This week I visited Princeton, N.J. When I was younger I took acting classes at McCarter Theatre, spending many hours around town. I especially enjoy visiting Princeton this time of year, when lingering holiday shoppers line the streets. Christmas decorations make the entire town feel particularly quaint.

My first stop on this trip (and on most trips) was Princeton Record Exchange. The store is a great place for music lovers. Besides the store’s extensive collection of CDs and records, they also sell DVDs. All items are very reasonably priced, including a section of $1.99 CDs. Be prepared to be overwhelmed at the variety. When my eyes got fuzzy from scanning hundreds of titles, I knew it was time to leave.

Up next was lunch. There are many great restaurants to choose from in Princeton. The town has something for everyone, including international cuisine, several pizza shops and even a restaurant specializing in pancakes (PJ’s Pancake House). My all-time favorite is Chuck’s Spring Street Café. Chuck’s offers the standard fare of burgers, hotdogs and fries. However, their hot wings are the real draw. They are cooked perfectly, with exactly the right amount of spice. For me, a trip to Princeton is not complete without a stop at Chuck’s.

As I watched the rain clouds roll in, I wanted to make one last stop at House of Cupcakes. Coming off a recent win on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, House of Cupcakes offers a variety of flavors, including their award-winning espresso cupcake. On this visit I chose the Black Forest cupcake. Still full from a perfect plate of hot wings, I took my cupcake to go.

Sadly, it began to rain, so I did not have a chance to walk along Nassau Street or Palmer Square. I will simply have to plan another trip back soon.

— Katie Skrzek, advertising and editorial coordinator, eFlyer USA editor