Reader says Like Clock Work Valley Starts Traffic Study
Valley Hospital is doing their traffic study this morning at Van Dien and Red Birch. The end of a vacation week and on a Sunday. Come on, do they really think residents are that stupid?
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MOZART to MONET-free trial – join us!
MOZART to MONET-free trial – join us!
Wed, February 26, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Mozart to Monet starts children at 9 months and open them to the world of music and art.
Early exposure will open children up to a lifelong love and passion for the arts. This program introduces children in a kid-friendly environment and allows them a hand on experience to be involved.
FREE Trial on Wednesday, February 26
Art with a “splash” of music from 10:30am-11am
meet the instruments for ll:30am-Noon
CLASSES START AS FOLLOWS:
Meet the Instruments –
ages: 1-3 years
days: Wednesday, 11:30am-12:15am
dates: March, 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014
price: $140/4 sessions
where: 211 E. Ridgewood Ave.
lower level Bookends
Art with a “Splash” of Music
ages: 3-5 years
days: Wednesday, 10am-11:00am
dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014
price: $140/4 sessions
where: 211 E. Ridgewood Ave.
lower level Bookends
Want Mozart to Monet to come to you.
for more information:
201-543-4900
www.mozarttomonet.com
[email protected]
Ridgewood Girl Scout hopes crossing flags will save lives
Ridgewood Girl Scout hopes crossing flags will save lives
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Amelia Maas knows that her idea will not solve all traffic problems in the Central Business District, but the Ridgewood teen hopes her proposal will reduce the number of pedestrian accidents in town.As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Maas, a member of Troop 1380, presented her plan to bring crosswalk flags to Ridgewood and arm pedestrians — specifically for those navigating across the village’s busiest thoroughfares — with a simple tool that will alert motorists when an individual is crossing the street.
“Pedestrian visibility, or lack thereof, contributes to more than 60 percent of accidents in crosswalks. When a driver is unable to see obstacles that are in the way, collisions are unavoidable,” said Maas, 17.
Her pitch, delivered at a Ridgewood Council meeting earlier this month, is an inexpensive and relatively uncomplicated remedy to one of the downtown’s biggest headaches. The project, as proposed by Maas, calls for the placement of brightly colored flags at targeted intersections.
– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/community/246475341_Ridgewood_Girl_Scout_hopes_crossing_flags_will_save_lives.html#sthash.GYmoR3Iz.dp
Village should say ‘no thanks’ to high-density housing
Village should say ‘no thanks’ to high-density housing
Monday February 17, 2014, 11:45 AM
The Ridgewood News
Village should say ‘no thanks’ to high-density housing
Francis H. Schott
To the editor:
Over the past decade, Ridgewood has made great progress in improving our citizens’ quality of life. Our schools have been enlarged and modernized to make them adequate for our 5,800 students, a number that has steadily grown over the decade. Our recreational space, although still below state and federal standards, has been substantially augmented for the first time in generations by the acquisition and development of Habernickel Park and the purchase of the Schedler property as well as the enlargement of Citizens Park.
Admittedly we are still struggling with parking and traffic problems downtown, but the positives outweigh the negatives of the early 21st Century by a wide margin.
GYPSY WARRIOR’S has WINTER SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Saturday 2/8/14
GYPSY WARRIOR’S has WINTER SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Saturday 2/8/14.
Gypsy Warrior is having their big Winter Sale right now with items up to 80%!
It’s priced between $10-$50.
Do not miss this SALE!
125 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
ENODIA OPENS ITS DOORS IN RIDGEWOOD
ENODIA OPENS ITS DOORS IN RIDGEWOOD
ENODIA Center for Balance is excited to announce that our doors are officially open and we are now taking appointments for our 25 Minute Balancing Treatments and Therapeutic Services. Our Balancing Treatments are simple yet powerfully effective relaxation techniques that are aimed to help women feel re-centered and rejuvenated in the middle of their busy day.
To express our gratitude for the outpouring of support and encouragement, we are offering an initial promotion of $10 off ALL Balancing Treatments (reg $35) between now and February 21, 2014. In addition, we are offering new clients a complimentary initial consultation. Pass along this email to your female friends or family, and be sure to mention this email when making your appointment.
Contact us today to schedule your complimentary initial consultation and tour of ENODIA! For more information about our 25 Minute Balancing Treatments and Therapeutic Services or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website at www.EnodiaCenter.com, or call us at (201) 345-2193.
With Love & Gratitude,
Rachel, Lauren and Cristina
55A EAST RIDGEWOOD AVE, SUITE 6 – RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
(201) 345 2193
Restaurant review: Memoire in Ridgewood
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Restaurant review: Memoire in Ridgewood
Friday, January 24, 2014
By ELISA UNG
RESTAURANT REVIEWER
No lie: When I heard that Giocomo Mistretta was in the kitchen of the new Ridgewood restaurant Mémoire, I had to restrain myself from charging in immediately in search of one dish: The salmon that Mistretta served at the former Napa Valley Grille at the Westfield Garden State Plaza set a high bar, one that I was crossing my fingers that Mémoire could match.
It did. Grilled crisp and flaky, Mémoire’s salmon is topped with cranberry ginger honey butter and served over a subtle mix of Israeli couscous and roasted vegetables ($24). It’s like an old friend, and sums up the menu: contemporary American with an eclectic array of influences, but ultimately more familiar than edgy.
– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/food_dining/241773571_Restaurant_review__Memoire_in_Ridgewood.html#sthash.j65J808U.dpuf
PRE-GAME CELEBRATION Super Sales and Special Game menu’s
PRE-GAME CELEBRATION Super Sales and Special Game menu’s
Mon, January 27, 2014 – Sun, February 02, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Come to Ridgewood and join in on the
Shop and Restaurant Super Specials:
We will start to list some of the businesses that will have Sale Days and Special Menu’s
BOOKENDS – 20% OFF on ALL Sport books
211 E. Ridgewood Ave.
LUCKY BRAND – 20% OFF REGULAR PRICE
67 E. Ridgewood Ave.
KATE SPADE – 10% DISCOUNT
202 E. Ridgewood Ave.
GYPSY WARRIOR BOUTIQUE – up to 80%
203 E. Ridgewood Ave. $10-$50
FEMMEBOT CLOTHING – 75%
203 E. Ridgewood Ave.
LaBottega Restaurant – Super Bowl Specials
14 Oak St.- Nachos/Buffalo Chicken + more.
North Jersey coffee shops brew new ideas to compete with larger chains
North Jersey coffee shops brew new ideas to compete with larger chains
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2014, 3:15 PM
BY ANDREW WYRICH
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
Local coffee shops can’t compete with the big chains on visibility, marketing and brand-name recognition. But what really counts, they say, is what’s in the cup, and that’s where they think they can hold their own.
North Jersey coffee shop owners are spending more time — and money — focusing on getting better coffee beans, and sometimes roasting their own. And they’re also reaching out into their communities, building relationships, name recognition and their own brand of loyalty with their best customers.
It isn’t easy, in a saturated market where the big name retailers like Starbucks, with 47 stores in Bergen and Passaic counties, and Dunkin’ Donuts, with 50, seem to be on every corner. They’re competing for an ever-increasing number of people seeking their daily caffeine fix. The National Coffee Association’s latest survey last September showed that 83 percent of adults in the United States drank coffee in one form or another, up 5 percent from 2012, and one third of consumers drink a “gourmet” coffee each day — or something other than your average blend.
That’s not news to Terry Jung, co-owner of Ridgewood Coffee Co.
Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2014
Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2014
Sun, January 12, 2014 – Thu, January 23, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
For these ten days, participating restaurants are offering you the chance to experience dining in Ridgewood like never before.Each chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu for your dining pleasure. Choose from 3 appetizers, 3 entrees and 3 desserts for only $25.14.
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email [email protected] www.experienceridgewood.com
Brick Lane Curry House
201-670-7311
It’s Greek to Me
201-612-2600 (Dinner for two at $25.14)
LaBottega
201-445-7222
LaPiazza Bistro Italiano
201-447-5111
LaTour, A French-American Grill
201-445-5056 (Lunch Only)
Mediterraneo Restaurant
201-447-0022
Memoire
201-857-8899
Omaha Steaks
201-251-9256
Park West Tavern
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
201-857-5100
Raymond’s
201-445-5125
Ridgewood Fare Dining & Catering
201-857-8400
Sakura-Bana Japanese
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill Restaurant
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant
201-445-2914 (lunch Only)
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi at Bookends Tonight at 7pm
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi at Bookends Tonight at 7pm
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
Today at 7:00pm
Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Star of Snooki & JWoww, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, will sign her new book: BABY BUMPS ($22.00). Books available: December 31st.
211 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450(201) 445-0726
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Ridgewood
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Ridgewood
April 23,2013
By Tony Mangia
https://devilgourmet.com/lisas-mediterranean-cuisine-in-ridgewood-new-jersey/#
Lisa’s Turkish Kitchen is a Ridgewood, NJ institution for Middle Eastern, namely Turkish, cuisine. A few months ago, the restaurant moved from its original location on Chestnut Street one block east to 28 Oak Street and changed its name to Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine.
I have never been to Lisa’s at its original location, but have heard great things. So recently I decided to pay Lisa’s a visit for a solo lunch. I love Turkish food. It’s delicious and shares similar flavors with other Mediterranean cuisines.
https://devilgourmet.com/lisas-mediterranean-cuisine-in-ridgewood-new-jersey/#
Its official the Village of Ridgewood has gone sushi crazy
photo Sakura Bana Restaurant
Its official the Village of Ridgewood has gone sushi crazy
March 29,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, its official the Village of Ridgewood has gone sushi crazy . By all accounts Ridgewood has approximately 61 restaurants , we count at lest 8 “sushi” restaurants.
Sushi is a Japanese food consisting of cooked vinegared rice (shari) combined with other ingredients (neta), usually raw fish or other seafood.
Neta and forms of sushi presentation vary, but the ingredient which all sushi have in common is vinegared rice called sushi-meshi.Raw meat sliced and served by itself is sashimi.
photo Sakura Bana Restaurant
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
848 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 493-7575
Sakae Japanese Restaurant
23 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 445-8116
Authentic Japanese Restaurant
53 W Main St, Ramsey, NJ
(201) 825-8712
Sakura Bana Restaurant
43 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 447-6525
Kumo Japanese Restaurant
55 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 652-0088
Mikado Sushi Japanese Restaurant
88 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 493-8282
photo Sakura Bana Restaurant
Gen Sushi
15 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 493-1988
Sushi X
23 Chestnut St Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 689-7878
Masago
22 S Broad St ,Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 652-4455
Downtown Development guidelines the “big picture”
Downtown Development guidelines the “big picture”
January 13, 2013
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ Looks like the Ridgewood News has brought their A game to Village Central Business District development debate by proposing the planning board consider the big picture ,not only the impact to the CBD but the impact to the whole town , the schools,services ,infrastructure and commuting in their latest Ridgewood News editorial: Developing guidelines ( https://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/186420401_Ridgewood_News_editorial__Developing_guidelines.html )
According to the News , “Ridgewood officials are considering the potential impact on the village. A draft ordinance is being drawn up that contains specifications each developer must follow, such as floor area ratio, setbacks, sign usage and minimum parking. That’s an important first step, but we believe much more must be considered.
Then the good stuff ,”In addition, the impact on traffic downtown – already a concern for many, especially regarding pedestrian safety – must be an important factor for Ridgewood’s planning board. The draft ordinance will guide officials in decisions such as units per acre and appropriate maximum building height. But we hope Ridgewood officials will consider the “big picture” and the impact of so much potential housing in one small geographic area.( https://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/186420401_Ridgewood_News_editorial__Developing_guidelines.html )
What is the “big picture”, the “big picture” is the is the overall impact on the community as a whole , the schools, Village services, ,parking, infrastructure, commuting , medical , traffic, EMS , fire, safety and of course the over all viability.of Ridgewood’s downtown .With Urbanization comes added costs to the whole Village as well as quality of life issues that are very hard to put a price tag on .
If the Ridgewood Station project , the Dayton, Chestnut Village and the Enclave it will add over 300 new housing units within five blocks of each other forever changing the Village and the nature of the Village itself.
“Town Garage” looks to make a comeback
“Town Garage” looks to make a comeback
September 5, 2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, With the Village facing a “”Park-pocalypse” next week the Village council looks to continue discussions during the councils next work session on the recently proposed “Chamber of Commerce” parking plan for the Central Business District and a new plane for the you guessed it “Town Garage” property.
As previously reported members of the Ridgewood business community presented an elaborate, through expensive multifaceted plan last month that included not one but two parking structures and a new retail space as well as a strategy to fund the entire venture. This plan has become known as the “Chamber of Commerce” parking plan.
Criticism has centered on whether the plan can come in on budget to meet the very aggressive requirements to fund the parking complexes without risk to tax payers. A rosie scenario was presented but given the Villages past inability to meet construction budgets ie, the $2 million Village Hall that became a $9 million fiasco or the $400,000 ‘Golden Toilet” at Vets field that much chronicled on this blog leaves readers with doubts .
Tonight the “Town Garage” project is expected to be resurrected by the owners .Village Council members are expected discuss the plan at length. Past plans for the property have always been based on the socialized taxpayer financing with profits kept in the hands of the few. Taxpayers in Ridgewood up till now have been in no mood to finance someone else’s profits., but with the new regime the jury is still out.
There is also the issue of old fuel tanks , and soil contamination at the site if needed with no one really sure what the Village is on the hook for.
