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“The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“With the arrival of Spring comes a season of renewal—and a renewed appreciation for all things LOCAL. Welcome to our Spring issue of The Showcase Magazine—where everything is blooming, especially our LOCALbusinesses. As the season of growth begins, there’s no better time to rediscover LOCAL—gathering with family and friends while uncovering fresh faces, hidden gems, and plenty of places to explore right in your own backyard.

Spring is bursting at the seams—and so is your calendar. From communions, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, weddings, and graduations, this season is all about celebrating life’s biggest moments with your family—and inside these pages, you’ll find LOCAL businesses ready to help you make every one of them unforgettable!

Working on this issue has been especially meaningful as we continue our celebration of Women-Owned Businesses—perfectly timed with Mother’s Day, a moment to honor and support the incredible women who inspire our communities every day, especially the hardworking moms who balance building businesses with raising families. As female business owners, we’re proud to Showcase the incredible women making an impact locally in every issue. Don’t miss our “Women in Business” feature on page 35, highlighting Naz Basharat, owner of Libase Salon & Spa, and our Women-Owned Business Listings on page 14. This issue’s front cover art, Full Garden, by artist Diane Reeves, beautifully reflects the creativity and talent of women making their mark in business and the arts alike. At The Showcase Magazine, we celebrate women-owned businesses all year!

We’re proud to support and promote our LOCAL community, businesses, organizations, and schools. Our growing “DINING, SHOPPING & SPECIAL EVENTS” section highlights top LOCAL merchants ready to serve you. Searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, a place to celebrate, or a seasonal refresh? Discover and support your LOCAL shops, restaurants, and salons & spas!

We’re thrilled to Showcase three LOCAL businesses in this issue and share their inspiring success stories: Bar Cilento, Uproot Restaurant and our Women in Business feature, Naz Basharat, owner of Libase Salon & Spa.

Don’t miss our fun, interactive features! Try the Spring Word Find on page 26 for a chance to win a $250.00 gift card from Venus Jewelers in Somerset and check out the Cutie Pie Award details on page 12—so be sure to share your adorable baby pics with us. Plus, discover the voices of tomorrow in our Young Writers’ Desk, page 12, where LOCAL5th-grade students Showcase their winning poems and budding talent! 

As we embrace the season of new beginnings, we’re proud to celebrate 30 years of Showcasing the very best of LOCAL. For us, this isn’t just a business—it’s a 30-year love story with our clients and community. 30 Years Strong — thank you for being part of our journey!

Patti, the Showcase staff, and I wish you and your family a bright and beautiful spring filled with blessings, the perfect season to rediscover LOCAL finds.

As always, we encourage you to SHOP SMART AND SHOP LOCAL!

BE WELL. BE SAFE. BE KIND.

Nina & Patti

Featured Articles

The Playlist: Celebrating 30 Years of the Showcase With a 30-Year Lookback across the Timescape of Music


When Beck’s “Where It’s At” hit the airwaves 30 years ago in April 1996, you knew something was shifting. This was the same guy who made “Loser” two years prior? His “Mellow Gold” album was great, but this sound was something else entirely. Groovy, laid back, with the occasional feedback scorch. The lyrics said Beck, but the sound was expansive. The album it led from – “Odelay,” released the next month – didn’t let down. Rumor has it Beck’s management team encouraged him to throw it out and start over again, but he persisted and released what became the signature album of a career that’s still going strong 30 years later. “Devil’s Haircut” and “New Pollution” steamroll their way into a record that glances off of hip-hop and country, eventually winding down with further out-there cuts like “Readymade,” “High Five” and “Ramshackle”—all in all, a classic that nothing released before or since can come close to.

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Great Getaways: Cape Town - South Africa


You always hear about how visiting Africa is a life-changing experience. What exactly makes it so magical? I had the opportunity to find out for myself this past October on a trip to South Africa. Plainly put: Cape Town and the bush beyond were nothing short of extraordinary. It is a destination defined by contrast in the best possible way. Refined city life set against dramatic landscapes, followed by raw, deeply moving moments in the wild. At 506 Grand Street, the smell of fresh bread drifting through Hoboken isn’t just comforting, it’s historic. Otok Bakery, formerly the beloved Dom’s Bakery, is breathing new life into a space that has been feeding the Mile Square City for generations. With a 120-year-old coal oven still blazing, Otok blends old-world craft with modern-day comfort food.



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Simply Entertaining: Entertaining in the Home… April Showers Bring May Flowers


April is that in-between moment we all love…when winter finally loosens its grip, spring peeks through the clouds, and the promise of warmer days feels close enough to touch. A cozy night is the perfect way to celebrate the season of renewal by leaning into both sides of the month, including the comfort of rainy evenings and the excitement of what’s about to bloom. It’s an intimate, low-pressure gathering centered on warmth, creativity, and good company.

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About Us

The Showcase Magazine was established in 1996 for the purpose of promoting the businesses in Warren and the surrounding areas. We encourage consumers to look within their own community for all of their business and shopping needs. The Showcase offers the community a professional magazine with informative columns, community news, community calendars, articles on area businesses as well as a beautiful front cover which features local and country-wide artists.

The Showcase Magazine strives to provide advertisers with the best publication in the area. We offer all our clients professional and personal attention from the initial sale to the finished product. No client is too small or large and we provide the same quality product and individual attention to all accounts.

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