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  • Easy Pickens BBQ & More to Launch August 7 

    by Jeff Pickens on August 2nd, 2010 | Comment

    It’s a family affair: South Jersey dad, sons, to  turn passion for outdoor cooking into a barbecue team and catering service Turnersville, NJ - August 2, 2010 A South Jersey backyard barbecue enthusiast has teamed up with his sons to make the leap from amateur to pro. Washington Township resident Jeff Pickens, along with [...]

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  • Nunzio’s earns its reputation as a Collingswood favorite 

    by Julia Hays on July 20th, 2010 | Comment

    One of the constant pitfalls of being a restaurant critic -- yes, there are one or two -- is that we rarely get to reexamine old favorites. Our region is rich in newcomers and they consume a lot of our dining schedule, leaving charmers such as Nunzio Ristorante Rustico out of reach.

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  • Collingswood Farmers Market Update 

    by Mark Smith on June 27th, 2010 | Comment

    As the summer has progressed, we have been having a blast at the Collingswood Farmer's Market. Our guacamole made to order on site has been a huge seller, followed closely by our market inspired quesadillas. We have went from spinach & asparagu...

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  • Restaurant crawl on Haddon Avenue 

    by Julia Hays on June 11th, 2010 | Comment

    Collingswood will host a Haddon Avenue Restaurant Crawl later this month.

    The event will be held Wednesday, June 30.

    Patrons will walk from one course to the next along the same block of Haddon Avenue.

    The crawl begins at 6:30 p.m. for appetizers at The Tortilla Press, followed by soup and salad at El Sitio, [...]

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  • Walk will benefit local food pantries 

    by Julia Hays on June 1st, 2010 | Comment

    The 2010 Hunger Walk in Haddon Township will raise money and gather food for local food pantries.

    The walk, which will be sponsored by a coalition of local food pantries and the South Jersey Food Bank, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

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  • May Fair and market to ensure a super Saturday for all 

    by Julia Hays on May 28th, 2010 | Comment

    The borough will be filled to the brim with art, music and activities tomorrow for the 31st Annual May Fair.

    The fair will span more than ten blocks of the business district along Haddon Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The event's rain date is Sunday from [...]

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  • Another Asian eatery coming to Collingswood 

    by Julia Hays on May 27th, 2010 | Comment

    Word on the street is that Collingswood will be adding another Asian eatery to its row of restaurants.

    The Green House, an all-vegetarian Chinese establishment, is anticipating a July opening at 655 Haddon Ave.

    Thoughts?

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  • KFC extends hot-selling Double Down 

    by Julia Hays on May 19th, 2010 | Comment

    Have you swung by the KFC on Haddon Avenue to try the infamous Double Down sandwich yet? If not, the chicken loving fast food chain is extending its run.

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  • Veggin Out Menu May 18th & 19th 

    by Mark Smith on May 12th, 2010 | Comment

    Veggin Out

    Tuesday & Wednesday May18th & 19th

    4 course Dinner…$30.00/person *

    Starters

    Sautéed Jersey spinach, tofu & queso fresco empanadas with lime cilantro chimichurri

    Guacamole & hearts of palm tostada garnished with micro cilantro

    Vegetable ceviche with cucumber, jicama, jersey radishes, red onion & local asparagus in a lime & chile de arbol marinade

    Soup or Salad

    Cream of Jersey asparagus soup

    Gazpacho with Don Julio Reposado tequila drizzle

    Mixed jersey spring lettuces with goat cheese, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, sliced apples in ruby red grapefruit vinaigrette

    Entrees

    Quinoa stuffed chile rellenos

    Baked in a tomato cilantro broth

    and served with cilantro rice & black beans

    Vegetarian meatballs in a tomato~chipotle sauce served over red chile fettuccini with queso cotija & grilled jersey asparagus

    Lasaña de berenjena

    Layers of thinly sliced eggplant, mushrooms & spinach with chihuahua cheese & queso fresco in a rich guajillo chile tomato sauce

    Dessert

    Dessert Nachos Lydia Cinnamon dusted tostada with caramel pecans, avocado gelato & strawberry pico de gallo

    Vegan Coconut Flan

    Or your choice of any of our other desserts

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  • Cinco de Mayo fiestas at local restaurants 

    by Julia Hays on May 5th, 2010 | Comment

    ¡Hola! ¡Hoy es uno de los pocos días del año cuando yo puedo demostrar mi castellano! ¡Feliz cinco de mayo, todos!

    Translation: Hello! Today is one of the few days of the year when I can demonstrate my Spanish. Happy 'Cinco de Mayo,' everyone!

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  • Plan Mother’s Day dinner with C-P Guide 

    by Julia Hays on May 4th, 2010 | Comment

    Mom served you many lovely meals over the years, so return the favor by taking her out for a nice dinner on Mother's Day.

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  • S.J. is in the market for ‘a Saturday treat’ [video] 

    by Julia Hays on May 1st, 2010 | Comment

    When Jane Caputi and her 5-year-old son Seamus Murphy were nearly finished at Collingswood Farmers Market, their bags were filled with kettle corn, peach cider, spinach, herbs, cookies and plants, but they had one more stop to make.

    "They ran out of apple cider doughnuts earlier, so we have to grab some that just came in," said Caputi, of Collingswood, walking toward the Cherry Hill Springdale Farms booth.

    Hundreds of patrons from Camden County and the South Jersey area were soaking in the sun at the borough's first market of the season on Saturday morning.

    Vendors sold produce, baked goods, plants and crafts. Balloons and live music added to the atmosphere that felt more like a festival than a market.

    "It's a gorgeous day for it," Caputi said. "This is our special thing. It's a Saturday treat."

    Woodstown's A.T. Buzby Farm, one of the market regulars, had run out of their 175 quarts of strawberries by 10 a.m. and spent the rest of the morning selling asparagus, rhubarbs and plants.

    "Every year we come back, and it's like a corner deli, we have a group of regulars who are ready to see us," said Jim Daily, of the Woodstown farm.

    A few miles away, Haddonfield's much smaller farmers market was also celebrating its first Saturday of the season.

    "The most popular item for this time of year is asparagus. It just came out," said Henry Benton of Haynicz's Orchard View Farm Market and Greenhouse in Monroeville. "Our farm specializes in peaches and apples."

    The Haddonfield market doesn't feature only produce.

    Harry Gale's business is organic coffee. Harry & Beans of Ocean View specializes in unique blends, and Gale now has a blend just for the town: "Haddonfield High-Test."

    "It's based on being here and seeing what people like and ask for," Gale said. "I noticed that they go for the Ethiopian, Honduran and Colombian. They're some strong blends."

    Patricia Baxter of Voorhees was a first-time vendor at the Haddonfield market. Her business, Baxter Bakes, was selling eco-friendly chocolate chip cookies.

    "I've always loved Haddonfield, and it's the perfect market, because the people here appreciate eco-friendly, local products," said Baxter, whose business is based in Philadelphia.

    Collingswood's farmers market is held every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon between Collings and Irvin avenues under the PATCO tracks.

    Haddonfield's market is held Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon in the Presbyterian Church parking lot on Chestnut Street, just off Kings Highway.

    Reach Julia Hays at (856) 486-2479 or jhays@gannett.com

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    • colls13326 7:13 pm on May 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      the only downfall to this nice arrangement is the impact on the already struggling local business, who are not allowed to attend the farmers market, instead business from out side the collingswood area, such as springdale farms mentioned above are allowed to come.

      solution = colls businesses plus farmers. their is no reason that any collingswood business that would like to participate should be excluded.
      “collingswood its where you want to be” EXCEPT FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

  • First farmers market of the season, tweet #collsfarm 

    by Julia Hays on May 1st, 2010 | Comment

    The first farmers market of the season was this morning, and the crowds enjoying local produce, baked goods and music were as big and bustling as ever.

    Check out Collingswood InJersey and the Courier-Post tomorrow for photos, video and an article about the market.

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  • New eatery coming to Collingswood 

    by Julia Hays on May 1st, 2010 | Comment

    Alex Capasso of Blackbird Dining Establishment in Collingswood has a tentative date of May 17 for opening West Side Gravy, his second restaurant in town.

    The contemporary comfort food destination will eventually serve lunch and dinner seven days a week at 714 Haddon Ave., in the old Woolworth's building. Capasso hopes for West End to [...]

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  • A Moment at the Collingswood Farmers’ Market 

    by Rich Renner on May 1st, 2010 | Comment

    Choosing produce at the Collingswood Farmers
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