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'Jeopardy!' contestants stumped by clue about Bergen County borough
North Jersey residents can proudly say they were smarter than three "Jeopardy!" contestants for at least one clue this week — that is, as long as they know where Fort Lee is located. The Bergen County borough was the main hint in the question — technically, the answer —...
Goffle Creamery Wins Best Ice Cream Shop In North Jersey: Meet HS Sweethearts Behind It
Some of Vinnie and Alyssa Penna's best childhood memories were getting ice cream at the Old Bar Milk Barn. If you grew up in Wayne, you know it: The brown barn with red and white signage. You could grab a cone at the walk-up window or sit in a booth or at a bar.
Get free food for National Hot Dog Day with these deals
Grab your ketchup, mustard, relish and any other condiments of choice: National Hot Dog Day is here! The pseudo-holiday is traditionally celebrated on the third Wednesday in July, a fitting time for a food that has become synonymous with summer. To many Americans, nothing is better than enjoying the warm weather with a...
Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest is Saturday
The Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at White Lake Park, 226 White Lake Road. Admission is $5. Children younger than 5 are admitted free. No pets allowed. The event benefits the Sparta Benevolent Society. There will be 18...
This model railroad museum in rural N.J. is closing, and its trains and exhibits are for sale
Friar Mountain Model Railroad Museum in Sparta is closing at the end of July and its contents will be sold to the public, its co-owner, Wendy Molinari, recently told NJ Advance Media. The museum was opened by Molinari and her husband, Louis, fulfilling his dream to have a model train...
Verona Concert Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona announced that due to predicted weather conditions, the Neil Diamond and Friends concert at the Verona Civic Center will be rescheduled to August 28. Originally scheduled for Wednesday night, the concert is one of five in Verona’s 20th annual Summer Concert Series. Besides the Neil Diamond and Friends concert, two more upcoming concerts will be held at the Verona Civic Center and one at the Verona Pool including: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER July 24: The Infernos July 31: Parrot Beach at Verona Pool August 7: The John McDermott Band Each concert will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Surprises Inside – Take a Tour of New Jersey’s Strangest House
At first glance, this home looks straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's not. If the outside is this intriguing, imagine what the inside looks like. This unusual house is in Harding Township (Morristown) in Morris County. 75 Sand Spring Rd. is the location of this 14,000-square-foot home sitting...
Surprise! Popular Pitmaster Secretly Opens New Bergen County Location
He's back.Popular area pitmaster Robert Austin Cho, that is.Nearly a year after closing his Westwood eatery, Cho has secretly opened his new venture: Austin Cho Kitchen.It's a takeout only spot that he likened to a "fully equipped stationary food truck" in Downtown Hackensack.Cho, known for his&nbs…
Local Music Student to Appear on America's Got Talent on Tuesday
SPARTA, NJ – A local student performance on the “America’s Got Talent” stage will be aired on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Mia Soleil Sanchez began the audition process for AGT in November with “numerous video submissions and in-person audition in New York City.” “After months of effort and a flight out to Los Angeles for the final audition in March, Mia’s moment to shine on national television has arrived,” Elisa Girlando Studio’s manager Paige Lucas said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “It was an awesome experience. I was nervous at first, but...
Grateful Dead Tribute Music & Crafts Festival
Sloatsburg, NY – Get ready for an unforgettable day of music and crafts at the Grateful Dead Tribute Music & Crafts Festival, presented by Friends of Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House. The event will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 1 PM to 6 PM on the Great Lawn at Harmony Hall Jacob Sloat House, located at 15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY.
Destination Nutley: Stuffed Pickle Sandwich Now at Violante's in Nutley
NUTLEY, NJ - Stuffed pickle sandwiches have been popping up sporadically for the past several years. They show up, gather a few fans, then quietly exit stage left. That may change. In January of this year, Seven Brothers in Oceanside, NY, reintroduced the stuffed pickle sandwich. The small family deli's taste sensation has gone viral on social media, resulting in long lines for this lunchtime favorite. The stuffed pickle sandwich is still a hit.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The concept is simple, ditch the long roll, slice, and sometimes partially scoop out a large pickle, and build a sandwich from there. Violante's Meat Market on Franklin Ave. recently introduced the Pickle Sandwich to their menu. Early indications are that it is garnering a great deal of attention. Violante's is located at 105 Franklin Ave. at the corner of Harrison St. (former location of Vitiello's Bakery). It is open six days a week , closed Mondays. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kinnelon Library: 2024 Book & Media Sale
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Library will be selling books on specific days in August. Books can be generously donated from July 12th until August 5th.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All donated books can be left in the Book Bin at Kiel Avenue Firehouse. Books will be sold on the following days: Thursday, August 15th 1-7 pm Friday, August 16th 9am-6pmDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Saturday, August 17th: 9am-6pm Sunday, August 18th: 12-6pm Monday, August 19th: 9am-6pm For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two Montclair Businesses to Close
Montclair is losing two food favorites as Guerriero Gelato and Brick Lane Curry both announced plans to close in the last week. After providing the community with sweet treats for the last nine years, family owned, Guerriero Gelato, (571 Bloomfield Avenue) announced plans to close the Montclair location in October. This is their second location to close; last month, the Guerrieros announced the closing of their Morristown location.
Bands playing at benefits Saturday
There’s something for every type of music lover this week, from tunes at the farmers market to evening rock and blues performances. Jeiris Cook will bring his soulful selections to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m. Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta,...
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert visits NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi, goes home with a new pet pig
Grammy nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert recently visited a North Jersey exotic pet store and, after meeting and interacting with a few fun animals, he went home with a new pet. The 28-year-old rapper visited NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi on Monday in search of a pet pig, according to Christian Rivera, a spokesperson for the store. He looked around and interacted with some animals such as snakes, coatimundis and ferrets. However, they did not have pet pigs available at the time as adoptable pigs did not arrive at the store until Wednesday.
Holy Spirit To Celebrate Ordination Of Women
This July, the Episcopal Church marks the fiftieth anniversary of women’s ordination into the priesthood. In celebration of this event, the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit is presenting the recently filmed documentary called “The Philadelphia Eleven.” It recounts the story of the brave women and the male bishops who committed an act akin to civil disobedience and defied Church tradition.
Have a decadent cheat meal at Jersey's five newest restaurants
Last month, we saw the launch of 12 hearty summer hotspots (including artisan salad companies, Mediterranean bowl shops and more) — but, this month? It's all about the junk food. Thick cookies, French cookies, cheeseburgers and wings; if you like calories, this is the time to be alive in the Taylor Ham zone. ...
Fine dining, fries and Fogo — oh my!
This past week brought me a hard-earned podium at a mountainous Poconos 10K, 100K followers on @northjerseyeats and my second most-read news article for The Record. AKA, it was a week of wins. I can't say, however, that I was surprised by the first two — I've been hitting the...
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