Maplewood, NJ - November 26,2010 --iLand Breeze Restaurant which opened in the Spring in Maplewood, NJ located at 1901 Springfield Avenue, had a Grand re-opening on Saturday, November 20th after a brief renovation and change of ownership. Now solely owned by Avalia Moore, iLand Breeze Restaurant & Catering was proudly re-opened by Maplewood Mayor Victor DeLuca and Vice Mayor Cathleen Leventhal with a ribbon cutting ceremony. iLand Breeze unveiled its new features of coziness that blends with the village atmosphere of the town with an updated menu. (l-r: Meryl Layton, Chris & Maurice of iLand Breeze; Mayor DeLuca; Avalia Moore & Vice Mayor Cathleen Leventhal, VisionsInPictures Image)
If you’ve never tried organic dishes, Caribbean or Southern cuisine, now the chance as iLand Breeze features all these. Mayor DeLuca expresses his pleasure at having such an interesting eatery in Maplewood. It’s an interesting place for people to visit with good food that is eclectic in the ethnic flavors from the Caribbean islands, as well as the American South, he said. He added that the atmosphere is attractive and comfortable which is inviting. It will encourage more people to come in and enjoy the blend of diverse food offerings.
He and Vice Mayor Leventhal added that iLand Breeze adds to the diverse venues in the area citing the Polish and Italian businesses which have been long standing ethnicities, both expressed excitement about the upcoming town census report as it will show the change in demographics of new ethnicities in Maplewood. Mayor DeLuca noted that the 2000 census report showed Haitians as the 2nd largest ethnic Caribbean group in the town. He feels establishments like iLand Breeze have added to the changes in representing the Caribbean demographics, iLand Breeze’s owner is of Guyanese heritage.
Springfield Avenue Partnership representative, Meryl Layton who is the District Manager expressed her delight at working with iLand Breeze and its owner, she’s achieved a cozy atmosphere with the renovations; it has a small town feel. I walked in today and it feels like people know you here and the place has a new open feeling which I love, she said. ‘Avi is open’ she said; it was good to work with her on the planned changes her background and work is impressive.
Customers kept coming in on Saturday, many opted to stay as the new changes accommodated six tables with seating for four. Even the daily customers brought their families and took advantage of the special day’s buffet which allowed for a taste of everything on the menu with desserts included. (Customers enjoying the reopening buffet- VisionsInPictures Image)Though iLand Breeze mainly offered take-out and large-scale catering, many customers expressed plans to dine in more now with the renovated new look and warm color scheme.
Check the website, find the full menu, location and contact information at http://www.ilandbreezecafe.com/ .
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