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A TASTE OF WEEHAWKEN BENEFIT APRIL 26TH, 2011

Local Hudson County Restauants and Wine Suppliers participate in Fundraising Event for Weehawken Free Public Library

By Sally Deering

 Book lovers, Kindle and Nook lovers and those who just adore the Weehawken Public Library for the stellar services it provides are invited to step out on Tuesday, April 26th for an evening of delicious food and wine at “A Taste of Weehawken” at the Lincoln Harbor Food Court (next door to Houlihan’s) on the Weehawken Waterfront. All proceeds from this fundraising event go to the library’s special programming.
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CAKE BOSS-CARLO’S BAKERY DRAWS CROWDS EVERYDAY IN HOBOKEN

carlos-bakery-line-againThis is a typical day in front of Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, home of the Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro’s Bakery.
Record crowds brave the sweltering heat and wait on line for one of the Cake Boss’ Lobster Claws and other sweet delights or a chance to meet Buddy’s sisters or Mother.

 If you look close the line stretches for two blocks or more.


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I Was Born In Hoboken- Fantastic Video with Former Mayor Steve Capiello

Here is a bit of Nostalgia for anyone who grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey or knows Hoboken as it is today.


Source You Tube- Thanks Roger Muller-Muller Insurance

Cover Story -CAKE BOSS- Buddy Valastro -Our River View Interview

Cake Boss Star on the Rise- How Bitter- Sweet It Is…

TLC Monday Nights …10pm

By Sally Deering   Photos by David Bayne

buddy-valastro-cake-bossNo disrespect to Frank Sinatra, but Hoboken’s bouncing a new favorite son on its knee, a charismatic cake baker who followed in the floured footsteps of his father to become the star of his own reality TV show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buddy Valastro is TLC’s “Cake Boss,” the guru of cakes and the driving force behind Carlo’s Bake Shop on Washington Street in Hoboken, an Italian pastry empire he runs with his mother, Mary, and four older sisters – Grace, Maddalene, Mary and Lisa. On “Cake Boss,” (TLC, Monday nights at 10,) cameras trail Valastro as he wrestles with the demands of a thriving bakery business and the antics of his kooky, close-knit, hard-working family and crew. Continue reading Cover Story -CAKE BOSS- Buddy Valastro -Our River View Interview

Hudson County Community College Takes the Cake with the Cake Boss, Hudson County’s Own Buddy Valastro

cake-boss-buddy-valastro-175The Star of The Learning Channel’s Docu-Series Kicks Off the College’s  2009-2010 Lecture Series on Thursday, November 19th

 

  Confectioner extraordinaire Buddy Valastro, the accomplished fourth-generation baker and the owner of Carlo’s City Hall Bake Shop in Hoboken, will be the first speaker in this season’s free Lecture Series at Hudson County Community College. Mr. Valastro will appear on Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the College’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street – two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station in Jersey City. There is no charge for admission. Continue reading Hudson County Community College Takes the Cake with the Cake Boss, Hudson County’s Own Buddy Valastro