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Another hidden gem waterfront bar at the Jersey Shore
There are a few businesses in New Jersey that have the same name. I'm sure there are quite a few Sal's Pizza's in our state, for example. Most people in Central Jersey may have heard of the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. There is also a Wonder Bar in Atlantic City.
‘America’s Best Watering Hole’ is a New Jersey Hidden Gem
New Jersey has been receiving a lot of "bests" lately, but are we surprised?. This place, in particular, has a remarkable story that goes back a while. The bar itself is a relic of Prohibition. Real rum runners would throw back a cocktail when they weren't smuggling booze. Even to...
Newest rooftop eatery is taking the Jersey Shore by storm
It’s not like Asbury Park doesn’t already have the best vibes in the world regarding nightlife and food. But is there anything as great as rooftop vibes?. Rooftops are all over New Jersey and you no longer have to drive to New York or Jersey City to get one of the coolest rooftops with some of the best food. This place is the brainchild of genius restaurateur and all-around good guy Tom McLoone,
Fisherman towed by fish, catches 135-pound tuna in Raritan Bay
One would be hard-pressed to recall the last time a bluefin tuna was caught in Raritan Bay but it happened Wednesday when a 135-pound bluefin took Steve Nosti of Holmdel for a Nantucket Sleighride - around Flynns Knoll and through the Sandy Hook Rip in Nosti's 12-foot aluminum Jon boat, the Silver Bullet. ...
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Friday’s $306M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $306 million with a cash option of $144.4 million. The winning numbers were: 2, 14, 33, 58 and 65. The Mega Ball drawn was 3 with a Megaplier of 3x. While no one across the country...
Parts of Jersey Shore beach to be closed for testing of contamination
Environmental regulators on Friday said “out of an abundance of caution” the state will test and remove “slag-like material” on a Jersey Shore bay beach where one advocacy group and neighbors fear hazardous lead may be present. The removal of the material will start Monday, calling...
Bagel shop takes 2,100 sq. ft. in Atlantic Highlands, Zoltek says
Eastpointe Center at 2399 Route 36 in Atlantic Highlands — Courtesy: Zoltek Commercial Real Estate Services. A gourmet bagel shop has leased nearly 2,100 square feet at a Monmouth County shopping center, in a deal arranged by Zoltek Commercial Real Estate Services. According to the brokerage team, the Bagel...
Southern-style fried chicken place plans to open 13 spots in NJ
🍗 A fried chicken franchise plans to expand its operations in New Jersey. 🍗 The plan is open 13 locations across Monmouth and Ocean counties. 🍗They specialize in fried and grilled chicken sandwiches. A famous fried chicken franchise based in Colorado since 2018, has plans to expand...
NJ resident’s dog finds a rabid animal, the 3rd in the county this year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — One Middlesex County township has its first rabid animal of the year, according to the County Office of Health Services. However, it is the third rabid animal reported within the county for 2024. Health officials said that on Saturday, July 20, a South Brunswick resident’s dog...
Spending long summer days with an adoptable pet is the best way to enjoy the season. July 27-28
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Are you contemplating insurance for your pet? It’s not unexpected that you’re willing to go above and beyond for your pet’s health, given that pet insurance has consistently expanded as an industry year after year and has become a standard family cost. So, whether you’ve just acquired a new puppy or are searching for coverage for an old buddy, we’ve got a few references to doubts regarding the worth of dog and cat insurance coverage.
State promises clean up of lead-tainted debris on Keyport beach
DEP says that work to remove lead-laden material will begin Monday. State officials unveiled plans Friday to address material found to contain lead on a Raritan Bayshore beach. The advocacy group NY/NJ Baykeeper raised alarms last week after announcing it had discovered the material on beach in Keyport frequented by residents and fishermen. It’s unclear how long the debris has been on the beach, or how it got there.
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...
Red Bank OKs 20 condos near train station that wipe away Mexican restaurant, framing store
RED BANK - A four-story condominium across from Red Bank’s train station was approved unanimously Wednesday night by the borough planning board. It would raze two houses on Oakland Street, the Mexican restaurant Mi Lupita’s Kitchen, a detached garage and a neighboring two-story building that currently houses 90 Degree Gallery on Bridge Avenue....
From lobster rolls to empanadas, here are some foods to try at the Monmouth County Fair
The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair is under way in Freehold Township, and there is plenty of fun to be had before its end on Sunday, July 28. There are rides, games, 4-H shows, exhibits, live entertainment and food — lots of food. ...
Olive Garden owners to buy Mexican restaurant chain for $605M
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Darden Restaurants Inc., which also owns Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, recently announced it will acquire Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. – a $605 million deal that will add about 100 Tex-Mex restaurants to the restaurant group’s portfolio. “Chuy’s...
Housing Lottery Launches for 5 Stuyvesant Place in Saint George, Staten Island
The affordable housing lottery has launched for Water’s Edge, a seven-story residential building at 5 Stuyvesant Place in Saint George, Staten Island. Designed by Issac & Stern Architects and developed by Brooklyn B Company Group, the structure yields 77 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 23 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $82,115 to $218,010.
Big Joe’s favorite Italian restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties
In the ever-changing restaurant world here in New Jersey there are a few of my favorite Italian restaurants that have remained stable and continue to thrive. They are my go-to when I not only want a great Italian meal but the experience too. I have said it many times, we...
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