ABC’s Pilot Hallelujah Being Filmed at Francoli This Week!

Many of you may have noticed some activity happening in the Plaza today. I’m sure a lot of you have seen the post from the Fastfood Maven about said activity too. I took a little trip down there myself today to see what all the fuss was about and took a few quick pix to share with you. ABC is filming a pilot called Hallelujah and they are currently in the process of transforming our beloved Francoli into the Cracked Kettle Diner. It’s crazy! Take a look at the one shot below of Francoli’s interior. It’s been completely gutted and is in the midst of becoming something altogether new…I can’t wait to head back down and see the transformation.

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Yummy, Yummy Bruxie is the new Dish in Towne!

Well, it took me all of 4 days to finally make it over to Bruxie, the new hot spot in town. I was actually glad I’d waited because with 2 youngsters in tow, waiting a super long time for dinner to be served is just not fun. I have to say that there is some serious buzz going on out there about Bruxie and this crazy idea of waffle sandwiches. Most of the buzz good, some of the buzz not-so-great.

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I Heart Old Towne Orange – The Beginning

I am a wife and mother. I also have a career in marketing, advertising and social media. And, I live 2 blocks from the border of Old Towne Orange. A border (yes, a distinct border!) which I cross as often as I possibly can. I’ve lived here for 7 years, but it only took me a day to fall in love with The Circle and all it had to offer. I’ve watched Old Towne Orange go through quite a little renaissance over, say, the past 5 years. Whatever the City’s been doing to bring in businesses that resonate with a younger crowd, well, it’s been working.

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