Monday, August 20, 2012
Here's a glimpse of what's coming up.
The Maplewood Farmers Market is open today from 2-7 p.m. on Springfield Avenue at Indiana Street. Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department will host a public meeting to discuss improving and possibly expanding the skate park at Maplecrest Park. Reminder: the Township Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 21 is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Sept. 4. The BNI Business Exchange Chapter, meets Wed., Aug. 23 at Crane’s at Highland Place, 5 Highland Place, Maplewood for breakfast from 7 - 8:30 a.m. For information, call 973-301-7785 or 973-218-9699. The Reading Erotica Bookclub will discuss Erica Jong's Fear of Flying, at the Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Memorial Library on Thursday, Aug. 23 at …
Friday, May 18, 2012
It was a close race, with two local faves coming out on top
Maplewood has enough top-notch delis to satisfy most tastes, from classic to gourmet. Two that are located in the Village -- Maplewood Deli & Grille and Crane's at Highland Place -- are clear standouts, according to our poll. One voter wrote, "Maplewood Deli and Grille Rocks. Great place. Great food. Super owner." Maplewood Deli & Grille goes the classic route, with superb Sloppy Joes and the irresistible Maplewood Cheesesteak. Crane's, owned by Steve and Janet Crane, inspires devotion for spins on traditional fare, like the BLT with Roasted Tomatoes and Herb Mayo on grilled rye, and the Fresh Mozzerella and Basil with Sundried Tomato Pesto on a Ciabatta Roll. If you haven't already, make sure to check out both of our local favorites and …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Popular take-out dinner menu is up and running at Crane's at Highland Place.
When Steve Crane first introduced dinners-to-go at the old Crane's Deli, it was a rousing success. "We were selling around 30-35 dinners each night," said Crane. Eventually, though, the logistics made it challenging and the dinners came to an end, much to the dismay of many regulars who had come to depend on the Ropa Vieja, the meatloaf and more. But now that Crane's has joined forces with Highland Place -- meaning a larger kitchen space and later hours -- dinners-to-go are back. "Our customers kept asking us for them," Crane said. The menu is available from Tuesdays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. All dinners come with an entree and two sides, serve between 1-2 people, and cost $17.95. Here is a sample of the entrees: Tuesday: …
Judie Hurtado
3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I would love a vegetarian option. Thanks Steve. more ›