It Really Does Take a Village
In my neck of the woods, Princeton gets all the restaurant glory. But these days I’m enamored of my (new) home base of Lawrenceville. So I was honored when the local non-profit, Lawrenceville Main Street, asked me to be part of its premier annual event, A Night in the Village, which is happening this coming Sunday, October 1st. The weather forecast is for a beautiful fall day and evening, so if you don’t have dinner plans, please meet up with me and a few hundred other locals as we restaurant-hop through 11 outstanding eateries for tastings of food and beer, first at 4:30 and then again at 6:30 pm. All the details here.
We’ll also be reporting live on facebook and twitter during the event!
They’ve Been Going Strong in the Same Location and with the Same Families Behind Them Since the 1930s. Three Restaurants that Have Stood the Test of Time
What is the magic that allows a restaurant to weather- even thrive despite – economic depressions, world wars, and ever-changing cultural and dining norms? I interviewed the folks behind Conte’s in Princeton, Chick & Nello’s Homestead in Hamilton, and Freddie’s Tavern in Ewing to find out. I guarantee that their answers, here in the September 27 issue of U.S. 1,will surprise you.
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Pat, It’s so good to hear from you! Although this event looks great, i will be out of town!!! Thanks for keeping me abreast of your food endeavors! Love grace
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