Food + Beverage

The Distinct Beauty of Bourbon

Meet Dan Amatuzzi, Scotch Plain-Fanwood's Resident Wine and Spirits Expert Article by Dan Amatuzzi | Photography by Provided Page 1 Dan Amatuzzi is the Vice President of Beverage at Eataly, overseeing wine and beverage operations across its North America locations. He lectures and teaches on wine throughout the country and has been featured in leading media publications including NBC’s The Today Show, Bloomberg Radio, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Food and Wine. His published...

Sports + Recreation

Golf's Quirky Cousin

Local friends create their own version of Disc Golf Article by Alan Bastable | Photography by Terry Azad PAGE 1 Text: Alan Bastable is the Executive Editor of Golf.com and a proud Scotch Plains resident. He wrote and published this article in 2020, and it is as much of a homage to friendship as it is to the game of Disc Golf.  We are proud to reprint it here today.  Readers interested in playing disc golf can visit Oak Ridge Park in Clark for a beautiful (actual!) course.   PAGE 2 Text ...

Education

BUILDING Community

The new Fanwood Memorial Library is a vibrant community hub Article by Sophia Mekbeb | Photography by Tom Kranz Fanwood’s community spirit has always shone brightly, but the recent transformation of the Fanwood Memorial Library has taken that spirit to a whole new level—from mere renovation to reinvention. Replacing a building that had served the town for nearly three-quarters of a century, the new 15,000-square-foot facility is a modern marvel of accessibility, design, and community...

Food + Beverage

Dairy Queen: A Love Story

A Family's Love Melts a Community Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Craig Smith and Donna Albanese When Joseph Albanese took Adele DeMaio out on their first date in 1948, they were both teenagers. Today, at the age of ninety-five, Joseph still remembers the movie they saw, and even the row where they sat. In an effort to impress her, Joseph took Adele out for ice cream after the movie ended. But the banana split she wanted was twenty-five cents, and he did not have enough money. So, the...

Professional Services

Experience. Compassion. Diligence.

Partners Robyn Ross and Elizabeth Calandrillo bring strength, skill and and compassion to their family law practice Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Nev Photography I am not sure what I expected when I entered the law offices of Ross & Calandrillo in Mountainside, NJ:  Two power-house women, both named partners at their own full-service family law firm, specializing in divorce and family separations.  As a happily married woman I hoped I would never have to enter this office again...

Life + Culture

The Wonders of Women

Discover the Super Powers within the inspiring women of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Nev Photography, Craig Smith Thanks to the hospitality of Bill Picard and his SPF Neighbors Facebook page we were able to ask neighbors and friends to suggest women in our town that inspire; whether it be as local business owners, entrepreneurs, community volunteers, titans of industry or stay at home moms.  The flood gates opened and we received hundreds of comments through...

Local Services

Cheers to Jersey Girls!

Meet the Women behind Vodka Salad: New Jersey's favorite craft cocktail. Founded, owned and led by women. Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Craig Smith Homer and Bart Simpson insist you can't win friends with salad.  Local New Jersey entrepreneurs, Allie Sabol and Haley Telling from Summit, NJ, prove that you can!   As neighbors that became fast friends, Allie and Haley would enjoy cocktails in their backyards while sharing the details of their lives. They’d inevitably wind up in one...

Health + Wellness

A Legacy of Healthy Smiles

Dr. Maureen Maximos assumes ownership of Dentalcare Associates and continues a legacy of healthy smiles. Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Craig Smith Dentalcare Associates has been a staple in Scotch Plains for over 65 years. With strong ties to the Scotch Plains Community, Dr. Robert Scalera founded his solo dentistry practice here in 1959. His son, Dr. Robert Scalera, Jr., joined the practice in 1983, and the two built a family practice that would serve four generations of patients. ...

Education

Future Investment

Union Catholic is more than an education; it's an investment in your student's and family's future. Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Provided It does not take long to notice a difference when you visit the campus at Union Catholic located on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.  The sense of pride is palpable.  It comes from each student and faculty member that walks by, knowing they are a part of something bigger than themselves.  It is visible on the hallway walls and the banners waving in...

Travel

The Luxury of Time Well Spent

Travel expert Shari Erasmus plans the perfect Greece getaway Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Eric and Heather Priel When the time came for Scotch Plains resident Heather Priel to plan her dream 50th birthday trip, she made one quick and easy call: to Shari Erasmus of Inspired Escapes. Why spend hours researching, planning, coordinating and stressing when she could rely on Shari's expertise and connections to build an itinerary that would create lifelong memories for her whole family? ...