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Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old.
Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College.
After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties
Stop & Shop is introducing its own private-label coffee brand in days.
The seven new varieties of its "Taste of Inspirations" are Bold Barista, Cozy Cabin, Dawn’s Dance, Smoky Symphony, Sunrise Solace, Tropical Twist, and Mellow Moonlight (decaf).
They are available at the supermarket's 360 stores in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island starting this weekend, in time for National Coffee Day, on Sunday, Sept. 29.
All flavors are made with 100 percent premium Arabica beans.
The coffee collection was produced in collaboration with coffee specialist Andrew He…
Newly Remodeled Dunkin' Reopens In Pearl River Following 2021 Fire
Nearly three years after a devasting fire destroyed a Dunkin' and other stores at a Hudson Valley plaza, a grand reopening ceremony will welcome back customers this weekend where they could win free coffee for a year.
"Free Coffee for a Year" was offered to the first 100 guests in line beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 to celebrate the reopening.
The fire, which took place in Rockland County on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, destroyed The Rise (where the fire started), a gun range, and spread to a Dollar General store and Dunkin' around noon on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 112 North Middlet…
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut
A new drink drive-thru coffee stand, 7 Brew, is set to open another Connecticut location this Fall.
Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September.
Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road.
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More than your standard coffee stand, 7 Brew offers an extensive variety of unique drink combinations. From the original Blondie, a caramel and vanilla brew, to 7 Energy smoothies, shak…
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?'
A new, upscale restaurant in the region serving coffee, cocktails, and small plates is earning high praise just months into business.
The Scene, located in Albany at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in late July 2023.
Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant offers craft cocktails, specialty coffees, and all-day brunch options, including sandwiches, bagels, and oatmeal.
Among the popular choices, according to Yelp, is the Scenewich, made with a fried egg, brie, prosciutto, caramelized onion, honey mustard, and arugula on a croissant.
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'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor
A new restaurant in the region serving up specialty coffees, craft cocktails, and an all-day brunch menu is garnering high praise weeks into business.
Albany County eatery The Scene, located in Albany in the shadow of the Crossgates Mall at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in early July 2023.
Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant aims to offer a unique and modern experience for diners, reads its website.
“Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee in-between meetings, a 5 PM espresso martini with coworkers, or Sunday brunch with the girls, The Scene is truly the…
Schmear Genius: Eatery Brings Big City Flavors To Newton
A bagel shop with a slight misnomer is heading to another Massachusetts town.
NYC Bagel Factory, which, surprisingly, has no locations in New York, announced that it will open its fourth Massachusetts location in Newton later this year.
The new spot will be located at 839 Washington Street, the bagel shop said in a Facebook post.
Get ready, Newton! The authentic taste of NY Bagel Factory is heading your way this fall, bringing the iconic NYC bagel experience right to your doorstep. Located at 839 Washington Street, Newton. Posted by NY Bagel Factory on Monday, May 29, 2023
The bage…
Wawa Opens On Route 10 In East Hanover
Wawa’s newest store in East Hanover is now open for business.
The Route 10 store opened bright and early Thursday, May 18, offering free Wawa’s coffee for its first 100 customers, as well as promotional t-shirts reading, 'Coffee, Hoagies, Kindness.'
The grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony also included a meet-and-greet with former soccer player Bradley Wright-Phillips, an appearance by the “freestyle crew,” and, of course, a photo-op with Wawa's mascot, Wally Goose.
The location is just one of four stores to open in the Garden State this season.
Wawa, 28 Rt. 10, East Hanover, …
Popular New England Coffee Chain Opens First Capital Region Location
Java heads have a new place to get their caffeine fix after a popular New England coffee chain opened its first location in the region.
Aroma Joe’s, located in Troy at 666 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Monday, May 8, the company announced on Instagram.
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Founded in East Rochester, New Hampshire in 2000 by four cousins, the company has gone on to open over 70 locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Florida, according to its w…