Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Whether you're in the mood for a plate of corned beef and cabbage or a glass of green beer, Madison has plenty to offer on Wednesday.
If you're looking for a full St. Patrick's Day meal experience this year, Madison has you covered—from breakfast all the way to dessert. Start the day off right at Bagel Chateau with a green bagel for breakfast. What to put on top? Scallion cream cheese, of course. (Green bagels cost 80 cents each, $9.60 for a dozen, and can be pre-ordered at 973-301-9888.) Stop by Rocco's Tuscany Bar and Grill for lunch—the restaurant is offering a St. Patrick's Day menu featuring shepherd's pie, Irish stew O'Gallagher, fish and chips, and corned beef and cabbage, all of which is served with Irish soda bread. Green beer and draft specials will also be available, so if you're not above drinking at noon (and what good Irishman or woman isn't?), then bottoms…
Scores of wine and beer vendors along with the Who's Who of Madison's Restaurateurs supplied hundreds with savory morsels of fine cuisine and a myriad of delightful wines.
Over 30 restaurants are participated in this year's edition of Taste of Madison in the Ferguson Recreation Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University on Monday. Scores of wine and beer vendors, along with the Who's Who of Madison's Restaurateurs supplied hundreds with sips and tidbits of fine cuisine. Check out our photo gallery and see who and what we found at the big event.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
In its ninth year, event will be hosted at Fairleigh Dickenson on Monday.
Over 30 restaurants are participating in this year's edition of Taste of Madison, which will be held on Monday night from 7 - 9 in the Ferguson Recreation Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Those attending the event, which is in its ninth year, will be able to sample signature dishes from the participating borough restuarants. Four local wine shops will offer wines and spirits to go with the meals. Other treats, like tricky trays and a silent auction, will be held for items, some of which are valued at $1,000 or more. "This gives [the restaurants] good exposure: visitors try a new restaurant and dish all in one night," said Carmella Moeller, a Co-chair for the event. According to Moeller, the Taste of Madison event, which draws …
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Silken Wool, a store specializing in Persian rugs, is staying open due to a renewed lease—and pressure from loyal customers.
Silken Wool, a high-end store selling Persian rugs, home furnishings, and gifts, recently put up signs announcing that it was closing. However, due to lease negotiations resulting in a renewed lease, the store is now staying open. Located at 6 Green Village Rd., Silken Wool has been open in Madison for three and a half years. The owners, Bruce and Sussan Ghorbanian, were able to renegotiate the lease with their landlord, allowing them to stay on. "When we put up the sign saying we were closing, people flooded in, telling us how beautiful the store was and asking us not to close," said Bruce Ghorbanian. "Our customers were so sad, it just broke our hearts. One lady came in, hugged me and said, 'This store has to stay open.'" The community's…
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Purple Dragon—a co-op that emphasizes the importance of organic, sustainable living—supplies its members with seasonal produce while supporting local farmers.
Five years ago, Evelyn Cucchiara saw an ad in a newspaper for an organic fruit and vegetable co-op called Purple Dragon. "I thought it sounded perfect, so I joined," she said. The idea behind the co-op is a group of people buying food together and sharing the labor involved in order to save money, while gaining access to fresh, and in most cases, local produce, thereby supporting local farmers. Now Cucchiara is a site manager for the Madison pod of Purple Dragon, which means she keeps all fifteen members in the loop about deliveries, assigns sorting duties, and organizes pickups twice a month. Site managers are not paid, but they get a $40 discount on each delivery. "Once you have it up and running, it's really easy," she said. "And the …
A new sub shop offering memorable specials—like a 99 cent meatball slider—had its grand opening last week.
Mama C's Subs, located at 143 Main St., opened its doors to hungry patrons March 1. Every Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the shop serves breakfast platters, sandwiches, and fajitas—think eggs, bacon, and cheese in a soft tortilla—as well as standard lunchtime fare such as subs, paninis, wraps, salads, a soup of the day, and a variety of baked goods. Everything is homemade. Michael Caminiti and David Colonnello are partners and co-owners of the new business, which was formerly Fat Boys Subs. Colonnello previously ran a landscaping business and Caminiti is a trained chef who owned an Italian restaurant for 30 years in Staten Island, N.Y. "We decided to open in Madison because the people here are so nice. I became acclimated …
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Once & Again Consignments, owned by Joanne Dauber, sells modern fashion and home decor at reasonable prices.
Whether you're looking for a fur coat to get you through the winter, or a one-of-a-kind lamp to spruce up your living room, Once & Again Consignments might just be the place to find both. Located at 52 Main Street, the consignment store opened in October. Owner Joanne Dauber previously ran a similar shop on Waverly Place for ten years, but moved to Main Street last year because of its better location. The store, which is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., sells clothing, furniture, home décor and decorative items, and offers pickup and delivery on furniture. So far business has been good, Dauber says. "We have a very loyal clientele from the old store, and we're seeing new faces too. The space is nice and bright, with big …
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Madison resident's boutique sells women's clothes and accessories.
Madison residents have a new destination for women's clothes: 36 Main St., new home of D Torr. "It's not the stuff you see in the mall," said owner Danielle Torrani. "It's a little more personal." D Torr stocks women's clothing and accessories, and carries brands like Soda Shoes, Classique and Staccato. No two trips to D Torr are quite the same, since Torrani rotates stock weekly or bi-weekly, so new items are always on display. "It's great, there's so much to look at," said customer Shira Rost of Summit. "I love all the accessories." Torrani, a graduate of Madison High School class of 2004, said she's always wanted to open a clothing store. A year in corporate marketing made her realize a nine-to-five was not for her, so she decided to …
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Wooden Horse Antiques, owned by Madison couple Chris and Phil Nilsen, will be closing at the end of the month due to low sales.
Wooden Horse Antiques, located at 12 Park Ave., will be closing its doors at the end of this month, after being open for a year and a half. Owned by husband and wife Chris and Phil Nilsen, the store sells antique furniture, glass, porcelain, pottery, art and jewelry. "Wooden Horse is closing because unfortunately there was not enough traffic to warrant staying open," says Chris Nilsen. "It just wasn't practical." Although she and her husband will continue to sell antiques at their online store, rubylane.com, she says they will miss the Madison store: "It's so nice having face-to-face contact with people, and you obviously don't get that selling online. We'll miss that a lot. We loved the business and are sad to go." All remaining items in…
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Valentine’s Day gift ideas from local shops that will make your man happy
Valentine's Day is less than a week away which means it's time to invest some careful thought into what you're going to give to the special man in your life. It can be a challenge to find just the right Valentine's Day gift for a husband or boyfriend, but we're here to help. We've investigated local shops and stores to collect men's gift ideas and to ease some of your holiday anxiety when it comes to finding something meaningful to give to your man. Read on. If you're hoping to stay with the romantic theme of Valentine's Day, don't underestimate the power of chocolate. According to Donna Puzella, owner of Sweet Nothings in Summit, "Men love truffles, too! And even chocolate-dipped strawberries," both of which are available at her shop. The…
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Garys Wine & Marketplace
121 Main St
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Blue Ridge Mountain Sports
23 Main St
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Clearview Madison Cinema
14 Lincoln Pl
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