CJ Walsh Catering & Party Planning is a company owned and operated by Maureen Walsh. I met with Maureen after her daughter had purchased an Infiniti from our dealership.  Her daughter was so pleased with her experience here at the dealership that she called up her mother and asked if they could bring down food for everyone at the dealership on Saturday. We were pleased to have a free lunch, who wouldn’t be? We weren’t necessarily sure of what to expect, but Maureen won us over. She walked in with a smile from ear to ear and said “Hello, are you ready for some chicken fajitas?” Anybody who walks into a room and offers me exceptional chicken fajitas knows the way to my heart! The room was permeating with the savory smell of chicken, peppers, cheese, onions, and specialty seasoning. The catering service does everything on scene accept the preparation of the meats (that is made, and then transported in a heated pot.) The fajita was tightly wrapped and ready for consumption. I indulged in the flavorful experience and was very impressed with such a simple chicken fajita! The peppers provided that extra kick that I very much enjoy.

Along side of the fajitas was a large bowl of fresh house salad and dressings to choose from. Needless to say, I was stuffed on just one generous fajita and a side of salad. Overall, I was skeptical, as many are about a catering service, but CJ Walsh Catering & Party Planning is the real deal. So much so, that we now are employing their services for every Saturday lunch. I owe thanks to George Albrecht Jr. for providing his employees with not only a free lunch on Saturdays, but a quality filling lunch on Saturdays! They came in here purchasing an Infiniti and never expected an account out of the deal, but it just so happens that we also had a love for the product they were selling.I did wait a week to write this review because I was interested to see if this performance could be followed up with another enjoyable experience. The next Saturday the owner Maureen came into the dealership with this week’s lunch menu. On the menu for the day was a variety of wraps. We could conquer our hunger with roast beef wraps, chicken caesar wraps, or turkey wraps. Again, an enormous bowl of salad accompanied the food and two trays of cupcakes. A job well done all around and at this point, I highly recommend CJ Walsh Catering & Party Planning for any business lunch or private function.

Visit their website at: http://www.cjwalshcatering.com For complete catering menus and details!

Infiniti of Norwood Presents X Isles at The QX56 Release

The evening of July 8, 2010 approached and when 6 PM struck the clock, the party officially was underway.  When I arrived at the unveiling, I was greeted with a pleasant surprise when the valet attendant had informed me that he would park my vehicle and provide a complimentary car detailing! From that moment the stage and expectations were set. Upon entering the dealership, I was handed a gift bag, which I later found to include an Infiniti pen, keychain, QX56 booklet, a free oil change coupon, and car detail coupon. Too good to be true? They seemed to be buttering us up for a not so impressive 2011 QX56 I thought. But, when the night progressed I was ecstatic that I made time to attend…

The music was splendid, which featured the X Isles, a 2 piece band with vocals, guitar, and steel drums. Despite only 2 members, the band featured the incredible vibe of even some of the best 4 or 5 piece bands. Not over powering, but very full and soothing. My favorite part about writing this blog is including an aspect of life that I am very candid of: Food! Sky catered this event and truly added a 5 star touch with their signature ingredients. They featured crab cakes, quesadillas, scallops and shrimp, jerk chicken embodied by cornbread with a little swirl of BBQ sauce to top it off, cheese and meat platters, bruschetta, tortellini dishes, and more. All of the food was delectable and mouth watering! I was a little weary as to how the catering would go, as we all know catering with hot food is a hit or miss. Sky had 3 chefs in attendance freshly preparing all of the dishes on the dealership floor. The food was a showcase in itsself and truly did Sky’s typical reputation justice!

Now, aside from my rambling. The vehicle was finally unveiled. By 7:00 PM we all were exploring the new QX56. The car is very spacious, which was demonstrated by a family of 7, who had much room once packed in. The vehicle is slightly smaller inside than last years’ model, but has no bearing on still being able to fit your family comfortably. The car is filled with features, such as twin DVD screens on the driver/passenger headrest, luxurious design in the dashboard, steering wheel, lavish compartment space in the front middle center, leather, navigation touch screen, and more. Infiniti equipped this machine with a standard 5.6-liter, V8, 400-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. For a car of its class, the QX56 stands above competition in having impressive fuel ratings.  Motor Trend asks, “Is there a better SUV in this category? Perhaps not.” The Infiniti QX56 is all new for 2011, and other fellow reviewers say it’s finally competitive.  The changes to the Infiniti QX56 for 2011 start on the outside.  I was happy to see that the angular, blingy styling of the old model is gone, while a more subdued look takes its place.  Inside, there’s standard seating for seven (though seating for eight is a no-cost option) in a cabin that again I would compare to that of a luxury private jet. Since it’s an Infiniti, the QX56 comes loaded with high-tech standard features, as well as some innovative available safety features, like Intelligent Cruise Control.

The night was a success and Infiniti of Norwood gave their customers another reason of why they won the 2010 Infiniti Award of Excellence. Classy event all around for the top of the line luxury SUV.

That being said, check this car out today and for more details please visit: www.infinitinorwood.com

The All-new 2011 Infiniti QX56

The redesigned 2011 Infiniti QX has created a lot of buzz here at Infiniti MA of Norwood.  We are also happy to hear that it is also getting rave reviews from the community of automotive critics.  With a completely revamped body and numerous exciting features, the sky is the limit for this luxurious and artistic piece of machinery.  If you haven’t had the chance to see it or take one for a test drive, it is certainly a breathtaking experience.  We hope to see all of you here on the automile soon!

Chris Stout  – www.manolith.com

I recently had the chance to test drive the 2011 Infiniti QX in Louisville, Kentucky, and oh man, was it a sweet ride. This QX has all the features that you’d expect from a luxury Infiniti SUV (which we’ll get to in a bit), but the first thing that strikes you is the car’s good looks. It’s an attractive ride by any standards. The QX has clean lines, a big-but-not-bulky frame and an executive jet-like interior that makes you want to grab a pipe and a smoking jacket and just lounge inside for a while.

The 2011 Infiniti QX drives as smooth as it looks. Newly designed to reduce noise and vibration, the QX is roomy, comfy and quiet. I was riding with The Bachelor Guy, and he said that the car was like a living room on wheels. This is true. In fact, the ride is so comfortable that it’s easy to take turns a little quicker and speed a bit more. Maybe that’s why The Bachelor Guy and I got pulled over twice. I thought the sharp turn that he made was worse than my 71 MPH on a Kentucky highway, but the state troopers that pulled us over thought otherwise. The Bachelor Guy got off with a warning and I earned myself a “speeding” ticket.

Aside from the exterior looks and interior comforts, the QX has a host of other welcomed features:

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Marlon Hanson – The Auto Channel

I’ve always been impressed by interior design, comfort and the level of sophistication of the instrumentation in vehicles. First settling into the QX it was obvious they tailored this new SUV for people exactly like me.

The cockpit was every bit as elaborate as that of our new Cirrus airplane, but much more spacious and, yes, comfortable. Acceleration was just as exhilarating as any take-off. I hit the pedal with gusto as we entered the expressway after leaving our staging point and my passenger said I should have warned him so he could protect his neck from the snap 400 horsepower and 413 lb ft of torque can provide.

Even with such undeniable power gas mileage has been improved over previous models and is respectable in all comparisons with other full-size non-hybrid SUVs (EPA rated at 20 highway and 14 city). Since this vehicle provided literally everything I would be looking for in an SUV my first question was an obvious given the times of uncertain fuel prices and availabilities – would a hybrid be on the immediate horizon.

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Erik Johnson – Car and Driver

The outgoing Infiniti QX56 was a vehicle that never made much sense to us. After all, you could get almost all of its equipment—save a few electronic trinkets—on the otherwise identical Nissan Armada, and you’d save thousands in the process. But the QX has been redesigned for 2011, migrating to a platform shared with the Nissan Patrol SUV, a Toyota Land Cruiser competitor in the rest of the world. The result is a machine more perfectly suited to its primary mission: ferrying well-off families to and from the vacation house, mall, and celebrity-chef restaurants that serve microhydrogenated candied aardvark liver.

The architecture remains body-on-frame, but you’d never know it from the smooth ride and refined personality of the new QX. Whereas the old Titan-based QX56 was a truckish brute with yesteryear interior tech and a rough-around-the-edges persona, the 2011 version is bristling with up-to-the-minute electronics and a suave character that matches its sleek new exterior.

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2011 Infiniti M

There is always a fever pitch this time of year for March Madness, as millions of people will tune in to see huge upsets, last-minute drama, and the hopes and dreams of our nation’s student-athletes either crushed or fulfilled.  Sports fans who also happen to be car enthusiasts will be now doubly excited for the broadcast debut of the 2011 Infiniti M.  It has been a long wait for fans to see the new sporty and curvaceous design of the M, and they will also be ecstatic about the new features and upgrades available like Blind Spot Intervention and the Eco Pedal. 

Also, if you’re feeling lucky, or fancy yourself as a College Hoops expert, Infiniti is also the exclusive sponsor of CBSSports.com’s “Infiniti Bracket Challenge.”  This contest works just like a typical office pool bracket, and the winner will receive a brand new 2011 Infiniti M Sedan.  More than likely, you can almost count on the nice old lady that works in your office who gives you candy and has never watched a basketball game to be riding in a sporty new 2011 M by the beginning of April.  It’s ok, she deserves it.  If you’d like to study up on your bracket to try and beat her, Infiniti is also sponsoring “March Madness on Demand” at NCAA.com where you can watch highlights.

Infiniti MA of Norwood is eagerly awaiting the 2011 M to show up here on the Automile.  Infiniti Massachusetts is thrilled to share the excitement of the new and improved M luxury Sedan with all of our fans and supporters on March 18.  We will have a great selection of the new 2011 M available of any Infiniti dealer in New England.  As the sole recipient in northern New England of the prestigious Infiniti Award of Excellence for 2010, we are continually committed to offering the best value in the Boston-area for our customers.  Enjoy this year’s March Madness, and we will look forward to seeing you here on the 18^th.

The Infiniti Award of Excellence is a recognition program designed to honor those who contribute to building the Infiniti brand by consistently delivering a unique and personalized experience for their customers.   This experience is measured in part by the Total Ownership Survey – a survey that your sales and service customers receive.

As a dealership that prides itself on excellent customer service and relations, we are honored to have reached this benchmark for the first time.  We are extremely confident that as we continue along this path there will be many more to come.  Infiniti Mass of Norwood thanks you – our loyal customers – for without your support would not have been possible.

The Award of Excellence not only recognizes and rewards Dealerships that excel in sales and satisfaction; it also reinforces the standards of excellence set for all by describing the key actions that will produce a powerful awareness of the Infiniti brand. Infiniti retailers have already established industry-leading standards for customer service, but the competition is getting tougher every year. The Award of Excellence is designed to keep our focus on raising the bar as we continue to build customer loyalty. That will be the key to our continued success and growth in the market place.