FMCCOOLS
26 Main Street
Family-owned
ice cream parlor
serves frozen
yogurt, cakes, milk-shakes, smoothies,
gourmet coffee.
973-301-0303; mc-
cooldicecream.net
F CROWLEY
CUPCAKES
7 Waverly Place
Indulge in divine
desserts like fun-flavored cupcakes,
cookies, brownies
and breads. 973-
377-4422; crowley-cupcakes.com
NEED A SWEET?
SAN FRANCISCO
MERCANTILE
4 Green Village Road
Time to freshen your wardrobe with a few new pieces?
No need to travel to the mall when this hip local shop
is chock-full of colorful, artisanal tops, pants, scarves,
clutches and jewelry. Friendly, knowledgable sales staff
can help you accessorize. 973-377-5513
BOOKSTORES
The Chatham
Bookseller
8 Green Village
This quaint
downtown shop, in
business for 40-plus
years, specializes
in rare, out-of-print
and first-edition
books. They also
carry jazz and classical CDs. Browsers
welcome. 973-822-
1361; chathambook-seller.com
Short Stories
Bookshop
23 Main Street
For a quiet corner
and a good read,
visit this charming bookstore and
community hub that
hosts readings, sign-ings and book clubs,
and fosters local
writers and musicians. Private parties,
too. 973-845-6086;
shortstoriesnj.com
where to
GRAB
A BITE
DRIP
34 Main Street
Neighborhood cafe
serves micro-roast-
ed coffee, baked
goods, light fare.
HARVEST BISTRO
50 1/2 Main Street
Creative cuisine and
catering. Breakfast,
wraps, salads, sand-
wiches.
BAGEL CHATEAU
OF MADISON
45 Main Street
Gathering spot
for breakfast, deli
sandwiches, soup,
salad.
URBAN FIRE
6 Main Street
Customized Neopol-
itan pizza, paninis
and sandwiches.
SAVOR
A MEAL
BLUE WAZABI
20 Waverly Place
Inventive pan-Asian
eatery offers sushi,
hibachi and ramen.
IL GOCCINO
33 Main Street
Northern Italian fare
is served in a cozy
bistro in the heart of
downtown.
IL MONDO
VECCHIO
72 Main Street
This candlelit
restaurant is Zagat
rated for upscale
Italian fare.
NAHM
41 Main Street
Eat in or take out
classic French Thai
cuisine with fresh
veggies.
REDUX
3 Central Avenue
Hip, relaxed, modern
American cuisine
and a full retail
specialty shop.
SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE OF
NEW JERSEY
One of the leading Shakes-
perian theaters in the U. S.,
this local gem celebrates its
52nd season with sparkling
performances. 973-408-
5600; shakespearenj.org
ROSE CITY JEWELERS
1 Waverly Place
Since 1947, this downtown staple has
wbuilt a reputation on fine gemstones,
skillful design and expert repairs.
973-377-2146, rosecityjewelers.com
GERLACH’S JEWELERS
61 Main Street
Celebrating 80 years in business, Gerlach’s
offers custom jewelry, estate sales, repairs and
appraisals. 973-377-0767; gerlachsjewelers.com
SHANGHAI
JAZZ
Downtown’s world-class
jazz restaurant and bar
offers savory Asian fare
and live music six nights
a week. A Zagat’s favorite.
Private parties available.
973-822-2899; shanghai-
jazz.com
MUSEUM OF
EARLY TRADES
& CRAFTS
Historic building in the
heart of Madison is home to
exhibits of amazing crafts
by 18th- and 19th-century
New Jersey inhabitants.
Guided tours available.
973-377-7358; metc.org
ESCAPE ROOM
Find your way out of a
spooky cabin or escape
King Arthur’s castle. Pull,
twist and open secret knobs
and handles to find clues.
Enjoy the fun alone or with
pals. Parties and corporate
events. 973-520-8360;
escaperoomnj.com
F BABA’S
BAKERY/CAFE
39 Kings Road
Enjoy Italian pastries, cookies, cakes
and breads, lovingly
made by a family
of bakers. 973-593-
2066; babasbakery-
cafe.com
F SUGAR
RUSH
10 Waverly Place
Chocolate, candies
and custom cookies
await. Sugar Rush
caters weddings
and kids’ birthdays.
973-845-2390
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