Angie here! So I hope everyone is staying dry.The weather has been pretty nutty in Northern NJ. If we get any more rain, I am going to have to start pairing up the animals two by two.
Hopefully, the weather is going to dry and heat up by the weekend. The warm weekends are limited to Summer and we have to squeeze all the fun in whenever possible.
So that I know of, there are two events going on in Northern NJ this weekend that Im pretty excited to attend. If you see me, say hi!
Event # 1
Portuguese Festival
When: June 12th, 13th, 14th 2009
Where: All Along Ferry St (Ironbound Section) Newark, NJ 07105
Both Lauren and I grew up in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ. We have lived off of Spanish/Portuguese BBQ for years. The festival starts off tomorrow at Iberia's resturant on Ferry St. Don't get confused there are two Iberia's. Go to the one with the parking lot for Portuguese food and drinks. This party starts off the festival. The next two days are filled with floats, food, dancing, and partying in the streets.
Though I don't live in the Ironbound anymore. I visit there more than one a week. I still love the cafes and resturants. Plus all my awesome friends live there. The beauty of the Ironbound is the diversity. There is Portuguese, Ecuadorian, Brazilian and other various ethnic groups. We all coexist(ed) in this little spot in NJ and seem to get along. The neighborhoods, always smelled like food and you could walk everywhere. Including the ever fabulous PATH train station that takes you to NYC for only $1.75. I remember the days when it was only $1.00 :/ Alright, Alright. I don't want to show my age too much teehee :)
So, the feast will be going on this weekend. If you are free and looking for awesome food, lots of vendors selling various goodies and liquior. This is your spot. Just take warning, the feast gets crowded, like intensely crowded. I stood in one spot for ten minutes a few years back. If you are claustrophobic go early!
Oh yea, please visit the Dish network tent. They love catering to the Brazilian/Portuguese/Worldwide market and the soccer championships are soon coming!!! Let give them some business. http://www.dishnetwork.com/
Event # 2
Cupcake Festival 2009
When: June 13th, 2009
Where: Lincoln Park in Rutherford, NJ
Time: 2pm-8pm
I believe this is the second annual cupcake Festival in Rutherford, NJ.
It is being hosted by the Sweet Avenue Bake shop, http://www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com/.
This bakery offers vegan and organic cupcakes, cookies in a cute botique setting. They are located at 153 Park Ave, Rutherford NJ. Follow their twitter, so you can see all the awesome stuff going on. http://twitter.com/sweet_avenue
The festival will offer free (mini)cupcakes and music. All donations will also be going to the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City, NJ. So bring anything you are willing to donate ie dog toys, kitty toys, old towels, cleaning supplies, dry food and etc. Plus, there are gonig to be some awesome gifts being given away.
So that is all for today's post. I have work to do :P
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