Writing by Kat on Saturday, 29 of September , 2007 at 8:33 am
We ate, I danced, she laughed - we had fun…
Last night, my friend Jill and I checked out the Italian-American Festival at Mercer County Park. As reported previously on this blog, entry was only two dollars and there was much to see and do. Jill and I first stopped by the retail booths. Vendors were selling olive oil, jewelry, Italian-pride branded clothing and more.
Food was our next stop. We each bought a pasta dish from Massimo’s, but there were plenty of other restaurants represented. Jill wanted a cannoli for dessert while I wanted a festival-favorite, fried oreos. Both were delicious!!
We watched some bocce ball, saw performers (a Marilyn Monroe impersonator!), and checked out the rides. The festival featured a ferris wheel, a jumbo slide, swings and many more, although we ended up not taking a ride.
The great thing about the Italian-American festival is the people! We had a few of our friends meet us there, and ran into a lot of others we haven’t seen in a while. The festival will run all weekend, and it is a beautiful day. So get up, get out and go!! For more information and directions, visit the Festival Website.
Category: Arts & Culture, Dining, What's Happening
Writing by Ryan on Thursday, 27 of September , 2007 at 2:40 pm
Haven’t been here but I’ll have to check it out this October. Found a good deal if you buy online!
During Fright Fest, when you purchase 3 tickets online you get a 4th absolutely FREE! Buy now
Last year I went to Terror Behind the walls which is the Eastern State Penitentiary located in Philly. It’s rated one of the top 10 haunted places! Yep it’s an old prison where Al Capone was. It was featured on MTV Fear and Travel Channel. I wouldn’t bring your little ones unless you want to hear them scream, yell, and cry every second. It could be very traumatizing for them. I would highly recommend to bring your friends or significant other here. Afterwards go to http://www.GenoSteaks.com/ I’m telling you’ll love me for it - Authentic Philly Cheese steaks! If you want to party afterwards then head down to Old City.
http://www.easternstate.org/halloween/schedule_and_prices/
Category: What's Happening, Travel, Day Trips
Writing by Ryan on Thursday, 27 of September , 2007 at 1:46 pm
Category: Day Trips
Writing by Ryan on Thursday, 27 of September , 2007 at 11:29 am
You want to know where people are migrating to this FALL/SPRING?
LOOK AT THE AT THE STAGGERING NUMBERS FOR RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA! - A lot of Home For the $
I did a search for ‘real estate’ and noticed a spike in searches for North Carolina. I knew about this
but wanted to see how the current credit squeeze came into play. Looks as if people are selling
and moving down south. Word of mouth catches on like wildfire and its true North Carolina is very
cheap. Many people who live in New Jersey and New York are comfortable where they live.
Some want change and thats okay! Majority of us need to stay near or close to nyc to pay for our cost
of living.
If you want to buy this late fall/winter is your best bet!
- Adjustable mort’s most will refi into a fixed rate this ’08
- market looks to be steady in ‘09
Look for 8-12% off from the current asking another 2-5% in the winter if it hasn’t sold that’s my guestimate!
# of Searches Per Day on Google
raleigh north carolina real estate9,154.5/day ->>80,000 searches in August
orlando real estate6,237.0/day
charlotte north carolina real estate5,498.4/day
los angeles ca real estate4,866.5/day
atlanta georgia real estate4,426.6/day
houston texas real estate4,271.4/day
new york ny real estate3,962.7/day
real estate fort lauderdale fl3,745.2/day
jacksonville florida real estate3,734.7/day
Category: Real Estate
Writing by Kat on Wednesday, 26 of September , 2007 at 4:34 pm
It’s true ~ it’s time to wear your loose fitting pants and put on those dancin’ shoes… the 8th Annual Italian-American Festival has arrived! You know what that means, don’t you? Lots of delicious food, fun entertainment and bocce ball!!
The festival will run all this weekend, Friday, September 28th - Sunday, September 30th. It is being held at the Mercer County Park in West Windsor and admission is only $2.00. Yes, two bucks!!
Stop on by and enjoy the culture, the food, visit the dancing tent, and enter one of the raffles! I am heading out there on Friday night, so I will be sure to report back on how much fun I had and how full my belly is!
For more information and directions, visit the Festival Website. And no, I am not Italian-American, just a fan and friend to many who are!
Category: Arts & Culture, Dining, What's Happening
Writing by Kat on Monday, 24 of September , 2007 at 12:44 pm
New Jersey Young Professionals will be hosting a tour of Hopewell Valley Vineyards this Sunday, September 30th at 1:30 pm. The vineyard is located in Pennington and features a wide range of award winning wines. You can register for the event here.
If you can’t join NJYP this Sunday, I highly recommend getting to Hopewell Valley this Fall! It is a beautiful time of year to tour the vineyard, learn about how wines go from grape to bottle, and enjoy a sampling of their most popular wines. Private tours can also be arranged. Make sure that you bring a DD and your credit card - after sampling all those delicious wines, you will definitely want to bring some home with you! For more information and directions, visit their website.
Interested in NJYP? New Jersey Young Professionals is about getting out and making friends! There are thousands of members and a whopping 20-30 Official Events per month. Members meet at restaurants, bars, in coffee houses, at comedy clubs, and even outdoors. So, if you are single or married and 21-39 years old, New Jersey Young Professionals is ready to help you “Get out. Make friends.”
Category: Arts & Culture, What's Happening, Day Trips
Writing by Sonia on Saturday, 22 of September , 2007 at 10:34 pm
Trenton is home to a little plaza, unknown to most New Jersey residents, housed right between the State House Annex and the State Library. It overlooks the Delaware River, but its true draw is a fountain called Confluence made by the NJ sculptor Clyde Lynds. A low granite wall surrounds the fountain with all the NJ municipalities engraved on it.
Category: Photography
Writing by Kat on Saturday, 22 of September , 2007 at 8:18 pm
Our very own Trenton Thunder defeated the Akron Aeros at home last weekend to earn their first ever Eastern League title. The 10-5 win came Saturday, September 15th as the Thunder set a franchise record for postseason singe game hits (14) and runs (10) in their first appearance in the Eastern League Championship.
The Yankees Double-A affliate also debuted a new logo - which Yanks GM Brian Cashman was spotting wearing on a baseball cap at a recent game. Trenton pitchers Chase Wright and Tyler Clippard were both recalled to the big leagues as part of the 40-man roster, while their teammates Alan Horne, Dan McCutchen and Jeff Marquez are working out with the Yanks.
You will have to wait until the Spring, but a trip to Waterfront Park is a must! The park, right on the river in Trenton, is beautiful and fan-friendly, the team is red hot and the great amenities and promotions make for a fun afternoon or evening. Bring your kids or gather up some friends and make a night of it with KatManDu next door! Check out the champs by visiting the Trenton Thunder site.
Category: What's Happening, Day Trips, Sports
Writing by Ryan on Friday, 21 of September , 2007 at 12:51 pm
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Click on pins to see Blue Ribbon Schools. Some developments are zoned for certain schools.
Category: West Windsor, Plainsboro
Writing by Ryan on Thursday, 20 of September , 2007 at 3:27 pm
Pass the A1 Steak Sauce! No need to go all the way to Edison. This old chain is coming to Hamilton area and I know residents are going to be thrilled about it. It’s going to be open on the corner of Klockner and Rt.130 beside the Home Depot probably in October.
Category: Dining
