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Waldorf School of Princeton
On April 24th The Development Committee of the Waldorf School of Princeton (WSP) had planned to hold a Barn Bash to celebrate and feature Waldorf Education both locally and globally, and to reunite alumni/ community members spanning the 37 year history of the School. The event was scheduled to showcase Founding Members of the WSP Communit y in this light as the Community reconnected and welcomed in the surrounding Princeton area; all against the backdrop of a live concert, auction and revelry held at the Antique Barn at Cashel in Hillsborough. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced the School to postpone the initial event, and to re-imagine it in a virtual environment. At a higher level the Waldorf School of Princeton has reimagined and implemented its singularly unique curriculum for virtual learning, while the supporters of the school in conjunction with the board set up the School’s COVID-19 Fund to secure and strengthen the School’s future. The Waldorf School of Princeton Communit y has risen to
the challenges posed by the pandemic, yet certain challenges remain ahead, so we have re-doubled our efforts to bolster the COVID -19 Fund to help sustain current and future programs and to support students, families, faculty, and staff who may be affected by the crisis. Just as the School has embraced technology as a tool to empower meaningful distance learning and virtual classrooms, so has it re-imagined its year-end Barn Bash Celebration for a virtual audience. On Saturday, June 13th from 5:458:30 p.m., WSP will hold a Live Virtual Celebration featuring Gravity Hill Band Unplugged, Magic of Marco, an Online Auction, and the media from the history of School from the past 37 years through the present. All the proceeds from the event will go towards the COVID-19 Fund. Please join the Waldorf S chool of P r inceton on Saturday, June 13th from 5:45-8:30 p.m. for a Virtual Barn Bash featuring live magic, music and auctions. For more information please visit princetonwaldorf.org/ barn-bash, and to donate an item for the auction email development@princetonwaldorf.org.
Arts Council of Princeton
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Wondering how to keep your young artists occupied once school lets ‘out’? Good news -- the Arts Council of Princeton’s Vir tual Summer Camp is now enrolling! We’re providing the same high-quality, professionally-led arts instruction our campers love, t his time streamed right into your living room. Sessions will keep campers connected and creative while in session, and leave them with plenty of ideas to keep making art in their own time. Try out drawing, painting, claymation, illustration, and design -— you name it! With options for ages 5-16, all campers will be encouraged to achieve individual creative goals while fostering group collaborations in a supportive environment. VIRTUAL BARN BASH: The Waldorf School of Princeton will host a virtual celebration on SaturCamps are enrolling now! day, June 13 from 5:45- 8:30 p.m. featuring live magic, music, and auctions. For more informaVisit artscouncilofprinceton. tion, visit princetonwaldorf.org/barn-bash. org to register. of soups, salads, artisanal custom celebration cake or- D’Angelo’s has to offer. Chez Alice Patisserie breads, and sandwiches. der. Gift cards are available Our new “Dining Al FresEat like a Parisian in the Whether you’re looking for for purchase. Visit w w w. co” menu features typical heart of downtown Prince- the flakiest croissant, the chezalicecafe.com for our European-st yle food op ton at Chez Alice Patisserie, most decadent mille-feuille, full menu. tions, such as a cappuccino an airy café where macar- or the pillowiest madeleines and sfogliatelle for breakD’Angelo Italian Market ons reflect every color of the in town, this artisanal bakfast, fresh mozzarella capWe want to thank the rainbow and powdered sug- ery is the spot. rese for lunch, or a pasta Princeton community for ar dusts beignets like fresh Chez Alice Patisserie is your support, not just dur- dish for “pranzo,” followed snow. Stop in for coffee, located at 5 Palmer Square ing the pandemic, but over by fresh fruit, a cannoli, and tea, or sipping chocolate West in Palmer Square. Call the last 10 years. Come join espresso. Diners can feel and peruse the pastry case. (609) 921-6760 to pre-order us to enjoy the best of what free to bring their own beer Our café offers a selection for takeout or place your Continued on Page 13
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Dining Al Fresco No travel plans? You don’t have to go far to enjoy Italy’s simple pleasures. Introducing D’Angelo Italian Market’s New “Dining Al Fresco” Menu
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“Lo Spuntino”
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(Snack)
- or Mozzarella Caprese
$14.99 for 2 people Both options served with seeded twist bread and breadsticks on side.
“Il Pranzo” (Lunch)
(Housemade mozzarella with roasted plum tomatoes, fresh basil, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic from Modena)
Rigatoni Bolognese (Mezzi rigatoni with “battuto” of carrots, celery & onion, ground sirloin, San Marzano tomato sauce and a touch of cream)
$19.99
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Pasta dish followed by fresh fruit, cannoli & espresso.
(An American favorite)
“Apericena” (Small “Stuzzicchini” to whet your appetite before dinner, typically served with an “aperitivo analcolico,” a non-alcoholic pre-meal drink such as chinotto, sanbitter or crodino)
$9.99 Arancine & Patatine Fritte Riceballs (plain, spinach or Sicilian) and French Fries
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1 European style individual pizza - or Bistecca Ribeye with Salmoriglio, Grilled Vegetables & Potato (+$10)
Semifreddo Dessert or Tiramisu All of the meals are available any time of day A La Carte Specials will be posted on our Facebook Page weekly Bring your own beer or wine if desired! Here for you every day! Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday & Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
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or wine to accompany their individual pizza or steak for dinner. The new menu items are designed to invoke the “al fresco” summer atmosphere so beloved by Italians and tourists alike, and will be served tableside any time of day during our new business hours. We will be open MondayThursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. starting June 15. In addition to the Al Fresco Menu, D’Angelo will be offering Regional Sandwiches and Weekly Specials such as Mortadella Grilled Cheese, Ribeye Steak with Salmoriglio, and Sunday Sugo. The full menu can be viewed in our advertisement in this week’s newspaper, and on our website at dangelomarket.com. Free local delivery is still available for groceries or takeout meals and pizza.
GetForky and #StaySafe!
Call your favorite Gretalia restaurant or visit its website to order online — your favorite locations are open for takeout and curbside. Visit getforky.com for menus and new hours due to COVID-19. Osteria Procaccini — Authentic Italian tradition, using the freshest, all-natural, organic ingredients available, and the time-honored method of terra cotta oven cooking. Ar tisan pizzas, handmade pastas, salads, and specialty dishes, made with quality hand-selected ingredients, are prepared with a passion for excellence that we know you will appreciate. No artificial
preservatives, or additives, just good old fashioned, traditionally prepared Italian food with love. Done in a sustainable way, just as it should be. Trattoria Procaccini offers a warm, inviting taste of our family’s favorite meals from Italy, in our kitchen. Using natural, organic ingredients, we cook delicious Italian dishes, with specials based on the season, using goods from local merchants and growers. A delightful array of pizza, fresh salads, handmade pastas, Italian specialties, soups, and fresh baked bread make Trattoria the spot in Princeton to get away from the regular and enjoy a plate, just like Nonna made for us, in the comfort of our home away from home. PJ’s Pancake House (now with five locations!) — Pj’s Pancake House is so much more than just pancakes! There is a new recently expanded menu featuring new lunch and dinner items. While we are still dedicated to bringing you the best pancakes around, we are excited to offer these new additions, including pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads, and a whole lot more. If you’ve been to PJ’s before, now is the time to come back. We’re not just pancakes anymore!
Jammin’ Crepes
Kathy, Amin, and I are grateful for the wealth of community support we’ve received since the opening of our original farm stand in 2011 with just the three of us at the helm. With the support of our friends and c o m m u n i t y w e’v e b e e n able to grow the Jammin’ Crepes business to include
a 45-seat restaurant on Nassau Street, a mobile food truck, and the Princeton Public Library Cafe all currently supported by a staff of over 30 employees. We are touched by the many messages of support that we’ve received during this trying time. We have faith that our business will survive. We will work hard to be sure of it. The toughest part for us is how to support our employees during the forced closure of our restaurant spaces. Much of our staff have been with us since we opened our doors on Nassau Street in 2014 and their livelihoods depend upon the success of Jammin’ Crepes. For t h is reason, af ter careful consideration, we decided to start a “Go Fund Me” page with 100 percent of the proceeds going to our staff. Our $25,000 goal will cover two weeks of pay for our team. They are the backbone of our business. To donate, please visit jammincrepes.com.
Jefferson Bath and Kitchen
Going away this summer or spending time at your second home? Let Jefferson Bath and Kitchen remodel your bathroom while you’re away. Escape the construction phase and come home to your new beautiful oasis! Jefferson Bath and Kitchen has been beautifying bathrooms in the area since 1989. Our full-service approach puts clients at ease so they can relax while we transform their bathrooms into the space of their dreams. Jill and David, the husband and wife team that
ALL OF OUR RESTAURANTS ARE OPENING FOR OUTDOOR DINING STARTING JUNE 15.
BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!
Princeton: 154 Nassau Street (609) 924-1353 West Windsor: 64 Princeton-Hightstown Road (609) 799-0688 Ewing: 938 Bear Tavern Road (609) 493-4495 Robbinsville: 19 Main Street (609) 772-4755 Kingston: 4581 Route 27 (609) 921-2778
Princeton: 354 Nassau Street (609) 683-9700
Visit getforky.com for menus and new hours due to COVID19
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operates the business and manages all the projects, will work with you from concept through completion. Our website, jeffersonbathandkitchen.com, offers a carefully curated selection of fixtures and faucets to inspire your design and Jill works with every client to find the right products to fit their space, needs, and style. We only work with quality materials. We want your bathroom to bring you joy for many years and we know quality matters. That, paired with our expertise and attention to detail, are what have solidified our reputation as the area’s best, for over 30 years. Visit jeffersonbathandkitchen.com or call us at (609) 924-0762 to start planning your bathroom remodel.
Maddalena’s CheeseCake & Catering Co.
As the state opens up, we continue to prepare delicious handmade frozen meals and desserts. However, we are not yet inviting customers to enter our store — for now, we continue to provide curbside ser vice only. Our staff is vigilant, heeding all federal, state, and local health advisories. Our freezers are filled with handmade dinners and desserts. Our most popular one dish meals are Chicken Pot Pie, Shepherd’s Pie, and Stuffed Peppers. Our weekend grill menu includes Bison Burgers from our local Buffalo Farm and Cedar Plank Salmon. Specialt y items include Keto friendly entrées like Crust-less
Quiche Keto Cordon Bleu, and Cauliflower Soup. Our CheeseCake is available in Classic, Gluten Free, and Keto. Apple Crumb Pie, Assorted Homemade Cookies, Biscotti, and Keto Brownies too. Maddalena’s has b een serving our community for over 38 years. Our brandnew online store was born of necessity in an effort to maintain a safe physical distance for both our customers and our employees. maddalenascatering.com/ take-it-home. When we receive online orders, we call each customer to confirm pick up time and take payments — all orders delivered curbside. No customer will be turned away, if you pull in without having placed an order we will be happy to process your orders. Curbside pickup hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 415 Route 31 N. Ringoes; (609) 466-7510.
Milk & Cookies
Hello Fr iends ! We are so excited to be offering takeout and contactless delivery right now (curbside delivery available as well). We have all our regular favorites along with our delicious assortment of refreshing drinks. We have cookie trays to share with friends and family. Don’t forget to cool off with our ice cream sandwiches made with yummy cookies! We look forward to seeing your smiling eyes. To order, stop by the shop, call (603) 266 -5437 or visit w w w. milkncookies.online.
Princeton Ballet School
Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, has announced that registration is now open for summer and fall classes. Summer programs will run July 13 - August 14. Class sizes will be small, and may be a mix of in-person and live stream instruction. Virtual only options are also available. The Intermediate (ages 1113) and Junior (ages 9-11) summer programs will be held at our Cranbury studio location, offering families the option to sign up for one week, or all five weeks of classes. For the first time, the Summer Intensive Advanced (ages 13+) at our Princeton studio location will enable students to do all five weeks, or split the program into two- or three-week sessions. “The health of our students, families, faculty, accompanists, and staff remain our highest priority,” says Executive Director Julie Diana Hench. “Our goal is to continue bringing the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of dance to all our students — safely.” Princeton Ballet School is preparing for a gradual reopening that will include strict safety measures both inside and outside the studios. Registration is also now open for fall classes, which begin September 9. Princeton Ballet School studio locations are at the Princeton Shopping Center, in
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downtown Cranbury, and now at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Princeton Ballet School offers instruction for ages 3 through adult. All classes are designed to challenge and nurture students in a safe and developmentally appropriate way. To learn more about Princeton Ballet School summer programs and fall enrollment, call (609) 921-7758 or visit arballet.org.
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