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Spooky season has ended, but that doesn’t mean an end to cool costumes and rockin’ music. Summit’s Pebble Players are putting on Grease! the musical on November 11-13 and 18-20! Read on for more info!

Polycarp Flowers – a small, successful, and incredibly professional local floral design business located in Summit, NJ – is led by a kind, seasoned and competent florist. I highly recommend paying Polycarp Flowers a visit! 

Colorful cakes of soaps shaped like downy clouds, tiny pink rosebuds, tarot cards, jars of face masks, “bath potions,” scrubs, salts, and oils – meet Witch Baby, a gothic, magical twist on traditional selfcare.

A quaint shop tucked away on the second floor of the Strand, By Tess is a cute boutique providing pastries, drinks, pottery, clothing, and artisanal items from cutting boards to scented candles.

Forget ice cream and frozen yogurt— these desserts, while delicious, are overused. It’s time to try something new! I present to you: Bing-su, or Korean shaved ice. Here’s how to make it!

Both modern and cozy, this bright and airy condo on the top floor of its building is a home waiting to be discovered, currently on the market. Commuter’s delight and newly-renovated!

Summit’s Wonder Dog Studio, which recently changed locations, offers a variety of services including dog grooming, training, a dog day camp great for all breeds, and excellent-quality retail items.

Just recently, I visited Summit’s Pita Grill & Creperie, located at 33 Union Place in downtown. This is a great addition to town as it is delicious, simple, and offers a wide variety of dishes.

Polycarp Flowers – a small, successful, and incredibly professional local floral design business located in Summit, NJ – is led by a kind, seasoned and competent florist. I highly recommend paying Polycarp Flowers a visit! 

Colorful cakes of soaps shaped like downy clouds, tiny pink rosebuds, tarot cards, jars of face masks, “bath potions,” scrubs, salts, and oils – meet Witch Baby, a gothic, magical twist on traditional selfcare.

A quaint shop tucked away on the second floor of the Strand, By Tess is a cute boutique providing pastries, drinks, pottery, clothing, and artisanal items from cutting boards to scented candles.

A spectacular addition to the Summit community, Serra Doce is a beautiful European-style cafe with excellent food, and I cannot praise it enough.

My cousin and I have found a newfound love for thrifting. It's an eco-friendly way to find pre-loved statement pieces. Naturally, last time we met up, we had to visit a local thrift store - ever since that escapade, I've been searching for ones nearby me. However, I was rather delighted to rediscover one right under my nose. It's one of those places you know about, but once you walk in, you just CAN'T believe you haven't visited.  Say hello to the Junior League Summit Thrift Shop, quaintly housed in Summit at 37 Deforest Avenue.

Where is the flair in ice cream? Where is the pizzazz? If you’re like me and feel the urge to ridicule an inanimate food based on its appearance, ridicule no more. Ice cream is no longer boring. How did I make this discovery? By walking into Z-Rolls in Summit NJ, at 452 Springfield Avenue. This workspace makes a very special type of ice cream - one rolled into ribbon-like shapes! The concoction is made by mixing any add-ins (such as Oreo pieces) into the base, chopping and spreading the mix onto a cold metal slate, and finally rolling the ice cream into individual pieces. Delicious and definitely fun!

The first municipality in the state to recognize gay marriage, South Orange is accepting and welcoming towards anyone lucky enough to stop by. Additionally, they offer many different restaurants that satisfy a multitude of culinary tastes! I stopped by three different eateries seen as historical and cultural staples of the township - Bunny’s, Toro Loco, and Town Hall Deli.

Many students are feeling strained as they struggle to meet academic standards. Thankfully, Summit is home to three incredible tutoring centers dedicated to helping pupils thrive - especially in times like these.