How does Joe Strupp love Maplewood? Let him count the ways…
Places
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An Even Cozier Trend Starts Open Mic Nights
Come for the atmosphere. Stay for the chai latte and the music.
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One More Reason to Visit the Van Vleck House (Hint: Bring Your Cell Phone)
Tour 19th century Van Vleck site using 20th century technology.
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Watchung Booksellers Turns 20
Visitors to Watchung Booksellers comment on the smell of actual books and the warmth of wood in the store.
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My Favorite Place: Fabulous Wallcoverings
Fabulous Wallcoverings in West Orange isn’t quite the store I remember, but I’m glad it’s still there.
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My Favorite Place: Spice Thai Cuisine
When Rose was recovering from a stroke last year at Kessler in West Orange, she had the staff call and order her take out.
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Baristanet Helps Launch “Authentically Local” Campaign
Baristanet is leading a campaign to separate the “authentically” local from those just seeking to cash in.
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Irises: An Appreciation
Only a crotchety old editor would think the irises are an overdone story.
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My Favorite Place: Southeast Corner of Claremont and N. Fullerton
In a world of look-alike malls, there are still curiosity shops that can delight. You’ll find four on one corner of Montclair.
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My Favorite Place: Lotus Yoga
There’s lots of yoga to choose from in Baristaville. This writer loves the one with the plum-colored walls.
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Time for Your Great Falls Adventure
If you haven’t been to the Great Falls in Paterson, it’s time to go.
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My Favorite Place: Maplewood Library, Hilton Branch
A self-proclaimed library nerd finds a haven in Maplewood.
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Longing For Montclair…In Paris
When Rebecca Leffler comes home from the glamour of Parisian life, here are her must-see/do favorite Baristaville things.
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My Favorite Place: Sushi Momoya
The chef is always excited to share new fish and new sushi with their customers, and they are always willing to help the sushi “virgins.”
