A blog for The Bedroom Communities of New York City: Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn/Short Hills and Montclair, etc. for Area Residents, for future residents and for home buyers and sellers in New Jersey. Provides information on housing trends, tips for sellers and buyers, mortgage information events and happenings around town and the regional area. Local contributions are welcomed!
This Grand Home has 7 beds, 3.3 baths and is one-half mile from Maplewood’s downtown village. Live, Play and Work in this home with its 15 rooms on over 4/10’s of park-like acreage that overlook the village and look up to the beautiful South Mountain Reservation.
is so much about Location, Location, Location, as in a few minutes’ walk to and from Maplewood’s downtown village and train station
From the start, you know you are living the good life when you take your first steps in the huge front hall which gives access to the Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Sunroom, Powder and then the Kitchen with two pantries and another foyer to the back yard and 2 car detached garage. To really impress your friends, you will want to keep some fresh flowers on a console table down the hallway. The formal living room is complemented by a wood burning fireplace that will warm your heart (and toes) in the winter and the sunroom also has its separate fireplace to do the same. The formal dining room is accented by some gorgeous stained glass windows as well as being flanked by a butler’s pantry, making this a great home to entertain in. The kitchen is quite large and could be expanded into the either of the pantries that flank the space and has wonderful sunlight pouring into the room.
The four second floor bedrooms are complemented by 3 full and 2 half baths, with each room having en suite capability. Three more bedrooms with one full bath help to top off the third floor. Each of the second and third floors are perfect for sun worshippers as both floors have sunrooms. There is abundant closet space throughout the home as well as a few large storage rooms and an enormous basement.
Some homes limit you to making a choice between a recreation room, a family room, a media room or an office; this home has such an abundant amount of rooms, you can have it all!.
Are you a fan of Farm to Table eating? Well, the double lot depth of the property allows you to have a chance to own your very own farmyard-to-kitchen gardens. Imagine picking freshest fruit and vegetables to enjoy.
The location of this home is excellent. You will have no problem getting your Fitbit steps in each day around Memorial Park, where you can also play some tennis, basketball or enjoy the playground with jungle gym. Or, head into town to grab a beer at St James Gate, or a bite at Coda, or treat yourself to a gourmet dinner at one of NJ’s best award winning restaurants: Lorena’s, Arturo’s or Abril Cocina. Do you get tense about commuting time and distance? Imagine being all of half a mile to the train station that will jet you into NYC Penn Station.
Do you travel by air for business or pleasure? Newark Airport is just 15 minutes away by car or Uber.
For more information or to see the home, please email me at sladehomes@gmail.com or call me at 917-797-5059 if you have any questions.
1. ONE-HALF MILE TO TOWN
2. JUST UNDER ONE-HALF ACRE OF PROPERTY WITH PRIVACY HEDGES
3. 15 LARGE SIZE ROOMS
4. ABUNDANT SUNLIGHT
5. KITCHEN HAS TWO WALK-IN PANTRIES
6. BOTH A FAMILY ROOM AND A DEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR
7. LARGE, PRIVATE PAVER PATIO JUST OFF KITCHEN MUD ROOM
8. A SUN-DRENCHED SITTING ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR
9. AN ADDITIONAL SUN-DRENCED SUNROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR
10. ALL FOUR BEDROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO A BATHROOM
11. THERE IS A FULL-HOUSE NATURAL GAS GENERATOR
12. COPPER PIPES
13. BRICK EXTERIOR FOR LOW MAINTENANCE
14. SLATE ROOF
Mark Slade
Keller Williams
917.797.5059 Good Homes
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/West Orange area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.
As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers
I am also a Luxury specialist (CLHMS), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying and selling process. Not only does this extra training help me better understand this upper echelon in real estate, its benefit include a special luxury website: www.njluxhomes.com and a corresponding worldwide luxury network that helps to put luxury buyers and sellers together.
As your Maplewood/South Orange/ West Orange New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the West Orange, Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris County thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.
2017 Garden State Culinary Arts Awards
February 27 at 10:23am ·
We’re pleased to announce the candidates for the first Garden State Culinary Arts Awards!
These candidates will be voted on by about 100 independent judges from around the state - journalists, food writers, cookbook authors and other culinary experts.
The top three vote-getters in each category will be announced publicly in April. That will be put to another vote, and the final winners will be announced on Saturday, May 6, during a ceremony presented by Buy-Rite Liquors.
The ceremony will be open to the public: watch the Facebook Page for updates
BEST RESTAURANT
A restaurant in operation in New Jersey for at least five years that displays overall excellence and consistency of quality in food, atmosphere and service, and has set high standards in the industry.
Cafe Matisse, Rutherford
Cafe 2825, Atlantic City
Cucharamama, Hoboken
The Frog and the Peach, New Brunswick
Hamilton's Grill Room, Lambertville
Indeblue, Collingswood
Peter Shields Inn, Cape May
Saddle River Inn, Saddle River
Serenade, Chatham
A Toute Heure, Cranford
A chef working in a professional capacity in New Jersey for at least five consecutive years whose accomplishments have served to inspire, educate and set standards in both the state and the industry.
Scott Anderson, Elements and Mistral, Princeton
Andrew “Drew” Araneo, Drew's Bayshore Bistro, Keyport
Joseph Baldino, Zeppoli, Collingswood
Thomas Ciszak, Chakra Restaurant, Paramus; Blue Morel, Morristown
Ryan DePersio, Fascino, Montclair; Battello, Jersey City; The Kitchen Step, Jersey City
Ariane Duarte, Ariane Kitchen & Bar, Verona
Shigeru Fukuyoshi, Sagami Japanese Restaurant, Collingswood
Lucas Manteca, The Red Store, Cape May Point
Juan Andres Placencia, Costanera Cocina Peruana, Montclair
Dan Richer, Razza Pizza Artigianale, Jersey City
A restaurant opened in the previous calendar year (2016) that displays excellence in food and service, already has established a distinctive voice and promises to set high standards for years to come.
Barrio Costero, Asbury Park
Common Lot, Millburn
Cooper House, Pennsauken
Graze, Little Silver
James on Main, Hackettstown
Kimchi Smoke, Westwood
The Kitchen Step, Jersey City
Sanook Thai, Haddonfield
Shamone Bites + Wine, Cape May
Viaggio Ristorante, Wayne
BEST CASUAL RESTAURANT
An informal, moderately priced, independently owned eatery with high-quality food that reflects the character of New Jersey and/or its surrounding community. Must have been in operation for at least five years.
Baguette Delite, Edison
Broad Street Diner, Keyport
Carmen’s Deli, Bellmawr
De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies, Robbinsville
El Único, Union City
La Esperanza, Lindenwold
Marhaba, Lambertville
The Pop Shop, Collingswood
Shut Up and Eat!, Toms River
Tops Diner, East Newark
A farmer whose primary income is derived from agricultural pursuits, has demonstrated significant talent and skill in the profession as well as set consistent standards of excellence. Must have been working as a farmer for at least five years.
Matthew Bruckler lll, JAH’s Creation Organic Farm, Egg Harbor Township
Bruce Cobb, ARC Greenhouses, Shiloh
Morris Gbolo, World Crops Farm, Buena Vista Township
Charlie Hallock, Hallock’s U-Pick Farm, New Egypt, Plumsted Township
Cyrus, Louise and David Hyde, Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Port Murray, Mansfield Township
Chong ll Kim, Evergreen Orchard Farm, Hamilton
Janie Lamson and Fernando Villegas, Cross Country Nurseries and ChilePlants.com, Kingwood
The McCormack family, McCormack Farms, Middletown
Peter, John and Rebecca Melick, Melick’s Town Farm, Oldwick, Tewksbury Township
The Viereck Family, Viereck Farms, Woolwich Township
OUTSTANDING PASTRY CHEF/BAKER
A pastry chef or baker working in a professional capacity in New Jersey for at least three years in a restaurant, cafe, bakery or other public outlet who has displayed overall excellence in pastries, desserts and/or bread-making.
Biemiller family, McMillan's Bakery, Westmont
Elizabeth Degener, Enfin Farms, Lower Township
Fernandez family, Argentina Bakery, Union City
Theresa Hrivnak, Indulgence Cupcakery, Haddonfield
Debbie Mumford, Mumford's Culinary Center, Tinton Falls
Alyssa O’Dowd, Nicholas Markets Foodtown, North Haledon
Giancarlo Palazzone, Palazzone 1960, Wayne
Deborah Pellegrino, Caesar's Entertainment, Atlantic City
Taskin family, Taskin Bakery, Paterson
Carol and Norman Todd, Market Roost, Flemington
OUTSTANDING WINE PROFESSIONAL
A wine professional working in New Jersey who has proven skills and talent and has had a significant positive effect on the industry.
John Altmaier, winemaker, Alba Vineyards, Finesville
Louis Caracciolo, president, Amalthea Cellars, Atco
Nicholas Harary, owner, Restaurant Nicholas, Middletown
Brian Hider, sommelier, Pluckemin Inn, Bedminster
Greg and David Moore, owners, Moore Brothers Wine Co., Pennsauken
Nick Pizzonia, vice president, Court Liquors, West End, Long Branch
Chuck Russo, owner, Carlo Russo Wine and Spirit World, Ho-Ho-Kus
Sharon Sevrens, proprietor, Amanti Vino, Montclair
Larry Sharrott, owner, Sharrott Winery, Winslow
Robby Younes, wine director, Restaurant Latour, Hardyston
OUTSTANDING BEER PROFESSIONAL
A beer professional working in New Jersey who has proven skills and talent and has had a significant positive effect on the industry.
Augie Carton, co-founder, Carton Brewing Co., Atlantic Highlands
Dave Hoffman, founder, Climax Brewing Co., Roselle Park
John Holl, editor, All About Beer magazine
Michael Kane, president/founder, Kane Brewing Co., Ocean Township
Mike Kivowitz, founder, New Jersey Craft Beer website
Gene Muller, founder, Flying Fish Brewing Co., Somerdale
Jamie Queli, owner, Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Co., Cherry Hill
Chris Rakow, head brewer, River Horse Brewing Co., Ewing
Eric Ruta, president/founder, Magnify Brewing, Fairfield
Chris Schiavo and Joe Schiavo, co-owners, The Shepherd and the Knucklehead, Haledon
OUTSTANDING SPIRITS PROFESSIONAL
A spirits professional working in New Jersey who has proven skills and talent and has had a significant positive effect on the industry.
Brant Braue, owner and master distiller, Jersey Artisan Distilling, Fairfield
Bob and Zack Brinley, owners, Shipwreck Rum, Atlantic Highlands
Jamie Dodge, chief beverage craftsman and partner, Barrio Costero, Asbury Park
John Granata and Susan Lord, owners, Jersey Spirits Distilling Company, Fairfield
Russell Lewis, owner, and Michael Johannesen, head bartender, Watermark, Asbury Park
N. Bryan Mack, bartender, Verve, Somerville**
Mark Pascal and Francis Schott, owners, Catherine Lombardi Restaurant, New Brunswick
Joseph San Phillip, owner, and Anthony Ruiz, manager, The Stewed Cow, Hoboken
James Yoakum, founder/chief distiller, and Ben Donia, distillery manager, Cooper River Distillers, Camden
**Mack was placed on the ballot before his death in January. The committee decided to keep his name there to honor his work and memory.
RISING STAR CHEF
A chef age 30 or younger as of the previous calendar year whose accomplishments and talent already have served to inspire and impress and promise to set standards for years to come. Must have worked in a professional capacity as a chef for a minimum of three years, including two years in New Jersey.
Christopher Atamian, chef/owner, Porcini, Highlands
Ryan Anderson, executive chef, INC American Bar & Kitchen, New Brunswick
A.J. Capella, chef de cuisine, The Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station, Readington Township
Joseph Cuccia, executive chef/co-owner, 17 Summer, Lodi
Elie Kahlon, executive chef/partner, Novo, Ridgewood
Martyna Krowicka, chef de cuisine, Restaurant Latour, Hardyston
Charles Lesbirel, executive chef, Ama Ristorante, Sea Bright
Jacqueline Platzer, assistant culinary director, PJW Restaurant Group, Haddonfield
Nivardo Sanchez, chef, Hamilton Pork, Jersey City
OUTSTANDING FOOD MARKET
An established independently owned retail food market that demonstrates a high level of quality in goods offered, service to its customers and devotion to its community. Must have been in operation for at least five years.
The Amish Farmers Market at Mullica Hill, Mullica Hill
The Cheese Cave, Red Bank
Chowpatty Sweets and Snacks, Iselin, Woodbridge Township
Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck
Fattal’s Syrian Bakery, Paterson
Forked River German Butcher Shop, Lacey
The Greek Store, Kenilworth
Market Basket, Franklin Lakes
Pulaski Meat Products, Linden
Severino Pasta Co., Westmont
OUTSTANDING FOOD ARTISAN
A food artisan who has demonstrated significant talent and skill in their chosen genre and has set new or consistent standards of achievement and excellence. Must have been working in the genre for at least three years.
Aunt Charlotte’s Candies, Merchantville; Oakford-Trost family
The Bent Spoon, Princeton; Gabrielle Carbone and Matthew Errico
Blair’s Sauces and Snacks, Highlands; Blair Lazar
Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, Alexandria; Jonathan and Nina White
Busy Bees NJ, Middle Township: Gary and Erin Schempp
DiCosmo’s Water Ice, Elizabeth; DiCosmo family
Lopes Sausage, Newark; Herminio Lopes
Milk Sugar Love, Jersey City; Emma Taylor
Stella's Empanadas, Kearny; Barulich family
Valley Shepherd Creamery, Long Valley: Eran Wajswol
GARDEN STATE CULINARY LEGEND
A food professional, institution or restaurant with a rich, storied history of high standards, commitment, accomplishment and influence. The contributions of the person, place or institution to the culinary arts in New Jersey must have affected residents in positive ways for at least 10 years.
Mikey Azzara, founder/owner, Zone 7, Ringoes, East Amwell Township
D’Artagnan, Union
Del Buono’s Bakery, Haddon Heights
Fiore’s, Hoboken
Knife & Fork Inn, Atlantic City
Kevin Kohler, chef and owner, Café Panache, Ramsey
Aldo Lamberti, owner, Caffe Aldo Lamberti, Cherry Hill
Chris Mumford, co-owner, Mumford’s Culinary Center, Tinton Falls
Mustache Bill’s Diner, Barnegat Light
Nasto’s “Old World Desserts,” Newark
Adam Rechnitz, owner, Triumph Brewing Company, Princeton
Rutt's Hut, Clifton
Summit Diner, Summit
Lucille Thompson, chef, The Magnolia Room, The Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May
White Manna, Hackensack
Whether you are Buying or Selling a home, or both, involves many steps and having an experienced New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex, Union and Morris Counties— Chatham, Summit, New Providence, Westfield , Maplewood, Montclair, etc.--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45 minutes or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate. Our www.unioncountyhomesnow.com and www.goodhomesforgoodpeople.com websites bring us several new buyers every day which helps us sell our clients' listings for more money and in less time.
As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers
I am also a Luxury specialist (CLHMS), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying and selling process. Not only does this extra training help me better understand this upper echelon in real estate, its benefit include a special luxury website: www.njluxhomes.com and a corresponding worldwide luxury network that helps to put luxury buyers and sellers together.
As your Springfield, Mountainside, Montclair, Maplewood, Chatham, Summit, New Providence, Westfield /Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris County thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.
