Maybe it was because it’s not summer, and you’ve forgotten what the patio behind 624 Bloomfield Avenue looks like when it’s open for music and dining. Or maybe it was because whenever you’re in Sonny’s On The Avenue, you’re staring at what’s in your plates and not what’s on the walls. Whatever the reason,...
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The Verona High School class of 1978 is rallying to help one of its own. John Wands’ son Zach is recovering from major surgery and the family, which is self-insured, is struggling to pay the insurance premiums. A group of classmates found out and they have organized a benefit at O’Neil’s Restaurant & Pub...
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Sonny’s on the Avenue is adding music to the menu. Owner Tom Malanga is bringing live entertainment to his patio dining area every Thursday evening in July, beginning this Thursday, July 1. First up will be Joey & Doreen Arminio, who have often performed in Verona as Joey Arminio & The Family. On Thursday,...
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Every month, the Verona Chamber of Commerce tapes a show that airs on local cable television stations. In it, chamber President Tom Malanga focuses on local businesses and local issues. The show is viewable in its entirety through the chamber’s Web site, but the chamber is also now readying a YouTube channel and needs...
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Earlier this week, Julia Martin Langan and I had a chance to tape a segment for the Verona Chamber of Commerce‘s TV show, hosted by Tom Malanga and Doreen Arminio. They made us feel quite at ease: The whole time we were chatting, we thought we were still doing the warm-up questions. We shared...
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As if we didn’t have enough trouble keeping our winter weight in check, Montclair’s Restaurant Week kicks off tonight. According to Baristanet, there are 43 restaurants participating in this year’s event, which runs through February 7. The event will benefit food outreach programs at three of our favorite local charities, the Salvation Army, Human...
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