Archive for January, 2009
Attention all Montclair NJ Foodies
January 29th, 2009 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, NJ Dining Out
I think I’ve died and gone to heaven.
Montclair New Jersey is having its first ever Restaurant Week February 2-8, 2009.
Book your reservations NOW!!!
There are forty-two restaurants participating and all will be serving special, three course, pre fix dinners during this event.
The details vary per each restaurant, so do call ahead.
Participating Montclair Restaurants
I don’t think I need to cook all week 
My favorite restaurants are on the list:
Allan
Corso 98
Fascino
Mexicali Rose
Osteria Giotto
If you’ve never been to Montclair, New Jersey…now is the time to visit. The downtown area and schools are terrific. Homes have kept their value and there is easy weekday access to Manhattan via the Midtown Direct Train.
Want to learn more about Montclair, NJ Real Estate?
Call Perri K. Feldman @ 973.650.4727
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Top Five Media Room “Must Haves”
January 26th, 2009 Categories: Interior Design & Staging in NJ, West Orange Living
Superbowl is coming. Do you have the 2009 Top 5 “Must Haves” for your media room:
- 1. A large enough TV so that everyone in the room will be able to immerse themselves in the image, yet not too big where it overpowers the room. A good rule of thumb has been to measure the sitting distance by 2 ½ times the diagonal of the TV screen.
- 2. The TV screen must be properly situated (mounted or placed on stand) in a room where it will be comfortable to watch a 2 ½ hour movie without any neck or eye strain
- 3. Proper implementation of a quality audio system to accurately reproduce the surround sound experience. At a minimum, items needed are: AV Surround Receiver, Front left/right, Center, and Rear speakers. Also, a good subwoofer to replicate the low bass is critical.
- 4. Ambient light in the room must be controllable. Dimmer switches and window coverings are a must.
- 5. A one remote control system that will allow you to easily and reliably work all the features of your awesome AV system.
If you need help planning the perfect home theater give Saul Sutton of All Media Consultants a call (973.467.1103) for a free in home consultation…they can help create the media room of your dreams. Saul just updated a West Orange townhome currently on the market and did a wonderful job.
Want to learn more about West Orange Townhomes for sale? Call Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727
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Short Hills Dining: Enzzo’s Trattoria
January 18th, 2009 Categories: Millburn & Short Hills Living, NJ Dining Out
It’s not often that restaurants in Short Hills, New Jersey get reviewed by The New York Times.
And receive a GOOD Rating.
But our very own Enzzo’s Trattoria did just that!
We have been going to Enzzo’s since it first opened fifteen years ago. I will admit tho’…the fact the owner’s name is Perri Urso is cool…can’t say I meet many other Perri’s spelled the same way.
The food is delicious and the restaurant is family friendly…always a plus.
Check out the review.
If you want to learn more about Short Hills call this Perri at 973.650.4727 or search on your own for Short Hills homes for sale
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Millburn Commuting to NYC Just Got Easier!!!
January 16th, 2009 Categories: Commuting to NYC, Millburn & Short Hills Living
GREAT NEWS!!!
Maplewood Township has just begun to offer a new Wyoming Jitney Extension taking residents in the Wyoming section of Millburn to/from the Maplewood Train Station during the morning and evening commute.
Two stops were added, each with six pick-ups to coordinate with the Midtown Direct Train Schedule:
Glen Avenue and Cypress Street
6:01a
6:39a
7:13a
7:42a
8:09a
8:42a
Wyoming Avenue and Maple Street
6:03a
6:41a
7:15a
7:44a
8:11a
8:44a
The cost of a ride is $1 each way. In the evenings, the Jitney will leave the station at 5:33p, 6:03p, 6:27p, 6:54p, 7:24p, 7:53p and 8:36p.
The Jitney will help alleviate congestion at the station as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions…what wonderful news!!!
Related Links
2009 Midtown Direct Parking Rates
Want to learn more about Millburn NJ? Call Perri at 973.650.4727 or Search for Homes in Millburn
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Millburn NJ Kitchen Trends
January 15th, 2009 Categories: Millburn & Short Hills Living
I can always count on finding the most up-to-date trends in kitchen designs at Kitchen Expressions in Millburn, NJ.
The owner, Steven Nephtali told me:
“For the last year or so, the trend in kitchens has leaned further towards a clean, contemporary and/or transitional look.
The vast array of cabinetry materials and finishes that are available today sharply distinguishes the present “contemporary” from the contemporary look of yesteryear. Finishes alone can include exotic, horizontally or vertically grained veneers such a zebra wood, macassar ebony, rift cut oak and Anigré, as well as high gloss lacquers and paints.
Another area that is red hot is countertops… There is a wide variety of new and different materials being used for kitchen counters - from the visually dazzling 2 inch thick ThinkGlass countertop to gleaming stainless steel to Concrete to Richlite - a paper-based countertop material - the possibilities are nearly limitless.
It is important that the selected materials are utilized properly and used appropriately.”The Kitchen Expressions Team in Millburn carefully listens to their client’s needs. They utilize their skills and products to create the perfect kitchen or bath for individual lifestyles. Existing spaces are transformed and are treasured by their clients for a lifetime.
Give Steven a call at 973.912.4440 or stop by the showroom for a visit at 325 Millburn Avenue, Millburn NJ www.kitchenexpressions.com.
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