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Inside N.J.’s 1st farm-to-table diner, where classics never tasted so fresh | Review
Everyone loves diner classics and there’s no better place to find them than New Jersey – the diner capital of the world, with 500 diners and counting. Yet for most of the staple dishes fueling our greasy spoons — pancakes, omelets, disco fries and the like — words like “fresh” or “locally sourced” are rarely associated.
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…
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.
'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 —...
What is the most rat-infested place in the US? Hint: It’s not New York
Contrary to popular belief, New York City is not the most rat-infested place in the US — it's just one of the most rat-infested places in the US. Yelp — the business and service review app — collected data on searches for pest control and exterminators, and found that it was not New Yorkers making the most inquiries for critter removal. It shared that report with The New York Post. Nationwide, interest in preventable pest control rose by 165 percent in June 2024 compared to the same time last year. As for the state-by-state breakdown — adjusted to reflect...
North Shore Animal League America Rescues Over 50 Dogs And Puppies
North Shore Animal League America’s rescue team rescued 53 dogs and puppies from commercial breeding facilities in the Midwest, according to a press release from the organization. The dogs and rescue team members arrived at the North Animal League America campus in Port Washington on Saturday, July 13. The...
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.
Can you fish in Central Park? Here’s what you should know
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Offering over 800 acres of beautiful scenery, Central Park attracts over 42 million visitors every year. While some people visit the park to take a leisurely summer walk or to bask in the sun on the expansive grassy areas, there is a lesser-known activity that many are unaware of. Catch-and-release fishing […]
Move over Headless Horseman: Sleepy Hollow to welcome mermaids for new festival
The Headless Horseman isn't the only mythical creature hanging out in Sleepy Hollow. Rumor has it there may be mermaids in the village, too, making it a potential summertime destination for water and land lovers alike. There's only one way to find out if the rumor is true: head to the Sleepy Hollow...
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