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Bistro Iberia in Highlands serves up authenticity
Some Americans long for that laid-back European lifestyle. Trading rapidly sipped coffees for calm cups of espresso. A rushed lunch for conversational tapas and wine. Well, you're in luck: A little portal to the Iberian peninsula can be found in Highlands. BBQ pits:Barbecue! From ribs to brisket to burgers, these...
Fishermen use ballyhoo to land Yellowfin tuna in Hudson Canyon
If you're looking for the bluefish this week, they're literally falling out of the sky in Atlantic Highlands. That's what happened Sunday when a couple's windshield was smashed in after what was likely an osprey or eagle dropped a one-pound bluefish from the sky. The car's dashcam captured the falling fish bouncing off...
New Asbury Park pancake shop is about more than sweet treats
At first blush, mental health and tiny pancakes don't have much in common. But for Shanyah Griffith-Rumph of Buttermee Pancakes, they do. The 24-year-old from Woodbridge was studying for a master's degree in clinical mental health when she realized she wasn't paying much attention to her own. "I loved what...
Concert Series to Feature Contemporary Folk Musicians
Steve Forbert is scheduled to open the new concert series at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove will begin its inaugural season in October, bringing nationally and internationally touring Americana and contemporary folk musicians to the Jersey Shore.
4 New Restaurants Proposed For The Walmart Center In Freehold, NJ
The Jersey retail scene is kind of a wild one; things are constantly opening and closing without warning. For example, Big Dogs Cafe out of nowhere closed up shop, leaving thousands of us asking what happened. More on that here. Or there's the Chubby Unicorn Donut Shop, at one time...
New kosher eatery is literally on a New Jersey beach
I’ve written here before about a very talented pastry chef whose creations I’ve had the good fortune to enjoy. Her name is Claudia Bildirici and because I follow her on Instagram like an obsessed stalker fan, I’ve been able to keep up with what she’s been doing.
‘Profit-driven, exploitive hellhole’: Records show 100 animals dead at SeaQuest Woodbridge
The New Jersey Department of Environment Protection has handed SeaQuest, the aquarium in the Woodbridge Center mall, a 32-page notice of violation, detailing SeaQuest’s failure to take proper care of its animals which has resulted in almost 100 deaths since it opened in 2019. The notice, which lists 12 violations of state law...
Spring-Nuts will present Adam Weiner, solo, at Pollak Theatre; tickets go on sale July 24
The Bruce Springsteen fan group Spring-Nuts will present a solo concert by singer-songwriter-pianist Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie) at The Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, Aug. 24, with proceeds benefiting Stevie Van Zandt’s educational TeachRock organization, the FulFill food bank of Monmouth and Ocean counties, and The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University.
Tony Bennett celebration tour will come to Englewood, Morristown and Red Bank
A 20-date tour endorsed by the Tony Bennett estate and titled “Tony Bennett — The Official Musical Celebration” will take place in October and include shows at BergenPAC in Englewood, Oct. 13; The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Oct. 23; The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Oct. 24; and The NYCB at Westbury Theatre in Westbury, New York, Oct. 27.
How New Jersey is this? There’s now a pork roll vodka
We’ve all heard of the “hair of the dog,” right?. After a night of drinking, to ease your hangover you have a drink after you wake up to help ease the pain. Well what if that drink actually matched the taste of your breakfast?. 3BR Distillery in...
These Shore seafood boils are packed with flavor, but don't forget the bib
Since the pandemic, Mike Braun has made eating at home and spending time with loved ones a priority at Boiling Point, his Point Pleasant Beach restaurant. The family-owned restaurant, which has been open for three summers, aims to provide a low-stress way to offer prepared seafood boils to customers, Braun said. ...
Christmas in July Neptune City Summer Movie Night
NEPTUNE CITY, NJ — The Neptune City Board of Recreation invites the community to attend a Christmas in July-themed Summer Movie Night on Thursday, July 25 at dusk. This free movie night will be held at Memorial Park, 1-41 Riverview Ave. The movie shown will be The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG, 1993). CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bring a seat and enjoy a classic! Light refreshments will be provided. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the Neptune City Community Center, 117 Third Ave. For a full listing of movies, please see TAPinto's June article! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ at this awesome New Jersey brewery
Oh the weather outside is frightful… so you know what would help that? A cold, freshly poured local New Jersey beer. For anyone missing the feeling of the colder months, Tall Oaks Fram and Brewery in Farmingdale, New Jersey will be celebrating Christmas in July on Wednesday, July 31.
Santana and Counting Crows Bring Their Oneness Tour 2024 to New Jersey
Santana and Counting Crows brought their Oneness Tour 2024 to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on July 19th. It was an exceptionally beautiful summer night at the open-air venue. The venue was filled with excited fans knowing that they’d be treated to a fun night filled with outstanding music from these two iconic bands. Before the show started, fans quickly filled up both the seats and the lawn. They were all ready to party and sing along with their favorite artists.
Two River Theater kicks-off new season with 'American Mariachi' comedy
RED BANK — Two River Theater’s 2024-2025 season kicks off in September with American Mariachi, a moving comedy full of humor, heart and joyful live music, directed by James Vásquez (Two River’s smash hit Hair). Subscriber and donor pre-sale tickets are on sale July 22-28, followed up by single tickets on sale to the general public July 29. The show will run in The Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater Sept. 28 through Oct. 20.
New Jersey Breweries Voted Best in America
Some local New Jersey breweries won big in Las Vegas at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. The beer competition is one of the biggest in the world, in Las Vegas last month. There were four breweries from New Jersey that won. There are so many breweries in New...
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