Friday, November 23, 2012
Local businesses will offer a plethora of perks to kickoff the holiday shopping season!
Get a jump on your holiday shopping this Black Friday by staying local. Ditch the big crowds and long queues at malls. Montclair businesses are offering a plethora of deals, sales and bargains this Black Friday to pique your interest and get you in their shops. If you've had your eye on something in a local store's window, now is your time to buy! Below you can find the various discounts and sales Montcliar businesses will offer on Friday, according to the Montclair Center website. Modern Yarn, 182 Glenridge Ave. 25% off all yarn, even clearance yarn Crimson Salon, 208 Glenridge Ave. 20% off gift cards and 30% off retail which includes hair products, variety of jewelry, scarves, and iPhone cases Montclair Book Center, 221 Glenridge Ave…
Friday, November 16, 2012
November issue of Suburban Essex announces winners of magazine's annual survey.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
The results are in for Suburban Essex Magazine's Best of Essex 2012 reader's choice poll—and many businesses in Montclair have come out on top in their categories. Montclair alone had five businesses awarded a "Best of the Best" designation. The new designation goes to businesses in suburban Essex County that have received the most votes in their category for four consecutive years. Montclair's Best of the Best winners include: Applegate Farm (ice cream or frozen yogurt), Osteria Giotto (Italian), Raymond's (brunch), Dai Kichi Japanese Restaurant (sushi) and Montclair Feed and Pet Supply (pet supply and services). In addition, Montclair placed in 45 "best of" categories out of 64 total. Visit the magazine's website for a full list of …
Saturday, November 26, 2011
New businesses set to open soon—find out which ones
You might be the type who finds lining up at midnight for the best Black Friday deals exhilerating. Or perhaps you've already started working out your mouse-clicking finger for Cyber Monday. But if neither scenario appeals to you, there is an alternative — Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday, conceived by American Express to help spotlight the efforts of local small businesses, comes at the beginning of the big holiday shopping sprint — on Saturday, Nov. 26 — and encourages shoppers not to bypass Main Street for the mega-mall. In Montclair, there already are loads of wonderful small businesses vying for your patronage—and more businesses poised to open soon. For one, the European clothing line OSKA is holding a ceremonial …
Friday, November 25, 2011
Holiday deals to be had at local shops.
Black Friday is the first offical shopping day of the holiday season. But with hundreds of great shops on and near Bloomfield Avenue and other "Main Streets", the day after Thanksgiving doesn't have to mean a trip to the mall or a big box store. Have a more charming and traditional experience by taking your dollars to local downtowns. Since Christmas truly is a child’s holiday, it’s only right to put toys at the top of this guide to what local shops are offering: Learning Express stores in Montclair, Verona, and the new location in West Caldwell are offering 20% to 50% off select items and free gifts with the purchase of certain toys. The stores also boast a number of toys that are Learning Express exclusives, like the ever-popular All …
Friday, November 4, 2011
Patch editors get a life-saving lesson in self defense
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Friday, November 4, 2011
It's a lesson every woman should learn: How to physically defend herself if confronted or grabbed by an attacker. And, believe it or not, all it takes is a quick flick of the wrist and a throaty yell. Essex County Patch editors recently got a hands-on lesson in warding off potential predators during a free women's self-defense class at Sovereign Martial Arts in Belleville. The hour-long session, taught by Senseis Edgardo Moran and George Lopez, included step-by-step instructions on palm heel strikes (a quick, yet powerful, move that can shatter the nose) and how to quickly escape a predator's grasp. Being vocal when performing a palm heel strike is key, according to Edgardo, who explained a hearty grunt can increase the intensity – and …
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