Morristown Area: Open for Business

Downtown never lost power, which has drawn many from outside our area.

Morristown's downtown has been open and ready for your business pretty much since the recovery phase of this week's storm began. Since much of the town's retail sector has opened, many have availed themselves of our services from where electricity remains a scarce commodity. Earlier this week we posted what was open and closed, and now we want to clean up that list and let our readers—from both inside Morristown and beyond—know what is open right now and ready to take your order and hard-earned dollars. This is not just about where to eat and drink, however. If you know that the Morristown and Morris Township Library has reopened, or whether a gas station is open and pumping gas, let us know that in the comments section as well. Also, let …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things We'll Miss About Greenberry's

It's about the people, the place, the egg white turkey breakfast burritos.

A moment of silence, please. Yes, a lot of businesses come and go. That's just the way it is. But, when we found out Greenberry's was suddenly shutting down, effective the end of business Tuesday, it hit us a lot harder than perhaps other businesses in town. Here's why:

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Morristown Business Roundup

Remembering Greenberry's on Morristown Patch

Whether it was photographing its patrons, or drinking its coffee, we've been at this Morristown java spot.

It was pretty much from the very beginning. When Morristown Patch Editor John Dunphy came for his first job interview, one of the first things that struck him was, "Greenberry's? What's that?" Since then, it has become part of his, and Patch's, coffee landscape. Here is a small sampling of just how a part of Morristown Patch Greenberry's Coffee and Tea became.

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The Yoga Way: Treating the Whole Child (and Adult)

Studio recently expanded into new Elm Street location.

It took a videotape received in college–and, a little time off–before Yana Kofman realized what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. The owner of The Yoga Way, on Elm Street, had always been athletic, mostly as a runner. But, after Kofman gave a dormmate a ride home one day, her fitness outlet began to turn. "He gave me a video of yoga," specifically a video of renowed yoga instructor Patricia Walden, the native of Russia said. "I was hooked." The Mendham resident recently moved her practice from 14 to 18 Elm St., allowing for an expansion of available classes, with age ranges from young children to seniors. It was not until about 10 years ago, however, that Kofman saw yoga as an integral part of her life and career. Following …

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Morristown Munchies

Affordable Sushi for Pre-Thanksgiving Exodus

If you're looking for substance and value over style, the sushi stand at Morris Gourmet Farm is the way to go.

I was plotting my pre-Thanksgiving escape. It was early in the afternoon and I was attempting to get out of Morristown and down to Monmouth County before everyone else decided to duck out early (the plan was only mildly successful, but that's for another article). But, I was hungry. And, I still needed to eat somewhere for this week's "Morristown Munchies." Many of my quick stops had already been exhausted, including Cluck-U, Kings and the excellent Longfellow's. Where could I grab something I could review and do so without much dillydallying? Then I remembered the comments made by reader Steve last week regarding the sushi found at Morris Gourmet Farm: "I stand by my strong recommendation for KC Sushi aka the sushi counter in the produce …

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Morristown's Question of the Day

Who Gets Your 'Small Business Saturday' Love?

Give a shout out to your favorite Morristown Mom-and-Pops.

Let's face it: There are a lot of big, big businesses out there. And, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Many of these large businesses provide us with some of our most needed services. Many of them employ our friends, our neighbors, our families–and, for that, we are grateful. Still, there is something about a Mom-and-Pop Shop, the local place, the place where everyone recognizes your face. You know more of the money you spend there has a better chance of staying in your community. Not only do these places employ your friends, your neighbors, your families, a lot of these businesses are owned by them. Whatever your reason, there is something special about small business. Thankfully, those in Morristown who support small business don't …

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Morristown 'Press Corps' Gets Free Henna Tats; You Can, Too!

Editors John Dunphy and Brett Wilshe take the plunge at Mehndi.

Morristown Munchies

Cappia Cafe: A Wonderful Evening

Fans of this little Italian restaurant have good reasons to be so loyal.

OK, I admit it; you were right. I'm sorry I ever doubted you. Forgive me? This little apology is sent out to all the people that have–over the course of several months, and through their votes on this week's poll asking us where "Morristown Munchies" should go to next–told this website, time and again, to visit Cappia Cafe. (ed. note: We know someone must have found a way to beat the system and packed on the votes for Cappia in the end. But, even before that, they were in the lead. We're onto you, sneakypants) While it's usually hard for me to admit my mistakes, this is one I will gladly own up to. Once it was obvious Cappia Cafe was going to receive the most votes in the poll, I headed to this tucked away little Market Street destination–…

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Melissa Spiotta

2:31 pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

John, I couldn't have said it better...Cappia is the bomb!! I love everything I ever get there although I have a dish that I have concocted myself that they kindly make for me most times I go....Anthony and John are the best!!   more ›

Olive Tree Leaves Morristown, Takes Root in Morris Plains

Cites need for more space.

The Olive Tree Music Academy has moved from its location in Morristown to a new home in Morris Plains. The academy, formerly known as the Olive Tree Music Studio, offers lessons on several instruments. According to the business, from June to September 2010, it was in a one-room dance studio on South Street in Morristown. Next, it was atop Jean Francois Hair Salon, across from the Famished Frog on Washington Avenue. Now, with three practice rooms booked to capacity, the studio is moving to a first floor location twice the size with a parking lot, at 39 East Hanover Ave. in Morris Plains, between Acme and the Mennen Sports Arena. “It’s a really exciting space,” owner Andy Gruswitz said in a statement from the business. “Our favorite thing …

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