Local Services

Cheers to Jersey Girls!

Meet the Women behind Vodka Salad: New Jersey's favorite craft cocktail. Founded, owned and led by women. Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Craig Smith Homer and Bart Simpson insist you can't win friends with salad.  Local New Jersey entrepreneurs, Allie Sabol and Haley Telling from Summit, NJ, prove that you can!   As neighbors that became fast friends, Allie and Haley would enjoy cocktails in their backyards while sharing the details of their lives. They’d inevitably wind up in one...

Professional Services

Experience. Compassion. Diligence.

Partners Robyn Ross and Elizabeth Calandrillo bring strength, skill and and compassion to their family law practice Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Nev Photography I am not sure what I expected when I entered the law offices of Ross & Calandrillo in Mountainside, NJ:  Two power-house women, both named partners at their own full-service family law firm, specializing in divorce and family separations.  As a happily married woman I hoped I would never have to enter this office again...

Life + Culture

The Wonders of Women

Discover the Super Powers within the inspiring women of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Nev Photography, Craig Smith Thanks to the hospitality of Bill Picard and his SPF Neighbors Facebook page we were able to ask neighbors and friends to suggest women in our town that inspire; whether it be as local business owners, entrepreneurs, community volunteers, titans of industry or stay at home moms.  The flood gates opened and we received hundreds of comments through...

Health + Wellness

A Legacy of Healthy Smiles

Dr. Maureen Maximos assumes ownership of Dentalcare Associates and continues a legacy of healthy smiles. Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Craig Smith Dentalcare Associates has been a staple in Scotch Plains for over 65 years. With strong ties to the Scotch Plains Community, Dr. Robert Scalera founded his solo dentistry practice here in 1959. His son, Dr. Robert Scalera, Jr., joined the practice in 1983, and the two built a family practice that would serve four generations of patients. ...

Travel

The Luxury of Time Well Spent

Travel expert Shari Erasmus plans the perfect Greece getaway Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Eric and Heather Priel When the time came for Scotch Plains resident Heather Priel to plan her dream 50th birthday trip, she made one quick and easy call: to Shari Erasmus of Inspired Escapes. Why spend hours researching, planning, coordinating and stressing when she could rely on Shari's expertise and connections to build an itinerary that would create lifelong memories for her whole family? ...

Finance + Legal Services

The Value of Peace of Mind

Secure your family's future with trusted advisor Steve Goldberg of Family Investors Company Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Craig Smith I remember the day I felt the most “adult” I had ever felt.  It was the day I purchased a supplemental life insurance policy for my family to ensure they would have what they needed financially if I had an untimely passing.  It wasn't necessarily a hard decision, but one that certainly made me reflect on the weight of responsibility I held, even after...

Home + Design

Live Your Story

Fall in love with your home again Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Chelsea Doyle and Edwing Hernandez In 2021 I decided I HAD to move.  Not out of Scotch Plains, but out of my house.  I mean, yes, I loved my neighbors, the location was great, home prices were at a record high and inventory a record low.  But none of that mattered because I hated my hideous floors and therefore, I MUST move!  It did not take long before I returned to rational thought, and shortly thereafter I had...

Beauty

Love your Skin

An Investment in regular facials will pay you back with healthy and youthful skin Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Jessica Reiss Photography Visit any of the local town Facebook pages and you will undoubtedly find neighbors and friends praising and recommending Spavia Clark Commons.  People rave about the massage therapists, estheticians and the exceptional customer service that they have not experienced elsewhere.  Many of the comments say "I love Liz".  Spavia's Manager...

Education

Future Investment

Union Catholic is more than an education; it's an investment in your student's and family's future. Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Provided It does not take long to notice a difference when you visit the campus at Union Catholic located on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.  The sense of pride is palpable.  It comes from each student and faculty member that walks by, knowing they are a part of something bigger than themselves.  It is visible on the hallway walls and the banners waving in...

Food + Beverage

The Perfect Pint

Learn the art of pouring a perfect Guinness. Article by Therese B. Harris With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, there is no better time to learn the art of the perfect Guinness pour.  Rich in both taste and tradition, mastering the Guinness pour has become a rite of passage for bartenders across the globe. The proper pour impacts everything from the taste to the presentation. First, you need a dry, cool "tulip glass", known by its flower-like shape. And while rumors swirl about Guinness...