The cold January air did nothing to dissuade twelve Alfisti from meeting up at The Bernards Café in Bernardsville, NJ, for the New Jersey Alfa Club’s monthly breakfast meeting, held on Sunday, January 11, 2026. It was especially nice to see three spouses join the ranks, so a hearty Ciao to Denise, Margaretanne, and Suzanne. You are always welcome to join us!

I’ve always enjoyed this particular eatery, and the food and drink did not disappoint. In addition to the typical breakfast fare, there are interesting specials on the menu, and several of us took advantage of those choices. Because of the Café’s table arrangements, we were seated in two groups of six, and while we chitchatted about our favorite marque, my table also had an interesting and enlightening conversation about our numerous Italian ancestors.

We had four Alfa Romeos parked outside, and all four were modern Giulias, each one in a different color. To my eye, the car’s styling which debuted in this market in 2017 has remained fresh. (I write this while we anxiously await the next generation Giulia, due perhaps as soon as later this year.) We parted company around 11 a.m., already looking forward to next month’s breakfast meet.

 

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