The veteran & the Rookie
Kitchen Kapers 23 Hulfish Street owned by
The Kratchman Family on the square
25 years number of locations
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Treat people how you would like to be treated
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product highlights:
Technivorm Coffeemakers, Wusthof Knives, popular brand name small appliances, current tabletop offerings, as well as the latest gadgets to save time in the kitchen Best thing about having a business on Palmer Square?
The combination of the loyal local clientele and the international feel from visitors from around the world.. you can hear 4 or 5 different languages being spoken in the store at any given time.
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The Farmhouse Store 43 Hulfish Street
owned by
Kristin & Ron Menapace on the square
6 months number of locations
2 business philosophy
To provide a bridge between customers and the many talented artists and artisans across the country. We want people to know where our unique products come from and to feel an attachment to the hands that created them.
product highlights:
Barn wood furniture, featuring a collection of pieces that have been created by using antique barn boards reclaimed from 100-200 year-old barns and mills. Plus handcrafted artisan gifts, pottery, glass, furniture, textiles, home decor, and jewelry. Best thing about having a business on Palmer Square?
We love the vibe of being in the heart of downtown‌it’s lively and bustling. As Princeton residents, we are proud to serve the community we live in and provide something different that cannot be found anywhere else in the area.
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Store Spotlight
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Come shop in a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere where style and functionality are one! That’s what owner Rita Conallen had in mind when creating her boutique, Urban Grace, 2 years ago. Their versatile mix of women’s brands thoughtfully selected by the buying team include, Milly, Nanette Lepore, Trina Turk, Tracy Reese, AG Jeans, Shoshanna, Autumn Cashmere and Rebecca Taylor and many more! Whether you are in need of work attire, a cocktail dress, or casual wear you’ll find it at Urban Grace.
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Meet the Owner
Carter & Cavero Old World Olive oil Company 27 palmer square west
Q&A
with Mercedes Wall, Co-Owner
Q. What makes your olive oils and balsamic vinegars unique? A. We offer a product that demands quality and freshness, and so we stand by our products by allowing the customer to try our olive oils and vinegars before making a purchase. Being able to taste our products before purchasing is what sets us apart from other stores. The result is a high level of customer approval with every purchase. We are lucky in the sense that we get to see the look of satisfaction on our customers’ faces before they leave our stores. Allowing the customer to sample our oils and vinegars is the source of our continued success and it is what makes us unique and memorable.
Q. What is your current favorite product and how are you using it? A. My current favorite product is our Coratina Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The Coratina olive is native to the Puglia region of Italy and grown today throughout the world. Our Coratina is grown in the southern hemisphere, in the desert, in Pisco, Peru. It has a fruity aroma of green apple and green tomato with bitter greens such as radicchio on the palate. It is perfect for dipping with warm, crusty bread, which is also my favorite thing to do. Our Coratina has won two prestigious awards: Winner of the Gran Prestige Award at the 2012 Terra Oliva Olive Oil Competition in Israel and the Bronze Medal Award at the 2012 Los Angeles Olive Oil Competition.
Q. Your products are popular wedding favors. Tell us more about that. A. Our selection of olive oil favors and bridal gift sets are not only unique but delicious. Brides can choose from over 30 different olive oil and vinegars and create a perfect pairing to match a theme. Our Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar is popular with February brides looking for a Valentine’s Day flare. Our Nocellara EVOO and Fig Balsamic Vinegar are popular pairings with brides looking for an Italian theme wedding. Our large selection and amazing taste is what brides fall in love with when they first try our products. We have recently been chosen by brides for Best of Weddings 2013 on the Knot, the number-one wedding destination, most trusted by brides.
Q. If someone was shopping there for the first time, what would you recommend they try?
A.
When a customer first enters our store an associate is there to guide them through the different olive oil and vinegars. We recommend that they try at least one olive oil and vinegar, any of them! This allows the customer to experience first-hand what we’re all about. After that, it becomes a matter of deciding which one if his or her favorite. Some current customer favorites are the Coratina Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar.
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Taste of the square Conchiglie Balsamico
Everyone loves Teresa Caffe. ...And with good reason. They have some of the yummiest pizza, pastas and salads around. We were thrilled when they shared one of their signature dishes with us. “It’s a simple dish, but the balsamic reduction adds the magic,” says Rich Phillips, General Manager. During extra busy times, Chef de Cuisine, Rogelio Morales can make this dish up to 225 times a week! And now you can make it at home.
Ingredients 6 oz shell shaped pasta 4 oz chicken breast 1 oz dark balsamic vinegar 4 oz heavy cream 2 oz asparagus 1 tsp chopped garlic S&P to taste Balsamic Reduction––dark balsamic vinegar, granulated sugar Ahead of Time Cook pasta 1/2 to 3/4 of the way to ala dente, cool and coat with oil (canola/olive oil blend.) Cut chicken breast into 1” pieces (shape does not matter) Prepare Balsamic Reduction– 4 parts dark balsamic vinegar/one part granulated sugar, simmer until reduced by half or sticks to spoon (Balsamico for two–1/4 cup dark balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.) Cut asparagus on a bias into 3/4 inch pieces Prepare Heat pan and coat with a canola/ olive oil blend (75/25) Add chicken and garlic– cook through Add 1 oz (two tablespoons) balsamic vinegar Add 1/4 cup cream– reduce by 25% Add 6 oz pasta and 2 oz asparagus – bring to temperature and finish cooking to ala dente (add a little water, preferably, the water the pasta was cooked in if needed) Plate and drizzle with Balsamic Reduction
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Lacrosse Unlimited 45 Hulfish Street Lacrosse Sticks
Origins 56 Nassau Street Hand Cream
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DID you Know?
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Talbots–
oldest national retailer on the Square… since 1982.
uare begins and ends on Nassau Street. Jack Wills–
Fabulously British s, University Outfitter . 13… Opening Spring 20 in their first location New Jersey!
Urban Outfitters–ary
General Manager M her has worked at 6 ot king locations, but is thin ew er n Princeton may be h favorite.
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DID you Know?
Palmer Square continues on.. Origins–
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Tiger Park– Ralph Lauren–
Stop in to set up an a appointment with personal shopper.
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tiger Home to the bronze g memorial honorin der of Edgar Palmer, foun Palmer Square.
J. Crew–
ersity All Princeton Univ students and staff unt receive a 10% disco with school ID.
The Kiosk–
Newspapers, magazines, tobacco, candy, Western Union and so much more…all in just 230 sq ft.
PNC Bank–
The Palmer Square Princeton branch ck traces its histor y ba to The Princeton Bank, which . originated in 1834
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Spring Trends
C é l i n e pu rse $ 3 , 6 0 0
Celin e Polka dot sk i rt $1,250
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St e l l a f l o r a l pan t s $925
Lan v i n b l ac k a nd w h it e d r e ss $3,730
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Lisa Brock, opened Zoe 18 years ago in a 584 sq foot space on the Square. Today the store has grown to 10 times that size and continues to be Princeton’s very own style landmark, where you’ll only find the freshest looks hanging from the racks. A uniquely mixed collection of designers, ranging from Lanvin to Rag and Bone, Stella McCartney to Isabel Marant and Alexander Wang to The Row. The team at Zoe certainly knows what is in style, so we connected with long-time personal shopper, Lisa Smuckler to get the scoop. She says look out for stripes, vivid colors, graphic prints, floral prints and black & white.
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Live on the Square
The Residences at Pa l m e r S q u a r e Imagine your home just steps from the Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Public Library, the YMCA, Princeton University and McCarter Theater, not to mention all of the wonderful shops and restaurants on Palmer Square. It would be an exciting downtown living experience… and that’s why we built it! The Residences at Palmer Square offer luxury townhomes, condominiums and apartments all which have been constructed with the highest level of detail. Step inside and discover features like high ceilings, wideplank hard wood flooring, elegant molding, stainless steel appliances, private elevators and gas-light fireplaces. Living here offers a sophisticated, maintenance free and convenient lifestyle in the heart of downtown Princeton.
❖ For sales and leasing information, call 609.924.3884 or visit www.palmersquareresidences.com
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Nassau Inn stay on the square
Nassau Inn Rejuvenation Provides Exciting New Amenities to Guests and Clients The buzz surrounding the recent completion of the rejuvenation of Nassau Inn, a luxury, full-service hotel located on Palmer Square, has guests, clients, the community and visitors very excited about the outcome. After two years of construction, Nassau Inn has transformed from 203 quaint and colonial to 188 spacious and luxurious guestrooms and suites people consider their home away from home. Everyone from area businesses to brides are benefiting from Nassau Inn’s updated 14 event spaces, including the redesigned Prince William Ballroom. Amenities included in the renovations are wireless internet throughout the property; a state-of-the-art media wall in the ballroom that will appeal to those planning meetings, weddings, and social events; and brand new audio visual systems, digital signage and Doodle Tap Room’s expansion of their outdoor dining patio was completed in May of 2010. “We are thrilled with the transformation of Nassau Inn and have enjoyed showcasing the completed results,” said Lori Rabon, Nassau Inn’s General Manager. “ Every detail has been carefully selected to ensure we provide our guests the best experience possible.”
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carpeting throughout the Inn. Preceding these improvements, the Yankee
Palmer Square 7 th Annual
Girls Night
Out!
Palmer Square • Princeton, NJ Thursday, May 16, 2013, 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Experience an evening of exclusive promotions and discounts brought to you by the shops & restaurants of Palmer Square in downtown Princeton. FREE ADMISSION
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Experience an exceptional collection of brand name stores, one of kind boutiques, great places to dine and exciting signature events, all in the unique setting of downtown Princeton. S h oppi n g Aerosoles A n n Tay l o r A n n Tay l o r P e t i t e s Au Courant Opticians Berlitz Language Center Bluemercury Coming Soon! B o ta r i Fabulously British Brooks Brothers university outfitters. Bucks County Dry Goods C r a n b u r y S tat i o n G a l l e r y Dandelion Design Within Reach t h e fa r m h o u s e s t o r e I n d i g o , by S h a n n o n C o n n o r I n t e r i o r s J.Crew Jack Wills (Spring 2013) jaZams k at e s pa d e n e w y o r k Kitchen Kapers Lace Silhouettes Lingerie Lacrosse Unlimited l u l u l e m o n at h l e t i c a L u x a by B a by & C h i l d Origins Pa l m P l a c e , A L i l ly P u l i t z e r S i g n at u r e S t o r e T h e Pa p e r y o f P r i n c e t o n
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Opening Spring 2013
A small batch artisan coffee roaster and cafe.
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dining Chez Alice Gourmet Café & Bakery Mediterra P r i n c e t o n S o u p a n d S a n dw i c h C o . Teresa Caffe W i n b e r i e ’ s R e s ta u r a n t & B a r Ya n k e e D o o d l e Ta p R o o m
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