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Anthony's Cheesecake Owners Dish on Thanksgiving

Philip Byrne and Anthony Lauro share dessert tips and give thanks before Turkey Day

It's the most wonderful – and busiest – time of the year at Anthony's Cheesecake in Bloomfield. Co-owners of the beloved Washington Street shop Anthony Lauro and Philip Byrne stepped out of the kitchen Tuesday to talk holiday desserts, what they're thankful for this Turkey Day and more for Patch's "Five Questions With" column. What Thanksgiving dessert is everyone ordering from your store? No surprise here: Lauro and Byrne said pumpkin cheesecake is their biggest seller this time of year, with sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie not far behind. How many orders have you racked up for Thanksgiving? The quaint shop has gotten at least 400 orders so far for Thanksgiving pies and cheesecakes and will be baking through Thursday. "I always find the …

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Bloomfield Eateries Part of 'A Tasteful Experience'

Delicious event raises more than $60,000 for children's medical treatment at Clara Maass

The eighth annual "A Tasteful Experience" showcasing fare from Bloomfield restaurants raised more than $60,000 last Monday for children's medical treatment at Clara Maass Medical Center. Anthony's Cheesecake, Gencarelli's Bakery, Orange Squirrel and Stamna Greek Taverna were among area restaurants to partake in the annual food tasting at Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. "We were so delighted at the wonderful community support and response to A Tasteful Experience," said Mary Ellen Clyne, president and CEO of Clara Maass Medical Center, in a statement. "Our medical center treats thousands of children and supports their families through that process. These funds are critical in helping them receive the best experience possible through …

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Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce, Donna Pietroiacovo

2:23 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Thank you to Gencarelli's Bakery for your continuous support in our local community over the years. Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce   more ›

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Brookdale Pet Center Loves Your Pet

High-quality service and care of utmost importance to staff at Broad Street shop

So, you want to know about hospitality? Here goes. I had an interview scheduled with Chris Lai, the owner of Brookdale Pet Center and my car died (again). I was faced with walking about a mile and a half in the rain to visit the store. Nothing doing. I called Chris to reschedule. “Steve,” he said, “if you want, I can offer you a ride.” And I accepted that ride, folks -- to and from the store. And that’s the type of friendliness you get when you visit this welcoming spot which the Lai family has owned for 18 years. When your pet needs food, you seek per care advice, or you’re in the market for a new animal like a bird, fish or reptile to bring into your home, Brookdale Pet Center is your place to visit. Shannon Langenfeld has been the …

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Gas Rationing Sees Shorter Lines at Some Stations

Governor's new gas plan and restrictions imposed by station owners results in slightly shorter waits in some places, same story in others.

At noon Saturday, Gov. Chris Christie's even-odd gas rationing mandate went into effect for 12 New Jersey counties, including Bergen, Essex, Morris, Monmouth, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Warren. The result, in some cases, was modestly shorter gas lines than have been seen in the days since Sandy hit. Of course, other stations featured the same long lines and interminable waits that have dotted North Jersey in recent days.

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What's Open in Bloomfield?

A running list of what's open around town

Power is slowly being restored to places and homes all over town after Super Storm Sandy plowed through last week. Here's a running list of what's open in Bloomfield to help life get back to normal. Is your business open? Tell us in the comments or email Lia@patch.com to be added to the list.

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