“Ladies Night” in Chatham and Madison

LADIES NIGHT – CHATHAM AND MADISON  THURSDAY, MAY 5 FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30PM  Ladies, are you ready for some wining, dining, and shopping with your best girls?  On Thursday, May 5 local businesses throughout Chatham and Madison will again be participating in “Ladies Night”.   And just in time for Mother’s Day! My plan is to […]

Quartet Grand Re-Opening

If you have not already done so, I encourage you to check out the recently completed expansion of Quartet, located in downtown Chatham. This tastefully designed boutique store that opened in 2011 has taken it to the next level. Inside the store, you’ll find that the expanded space splits into two areas. The flow works […]

Zucchini Noodles with Garlic and Oil

Although I do not own any type of spiraling gadget, I have made this recipe a few times using a mandolin and slicing the zucchini into long and thin strips.  It worked well, however, I definitely need to try the spiraling method to give it a truer pasta feel. I am always searching for new ways to […]

Marie’s Italian Specialties & Seafood

Several readers may have already dined at Marie’s Italian Deli in Chatham, owned and operated since 2011 by husband and wife team Carl and Marie.   But have you had a chance to check out their new Madison location, which opened in February 2016?   Welcome to Marie’s Italian Specialties & Seafood. I headed out for a […]

See New Jersey’s Cherry Blossoms

  SEE NEW JERSEY’S CHERRY BLOSSOMS! No need to make a trip to Washington DC to enjoy the beauty of Spring’s Cherry Blossoms.  Here in New Jersey you will find the largest collection of cherry blossoms in the United States at the Essex County Branch Brook Park.  There are a total of more than 4000 […]

International Children’s Book Day

International Children’s Book Day  Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison Saturday, April 2 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm  Celebrate International Children’s Book Day at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts on Saturday, April 2 by reading to a certified therapy dog from St. Hubert’s Paws for People. Guests can also take part […]

Channeling Sinatra in NYC

In December of 2015, Frank Sinatra would have celebrated his 100th birthday.  So we knew we had to do something to honor the Chairman of the Board.   My husband did some research and found something referred to as ‘Sinatra Saturdays’ at a joint called The Carnegie Club.  Note: I used the word “joint” also to honor […]

NY International Auto Show opens today

THE 2016 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Friday, March 25 through Sunday, April 3 Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm from Monday-Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm on Sunday The 2016 NY Auto Show, located at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, opened to the public today. The Auto Show will have roughly 1,000 cars and trucks on display.  Participating […]

Tae Kwan Do now in Chatham Township

POWER TRAINING CENTER CHATHAM TAE KWON DO Has mastering the art of Tae Kwon Do ever crossed your mind?   Did you know that Martial Arts is said to improve focus, self confidence, discipline, and respect. On March 16 Power Training Center opened their third New Jersey Tae Kwon Do location in Chatham Township. The newest studio […]

Stryxe Entertainment Venue, Madison

Had fun last Friday checking out the recently opened Stryxe entertainment venue, formerly Plaza Lanes, located in the Madison Plaza, 300 Main Street, Madison. Growing up, my Dad bowled with a league for several years at the original Plaza Lanes. I myself had done some recreational and league bowling there as well; therefore, I was […]