Writing by Ryan on Monday, 15 of October , 2007 at 11:50 pm
Blogging from 35th East St.
I went to the city this morning to catch up with some old friends of mine. I left from Exchange Place(Jersey Path) where my brother lives to WTC. Takes literally 2 minutes and its just one stop away. After getting off the Path train I met with a friend that works in one of the buildings next door so I thought I’d take my new camera and take a snap shot of the WTC from the top. Just imagine the chilly wind in your face sipping on some Caramel Machiato it was breath-taking. I was pretty much all over the city for the day and I just got back from a sushi restaurant. After some sushi and good saki you have to call it a night on a monday in nyc. Can’t wait to go back to Jersey…
Category: Day Trips, New York City
Writing by Annie on Tuesday, 9 of October , 2007 at 7:50 am
Warm temperatures filled the Princeton University streets with people wearing shorts and flip-flops this past October Saturday night. And what better way to enjoy the oddly warm weather but to enjoy it at Thomas Sweets Ice Cream & Chocolate. As usual, there was a line outside the door as always right up until winter. But one of the great things about the line is that it moves rather quickly…it’s just scooping ice cream after all, isn’t it? Well…no, it’s not just about scooping ice cream. There’s more to it than that. Thomas Sweet offers perfect scoops of indulgence blending family and friends together and topping it all off with another delicious treat – music.
Right outside the side entrance to Thomas Sweet there’s a space reserved for musicians to play. One of Thomas Sweet’s regular musicians, BRIZ, played Saturday evening as he usually does on weekends. I happened to catch his performance while enjoying time with the family and a lip smacking “Blend-In” with vanilla ice cream, heath bar, m&ms, and kit kat (try it, it’s a MUST). We caught a good portion of Briz’s set, taking in every beat. He soulfully sang a string of rock covers, with just the right gravely touch in his voice and had laid-back edge. He paid homage to popular musicians by slightly changing his voice to sound like the artist he was playing. Strumming his guitar, sounding his harmonica, and keeping the rhythm with his left foot, Briz didn’t miss a beat with the audience who couldn’t help themselves but join in and sing with him. On this cozy October Saturday night, the air echoed with the blissful sounds of people singing together “..bye, bye Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry…”
You’ll find Briz is a lot more than just a one-man band. Check out his websites at www.brizsongs.com and www.myspace.com/brizsongs.
And of course, spoil yourself before winter spoils you! Visit Thomas Sweet today at:
Thomas Sweet
179 Nassau St.
Princeton, NJ 08542
Ice Cream, Chocolates, Ice Cream Cakes
Thomas Sweet
29 Palmer Square
Princeton, NJ 08542
Chocolates only
Thomas Sweet
55 Easton Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cakes, Candy, Chocolates
Category: Arts & Culture, Day Trips
Writing by Kat on Saturday, 6 of October , 2007 at 9:26 am
Tomorrow morning is the Tewksbury 5 Miler race. Tewksbury is a bit of a drive to get to from the Greater Princeton area, but if you are a runner, it might just be worth the trip!
Why?
Two things – they give away long-sleeved cotton tee-shirts. Us runners LOVE tee-shirts and the thought of a long-sleeve one makes me giddy! Also, there is a good amount of participants but it’s not very competitive. If you are a decent runner, there is a chance you could place and win a prize!
The start of the race is at the Christie Hoffman Farm Park in Tewksbury (Route 512, Hunterdon County). Registration tomorrow morning, Sunday October 7th, starts at 8:30 am. The one-mile fun run will start at 9:30 am and is $20 for day of registration. The five-mile race is $25 to register and will begin at 10:00 am.
The Tewksbury 5 Miler is organized by the First Aid and Rescue Squad. Post-race festivities include food, drinks, music and the award ceremony. I plan on going, if I can wake myself up early enough! Get more info by checking out their website. Check back at the blog tomorrow to see how it went!!
Category: What's Happening, Beauty & Fitness, Day Trips, Sports
Writing by Annie on Tuesday, 2 of October , 2007 at 10:52 pm
Driving down Washington Road from Route One I see the sidewalks occupied with the ever-visiting clique of parents and grandparents strolling through the University to take in the pride and glory of where their kids are going to school. The speed limit is like 10 mph so I have no choice but to take in the scenery with them. I slowly reach Nassau and turn left where the road opens up to what Princeton is all about. It’s almost like turning onto a road where the skies are bluer and the air a little crisper. But maybe it’s just me.
The streets and sidewalks are filled with couples sauntering hand in hand, parents pushing strollers, and meandering tourists (those that have to look up at the not-so-tall buildings, and ever so slowly walk by each and every single shop). PJ’s Pancake House has its usual line of hungry eager customers waiting outside, anxious to begin their day, but took a chance that maybe, just maybe, there wouldn’t be a line. Their lanky posture says it all ‘…but since we’re here, might as well…’ Taking in the scenery has caused me to miss two awesome parking spots on Witherspoon Street. I was caught off guard by the brightly yellow-colored parking meters. I wasn’t sure if they were for regular parking people, or were specially reserved parking meters. They seemed new to me, but I guess I just never paid attention to them. I resorted to park where I always end up parking, the Hulfish parking garage.
As I take the brief walk through the shadowy garage towards the sidewalk that leads outside to the early afternoon sun I couldn’t help but be excited about the potential of the day. About discovering what Princeton had to offer me on this Saturday Fall afternoon.
As soon as this thought came to mind a gathering of sorts caught my eye. I stopped and stared to see that across the street at the Princeton Library courtyard there was a crowd standing and hunching over, like bending slightly downward to look at something. So of course I looked both ways before crossing the street and gingerly approached the crowd. At first I thought maybe it was disaster of some sort. I don’t know why, but sometimes crowds from far away look scary. As I got closer, I realized I stumbled upon one of the many reasons why Princeton is Princeton. There in the middle of the courtyard was a champion chess match. Twenty-five challengers were playing against one chess master. Intellects, amateurs, all makes and kinds were gathered in this crowd, enjoying the backdrop of a beautiful day in a beautiful town. There were photographers clicking away, a young man sitting on a nearby bench by the chess table talking away about bonds and futures, random supporters looking onto the tables of competitors assessing who might make it the farthest, a wife offering a tall cool bottle of water to her husband who was deeply focused on his game. The game boards didn’t look nearly finishable that day so I thought to go about my way and wander onward to Nassau Square. As I turn around I noticed a man standing on the corner of Witherspoon and Hulfish fully dressed in Irish regalia, he might have been even carrying bagpipes. He was presumably waiting for his wife-apparantly he was the one assigned to be in charge of the baby stroller. I needed to satisfy my cravings for Theresa’s Pizza so there I left him, on the corner, rocking the baby to sleep, waiting for his wife, dressed in a kilt, possibly with bagpipes.
I enter Theresa’s and at first didn’t see a host. It was rather late in the afternoon for lunch, I thought, and I was getting a little dizzy from an empty stomach. The host approaches and gives me a quizzical look..’may I help you?’ I blame it on my empty stomach as I looked at him like a deer in headlights. I stammered out ‘I’m here for a late lunch.” He responds, ‘Oh, you mean table for one?” Yes, table for one..in fact please announce it a little louder so everyone in Winnberries can hear you too. Ok, maybe I didn’t say that last part, out loud. I enjoyed a margarita personal pizza with a really nice glass of red wine. I text my husband to see if he’s enjoying being at the RU game with his buddies. Yes..but unfortunately they’re losing. Oh well. Called my little one who was at grandma’s house. She’s not missing me so much. Oh well, again. As I finish up my late lunch at a table for one, I noticed something that made me crack a smile. The lady next to me is also at a table for one. I decide to look around some more and discovered that at least three more tables were seated just like me. So I ended up completely enjoying my late lunch, leaving the restaurant a little more confident, and ready to take on what’s waiting for me next.
My next stop - East Windsor, a neighboring town of Princeton. What waits for me there is something more than I ever expected….
Check out Part II…soon to be posted…. Annie
Category: Today's Post, Day Trips
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 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 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
