Nearly 21 years ago, then-University of Pennsylvania student Seth Berkowitz came up with the perfect remedy for being unable to sleep: cookies.
"He was up late with his friends, playing video games, studying and eating a lot of pizza," said Catharine Burns, senior marketing activations manager of Insomnia Cookies, the business Berkowitz started soon after that sleepless night. "He had a sweet tooth, so he baked some cookies, sold them on campus and things really caught on."
Berkowitz may have received his higher education in nearby Philadelphia, but according to its website, this is the first Insomnia Cookies store in South Jersey.Â
"We are always trying to find the right location," Burns said, adding that Cherry Hill's proximity to Berkowitz's college town of Philadelphia played a part in picking the spot for the store. "Now is the time, we found the right location and we are excited to be open here."
Insomnia Cookies is at 1006 Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill.
About Comings and Goings
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Taste a bit of Louisiana Cajun in Medford
Louisiana Cajun flavors, such as gumbo and jambalaya, now can be found at Crawdaddy's Cajun at 13 Tomlinson Mill Road in Medford. The restaurant held a soft opening on July 31. The restaurant also offers many items without the spicy taste, such as Caesar salad, macaroni and cheese, and fried seafood such as shrimp and catfish. Kids' and dessert menus are also available. The restaurant's hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more by visiting the restaurant's website. The restaurant renovated a former hair salon. Its neighbors include two iconic eating places: Leo's Famous Yum Yum and Donkey's Place Too.
Another cookies and sweets shop opens
Ginny's Cookies & Cream opened a location at a kiosk between Bath & Body Works and White Barn near the Macy's wing inside Cherry Hill Mall on July 18, according to Lisa Wolstromer, the mall's senior marketing director. In addition to a variety of cookies, Ginny's Cookies & Cream also serves treats such as brownies, soft-serve ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies and cookie cakes, the latter of which can be decorated with someone's name or their favorite movie, television or comic book character. Additional details are on its Facebook page.
Salad House serving on Route 70
Located within Cherry Hill at Saw Mill Village at 404 Route 70 West, the Salad House opened on July 17. It offers made-to-order salads including with proteins such as grilled ahi tuna and blackened chicken, a variety of cheeses like pepper jack and cheddar and many other topping options, according to its Facebook page. A variety of grain bowls, sandwiches, wraps and soups are also available. More information can be found on its website.
Gabe's stores closing in Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill
Gabe's, a discount department store with items for women, men, children, babies, home décor, and more, is scheduled to close its locations at 1160 Nixon Drive in Mount Laurel and 2232 Route 70 West in Cherry Hill. That's according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice the company filed with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development in May.
Boo! It's nearing that time and pop-up Spirit Halloween opens
Seasonal and creepy Spirit Halloween opened its doors at its Marlton location on August 1, a company employee told 70and73.com. The store’s website indicates it is a one-stop shop for spooky (and not-so-spooky) costumes, props, accessories, hats, wigs, shoes, make-up and masks. The store is at 740 Route 73 heading north and its hours are Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
