Giant balloons always get our attention. Even better when they’re advertising food. We stopped to take pictures of the brand new Broadway Bakery on Broad Street in Bloomfield. Here’s the […]
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Action on Glen Ridge Parkway
Glen Ridge Parkway in Glen Ridge was filled with flashing lights early this afternoon after two workmen taking down a large oak tree got shocked by electric wires. Neighbors said […]
Martin’s Lament
We picked this up over at Montclair Unmoderated. Martin Golan has a problem. Now you do too. I make no excuses for this except to share the pain. A few […]
Walking for Mary
It’s not exactly news that the Mary Evans, the charismatic Weight Watchers leader, died. She passed away Feb. 28 of leukemia and, according to her husband Dave, more than 2,000 […]
What? They Weren’t Studying?
Hundreds of teenage witches and wizards — and at least one Barista Boy — squeezed into six theaters at Clifton Commons last night for the midnight screening of the new […]
Perfect Iris Weather
Our intern Jake snagged some great pictures of the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens.
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Defense
The Barista is really struggling for a local tie-in for this story. Oh well, who cares? We know from our extensive marketing research that most of you watch the HBO […]
And You Don’t Even Have to Bring a Present
What could be better than getting invited to a Bar Mitzvah? How about seeing a campy movie about one? From the improv geniuses responsible for MTV’s The State, Dr. Katz: […]
It’s a Jungle Out There
Over at the Montclair Watercooler, the buzz is all about wild animals. Sharon Gill has raccoons in her chimney. Adriana O’Toole spotted two deer walking down South Willow this morning. […]
Congratulations, You Son of a Gas-Guzzler
It’s that season: time for all the end-of-year banquets and awards ceremonies. Tonight, over at the Valley Regency in Clifton, the best and the brightest of Glen Ridge High School […]
Is Starbucks Evil?
Oh my. If Starbucks is evil, what does that make the Barista? Williamette (Ore.) Week — a West Coast version of the Village Voice — serves up a grande-size cover […]
If You Can’t Stand the Rain…
… get out of the backyard. Tom Biro of Bloomfield didn’t let the rain dampen his Memorial Day BBQ. He brought the burgers, and his guests, onto the front porch. […]