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Hello December….🎄
December has the clarity, the simplicity, and the silence you need for the best FRESH START of your life.”
May and October, the best-smelling months? I'll make a case for December: evergreen, frost, wood smoke, cinnamon.!
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YOUR PET, OUR PRIORITY!
Our practice opened over 74 years ago and has been a staple in the local community ever since. We are a full-service animal hospital dedicated to high-quality care offering urgent care, wellness, surgery, dentistry, and end-of-life services. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Our staff is comprised of veterinarians, technicians, and customer service representatives who are passionate about being a part of your pet’s health care and keeping them healthy through all phases of their lives.
"I believe that every pet is unique. We provide a tailored treatment plan for each patient during all stages of their care from wellness to sick or injured to end of life."
- Christopher Torre, VMD
Owner/Veterinarian
"The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July."
We’re so proud of November 2022 edition… with our resident feature cover Shannon Vasile - Our Collingswood Songbird! 🪶🍂
✨Hi Collingswood! 🏡
Collingswood Living Magazine is currently putting together our November edition!
We would love to hear what your “thankful for” to help share gratitude in our next edition!
Just a few words is more than enough!
Tell us in the comments!
October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book….. or Collingswood Living Magazine!🍂
“Big Business... Starts Small!”
With Summer “unofficially” over…
Now is the time to start thinking about your fall marketing strategy!
Advertising with will help your small business be seen by over 5,000 local residents!
We are always looking to highlight the small businesses and local stories in town!
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📌Eat Local: Steak 38
By: Kristen Jorgensen
Dark, masculine and frozen in time, let’s say the late 50’s and early 60’s, Steak 38 in Cherry Hill has the steakhouse formula down to a tee. Magnificent cuts of aged beef and enough sauteed and creamed sides to make your cardiologist smile. Walking through the front door immediately takes you back a few decades, in the best possible way. Actually, I was hopeful this was a Woody Allen movie sequel, Midnight at Steak 38, and members of the “Rat Pack” would be sitting at the bar. The vibes that I get from this place is a cross between a speakeasy and an
episode of Mad Men in the best way possible.
Please leave your strategically torn jeans home, as you might want to consider cleaning up
your look as sartorial standards haven’t completely disappeared. I promise you’ll be rewarded with service to match - Frank, Dino, Joey and Sammy wouldn’t have it any other way.
Steak 38 is a throwback evening of impeccable pedigree and a South Jersey mainstay for many reasons and their food — of course — is no exception for that title. A five ‘easy’ star rating for a classic dining experience. A real hidden gem, and only a few short miles from Collingswood on Route 38.
We ordered the Certified Angus Rib Eye Steak and it was cooked to perfection with a simple yet flavorful layer of seasoning. The classic French Onion soup with an impressive cheese pull, the “Surf and Turf” with a perfectly prepared lobster and of course loads of sides! Accompanied with their “My Way” Old Fashioned, which is Steak 38’s own aged bourbon, our meals were complete.
We also learned while dining that they offer an impressive happy hour Tuesday-Friday from 4-6pm! With $4 Bottled Beer, $10 Sangria Carafes (White or Red) and $12 Bottles of House Wine, plus an extensive list of delicious, elevated food pairings.
For more information, visit their website at www.steak38restaurant.com or follow them on Instagram .
For more intriguing food lore, stay tuned for next month’s “Eat Local!”
Name a better time of the year… corn season at the 🌽🍅
MEET LOCAL ARTIST: 🤩
JUSTIN MCCARTY from Cedarwood and Oak Design Studio!
📌What’s the name of your business?
Cedarwood and Oak Design Studio, Justin McCarty.
📌What does Cedarwood and Oak Design Studio specialize in?
Home décor, handmade art, and furniture restoration.
📌What inspired you to create your business ?
I recently moved back to the area in the summer of 2021 and I wanted to make a creative outlet for myself. I have always loved working with interior spaces, designing and creating things for the home. This is a business fueled from passion.
📌What inspires you as an artist ?
Inspiration is found everywhere. I tend to channel from different periods throughout time. I particularly love the mid century modern era of the 1950’s and the art from the 1970’s era. I also have a deep love of the décor and the nostalgia of the Titanic era of the early 1900’s.
📌Why do you love creating ?
I love creating because it allows for me to express myself. Whatever I’m feeling, I get to let it out through creation. It’s a cathartic process of self expression.
📌Other artists you love or inspire you?
Keith Haring, Michael Basquiat, Herman Miller, and Vivian Westwood
📌Where can we shop your art work?
[email protected] to be contacted for purchasing and custom projects.
You can also find me at local fairs or follow us on our social media to find out more information
on Instagram!
I also hope to have an online store soon! ■
“You’ll LOVE this book! Trust Me!” - said everyone who has ever truly loved a book! 📚📕
Collingswood Living magazine is working on creating a new section- “the Book Nook” - chock full of recommendations and “must read” books heading into the fall & winter from your neighbors ans local residents!
Drop your favorites here to share in future editions!
2022 Proud Neighbors of Collingswood 4th of July House Decorating Contest Winners!
⭐️In first place with their home on King Avenue is Nancy and Steve Marino!
Nancy and Steve have participated year after year and the effort this year was outstanding.
⭐️In second place on Park Ave by Knights Park is Doug Dash whose large flag and bunting perfectly accented his home.
⭐️In third place on New Jersey Avenue is The Renner Family! Whose traditional cloth bunting and lined flags matched the character of the home perfectly!
And the winner of our Proud Neighbor Award this year was Lysa Morze of Lincoln Avenue who decorated the front of their duplex!
Thank you to everyone for participating, prizes of Collingswood cash will be delivered in the next two weeks!
Keep an eye out on more from in future editions of Collingswood Living Magazine!
Yes! Thank for the shout out Collingswood Sound Music Lessons! 💗
Hey, look!!! It’s us! Thanks Collingswood Living 💕🎶 So cool to be appearing alongside some other amazing local businesses. Have you checked this magazine out yet?
This is just ahhhhmazing…. 🌈
Local artist Tatiana had a vision to celebrate love …. And we think she nailed it!
📷:
Tell Us! We want to know!
And feature your answers in our upcoming July edition!
What’s your favorite summer activity? ☀️
With much anticipation of our June edition…
We hope you enjoyed our May Edition and Cooking with the Crupi family!
Collingswood Living was honored to share the story of an incredible entrepreneur, wife, mother and community supporter! We hoped you enjoyed it!
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Live at The Ritz!
6 contestants, 1 miss glamouress!
Who will win? You decide!
Save $5 on tickets when you mention this ad!
Shout Out to Dad! 👔
Send us a photo and a quick shout out to your favorite “Dad” for the June Edition of Collingswood Living!
📧Send us message or email to our content coordinator Kristen [email protected]
Let's Eat Local: 🍽 Sabrina’s Café
QUIRKY, SLIGHTLY KITSCHY AND QUAINT — the best three ways I can summarize a visit to Sabrina’s Café. Of course this mainly refers to the ambience, but the dishes are well executed comfort foods with
a slight twist and are simply delicious. Sabrina’s Café offers a comfortable atmosphere with both traditional choices and some interesting twists on old standards.
Sabrina’s Café is a long established eatery on Haddon Avenue, as it opened its doors in Collingswood in late 2015. When thinking of Sabrina’s, the phrase “oldie but goodie” is the best phrase to define this classic Collingswood staple. The husband-and-wife owners, Robert and Raquel, also own and operate a few locations in the Philadelphia area including University City, and the Fairmount section which puts Sabrina’s Café just over the 20 year old anniversary mark.
Being a self professed foodie and “babe who brunches,” I couldn’t miss the opportunity to highlight one of my recent visits and reminders why this classic Collingswood eatery is a town favorite!
If you’re in the mood for breakfast, I highly recommend you kick start your day with a large specialty latte. With equal parts caffeine and dessert, I ordered the Maple Caramel latte, which is available as hot or iced.
I will admit that as a connoisseur of coffee, it was a tough choice from their other fun selections. The only thing to supersede the latte was the Challah Stuffed French Toast which was stuffed with a perfectly sweetened cream cheese and topped with bananas and vanilla bean syrup. To balance out the decadent overload, we counterbalanced and ordered the Avocado Toast. Of course this toast was prepared in a Sabrina’s Café fashion, with smashed avocado, olive oil, pickled red onion, poached egg, everything spice piled on a thick multi-grain bread slice and served with a side salad. Another notable mention was the chicken and waffles, which is a favorite amongst regulars.
Feeling incredibly satisfied and as stuffed as the French toast we just consumed, we were ready to roll. But as any good foodie will tell you, if you love the place, order something ‘to go’ — you know, “for later.” Having my eyes on the prize and lunch on my mind, we ordered a few Bhan Mi sandwiches to take with us on the road. Already being a fan of this sandwich, I was excited to try Sabrina’s spin on this classic Vietnamese specialty. With pickled vegetables, hoisin mayo, shredded Nappa cabbage, jalapeño and your choice of pulled pork, grilled chicken breast, or crispy tofu or seitan for vegetarians, I went with the pulled pork. It was fresh, zesty and delicious, and paid ample respect to origins of a true Bhan Mi sandwich.
If you haven’t tried Sabrina’s Café, I highly recommend that you add it to your bucket list of places to dine in town.
One small word of advice, do not go while on a diet, unless you’re looking to test your personal willpower! Serving sizes are generous and while there are healthier selections than what we ordered, why skip an opportunity to indulge, even just a bit!
In lieu of National Teacher Day… 🍎📚
We wanted to share our April edition section of “We’re All Connected” in case you missed it!
THIS MONTH, WE CONNECTED with Mr. Steven Smith, principal at Mark Newbie Elementary School. He chose Mrs. Lisa DeAmicis as the school’s first outstanding teacher.
“I am proud to showcase one of our dedicated teachers, Mrs. DeAmicis, and a model student, Montgomery Mahan. Mrs. DeAmicis instructs our fourth grade classroom here at Mark Newbie. Her creativity was on display this year during a Glow in the Dark Day and Potato Olympic Games. She brings her lessons to life daily by connecting them to her students’ personal interests. It is through the relationships that she builds with her students that fosters their love for learning.
“Montgomery is a focused learner who enjoys interacting with friends, encouraging them to never give up, and to always persevere. His interests extend beyond the classroom into music and sports. I look forward to seeing and hearing about the many accomplishments that lay ahead for him.
“We are lucky to have them both as members of our Mark Newbie team.”
To read the entire article: swipe right! ➡️
Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱
A great read for today … the April edition of Collingswood Living!
Read about Monica Miller and her Suburban Jungle!
Feature Furry Friend! 🐾🐶
Meet REGGIE
Reggie is a 7 year old Malti- poo who was rescued from North Philadelphia.
His “hooman” mom, Jordan, recently moved back to Collingswood and she’s reported that he’s loving the suburb life!
According to his mom, Knights Park is Reggie’s version of heaven and he considers himself to be a certified squirrel chaser!
Reggie is also an ideal work companion and has proven to be a wonderful assistant while Jordan works from home!
If you see Reggie around town or at the park, be sure to say hello! Unless of course, you’re a squirrel. ■
WOULD YOU LIKE TO FEATURE YOUR PET?
Just submit a picture of your furry friend and a few fun facts to our publisher at [email protected]
Moms are the amazing! 💗
And we all sort of feel like ours might be the best... so give her a shout out in our upcoming May edition!
Send us a pic of your #1 Mom ... and a few reasons why she’s the best for a shout out in our upcoming edition!
Send a shout out and a “I love you” to any Mom that means a hole lot to you!
🍎A Big Shout Out to Brian Kulak, Principal at Tatem School for helping us kick our new collaboration “We’re All Connected” with Collingswood schools!
To kick off the project, we worked with Mr. Brain Kulak, where he selected his first nomination, Mr. Wayne Peiffer.
“Wayne has made the unique transition from Health and PE teacher to classroom teacher (4th grade) with grace and aplomb. From his trademark booming delivery to his wacky classroom antics to his innate ability to connect with all his students, Wayne embodies the “teacher everyone wishes they had” trope.”
Mr. Peiffer was asked a series of questions and also nominated a star student to spotlight!
Pierce, a student at Tatem was selected and was also asked a serious of questions!
See the entire article below!
Volunteer to Clean and Green! 🌳🗑
Please join Sustainable Collingswood and volunteers for a series of clean-up events at Knight Park and other community lots throughout town. Our green spaces are a critical part of our community for residents (and our wildlife friends) to enjoy and be healthy.
👉Sign up: https://bit.ly/3DceS6A
Happy FriYAY!
Tell us what’s your weekend plans!
Happy Friday!
Collingswood Living - Great weekend reading material!
Recapping with our March edition … Stay tuned for April!
⭐️Small Business Spotlight: ⭐️ Maria’s Bread Sandwiches-
📷✏️Article | Photos: Kristen Jorgensen
“It’s true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but typically finding a decent or dare I say, a “delicious breakfast” on the run seems pretty unobtainable these days. With the arrival of Maria’s Bread on Haddon Avenue, Collingswood locals may have just found the solution to their breakfast struggles.
The husband-and-wife duo and new borough residents, artist Maria Beddia and chef Scott Schroeder decided Collingswood would be the right spot for a breakfast and lunch centric café. When the couple learned that the owners of Constellation Collective were shutting down their bakery, the two were thankful for the opportunity to find a space that was a good fit for their vision. “We love the foot traffic on Haddon Avenue and the slower, closer community feeling of being in downtown Collingswood.” explains Maria.
Upon arriving at the café, you’ll notice two doors. The door to the right, is designed for in person ordering and pre-order pick-up. The door to the left is a designated lounge area, where folks can relax and enjoy Schroeder’s hand-crafted sandwiches, salads, breakfast items and more.
Wanting to get the full café experience, I popped into the lounge to immerse myself in the gorgeous and eclectic décor. I mean, who isn’t a sucker for a blue velvet couch and pink wallpaper? I went on to sample a few of the favorite house dishes, including the famous chocolate cake that was recently touted as the “best I’ve ever had” by Questlove from the Roots. Needless to say, I didn’t disagree with him.
Here are a few things I tried while stopping in and highly recommend on your next visit:
The Breakfast Sandwich
Biscuits and Gravy
Avocado Toast
A Heavenly Slice of Chocolate Cake
📌Make sure to check them out next time you’re on Haddon Avenue — 685 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108 www.mariasbreadsandwiches.com
It’s Wedding Season! 💍
And the Pronto Girls got ya covered!
Congratulations to previous feature family June cover Zach Wright on his published book “Dismantling a Broken System”
Zach also recently did a book signing at to promote the piece.
📷:
Hello March!
“March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes and a laugh in her voice.”
📌Business Profile: Meet Carole Kaznicki from
Carole owns her local business in town with her services including:
permanent eyebrow and micro blading, eyeliner, lip blushing
and ar**la practices!
Carole’s Story: I Will Take Care of You
“In 2015 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy in January 2016 which changed my life forever. I could not wait for the end of my journey which was my ar**la tattoos. I did not feel like a woman without ni***es. Once I got my 3d ar**la's I became obsessed with permanent make-up and decided to go to school to get certified. In 2018 I graduated from The Beau Institute in Mt. Laurel, NJ. I am excited to specialize in ar**la tattoos for breast cancer survivors along with permanent make-up and microblading. I hope to make my clients as happy and beautiful as permanent make-up has made me feel.”
Hear more from Carole in our next edition! For more info on Carole’s services- Visit her website! https://www.permanentcosmeticsbycarole.com
📌504 White Horse Pike | Collingswood, 08107
[email protected]
856-577-2358
Meet PRESTON, the purrfectly imperfect kitty and our February “Pet of the Month”
PRESTON IS A SENIOR CAT, at the age of fifteen years old. He was born a stray in Philadelphia, but he’s lived his
whole life in Collingswood, when his family adopted him from a foster parent. Preston is a domestic shorthair, grey tabby cat with the softest belly that he’ll tease you with but never let you touch. He considers himself a helper, and can often be found underfoot. Preston loves tricking you into giving him more treats, and likes to perch on the stair banister in hopes to receive a shoulder massage. We think you’re the cat’s “meow,” Preston! ■
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Haddon, NJ
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