There have been several new businesses opening up in the Boonton area, and we’ve been making the rounds to check them out. Here are just a few! Java Smugglers recently opened up and we’re slowly trying all that they have…
Bird’s Eye View of Boonton Township: Spring 2023
Spring 2023 Cover Story: Bako’s Pizza
When we’re choosing food for our cover shoots, we like to feature either traditional or unique items, and this Turkish Pizza from Bako’s definitely checks the “unique” box. It’s a Lahmacun style pie topped with beef, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and…
Dogs of Boonton
It’s hard to find a more dog-friendly town than Boonton. With its many hiking trails, the Dog Days of Boonton event and fundraising efforts, and the assorted dog gifts you can find in the shops, it’s a great town for…
Boonton: A City of Heroes
By Peter Zablocki Charles F. Hopkins When he died in Boonton on February 14, 1934, Charles F. Hopkins was New Jersey’s last surviving Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Seventy-two years before, as a young twenty-one-year-old, Hopkins, then part of…
Who’s That Plant?
By Laurel Harris Durenberger I first met Megan Stypulkoski back in 2018 when she stopped into my antique shop for a visit. She gravitated to vintage items such as anthropomorphic figurines and unique fabric and vessels featuring plants and vegetables….
Fresh Bites in Boonton: Spring 2023
We’re always on the lookout for new favorite menu items in town. We’ve rounded up a few suggestions for you to try. AL-Aqsa Restaurant Al-Aqsa is a new spot on Main that’s already a hit, and it’s no wonder why….
Stay Warm
The chilly weather is upon us…make sure to cozy up with a few items from our curated list of cold weather goods!
Fresh Bites in Boonton: Winter 2022
We’re always on the lookout for new favorite menu items in town. We’ve rounded up a few suggestions for you to try. Woks Chinese Restaurant This was our first visit to Woks Chinese Restaurant, and we will definitely be back….
Creative Gift Guide
We love embracing creative pursuits, especially during the holiday season! What fun to open up a gift of pottery classes, crafting workshops, or other artistic pursuits. Boonton is a great destination to find a wide variety of creatively-influenced gifts for…
Loaves & Fishes Community Food Pantry
Loaves & Fishes is a wonderful community asset and provides much needed resources with their food pantry. We stopped in recently to learn more. What is the greatest need for the pantry in terms of donations right now? The ongoing…
The Soul of Things
By Laurel Harris Durenberger When I was a kid, I used to go trash picking in the alleyways behind our Baltimore City rowhome. Now, you might think: “Why, that’s a little bit odd” but oh my goodness, the treasures I…