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Holiday - Welcome to POL’s festive Holiday Feature with the best guide for shopping and entertaining ideas. Look for caterers, invitations, great gift ideas and much more. Favorite holiday events, online donation links, and helpful hints and articles will get you through the busy season!
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What's New
- New Jersey Youth Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Dec. 18-20
- Holiday Celebration at Princeton Forrestal Village
- The Princeton Shopping Center Hosts a Holiday Party with Santa and Snowy
- Luxury For Less
- Head Start on Holiday Cooking & Entertaining
- Holiday Cards Online
- Holiday Shopping
- Holiday Etiquette : Simple Tips For a Perfect Gathering
- Shamelessly Simple Holiday Party Tips
- Deck The Halls Like A Pro
- How To Beat Holiday Travel Stress
- Go Green with Your Holiday Gift Giving
- The Perfect Tree
- Visions of Sugar Plums…
- Helpful Hints for the Holidays!
- How not to go broke at holiday time
- Walks of Life: Stairway to Santa
- Walks of life: Walking Turkey
- Art Gallery Home for Artists and Art Lovers Alike
- Holiday Season Resolutions for Cosmetic Surgery
- Entertaining for the Holidays
- Finding and giving a treasured gift is one of life’s pleasures.
- Travel Ideas
- Virtual House Tour
- Princeton Pro Musica Presents Handel's "Messiah"
Holiday Announcement
Holiday Articles
Holiday Press Release
Incredible Me
Princeton Shopping Center 301 N. Harrison Princeton NJ 08540 609-683-8907 Tired of "ho-hum" styles and high prices? Incredible Me offers sophisticated and stylish fashions and footwear for your INCREDIBLE kid in ONE customer friendly location. Accessories for boys and girls, gift ware, complimentary gift wrapping, monogramming and hassle free parking. Conveniently located in the Princeton Shopping Center, we make shopping for your Infant to Pre-teen easy and hassle free. Changing tables, play areas, mesmerizing fish tanks, spacious dressing rooms, combined with our staff''s years of customer service experience makes yours and your Incredible Kids shopping experience the best in Princeton. 301 North Harrison Street . Mon- Sat 10-6 pm. 609-683-8907. |
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Za Restaurant
147 W. Delaware Avenue Pennington NJ 08534 609-737-4400 Za's European cottage-style ambience offers both indoor seating and seasonal outdoor seating under a wisteria covered pergola. The outdoor patio is bordered by a water garden and herb plantings. Za features an eclectic New American menu described by Chef/Owner Mark Valenza as a cross cultural comfort cuisine. Chef Valenza, a graduate of The French Culinary Institute (New York City) with a ranking at the top of his class, creates a co-mingling of international dishes with classic French cooking techniques using fresh American ingredients, including hand picked herbs from the restaurant's terrace garden. Open Tues -Sat. for lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested. |
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The Front Porch
24 South Main Street Pennington NJ 08534 609-737-0071 The Front Porch, located in downtown Pennington in a charming two-story house, is the The Perfect Place to find the Perfect Gift, Invitations and More! New items arrive daily. It offers a wide selection of unique items in all price ranges including baby gifts - many can be personalized, home décor, seasonal items, invitations for every occassion, on-site printing with quick turnaround, stationery, greeting cards, paper products, jewelry & accessories. Lines carried include Mariposa, Vera Bradley Bags, Purses & Stationery, Dogearred Jewelry, Trumpette Socks, Nambé, Crabtree & Evelyn, Crane, Byers' Choice Carolers and Colonial Candles. The friendly atmosphere and wonderful customer service make customers feel at home. Beautiful free gift wrap. Gift certificates available. Open seven days a week. |
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Main Street Bistro and Bar
301 N Harrison St Princeton NJ 08540 609-921-2779 Main Street Bistro and Bar provides exceptional dining in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It was recently selected as one of "America's Great Neighborhood Restaurants" by Bon Appetit Magazine. Zagat Survey named Main Street Bistro the "Best Everyday Restaurant in town". When it's time to plan that very special event, please consider our catering division, ranked by The Knot Best of Weddings 2007. #1 Caterer in New Jersey with a perfect score of 100 points. |
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Palmer Square Shops & Restaurants
Nassau Street and Palmer Square Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08540 609-921-2333 Park Free! Nov. 27 - Dec. 31st In either of our garages: Monday - Saturday, enter after 4:30pm. Sunday, enter after 10:00am. Ask any of our stores or restaurants for a validation ticket. Shop Late! Dec. 14-23rd Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 8:30pm Sunday, 11:00am - 6:00pm Musical entertainment, choral groups and Santa every weekend throughout December. |
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Mediterra Restaurant
29 Hulfish St Princeton NJ 08542 609-252-9680 Savor fabulous cuisine drawn from 21 countries and cultures surrounding the Mediterranean. From our own fresh baked artisan breads and award winning wine list, to our locally grown, farm fresh produce and grass fed beef...we know how to please Princeton & Company. Elegant private dining parties. We're on the Northwestern section of Palmer Square. From our Taverna the Sq. unfolds before your eyes. Locals, legends & new-comers create an atmosphere like no other in town. |
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Jordan's Stationery & Gifts
301 North Harrison Princeton Shopping Center Princeton NJ 08540 609-924-6161 You can find it all at Jordan's! Personalized invitations printed in house with a 1 hour turnaround. Crane's, Filofax, Pimpernel, Colonial Candles, Yankee and Village Candles, Paper partyware from Caspari, PPD, Boston International, Design Design. Picture frames all sizes and colors. Willow Tree angels-Harmony Kingdom, Hummels and Lampe Berger Bottles and Oil, Photo Albums, unusual Baby Gifts-extensive gift wrapping, bags, ribbon and bows Christmas and everyday party crackers from England. Jordan's is more than the largest card shop in the Princeton area … it's loaded with wonderful treasures through out the store. Jordan's the store with personality and of course….Lewis! |
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Main Street Catering
609-921-2777 Main Street Fine Catering, established in 1984, is a sophisticated, state of the art food and event provider to individuals and corporations in the Greater Princeton Area reaching north to New York and south to Philadelphia. From a dedicated 6,000 square foot commissary hub, Main Street's Chef de Cuisine and Pastry Chef along with their staff produce exciting menus and presentations for the likes of US Presidents and national celebrities in addition to community fundraisers, opening nights, wedding celebrations and private entertaining. Also, see our Carry Out Catering menu. |
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The Brothers Moon
7 W. Broad Street Hopewell NJ 08525 609-333-1330 The Brothers Moon is an 80-seat full-service restaurant featuring a seasonally changing menu as well as daily specials. On the other side of the same building, our take-out cases are filled with the freshest salads, cheeses, deli meats, olives and breads with delicious goodies from our own ovens. From April's crisp asparagus, to the berries of May to the plump tomatoes of August, The Brothers Moon proudly supports sustainable farming and local businesses such as Griggstown Quail Farm, Orchard Farms, Cherry Grove, Zone 7 to name a few. We also offer health-conscious and vegetarian options. The Brothers Moon is a place where the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission. Stop by to meet our friendly staff, enjoy our outside dining during warm weather, have us cater your next party. See you soon. |
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Chambers Walk Cafe
2667 Main Street Lawrenceville NJ 08648 609-896-5995 Located in the heart of Lawrenceville’s “village”, the café offers both lunch & dinner in a comfortable setting, and its open kitchen design is always entertaining. At dinner, the New American menu always uses the finest seasonal ingredients and local & organic products are used whenever possible. Soups, salads, specialty sandwiches and entrees served daily for lunch or for take-out. BYOB for lunch or dinner and LIVE music on Fri & Sat nights. CWC is celebrating its 22nd year of fine social & corporate catering. |
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Pino's Fruit Basket Shoppe & Wine Cellar
13 North Fourth Avenue Highland Park NJ 08904 800-72-PINOS The Holidays are just around the corner and We've Got A Fabulous Selection of Gift Baskets To Satisfy Everyone on Your List! We've added some terrific new features including our WINES OF THE WORLD section where you can purchase wines from different parts of the globe, all from our fabulous international wine cellar. We've also added a great new search capability that helps you find what you want in a flash. Try it! We've made your shopping experience even easier than before. Whether you're saying thank you or sending a gift for a special occasion or holiday, Pino's has a fabulous selection to choose from. Need some help with your gift, one of our gift consultants will be more than happy to help you select the perfect gift. MOST IMPORTANT! We have set up new lower shipping rates for all of our products throughout the country and Canada. |
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Princeton Record Exchange
20 South Tulane Street Princeton NJ 08542 609-921-0881 Seeking Philadelphia record stores, New York music stores or New York record stores featuring Jazz records, Jazz CDs and Classical CD titles? Or do you want to sell records such as Audiophile records and rare records, whether they're used records or new. |
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Nick Hilton Studio
221 Witherspoon Street Princeton NJ 08542 609-921-8160 Stop by Nick Hilton’s studio and ask about our Winter wardrobe packages. Whether you are looking for ready-to-wear tailored suits or custom made shirts, we will help you build your wardrobe. Nick Hilton is the only men’s store in town to bring you a full range of quality menswear with elegant and casual styles from Barbour, Hickey Freeman, Bill’s Khakis, Vineyard Vines and of course, the Nick Hilton label. And don’t forget that we have women’s wear too! |
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Learning Express
Princeton Shopping Center 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton NJ 08540 609-921-9110 At the Learning Express you will find personalized service from the moment you walk through our doors. With toys abound, we will help you choose the exact gift to fit the spirit of the child. We offer free personalize gifts and gift wrap and can ship your gifts for you via UPS. Located at the Princeton Shopping Center, parking is easy. All is all Learning Express makes toy shopping fun and easy. |
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Main Street Kingston Eatery & Gourmet Bakery
56 Main Street Kingston NJ 08528 609-921-2778 A quaint coffee house; eat in or take out, with homebaked specialty breads, breakfast pastries, cookies, pies, cakes and desserts, classic and gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and euro-american coffees. |
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Princeton Forrestal Village
114 Stanhope Street Princeton NJ 08540 609-799-7400 The spirit of the holidays are here at Princeton Forrestal Village. Enjoy the holiday festivities in our quaint New England- style village. Strolling the beautifully decorated streets and gardens, will surely put you in the holiday mood. Dining enthusiasts will enjoy the Tuscan get-a-way of TrePiani and TreBar for authentic Italian dining, along with the ambiance of Salt Creek Grille, an American Restaurant with live jazz and fireside dining or experience the elegance of Ruth’s Chris Steak House with a New Orleans style flare. For those interest in on body, mind and spirit, enjoy the luxuries of Koi Spa & Salon or workout at CAN DO Fitness Center. Shoppers will find a variety of unique and elegant stores, like Hip2, BLC, Luxe Home Company, Silver Shop and many more listed on our web-site. |
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Princeton North Diamond
1225 State Road Princeton NJ 08540 609-924-9400 Princeton North Diamond is a full service jewelry store with a staff having over 50 years experience working with the World's Premier jewelers. Selling fine GIA Certified diamonds, gemstones, Swiss watches and custom made Victorian to Modern Jewelry is just the tip of the Iceberg. Custom designing, expert Swiss Watch Service ( Rolex, Patek Phillipe etc. ), Appraisal Services and State of the Art Laser Jewelry repairing truly makes us a state of the Art Fine Jewelry Service Center. We buy all gold, diamonds, silver and estate jewelry. Located conveniently in the Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton, NJ, they offer store side FREE parking and is handicap accessible. Se Hable Espanol Operating hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Wednesday thru Friday until 8 p.m. Special evening and Sunday appointments can be arranged. |
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Tomorrow's Heirlooms
2 Chambers Street Princeton NJ 08540 609-921-9440 Gem stone treasures in the heart of Princeton: Give that special person a TRULY UNIQUE gift. Step into an exciting world where nature’s jewels are transformed into breathtaking one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Select from our vast inventory or let us create a piece especially for you. We cut, polish, and design jewelry from nearly 200 different gemstones collected from around the world. From casual to dressy, classic to exotic, for every style, budget and occasion necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, & pins. Hundreds of unique items: geodes, bookends, rock & crystal specimens and hand carved animals and birds. Bring your children in for FREE gemstone specimens from the bottom of the sea and dinosaur bones! Mention Princeton Online and receive 10% off your purchase. |
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Photo Haven Of Pennington
7 N. Hwy Rt.31 Pennington NJ 08534 609-737-1548 Create custom photo holiday greeting cards, photo calendars, prints and more with your digital images. Orders will be available for pick up at Photo Haven in Pennington, or shipped directly to your home or business, within 24 hours after you have placed your order. We provide Free Ground Shipping on all orders over $25.00. |
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