The Trentonian (Trenton, NJ)

Shopping, dining and much more in Bordentown

- Advertoria­l

Bordentown City truly lives up to its motto: “A little city with a lot of charm.”

With the holidays approachin­g, even more visitors are discoverin­g the city’s charm thanks to a fantastic line up of events, from the tree lighting to the chocolate walk from carriage rides to concerts and even a model train show free to the public every weekend throughout December.

Bordentown City business owners take pride in what the city has to offer and they strive to present something unique to customers. Holiday shopping has never been this easy and it can all be done in Bordentown.

So plan a day to explore for yourself. Looking for women’s clothing? Head to Rebecca’s Vintage Boutique & Consignmen­t for everything from high-end furs and jewelry to true vintage apparel.

Just a couple doors down is Phoenix Rising whose cool, youthful vibe offers retro inspired clothing you only thought you could find on the Internet and name brand leather goods.

Shopping for the man in your life? Randy Now’s Man Cave, The Record Collector and the Old Book Store are treasure troves.

Looking for something for the home? Check out Soldier58’s eclectic mix of new and vintage furniture & dé cor, Shoppe 202’s unique antiques and custom framing.

For artful living, the Artful Deposit Gallery represents an impressive group of fine artists, or for the funky, eclectic on your list.

For a wide variety of jewelry, accessorie­s, and other gifts, shops like Necessitie­s for the Heart, Personable­s & Miss Daisy’s Flowers & Gifts, and Bordentown Jeweler offer something for every budget.

What about the foodie on your list? Blue Moon offers premium olive oil, vinegar & gourmet fare.

Did someone say food? Bordentown City’s award winning collection of restaurant­s is top notch. The City offers everything from casual fare like The Vault Pizzeria and the HOB Tavern to eclectic BYOB’s like Under the Moon Café and Oliver-A Bistro. For fine dining, replete with full service bar, check out Toscano’s. Two new additions are Common Sense Brewery and Old Town Pub ( Formally Farnsworth House).

Not quite sure what you’re looking for? Check out the wide variety of offerings at Jesters Café or at the newly expanded Marcello’s.

Whatever you choose, make sure you save room for dessert and swing by The Cake Box by Neelma.

But shopping and dining aren’t the only reason to visit this beautiful, historic town. In addition to the events the City and the Business Associatio­n offer, there are other great events as well thanks to Bordentown’s Central NJ Ballet Theatre.

Throughout the holidays - and all year round - you can keep up with what’s going on in Bordentown City by visiting the Business Associatio­n’s website DowntownBo­rdentown. com or by following them on Facebook at Downtown Bordentown NJ

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