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COO PERRY CORSETTI VP OF ADVERTISING SALES ARLENE REYES PUBLISHER BRITTANY ROUGHT EDITOR MACKENZIE FITCHETT ACCOUNT MANAGERS KAREN TATIANARODIERTABILEKELLYTAYLOR MARKETING CONSULTANTS CASEYMEGANMEGLINOMUDD LAYOUT & DESIGN KIMBERLY KRAUSS 08037 is a publication of Newspaper Media Group, 130 Twinbridge Drive Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (856)779-3800 areyes@newspapermediagroup.comx6920 In this Issue: Red, White & Blueberry Festival 6 White Horse Winery 10 Community Garden 12 Take a Bite - Maplewood 16 Hammmonton Happenings 19 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Festival 20 Q & A 22 COVER PHOTO BY JAMIE GIAMBRONE White Horse Winery Letter from EDITOR:the Summer is full of excitement and fun in the town of Hammonton. With wineries and festivals galore, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The summer edition of 08037 brings readers along on a journey through two of the biggest festivals of the year. The Red, White and Blueberry Festival (Page 6) will open everyone’s eyes to the different ways to enjoy blueberries from pancakes and desserts to condiments and wines. Then, Our Lady of Mt.Carmel Festival (Page 20) will take you through an incredible piece of history that the 08037 has held dear for over 100 years. After taking in their fill of history and entertainment, readers can scroll through photos and descriptions of the Italian delicacies coming out of Maplewood (Page 17) including some delectable salads and fresh seafood dishes. Then head over to White Horse Winery (Page 10) to discover a new favorite summer sip. For those readers who are hoping to improve their green thumb before the end of the growing season, the Hammonton Community Garden (Page 12) announces a plethora of classes for both beginner and expert
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For residents of Hammonton and its neighboring boroughs, the annual Red, White and Blueberry Festival is an event all ages look forward to every summer. This year, the festival will celebrate its 36th Locatedyear.in between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Hammonton is known for its close distance to the local cities. But, the town of Hammonton itself also has much to offer including its thriving downtown area. Since 1987, the town has celebrated the Red, White and Blueberry Festival each summer. The event, which started as a county wide initiative among the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce and the township merchants association, was created to honor the 105th anniversary of Atlantic County and included a patriotic theme around the Fourth of July. “We came up with the Red, White and By LAUREN LAMANTIA
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080378SUMMER 2022 Blueberry Festival,” said John Runfolo, executive director of the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce since 2011. Runfolo has been a member of the Greater Hammonton Chamber since 1984. The Chamber is a nonprofit business organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the civic, commercial, cultural, economic, professional, agricultural and industrial interests of the people of the town of Hammonton and the Greater Hammonton Area.
The festival has only missed one year due to the pandemic in 2020. In 2021, the event returned and was presented as “Berry Glad to Be Back” and had a large attendance due to the residents being eager to get outside again.Runfolo noted that the event has grown so much throughout the years that the location has changed multiple times. Originally, it was held at the Hammonton Middle School, then expanded to Hammonton High School, where the event has been held for the last 20 “Ityears.was a nice little event and it eventually just grew into something,” Runfolo said. “We’ve gone from maybe 500 to 1,000 visitors to upwards of 10,000 visitors.”
The festival is sponsored by AMIAtlantiCare Hammonton, a radiology practice in town, and VisitNJ, the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism site. The day includes something fun for everyone with features of live music, a car show and a pancake breakfast. Arts and crafts are also presented at the event through a juried show. “It’s a great day for the family to come out,” RunfoloAlthoughsaid.residents come to celebrate the summer weather and fun, the biggest attraction is the savory blueberries and the blueberry-themed celebrations. According to Runfolo, who counted the blueberries himself for this year’s celebration, the event sells 900 crates of blueberries, which accounts for over a million blueberries at the festival. Other blueberry delights patrons can find at the festival include Blueberry Dessert Pizzas, blueberry lemonades, blueberry honey and blueberry pies of all kinds. What makes the event ‘one of the most highly anticipated events in South Jersey’, according to the chamber of commerce, is that it comes before the Fourth of July holiday and marks the birth of the blueberry season.“We’re getting the first part of the cropwe get a great crop right around that time,” Runfolo said.“We get some beautiful and sweet blueberries.” To get a taste of a blueberry from the Blueberry capital of the world come to the Red, White and Blueberry Festival on Sunday June 26 at Hammonton High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■
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“We strive to create a friendly, warm environment where you can hang out and relax and enjoy the wine, listen to some music or grab something to eat and enjoy the experience,” says B.J. Vinton II, proprietor of the winery, along with his father, Brock Vinton.TheVinton family has been involved in the wine industry since the late 1960s when Brock, a real estate developer, began exploring the fine wines of France following his service in the BY
Hammonton may be the blueberry capital of the world, but grape vineyards may be a close second, based on the growing number of wineries serving patrons in the South Jersey area. One notable newcomer, which will soon be celebrating its 8-year anniversary, is the White Horse Winery, which was established in 2014 and officially opened its tasting room in July 2016. As summer approaches, WHW beckons wine enthusiasts to come out, relax and sip a glass of wine while listening to music and enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of its tasting room, outdoor courtyard and firepits. The winery offers live music and food trucks on weekends, happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and a variety of special events throughout the month, including trivia nights, book clubs and sip and shops. The spacious tasting room, featuring a beautiful vaulted ceiling and a 22-foot long “racetrack” bar, is available for patrons looking for a traditional wine sampling experience.
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Established by the Green Committee in 2015 on a town-owned lot near the NJ Transit train station at 11th and Washington Streets, the garden consists of 30 raised beds, each 12 feet by 4 feet. The town has provided the land free of charge and The Atlantic County Utilities Authority donates ecosoil compost on an annual basis.
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To an outsider, Hammonton’s agricultural landscape and well-known reputation as “The Blueberry Capital of the World” would seem to make it a likely spot for a thriving community garden.“We have mostly folks who live in single family homes and just don’t have that sunny spot to grow food,” says Amy Cook Menzel, chair of the Hammonton Green Committee and a founding member of the town’s Community Garden. “And then there are people who just like the community aspect of it.”
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exponentially in the seven years since its inception. So has the activity surrounding it. All Community Garden members (new & returning) must attend a Garden 101 session. Over several Monday evenings this spring, the Green Committee is presenting a series of workshops in partnership with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County and other garden experts. The ‘Garden Talks’ are free and open to everyone and will include discussion such as “All About Tomatoes” (May 16), “Good Bug, Bad Bug – Organic Pest Management” (June 13), “Backyard Composting” (July 18) and “Hydroponics on a Budget” (August 16) and will all begin at 6 p.m.
Other founding club members who donate their time and efforts include Linda Esposito, Master Gardener Dudley Prince and Charley Crowley, whose previous experience with a large community garden in Massachusetts helped the Green Committee launch the program.
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“That’s really helped us a lot,” says Menzel.Along with Hammonton residents, local organizations in the community also contribute to the garden including health-care provider, Atlanticare. This organization allowed the group to purchase new lumber in the fall and spring and to build new beds. There was also a local girl scout who donated small row boxes. Those contributions have provided a much-needed facelift to the plot, says Menzel. Last autumn, the club replaced the rotting wood of 15 bed frames with new, pressure treated wood. Initially the club voted against pressure-treated wood due to environmental concern but the development of a more ecosystem friendly method of treatment, combined with the newer wood’s durability, swung that vote heavily the other way.“We did a little more research,” says Menzel. “The components used for pressure treated wood today are very different from 20 years ago.” This spring, five more frames were built and the club hopes to have new frames for the entire garden in the immediate future. Plots can be rented for $20 per season and there still are a handful available. To apply for a plot visit
Founding club member, Lisa Zeuner, oversees the Children’s Garden at the site and will conduct several workshops for the kids throughout the summer.
“There’s just been a real outpouring of support from the community,” says Menzel. “And the town has been really helpful too.”
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WHW has consistently received gold and silver awards in national competitions, as well as N.J. Governor’s Cup Awards, the “Best of Philly,” award for Best Local Red Wine and TripAdvisor’s Award of Excellence.
“When we started this venture my father was convinced that New Jersey grapes could yield world-class wines,” says B.J. “We believe we’re reached that status, largely due to the quality of our wines, which can hold their own on both a regional and national level. The other evidence of our success is the reception we’ve received from our customers. We aim to provide a great atmoforay into the world of New Jersey wines began in 2012, when a friend of Brock’s asked him to taste a wine and determine where it came from. It turns out it came from Atco, N.J. It was then that Brock realized the potential for makcould compare favorably California. The family’s dream
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Jimmy Jr was light-hearted and passionate when discussing the origin story of Joseph Italiano Sr. taurant it is today. Nonetheless, the success of Maplewood goes beyond lighthearted lines of origin and food. It’s the name: Italiano. A family name that speaks of wonderful food, tight bonds and courage to expand for the better. With various locations and family rooted in every establishment, Maplewood is a warm, delicious and welcomingAlthoughexperience.Joseph Italiano Sr planted the seed and nurtured the initial growth of Maplewood, it was his son who brought the authentic Italian home cooking to the restaurant that gave it a luminous spotlight. His son, Joseph Italiano Jr, created and incorporated the well-known white seafood sauce. The white seafood sauce can be enjoyed from their signature please see BITE, page 18 PHOTOS BY JAMIE GIAMBRONE
BACKGROUND: Scungilli Salad (lettuce, scungili, bananas peppers, celery, homemade mushroom salad with dress extra virgin olive oil and oregano). LEFT: Veal Arugula - bread veal, arugula salad, Balsamic glaze and Asiago. RIGHT: Joe’s special - Shrimp, clams, mussels, crab and conch, simmered in natural juices.
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dish, Joe’s special. The pasta with shrimp, clam, muscles, conch and crab meat in natural juices is right down a seafood lover’s lane. “He (Joseph Italiano Jr.) was the first one to do that in our area. It was unheard of back then to do white sauce over spaghetti.” Jimmy Jr. pridefully mentions. He explained how his grandfather wasn’t too fond was the usual take when it came to pasta. Thankfully, Joseph Italiano Sr. gave his son room to explore and create! Another popular dish that is currently served is the veal and arugula. I was able to enjoy the breaded veal and arugula with a balsamic glaze. As a veal skeptic, I was reeled in and convinced that I should give veal more room on my plate in the future. The greens and veal were a wonderful combination and I can certainly understand why it’s a popular dish. The royal apple martini was a sweet tang but robust. It blended well with theStartingarugula.in May, patrons can taste new specials such as soft-shell crabs with chipotle sauce. They can also check out Jimmy’s special of fried goat cheese balls with baby arugula salad and raspberry vinaigrette. The menu is mostly the same and the traditional dishes have been honored for years. However, if a special is in high demand, consistently, they may consider giving it a steady home on the menu. The veal and arugula is a great example of that. It was once a special until its popularity spoke for itself. Maplewood is in a lane of its own. Without imitating, everything on their menu is “Maplewood styled.”
“All of Joe’s special items on the menus are original dishes. Even the shrimp scampiit’s not a normal scampi- it’s maple-styled scampi,” Jimmy mentions. Currently, Joe Italiano’s Maplewood has BY JAMIE GIAMBRONE Chef - Jimmy Italiano Jr.
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This July marks the continuation of the longest running Italian festival in the United States. Starting July 11th and running through July 16th, the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society is hosting their 147th festival, a tradition that has continued uninterrupted dating back to 1875. The occasion will feature all sorts of fun activities to bring the community together, including games, rides, food and live entertainers. But at its heart, it all comes back to the church honoring their past, their traditions and their beliefs. Louis Pantalone, the Society’s President for a decade now, explained the meaning of the festival, saying, “Giving thanks to our blessed Mother, as our ancestors did on that day July 16th, 1875. And their thanks was for getting over here to the United States, having a place to be, having good crops. Just being thankful for a new life. And we continue that in thanking the blessed Mother and our Lord for our good values and what we’re able to have as a group and as families.”
Membership in the Society is handed down from father to son, with there only being about 50 members. Pantalone joined in 1979 and was the Vice President for 23 years before becoming President. He has seen a lot during that time, including the remarkable turnout for last year, which he says drew close to 80,000 people who came through Hammonton during the festival week. He says that is the largest crowd they have seen in 20 years, with them being used to numbers closer to 40,000. “The entire community gets involved. There’s a lot that comes to this town during that week and it’s a big event for the town and for the patrons and for the businesses. Everybody participates.” As far as fun activities to enjoy during the feast week, each year a carnival comes to town that fills up an entire city block. That will include plen-
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ty of rides suitable for both children and adults. And with this being an Italian festival, you will find that reflected in many different areas, including the food. Visitors to the carnival can head to the food stand to enjoy some classic Italian favorites, like pizza, sausage sandwiches and Italian ice. There will also be two stages for visitors to enjoy different genres of music on each night. And on the feast day itself, there will be a fireworks display to help celebrate the occasion. A free shuttle will be running from Hammonton Middle School to the festival to help alleviate parking congestion. The Society is not sure how many people will attend this year, but they were highly encouraged by last year’s incredible turnout. They were even able to have the festival during the first year of COVID when conditions were at their worst. The Society adhered to CDC guidelines while also continuing the festival, demonstrating how resilient their traditions are. “We were very proud,” said Pantalone. “We believe our Lady had a lot of interference there to help us pull it off. And we were the only one that we knew of in the state of New Jersey that had any type of festival.” Of course, it all comes back to the spiritual meaning of the event, which will be fully commemorated on July 16th. There will be masses throughout the day before the procession where the Society will carry the images of their various saints and religious figures through Hammonton. Pantalone explains this tradition dates back to the very first festival, though in those days the procession ran through the fields that the Society members owned. Eventually the procession route was changed to go through the town of Hammonton, which it has done ever since. A great deal of planning and organization from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel goes into making the festival a success each year. And though they are excited for the upcoming 147th festival, they are also well aware that the 150th festival will mark a huge milestone in their history. Even with that day being a few years distant, they have already begun planning for the occasion so that they can make it feel as special to everyone else as it feels to them. The Society itself is composed in part by Hammonton’s Catholic Church Parish. Although their Society is a closed-membership, they work hard to make everyone feel welcome in their celebrations, especially around the time of the festival. Commenting on that fact, Pantalone said, “So many people use this as a reunion year to come back and see people they went to school with or had acquaintances with. It’s a pretty neat situation.”The 147th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival will be running in Hammonton, New Jersey from July 11, 2022 to July 16, 2022. ■
PHOTO 2: Lauren Pond, left, prefers hamburgers over hot dogs. Vicky Leach, right, “Actually neither, I don’t eat hamburgers or hot dogs.” We are cheeseburger fans!
PHOTO 3: Raelynn GenovesePrefers hamburgers but has to be PHOTOhomemade.4: Yuir Defreitas. Prefers hamburgers, it’s a family tradition. We usually get the quarter pounders. Also, you can feed more people.
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PHOTO 1: Isabella Douglas, left, prefers hamburgers because “I always really liked them. I grew up in Ireland and they didn’t have hot dogs.” Fiona Douglas, right, prefers hot dogs. “They remind me of going to a sports game, gives me game day vibes.”
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PHOTO 5: Hannah Marcellini. “I am a hot dog person, they are a classic. I’m team hot dog all the PHOTOway!” 6: Lesly Rivera. Prefers hot dogs. “I just like them, one of my favorite foods!”
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JUNE JUBILEE CRAFT SHOW: June 11 from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Mt. Carmel Festival Grounds. Sponsored by the Sunshine Foundation this new event will feature homemade crafts, baked goods, jewelry, candles and more.
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BEARDFEST: June 16 to 18 at Paradise Lakes Campground. A festival that celebrates the creative spirit in all of us. Enjoy more than 30 bands on two stages, take part in more than 40 interactive workshops, take a dip in a beautiful lake, and camp under the stars, all in an expansive Pinelands campground complete with a lake and hiking trails. www. beardfest.net sponsored by Funky Cow. A star-studded cast of regional drag performers with lip syncing legends, dancing divas, themed cocktails and electric performances celebrate tent, guests must be 18 or older to attend and must be 21 or older to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. www.eagletheatre.org
0803724 DAWN BALDWIN WALK FOR OUR NEIGHBORS: June 11 - 8 AM at Hammonton Middle School. Sponsored by the Hammonton Cancer Foundation. Registration at 8 AM, walk begins at 9 AM. www.hammontoncancerfoundation.org
BIKE-A-THON BRIDGE TO BEACH: at Hammonton Lake Park. The American Cancer Society sponsors this bike run from Philadelphia to Atlantic City with Start Point #3 in Hammonton opening at 7:30 AM, riders start at 8 AM. www.acsbike.org
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VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME: June 11 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Batsto Village. Watch a game of baseball played using 1864 rules and equipment. There is no charge to see the game. Wagon rides through the village will also be available. Sign up behind the Visitor Center. There is a charge of $10 / adult and $5 per child for wagon rides. www.batstovillage.org
SRP 2022 OCEANS OF JELLYFISH CRAFT FOR KIDS: June 15 – 1:30 PM at the Hammonton Library. Open to ages 3 to 12. Make an ocean in a bottle for your very own jellyfish, all materials provided. Registration required. Other SRP crafts and activities throughout the summer. Visit www.atlanticlibrary.org for more information and registration.
ISLAND CRUISE: June 17 & 18 – 7 PM at Hammonton High School. Paul Morris DanceXplosion Studio presents their Spring Recital featuring a wide variety of dance routines by children of all ages. www.paulmorrisdancexplosion.com COMEDY NIGHT: June 19 – 4 PM at Blue Rascal Distillery. Enjoy an afternoon of laughs to celebrate Father’s Day, or just for a fun day out at Hammonton’s only distillery. page 25
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ORGANIC EATING FOR SENIORS: June 22 at 1 PM at the Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park. Ellie Gibson will highlight the benefits of organic eating. Lunch will also be served. Call 609-567-4341 if you plan to attend.
ANNIE JR: July 21 to 24 at the Eagle Theatre. The Conservatory Summer Camp (performed by students grades 3-12) present this classic musical that is fun for the whole family. Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie gets away from the orphanage and finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks. www. eagletheatre.org
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BACKYARD COMPOSTING FREE GARDEN TALK: July 18 – 6 PM at the Hammonton Community Garden - 11th Street and Washington Street, behind the NJ Transit Train Station. www.hammontongreencommittee.com
EDP FALL KICKOFF: August 27 & 28 at Tuckahoe Turf Farm. Part of the EDP kickoff Series, this is a great soccer tournament to prepare teams for the fall season at one of the best venues on the East Coast. www. edpsoccer.com
DANCE MAGIC SPRING RECITAL: June 25 at 1 PM & 7 PM at Hammonton High School. Enjoy dance performances of all kinds during a fun-filled recital by the students of Dance Magic. www.dancemagicnj.com
OPENING RECEPTION OF ART EXHIBIT “SCRUTINY”: July 21 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Noyes Museum Gallery at Stockton Kramer Hall. Artist Joe Lugara’s Exhibition of 40 paintings runs from July 12 through September 15. www.noyesmuseum.org
This is partial listing of events and activities in the Hammonton area compiled by Destination Hammonton, as of this magazine’s print publication deadline. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Check with event organizers to confirm details. For the most updated list, please visit www. hammonton.com. Want to be listed in the next issue? Email your listing brought@newspapermediagroup.com.to
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: June 29 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the Hammonton Library. “Turning Red” rated PG. Suggested for ages 4 and older. Registration required. Other movies throughout the summer. Visit www. atlanticlibrary.org for more information and registration.
JULY HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS: July 2 - 1 PM at Eagle Theatre. A guided walking tour of the Historic Downtown is held on the first Saturday of every month, weather permitting. www.historicalsocietyofhammonton.org
THE MEAN QUEENS: July 22 - 8 PM at Kathedral. Are you a fan of the cult classic movie Mean Girls? Well, get ready to step into the movie - drag style! Enjoy this unique, hilarious show, where the characters come to life and re-enact your favorite scenes live, with a special drag twist. www. kathedral.com
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