b'ice, specialty coffee drinks and light snacks, making it a versatile go-to for treats and eats. Wehavereallygoodcustom-ers, says Chavez Pascuite. A favor-iteamongColumbiaHighSchool students, he adds, We always hear fromcustomersthatitsagreat neighborhoodspot.Wehavequite a few regulars. Chavez Pascuite also recalls a customer with a severe al-lergy for whom he takes extra care,Village Ice Cream Parlour has been using a fresh scoop to avoid cross- serving up scoops, sundaes and signa-contamination. Our customers loveture milkshakes for nearly 40 years.to come here and hang out. Were re-ally lucky! he says. hisdedicatedstaffwithinspiring theshopspopularStaff Creationsmenu.They lovebeingcreativeand, surprisingly,theMarshall Milkshake really took off! he shares. When asked about the THE SLATE ROOF most popular flavor, Shin PROFESSIONALS doesnthesitate:vanilla. Everybodylovesvanilla because its a neutral base, hesays.Theyrequestit Slate, Tile, Copper & Shingle Chimneys formilkshakes,sundaes Roof Repair, Replacement Masonry andcakes,whichareall Yankee Gutters Carpentry made to order right here in Historic Restorations Slate & Tile Roofs Cleaned Dippy Sippy sells ice cream as well as Italian ice,the shop.specialty coffee drinks and light snacks. From the new kids on Village Ice Cream Parlour theblocktothetimeless classics, the ice cream scene in Ma-Spoiledbythegenerosityoftheplewood and South Orange is more owners and managers who welcomedthan just a way to cool down; its a uswithopenarmsandunlimitedcelebrationofcommunity,creativ-taste tests, we made our way to ourity and connection. So the next time finaldestination.VillageIceCreama cone or cup is calling your name, Parlour, at 185 Maplewood Avenue,youll now know just where to go. is a beloved fixture in the heart of Ma-plewood Village.OneoffivestoresBONUS:Asaspecialtreatfor owned by the Shin family, this nearlyMatters Magazine readers, men-40-year-old shop serves up Hersheystion this article and enjoy 10% scoops, sundaes and signature milk- off at Honey & Hive Artisanal shakes named after local schools. ItsIce Cream, SOMA Sweets, and DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE nostalgiccharmisenhancedbyaVillage Ice Cream Parlour. Valid gallery of team photos, each one rep- Friday, June 13 through Sunday, Slate roofs are durable and long-lasting, with a lifetime of 100+resenting a local team the shop hasJuly 6, 2025. years. All slate roofs require 16 oz. copper ashing in valley areas,proudly sponsored over the years. Yankee gutters, chimney and dormer sidewalls. Our slate roof expertsOriginallyaBaskin-Robbins,AmyLynn-Cramerisacontribut-are state certied and will enhance the beauty and life of your roof.itwasrenamedVillageIceCreaming writer for Matters Magazine and Parlour in 2002 as a tribute to thefounder of Cramer Connect. Together CALL FOR AN ESTIMATE quaint charm of Maplewood Village.with her children, Aiden and Addison, Maplewoodisthebestlocation,the trio delighted in every stop along 973 857 7300 SlateRoofProfessionals.com says owner Mark Shin. Ive alwaystheir sweet adventure and were blown Locally owned and operated | License #13VH087 enjoyed the people here more thanaway by how unique and special each anyothercommunity.Hecreditsshop truly is.12/ matters magazine / summer 2025'