nice front landscaping, level lot, it has curb appeal!
Realtor Remarks: Move in condition home. Living room has fireplace and built-ins. Living and Dining Rooms have moldings. Glass doors to deck. Master bath. Updated kitchen and baths. Central air. Anderson windows. More photos and info, here.

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Weenie Fest: A Midland Avenue Tradition

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 12:30pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

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If it’s Montclair High School graduation day, then it’s “Weenie Fest” for a gregarious group of grillers on Midland Avenue. Last night, a crowd partied, ate, laughed, and cheered – all in honor of the 2010 grads. It was the biggest bunch of weenies I’d ever seen in Baristaville! Brats, franks, polish, chorizo, italian, veggie – which grilled dog was the favorite? Does size matter? Melody Kettle has the low-down on video. Find out on Food. Note: Rated R for explicit scenes and sausage innuendo.

Remembering Michael Jackson

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 11:45am  |  COMMENTS (10)

The King of Pop died one year ago today. Around the world, people are reflecting on the life of the superstar whose fortune and fame, it turns out, has soared out of the stratosphere.


Rock the House NJ in New Venue Tonight

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 11:00am  |  COMMENTS (1)

RTHNJ10.jpgIf you love live music and haven’t yet checked out this series of local band performances called Rock the House NJ, head out to Highland Place Bar and Grill — the new Maplewood steak and chop house — and hear our neighbors do some serious rockin’ out. Tonight’s show will feature Keith Monacchio, FELT, and Rock the Houses of the Holy doing a special Led Zepplin set. Rock the House NJ is a not for profit collective that has caught the attention of The New York Times and has become a darling of the NJ music scene.
8pm start, $5 cover.

Who’ll Be This Year’s Montclair Idol?

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 10:45am  |  COMMENTS (2)

Singers, dancers, stand-up comedians and entertainers – jump start your fame and fortune performing for Baristaville audiences to compete for the title of “Montclair Idol!”
The three-day event takes place July 16, 17, and 18 during Mount Carmel Church’s annual outdoor Italian street fair. Contestants will take the stage on Pine Street, Montclair to be judged on appearance, talent, audience appeal, and creativity. No charge to enter, and everyone is welcome. The winner will be feted in Baristaville, and get a 30-minute show on cable channel 34. To enter, email montclairidolcontest@verizon.net. For more information, call 973-746-1074.

Congratulations Montclair Class Of 2010!

Friday, Jun 25, 2010 9:01am  |  COMMENTS (7)

Hundreds gathered for graduation ceremonies at Montclair High last night; we were spared from rain showers, but not from tears of joy. Happy graduates were rockin’ and rollin’, hanging out the windows of the 11 Project Graduation buses parading on the streets of Montclair. Congratulations to all and best of luck! See where our grads are headed: update on college admissions, here.
Midland Avenue neighbors rallied and had their own lawn party last night, breaking out the pots, pans, bullhorns, drum sets, and clarinets to cheer on the Montclair High School Graduates as the escorted buses passed by enroute to a secret destination for big night of celebrating. Photos, after the jump and video over on Barista Kids.

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I was very glad to see this post. The running in the street around here drives me crazy, mostly because the the majority of the runners I've encountered (not every runner)seem to think that it's their right to take up half the street when what they are doing is in fact illegal. And let's not be silly. Yes, concrete is hard on the joints, but the pavement isn't that much better. It's not like the roads are made of track rubber.
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