Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time in Basking Ridge (is located at 60 S Finley Ave., Basking Ridge).
A small café in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was recently graced with an unexpected visit from international music icon, Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell.
Blue Café is well-known for its delicious food and great service. Barbara and Chris Chutnik who own Blue Café recounted their distinguished guests' visit.
Barbara immediately recognized the famous pair and warmly invited them to sit down while keeping it low-key. As McCartney enjoyed a cappuccino, he chatted with Barbara about accompanying his wife on adventures involving her trucking business.
Chris, a musician who grew up on McCartney’s music, said he wasn’t shy and introduced himself to the legend as the owner of the café.
He said, “I can’t believe you guys are here.” Having played in a popular touring band in Poland and Europe, Chris is no stranger to meeting famous people. However, this time, rock royalty came to his place. They shared a memorable moment about growing up listening to McCartney's music and playing drums and singing in a band.
During this special moment between McCartney and Chris, Barbara walked over to apologize to McCartney and said, “I asked my husband to be discreet.” And McCartney replied, “It’s Chris, he’s my friend.”
Although this meeting was brief, Barbara told she was "crazy excited" and this unforgettable moment will becherished forever. Unbeknownst customers were only alerted that something special happened once Paul McCartney left the scene - leaving them all wondering what kind magical exchange transpired inside the small café.
Blue Cafe opened in 2019 just prior to the global pandemic that crippled small business. The Chutniks, both immigrants from Poland, faced the pandemic with determination to keep their staff employed.
For the Chutniks, this chance encounter with Sir Paul McCartney will forever bring a memory of "A Wonderful Christmas Time."
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