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YUM! Freelance writer, Marilyn Johnson, South Jersey Food Scene, shared news today that Pennsauken resident, Eddie Davilla, will be opening Da’Villa's Crème & Cookies at 21 S. Centre Street, former location of Cat’s Creations Bakery, on Friday, April 21st. The new parlor will be churning out scoops of ice cream, gelato, cookies, ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, and banana splits - a great opportunity to indulge your guilty pleasures. “We are bringing a new look and flavors to Merchantville,” Eddie Davilla told South Jersey Food Scene. They will have live music and giveaways during their grand opening. Stay in touch on Shop Merchantville for updates!
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Merchantville’s restaurant scene is about to get a big boost as Omega's readies to open. Former McFarlan’s Chef, Omega Ellis, is slated to open the doors this spring to a new American restaurant in the McFarlan's Market, the former specialty grocery shop at the corner of East Park and North Centre Streets in the borough. Residents, who have been patiently awaiting this good news, have noticed recent facade changes - new awnings and signage - look forward to dining there soon! Follow updates here.
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Here's a nice primer on oil lamps and lanterns from Merchantville Antiques. A favorite lamp of ours is the hurricane lamp or oil lamp. Indoor lighting devices are generally referred to as lamps while portable outdoor ones are called lanterns. Generally lanterns have a handle of some form to make them easy to carry and are weather proof to some extent as compared to indoor lamps. The chimney is a clear or frosted glass globe designed for safeguarding the flame or lightbulb if electrified. A shade is a glass piece translucent or opaque to diffuse a light source. The tripod: Holds the glass shade in place. The burner is the apparatus of a lamp that "produces" the flame usually consists of a metal enclosure and wick to supply the (liquid) fuel. The wick raiser knob raises and lowers the wick. The burner collar is the neck piece that raises burner away from flame source. The oil font or bowl is the reservoir or tank that holds the fuel in a lamp. And, the boot or pedestal is the base of lamp. After electric lighting became standard people no longer prioritized the use of oil lamps, so they would convert them to electricity by removing some of the inside pieces of the burner to allow for a lightbulb socket to be installed.
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Believe it or not Valentine's Day is right around the corner and, luckily, Flowers Your Way is too! Through the month of January place your order now for delivery between February 10th-14th and they will apply a 10% discount off your total. Every local order placed between Thursday, 2/3, and Sunday, 2/6, will receive free chocolates! Flowers Your Way is conveniently located inside Ryan's Retail in the old post office building at 22 North Centre Street.Hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. You can reach them through their website or by phone: 856-619-5090 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Why is wool SO warm? Should I dry clean polyester? How are there SO MANY varieties of cotton? Join us on Friday, January 27th from 6:00-6:30 p.m. at Peak Secondhand for drinks, snacks and a TURAN TALK by local scientist, Stefan Turan, on the material science of fashion. For anyone who wants to know more about the clothes on their back, Stefan Turan is the person to ask. Raised in Merchantville, Stefan earned his B.S. in Chemistry from The College of New Jersey in 2013 and his PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He currently he works for Keystone Industries in Cherry Hill as a Polymer Scientist doing research and development on acrylic polymers.
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At Charlie's Crepes, 177 S. Centre Street on the Merchantville Circle, you'll find the freshest local, seasonal produce delicately woven into scrumptious meals! Whether you're a carnivore or vegetarian or you crave a homemade butterscotch custard cream crepe with praline pecans and whipped cream, southern style “Smothered Chicken” served with Dauphinois potatoes or something heartier like Charlie's weekend brunch "Benedictus" - a blend of jumbo lump crab and roasted garlic sautéed in butter and extra virgin olive oil, finished with a caper brandy sherry cream sauce and topped with shaved parmesan and chili pepper flakes - you'll never leave disappointed! Follow his Instagram feed for daily specials. Hours: W-F: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 - 8:00 p.m., Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and, Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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The WOW Center, a nonprofit organization, has a new home in Merchantville and is excited to expand their services and programs to meet the needs of even more women and families in our community. The WOW Center’s mission is empowering real women with real stories to thrive, dream, believe and pursue the impossible through love and community. The center is a partner agency of The Food Bank of South Jersey, offers a "Dress for Success" boutique, workouts, financial wellness courses and much more. They are thankful to everyone who has supported and invested in The WOW Center's mission. Stay tuned for more regarding our journey, the date of our ribbon cutting and grand opening. We cannot wait to welcome all of you into our new space at 44 W. Chestnut Avenue on the the week of February 6, 2023.
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Bluejeanfood - better known as Derek Timm host of Small Bites the #1 listed "Food Radio Show Philadelphia & South Jersey" by Wildfire Radio - recently posted a review of Rasta Kitchen in Merchantville's West End on his "Quick Bites/Takeout" page. This place is a South Jersey hidden gem. Not only was the drink great, the meal was amazing. From the jerk chicken, plantains, rice, and cabbage everything was cooked perfectly and tasty as could be. It was very affordable as well for the amount of food provided. If you love Jamaican food or happen to be in the area you should give them a try for sure.
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Join us @merchantvilleantiques for this special antiques & collectibles appraisal event on Saturday, October 15th! We will be hosting outside our shop author, auctioneer, appraiser and radio show host Mike Ivankovich who will introduce you to 'What Determines Value' and reveal what your antiques, collectibles, and personal treasures are really worth today. Mike is host of the "What's it Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser" Radio Show that airs every Friday morning on WBCB 1490 AM in Philadelphia and will use his 40+ years of experience to appraise objects giving you an idea of their value. Appraisals are $5 per antique with a first come first served basis and guests are limited to 1-2 items per person. After your appraisal spend the day enjoying Merchantville's Monster Fine Art and Craft Festival located along Centre and Chestnut Streets.
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On Saturday, September 10th, Play With This Toys & Collectibles held their annual Merchantville Toy and Collectible Street Fair along Park Avenue from Center Street to Maple Avenue, where they were packed with 75 venders of toys, collectibles, art and fun. Hundreds came out and enjoyed the hunt for characters from Ghostbusters to Star Wars to Spiderman and much more! Play With This Toys and Collectibles is located at 19 West Park Ave. in Merchantville. Store hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call owner Scott Talis at (856) 320-6163.
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Aunt Charlotte's Candies has been working very hard to get our Halloween and Fall candy made. The store looks amazing come in and look around and get yourself a candy apple and a few more treats! Aunt Charlotte's Candies has been making delicious candy in Merchantville for four generations. The store has changed its look several times since it's beginning in 1920. One thing that hasn't changed is the amazing confections behind its doors. Their delicious chocolates are manufactured on the second floor. Through all the years of progress, Aunt Charlotte's superior quality and personal service have been maintained. Today, third generation owners, Randy Susan Oakford and Penny Oakford Trost are joined by the fourth generation Ryan Trost in continuing this high standard of excellence. Each holiday has its feature candy that brings people from far and wide along with a nice selection of giftware for all occasions. You’ll never leave empty handed or without something special. As their slogan implies, there is "Delight in Every Bite".
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