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Caldwell Barber, Bridal Shop Relocate

Business news bites from the Caldwells.

Businesses in the Caldwells have been opening, closing and making a move in recents months. Here's the scoop: On the Move The Caldwell Barber Shop, previously located across the driveway from the Caldwell Diner, has moved to 340 Bloomfield Ave. Owner Neil said his new location offers him more space and better visibility. This particular storefront has seen some turnover in recent years. It was the longtime home of Carpet Cottage, before Elegant Tile moved in ... and out. Last October, it was a temporary stop for a Halloween costume shop.  Caldwell bridal shop Say I Do moved one door over from 382 to 380 Bloomfield Ave. Something New Dough Artisan Pizza, which moved into the former home of Rose Mediterranean Restaurant, opened last month …

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Local Pharmacist to Open Red Mango in West Caldwell

Frozen yogurt shop should arrive this spring.

A local pharmacist who confesses he loves frozen yogurt is opening his first Red Mango in West Caldwell this spring. Urvish Patel’s shop will be located at 796 Bloomfield Ave. in the West Caldwell Shopping Center. Patel, who lives in Parsippany and works for Rite Aid, said he became interested in the business venture when he learned Red Mango’s frozen yogurt does not include artificial ingredients and is low in fat and sugar. He said the business will be an extension of what he does as a pharmacist, which is encourage his customers to pursue a healthy lifestyle. “It’s my job as a pharmacist to care and know about health, yet as a frozen yogurt fan, I want treats that taste great,” Patel said. “Red Mango combines the best of both worlds …

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Vila Meats Sold, New Owners Take Over This Week

Caldwell butcher shop changing hands after more than three decades. Transformation of property begins with tearing down Fotomat hut.

Longtime Vila Meats owner Larry Rosanio confirmed Monday after three decades he is handing the Caldwell butcher shop and Italian specialty market over to new owners. The transition is set to take place at the end of this week, said Rosanio, who opened the well-loved shop in 1982.  “Thirty-one years, I’m out," he said. "I'm done." Rosanio, a man of few words, is known by many for his generosity. It was not uncommon for him to donate meat for fundraisers and other events in the community. "Larry is one of the most generous [businessmen] in town," a reviewer wrote on Yelp.com in 2010. "He freely donates food to charity organizations and the like — Caldwell is a better place because of him." The new owners have plans to tear down the current …

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Scott W

2:43 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013

I totally agree with Jim. As a business owner whose business does not front on Bloomfield Ave., I can understand why the new owner wishes to construct a new building on the corner. Visibility and exposure means a lot. Even though it is an established business, he needs to do what he can to move it forward. What was that old Fotomat building doing for the community anyway? Yes there are …   more ›

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Saplings Moving to Montclair

Children's home furnishings and gift shop relocating to Church Street. Plus, more business happenings.

When Caldwells Patch caught a small sign that reads "Moving Sale" in the window of Saplings this week, we immediately reached out to owner Cindy Blanco to find out what was going on. "Yes yes yes! I am moving to the fabulous Montclair!" Blanco confirmed. The children's home furnishings and gift shop has been a draw to downtown Caldwell for many years. But it's easy to see why Blanco couldn't resist a storefront on 47 Church St., located right next to a Milk Money children's consignment shop. Blanco anticipates opening the new shop on Sept. 1 and has begun to mark down merchandise in the two-level Caldwell location, where she will remain through the summer. "Everything in the store is 30% off and a few floor models that are left are 75% off…

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