Zoe’s Place is a small non-profit organization that is doing something unique, a “social enterprise”. They have committed to helping pregnant teens, teen mom and their babies, by providing services such as a helpline, support group and mentors. But, by adding Zoe’s Cupcake Cafe to the big picture, they can now provide a delicious product, thanks to pastry chef Kim Testa, and job training and valuable learning opportunities for the teens.
With the help of Habitat for Humanity, Zoe’s Place will be opening their first home in Garfield, Nj in the near future. The highly successful cupcake cafe is in Teaneck, NJ and the cupcakes were one of the biggest hits of the recent Great American Food and Music Fest. (We personally saw lines 40 people deep at times!) Click here for more info on Zoe’s Place and visit the official website for Zoe’s Cupcake Cafe here.
Ladies and Gentleman The Wrestler is out on DVD today! Starring Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei, this a gritty look at the regional circuit of wrestling in the equally gritty state of New Jersey. Darren Aronofsky is known for his stylistic directing but here, takes it in a new direction that only heightens the drama of the movie- by playing down the tricks he actually brings nuance to the story and its surroundings (with props to cinematographer Maryse Alberti as well). All of the Oscar nominations for this film were well deserved and Mickey Rourke gives such a real “performance”, you never catch him acting. Pay close attention to the scene in the bar when “Round and Round” by Ratt comes on. Brilliant.
