*drum roll please….* The Italian restaurant, Anjelica’s reopened for business in late 2013. Superstorm Sandy affected many businesses in Sea Bright, NJ and it brings great joy to my heart to see one of our most beloved establishments back up after all the damage that the storm brought on. Initially opening in 2007, Anjelica’s slowly began to climb the rankings amongst competing Italian restaurants to become #1 in the area. The restaurant has a seafood-heavy menu with an eclectic mix of unique recipes and combinations.

My personal favorite is the salmon entree they feature in their seafood or “Pesce” section of the menu. The organic salmon is grilled in a maple Dijon sauce over lentils and string beans. The entree is to die for, but you won’t because its made from the most premium ingredients.

With top notch reviews from NJ publications and its loyal customer base, Anjelica’s is sure to thrive after this new beginning.

Best,

DBK

Hurricane Sandy has devastated and left behind a wake of damages and displaced homeowners throughout the Shore area.  Some homeowners are battling with insurance companies and trying to cope with rebuilding, struggling to get “back home”.  What if your house needs to be elevated and is substantially damaged?  How would you know if you should elevate and renovate or demolish and rebuild.  Well, this is a question that numerous homeowners are facing in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

After much research, I came across a company who has modified their services to fit the needs of Hurricane Sandy victims.  To me, this is a life saver.  For 5 months now, I have been juggling and tossing around this question: Should I elevate and renovate; or, demolish and rebuild?  How would I know which is the best way to go…….well, I found my answer.  Yezzi Associates is working with homeowners who suffered substantial losses and has developed a plan to evaluate the damaged property site and deliver a report to the homeowner explaining their professional findings and recommendations.  This report costs $200 – I will be commenting further after I receive my report from Yezzi Associates in about 2 weeks so that I may elaborate on their services and communicate any other pertinent and relevant information.

Check out the website ….they wrote:We have reduced our rates* for architectural services related to storm damage, effective immediately and through June 30, 2013,……”

Yezzi Associates Architects & Planners

P: 732-240-3433  F: 732-240-3463

www.yezziassociates.com

If you are in need of assistance due to Hurricane Sandy pleae feel free to contact me at 732-672-0409 or email at Diane@DianeKaplan.com – I have been through the storm and have found out a lot of information along the way that might help.

New Jersey
Dates: Monday Feb 18th – Holiday Inn Hazlet, NJ
Date: Thursday Feb 21st – Holiday Inn Toms River, NJ
Times: 7:00 PM
To register please call: (800) 206-4360

New York
Dates: Tuesday Feb 26th – St Clare School Cafeteria 151 Lindenwood Rd Staten Island
Times: 7:00 PM
To register please call: (800) 531-2885 ext. 695

If you cannot attend please contact Diane Kaplan at Diane@DianeKaplan.com for a personal consultation.

Town Hall Meeting:
Date: January 30th
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Borough Hall

A town hall meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 30th 7:30 pm at Boro Hall for all Sea Bright residents – brochures will be available with information to help homeowners get back into their homes. I have partnered with Better Homes Realty and Storming Back….For Shore to help individual homeowners get back into their homes.

Please contact me at DianeKaplanRealEstate@gmail.com.

Better Homes Realty is taking steps to assist those devastated by Sandy, providing a series of FREE workshops which will include many individuals representing a variety of recovery related agencies and businesses that have partnered with Better Homes – including local mortgage lenders, home builders, contractors, attorneys, modular home companies, apartment owners and state and local government officials, who will help educate our neighbors on options available to them.

I am a Sea Bright resident and have been victimized by Sandy….I know first hand what is going on with insurance claims, FEMA assistance, government grants and more pertaining to Sandy and Sea Bright’s recovery efforts. If you are a victim of Superstorm Sandy please reach out to me – I can help in directing you forward with the help of Better Homes Realty through Storming Back…For Shore.

For a personal consultation or if you have any questions, please contact me a DianeKaplanRealEstate@gmail.com.