Glocally Newark

Starry-Eyed in Newark?

All Locals Invited to Join Casting Audition for Feature Film “Ironbound”...This is your chance to be in a feature film about the unique neighborhood, written and directed by Newark-area filmmaker Yuri Alves. And there's a party the night before...

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Carnivore Heaven

If you ever hear howling on Ferry Street, it's probably just your own stomach reacting to the harmony of aromas wafting through the air.

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The Blue Moon Burlesque Ball

Once every 2 to 3 yrs there is an occurrence of an additional full moon, this phenomenon is identified as the Blue Moon. This New Years Eve is not merely just a Blue Moon, but the mark of a new era...

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Mompou is the place to go…

This is the one event you don't want to miss!

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The Story of Francesca’s

One part food review, one part rant about why I dislike dining out sometimes. A dash of cinnamon and a sprinkling of paprika, and we have the story of Francesca's.

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A Newarker: Yuri Alves, Filmmaker

I've been following the work of Yuri Alves ever since I met his Dreamplay Productions team at the 07102 launch. Their work gets to me because of the obvious cinematic quality and general indie goodness. I sat at Art Kitchen a few days ago (duh, with a red velvet cupcake...okay two) with Yuri to talk about artists in Newark, his film at Cannes, The Original Brick City (his skyline-filled short film labour of love and gift to the City - no seriously, ask him about the footage!) and some of Dreamplay's current gigs and projects - including the short film, Broken Clouds, and the elusive deadline of his first feature film, Ironbound.

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MiSaVi Smaller Menu Big Flava!

Very hungry, I was looking forward to choosing from the wide selection of menu items. To my surprise I was greeted with an abbreviated menu. Stomach growling, I would have suggested going to another place with a full menu but decided to take a chance on MiSaVi's new tapas style servings.

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Fat Pat’s

Expand your waistline without moving the needle in your bank account with cheap eats at Fat Pat's, the new kid on the block on Pulaski Street in the Ironbound.

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First Date with Our New Relationship Columnist

Hi, my name is Amanda, and I am GlocallyNewark’s new dating and relationship columnist. Three years ago, I moved to Newark because I was in love. The relationship didn’t last, but my love for the city grew exponentially. Now I’m single and looking for love in the city that holds a special place in my heart.

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Halloween Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

The ride wraps at Hell's Kitchen where prizes will be given for the race and for best costume, but I am told everyone that participates gets candy and a gift from IBID

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