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Friday, November 2, 2012

In Sandy's Aftermath, What's Open in New Milford

With most of the power still out in town, not much is open; Berkley School open Saturday for warming up and charging electronics.

Sandy slammed New Milford, leaving thousands without power and trees down all over town leaving almost all of the restaurants closed for business all week. Garden Cafe and Jersey Boys on Henley are open for business. So is Pancho's on Main Street, but they are running on generators. Borderline Bagels on Madison has been the morning spot to get hot coffee and bagels, catch up on conversation with neighbors in the north end of town, and get warm. As for convenience stores, Krauszer's on River Road and Welsh Farms on Henley are both open, but have limited supplies since deliveries have been delayed due to Sandy. CVS across from the Brookchester Apartments had power returned late Friday afternoon. Borough officials turned the Berkley School …

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Garden Cafe, Jersey Boys Grill, Krauszer's, and 2 more ›

Sunday, July 1, 2012

What Is Your Favorite Burger Place

Vote for the best of New Milford in Readers' Choice 2012.

The nominations in each category are in, and now it's time to vote for your favorite: What's the best place for burgers? Voting is open until Aug. 17. So vote for your favorite spot to get a burger in and around New Milford. Just sign in and place your vote to pick the best in the area. The number of poll votes will determine the winner in each category. The 2012 winners will be announced on Aug. 24. But this isn't the only category we're polling—click here for even more, and find all 25 categories by heading over to New Milford's Readers' Choice page.

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Vote for New Milford's Best for Readers' Choice 2012

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Things To Do In New Milford This Weekend

Looking for something to do? Here's a look at what's going on in New Milford this Memorial Day weekend.

Just because you're not down the shore this weekend doesn't mean that there's nothing to do. Check out what's going on in New Milford:

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Jersey Boys Grill, Garden Cafe, Wine & Roses, and 5 more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

10,000 Pound Woman Stops in New Milford

Francisco Sotomayor's sculpture "American Woman" paid a visit to Wine & Roses Saturday before heading to the New York City Metro Show

The white marble lady reclining on a grand piano holding a single rose on Saturday outside of Wine & Roses was a piece of art sculpted by Francisco Sotomayor of Woodland Park, Colorado. Sotomayor's sculpture, "American Woman," was hand carved from one single piece of marble and weighs 10,000 pounds. It is the only marble sculpture in the world to have eyelashes. "American Woman" will be on display at the New York City Metro Show from May 10 to May 13 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus.   

Friday, May 4, 2012

Cinco de Mayo and More This Weekend

Tequila, tacos, and a 10,000 pound woman in New Milford this weekend.

This weekend is Cinco de Mayo so naturally, we must ask, "Tequila or cerveza?" Either way, there's lots to do this weekend and we hear the weather is going to be spectacular, so get out, celebrate and shake your maracas!

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Pancho's Burritos, Wine & Roses, Garden Cafe, and 2 more ›

Jimmy Drake

8:14 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012

Great Britain wanted to improve relations with Mexico a while back. So they loaded up a ship with thousands of tons of mayonnaise. Alas the ship sunk in the sea of Cortez. THAT'S why the holiday is called: "Sinko the Mayo". (check please?) happy weekend.   more ›

Friday, February 10, 2012

Valentine's Day Ideas

What to do and where to go on the big day

The final countdown is on. There are only a few days left to find the perfect je nai se quio for that special someone. Don't distress. Patch is here to help you out in the pinch--here's a few last minute ideas to make the day special. Critchley’s Candies: What would Valentine's Day be without chocolate? Not just any chocolate, but Critchley's homemade chocolate? And it sits up the hill just a few steps outside of New Milford's town line on Kinderkamack Road.  Heartsmith Lockets: Created and designed by Bergen County mom Lauren Bradford, these lockets have become a huge hit especially among local families who have members serving overseas in the military, Bradford told Patch. Bradford has a large assortment of intricately detailed lockets …

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Critchley's Candies (in River Dell Patch), Toros Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine, and Sanzari's New Bridge Inn

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Wine & Roses Turns 25 Today!

Lou and Chris Denis invite you to stop in today to celebrate Wine & Rose's 25th Anniversary.

Twenty-five years ago today, 29-year-old Lou Denis swung open the doors of Wine & Roses, and his heart, to the people of New Milford. Twenty-five years later, he's still doing the same thing every single day, with his brother Chris by his side, on the corner of River Road and Henley Ave. For patrons of Wine & Roses and Garden Cafe, Denis' good humor has become as predictable as the spring rains, but more eagerly anticipated.  And as his business has grown, so has his heart. In fact, ask anyone who knows Lou and they'll tell you that he is the heart and soul of New Milford. Garden Cafe's lunch crowd agreed. When told that Wine & Roses was celebrating its 25th anniversary, there was not one person who did not smile and offer their …

Celeste Scavetta

1:15 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012

25 never looked so good. Congrats to all their families! Happy Birthday!   more ›

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Will Saturday Be A Big Day For Small Business In New Milford?

New Milford merchants hope you skip the mall madness Saturday support locally-owned businesses.

Sandwiched between the two busiest shopping days of the season, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Saturday is the second annual "Small Business Saturday," and local merchants are hoping it's a boon to business. The slogan of the American Express campaign is "If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge." As residents drive around New Milford and see storefronts that have been vacated in the last few years, it's evident how difficult it has been for small business owners. Many business owners had the added expenses of flood damage and clean-up this year. Businesses are hoping shoppers kick-off the holiday season by frequenting the shops of people who choose to root their business in New Milford. This is by no means a comprehensive list…

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Harvey's Appliances, Perrone Farm & Garden Center, Celtic Kitchen, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

9000 Days of Wine & Roses

Lou Denis gets ready to celebrate 25 years

  As Lou Denis, owner of Wine & Roses and Garden Cafe, reflects upon his career he laughs, "Man, what a wild ride."  Anyone who knows Denis knows that he does not work to live. He lives to work. As he prepares for the 25th anniversary of Wine & Roses in February, those words never rang truer because he's working harder than ever to serve the people of New Milford, and Bergen County, by constantly offering unique experiences like Oktoberfest, jazz nights or making the holiday just a little less stressful by baking pies for your Thanksgiving feast. When he was 16 years old Denis lied about his age to get a job at Korvettes. He was there only a short time when the manager of the toy department left. It was right before the start of the …

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Wine & Roses and Garden Cafe

Cheryl Formicola

5:20 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Congratulations on your 25th! You have put your heart and soul into your business, family and your community! Best of luck, health, happiness and many more years in business! Love, Cheryl, Frank, Lisa, Brianna, Nichole and Matt   more ›

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Rep. Scott Garrett Makes New Milford Chamber of Commerce First Stop on 5th District Business Tour

New Milford Chamber of Commerce meets with Rep. Garrett at Garden Cafe this morning

It seemed appropriate that on his 5th District Business Tour, Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) came to New Milford to talk to the Chamber of Commerce about the effects of Hurricane Irene on local businesses on a morning with driving rains.  Delayed by rain and traffic on Rt. 208, Garrett was on a listening tour as Mayor Ann Subrizi, Council President Howard Berner, Councilmen Colucci and Rebsch, and Chamber of Commerce members Michael LaGratta and Lou Denis shared the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Irene on area residents and businesses. Garrett listened intently as Mayor Subrizi requested his help in mandating that United Water lower the reservoir level prior to any anticipated storm to prevent the severity of flooding that New Milford …

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