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A Family Tradition: Berkeley Floral Shop Celebrates 45 Years - Berkeley, NJ Patch

Patch. "Everyone's pretty much down to earth in this area. A lot of our customers, they're just fabulous. They come in, they're like family." Cofka worked in marketing for 12 years with Atlantic City casinos. Sixteen years ago, her parents — Paul and Cathy Mulhern — retired. They had sold their other shops in Sea Girt and Howell. Their daughter took the opportunity to buy the Bayville shop from her parents. "It just got overwhelming with the politics," she said of working for casinos. "I just said, 'Why am I doing this for everybody else when I can do it myself and apply a lot of the marketing that I learned through the casinos into my own business?'" Since then, A Blossom Shop Florist has earned several accolades from floral organizations and the Asbury Park Press. They will celebrate their 45th anniversary in several ways. A Blossom Shop Florist kicked off the celebration with a contest: guess the cost of the banner in their Jan. 10 post. The closest guesser by Jan. 24 will win one dozen roses arranged in a vase. The florist will also hold a summer event offering 45-cent roses, as they have on past anniversaries. A Blossom Shop Florist will also once again run the "Pedal it Forward" program. Anyone who donates a nonperishable food item during that time will receive a free flower bouquet. A local food bank will receive the donation. Forty-five years in, Cofka still values the relationships the shop has built with customers. "We recognize a lot of our customers," she said. "We have some customers that come in every week for flowers. But it's really about the relationships that have been built year after year... https://patch.com/new-jersey/berkeley-nj/family-tradition-berkeley-floral-shop-celebrates-45-years

Archive: The 2006 NJ government shutdown - from casinos to courts, all were quiet - NorthJersey.com

Wednesday. The machines that spit out tickets for state lottery drawings were idle, as were the slot machines and gambling tables at all 12 of Atlantic City's casinos, which shut down at 8 a.m. Rangers turned away visitors to the state's 42 parks. And Trenton, where most of the state's 45,000 furloughed employees work, was virtually empty during what should have been a busy lunch hour. "We've had no one. No one," said Jung Koh, owner of Jung's Place luncheonette on West State Street. "First the floods, now the budget. I'm closing early." Atlantic City, which normally bustles around-the-clock with the jingle-jangle of slot machines and the din of alcohol-fueled revelry, was silenced at 8 a.m., when state monitors were sent home. Some casinos closed shop earlier, taking time to store chips and cash. Several visitors said they planned to leave town and spend their money elsewhere. "We'll go right ... to West Virginia," said Maryland resident Patti Meyer. "They have a budget there." The Atlantic City casinos generate a total of $1.3 million in state taxes each day. With gambling idled, many of the city's 50,000 casino employees found themselves suddenly out of work until the budget impasse is resolved. "We're going to be on hold," said John Tracy, a card dealer at Caesars. "I don't think it'll last long. We'll see what happens." NJ Transit reported that passenger traffic on its bus routes to Atlantic City from Newark and New York fell by more than 70 percent Wednesday. Academy Bus suspended service to Atlantic City from New York and various locations in New Jersey for the duration of the government shutdown. Academy spokeswoman Deidre Rienzo, said the company instead will offer additional departures from the New York area to the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos in Connecticut. "For us, it's a real opportunity," said Mohegan Sun President Mitchell Etess. "It's unfortunate for the operators in Atlantic City, but we think it may be of some help to us." Gambling was also idled at The Meadowlands Racetrack. The horses were fed and stables cleaned early Wednesday, but within hours it was all but deserted. Eleven scheduled races were canceled because state racing regulators had been furloughed. Monmouth Park and even the privately owned Freehold Raceway also went dark Wednesday. "We're all sitting around earning nothing," said John Campbell, harness racing's all-time leading driver who h... http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2017/06/29/archive-2006-n-j-government-shutdown-casinos-courts-all-were-quiet/441472001/

2017 Valentine's Day gift and travel guide - Queens Chronicle

The southern part of the United States has always been known for great desserts. Brennan’s of Houston makes these soft praline pieces that remind you of the delicious fudge that you find in Atlantic City. Whoopie pies are a southern treat, but the sweetest that I have ever tasted are those frmo Wicked Whoopies (wickedwhoopies.com), surprisingly made in Freeport, Maine, a Portland suburb famous for its outlet shopping. Former investment banker Liz Fife recently started a New York-based company, Batter & Cream (batterandcream.com), that specializes in whoopie pies.Cheryl’s (cheryls.com) has a Valentine’s Day gift box of its popular cookies while Harry & David’s has gift baskets of its popular Moose Munch popcorn as well as its many other confections.Couples who are coffee drinkers and who don’t mind a touch of saccharine kitsch should purchase Care Bears his and hers mugs.For the spirits industry, Valentine’s Day ranks just behind New Year’s Eve in terms of sales numbers. Liqueurs such as Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Baileys Old Irish Creme, Kahlua and Baileys Salted Caramel and Bailey’s recent creation, Espresso Café Creme, are safe bets. France is renowned for red wine but Calvados Boulard is a fine brandy from its Normandy region. Ireland now has competition in the cream liqueur industry as evidenced by South Africa’s Amarula Cream.Sparkling wines such as France’s Lillet Rose and Italy’s Banfi Rosa Regale are also synonymous with romance. If you want a slight sweet touch to somewhat harder alcohol, try Smirnoff Wild Honey Vodka or Balvenie Caribbean Cork.If you prefer smooth over sweet, Glenfiddich 12, Macallan, Usquaebach and Johnnie Walker Black Label (the Blue Label will cost you over $200) are great options in the scotch whisky mark... http://www.qchron.com/editions/central/valentine-s-day-gift-and-travel-guide/article_4aa66bda-ed48-11e6-bf6c-63e4ccbee247.html

Area florists get some benefits from online flower services - Press of Atlantic City

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2016 Valentine's Day gift and travel guide - Queens Chronicle

The southern part of the United States has always been known for great desserts. Brennan’s of Houston makes these soft praline pieces that remind you of the delicious fudge that you find in Atlantic City. Whoopie pies are a southern treat, but the sweetest that I have ever tasted are those made by Wicked Whoopies... http://www.qchron.com/editions/central/valentine-s-day-gift-and-travel-guide/article_171884cc-ce83-11e5-8063-7f30cf3636d7.html

Black-Owned Philly-Area Wedding Planners, Florists and Decor Pros to Know - Philadelphia magazine

Black Lives Matter protest? Carla Friday, the founder of Details Made Simple, is working with the couple on moving their big celebration to 2021. While the studio is based in Westfield, New Jersey, Philly is a key market for Friday and her team. She has four local coordinators serving the city and surrounding areas. (So there is not typically an extra charge for a wedding around here.) Details Made Simple does exactly that: The firm offers only day-of coordination (not full planning). It works with couples planning the wedding on their own and who are looking for help pulling off the Big Day. “It’s all we do; it’s our thing,” she quips. Packages include the V.I.B. (Very Important Bride), Peace of Mind, Destination Wedding, and Venue Scouting & Procurement. (There are Little Extras, like rehearsal practice, DIY project assistance or tuxedo return, offered a la carte, too.)Elegant Events Planning & Design Owner and lead event planner Donielle Warren has a story that sounds like a wedding dream come true: She started as an intern with Elegant Events’s former owner. She later purchased the firm and has been running the show ever since. Located in Northeast Philly and Newark, Delaware, the brand’s reach extends through the region (plus far-off destinations). The packages are broken down from Silver (day of) to Platinum (full service); the team also can outfit your soiree with floral design, invitations and related paper goods. Interested? All you have to do is text via the website.Enchanted Allure Events The East Brunswick-based boutique wedding planning and design firm focuses on creating a stress-free experience for couples throughout the Philly region and New Jersey (as well as New York). Founder and principal planner Melissa Brooks and her team are driven by creative and modern designs, but ultimately dream up a day (and related celebrations) that is unique to you and your love. Custom packages range from à la carte options to full-service planning and design; engagements, day-after brunches and unions of all sizes (elopements, micro-weddings or large bashes) are among the events they skillfully guide. Even virtual consultations via Zoom or teleconference are on offer. Event Loft/... https://www.phillymag.com/philadelphia-wedding/2020/06/09/black-owned-philly-area-wedding-vendors/

Sales aren’t blooming: Florists adjust during pandemic - Midland Daily News

Ms. Bobola said she had to shut down the florist because wholesalers where Bobola Farms receives flowers from in New Jersey and Pennsylvania were closed. Bobola Farms will begin selling some produce in the upcoming weeks; first up are strawberries, which have started to bloom. Bobola Farms has been open since the late 1990s and Ms. Bobola said she never experienced anything like this. She hopes Mother’s Day can help bring back some normalcy but reminded that everything is limited. “It’s the longest we’ve ever been closed,” Ms. Bobola said. “You’ve got to get started somewhere, so we’re just going to do the best we can. I hope people will be patient. We’ll do everything we can to be as close to normal but there will be substitutions. I hope people understand this isn’t easy but we’ll work with them.” Florists are following all protocols recommend by the Centers for Disease Control to help limit the spread of COVID-19. This includes wiping down all vases, wearing gloves while handling flowers and disinfecting the store every night. It also includes contact-free delivery, where the driver will call the customer when the flowers are on the steps of their home. Mrs. Fries said Jen-Mor had to lay off part of its staff when the pandemic first began. She added it has been able to slowly bring back some of the staff. The loss of workers has made the busy weeks even more stressful. “It’s been exhausting,” Mrs. Fries said. “The few of us that are here are doing the work of more people. There’s only so much we can do with this staff so our inventory is smaller than usual.”... https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Sales-aren-t-blooming-Florists-adjust-during-15258683.php

A floral designer is beautifying the streets of New York with elaborate displays for health care workers - CNN

Monday and wrapped flowers in various shades of pink around a lamp post that stood outside the hospital. People admired it as they walked by, but even more appreciated it on Miller's Instagram. "New Jersey hospital worker here and I appreciate your commitment to making the city a more beautiful place," one person commented on Miller's post, which has over 17,000 likes. Like the rest of their flower flashes, Miller and his team didn't ask for permission so they were told by hospital security to take it down just 30 minutes after finishing their masterpiece. But the team quickly pivoted their plan to convert the flowers into bud vases and loose flowers to give out to the nurses, doctors and other health care workers passing by. "So many people cried," Miller said. "I'm always amazed at the reaction people get when they get flowers. It's like the last thing on their mind right now. No one is going to buy themselves flowers so for them to just appear is kind of like a unicorn walking down the street." div class="el__embedded el__embedded--ful... https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/24/us/new-york-flower-flash-displays-lewis-miller-coronavirus-trnd/index.html

Nunan Florist & Greenhouses giving away free bouquets - Garden Center Magazine

You don't think it's going to happen months down the road and still not know how to combat this virus,” she says.Coppola’s Garden Center, located in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is also preparing to reopen. A general manager, who wished to remain anonymous, shared that the IGC has taken serious precautions to ensure a safe reopening. “We're not letting anybody in our store. We built outdoor cash registers that are under our overhang, with complete plexiglass shields about 8-feet high. Our cashiers are completely enclosed, so there's no direct contact with the customers,” he says. “We actually got innovative. We slip the receipt through a dryer vent, so it closes one way and you slip the receipt through there. We're not accepting cash at this time, just credit card only.” Coppola’s has put up many signs that remind customers to keep their distance and to wear their masks, and they’ve also placed line markers to ensure customers are six feet apart. The IGC is located in Middlesex County, and of publication date, the county had 11,102 confirmed coronavirus cases. Gov. Phil Murphy requires all citizens in the state of New Jersey to wear a face covering “when shopping at essential retail businesses, entering a restaurant or bar to pick up takeout orders, and when traveling on trains, buses, light rail, or paratransit vehicles.”“We're a family business, and we're going over-the-top extreme for safety,” he says. He is hopeful that Mother’s Day is profitable, but says sales remain uncertain. Along with the pandemic, he says New Jersey experienced bad weather throughout the month of April. However, he’s hopeful. https://www.gardencentermag.com/article/nunan-florist-greenhouses-bouquet-giveaway/