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Dave Portnoy visits Jersey Shore pizzeria in great small town
Another Portnoy pizza review has made its way to the Garden State. Barstool President Dave Portnoy has created a monster with his traveling pizza reviews called “One Bite Pizza Reviews”. It’s exactly what it sounds like. He rates the pizza by taking one bite of it. He goes out to find the best pizza in the country and of course, we have plenty of options for him in New Jersey.
‘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,
The crust at this legendary pizza spot is the thinnest in NJ
I know I know. Everybody thinks they have the best thin-crust pizza around. And you say you’ve had the thinnest-crust pizza ever. But if you haven’t been to Pete and Elda’s, you really haven’t. Put it this way... I’m not a big girl, and the crust...
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...
Vacant Neptune motel becomes home to raccoons, and neighbors want it gone now
NEPTUNE - Residents in the Shark River Island neighborhood want the township or county to do something about the vacant, storm-damaged motel that has been an eyesore in their community for over three years. Resident Steven Mundorff remembers being out to dinner when a 2021 storm ripped the roof off the Route...
Video captures turkey driven wild after catching its own reflection in a car
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – You never know what’s going to set a turkey off. Advance/SILive.com reader Dave Giordano sent us a video recently of a turkey that seemed to have had its tiny mind blown after catching sight of its own reflection in the shiny surface of a car.
2 NJ Bars Make List of Nation’s Best, USA Today
Two New Jersey bars were just named amongst the best bars in the nation by USA Today. The USA Today network has publications across the country, and they asked their food writers all over the US what their favorite bars were. The list was narrowed down to 27 total bars, and surprise, NJ makes up not one, but two entries on the list.
Catsbury Park Cat Convention coming to Mew Jersey
If your cat wants for nothing, it’s probably because you go to crazy things like this. On Saturday, Oct. 5 there is a celebration of felines hitting the Jersey Shore. The Catsbury Park Cat Convention (yes, that’s what it’s called) will be happening at Bell Works in Holmdel.
Free Pizza, Cold Drinks, And Good Vibes; This Is NJ’s Best Irish Pub
Jersey is home to so many great bars and restaurants, that it can be easy to lost in the sauce trying to figure out which one is best. And everyone has their own opinion about Jersey's best bars, I mean there are so many good ones to choose from. And...
Monmouth County Watering Hole Makes National List of Best Bars
According to NJ Monthly, USA Today has just announced its first list of best bars in America. Two Garden State establishments were among them. Tierney’s Tavern, an Irish pub in Montclair, and Monmouth County’s own, Wonder Bar, an iconic music venue in Asbury Park, made the listing of 27 spots around the United States.
See trailer for Kevin Smith’s ‘The 4:30 Movie,’ filmed at his N.J. movie theater
When Kevin Smith and friends bought his childhood movie theater in Jersey, he had grand plans. One of them: make a movie there. Today, the fruit of that effort arrives in trailer form. Smith released a first look at “The 4:30 Movie” Monday on YouTube after he introduced the trailer...
NJ Restaurant Openings: Mini Pancakes, Steak, and More!
From north to south and east to west, here are a few of the latest restaurant openings across the Garden State. From dream to reality, chefs—and brothers—Sharif Mamu Ji and Om Bahadur Ji brought the newest addition to Red Bank: Agra Indian Masala. Experience the vibrant flavors of India through a rich menu of traditional dishes that include savory biryanis, spicy curries, and more.
A celebration of rock and roll in Asbury Park, and more things to do at the Shore
The ShowRoom in Asbury Park has announced a celebration of rock 'n' roll on film in August. Rock Cinema screenings take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays starting this week with 1998's "Velvet Goldmine." Directed by Todd Haynes and based loosely on David Bowie's constant reinvention, the film delves into the glam rock era...
Asbury Park bar named one of the best bars in US. Experience the unique rock 'n' roll vibe
There are rock 'n' roll stars on stage, and dogs in the yard for Yappy Hour, but manager Debbie DeLisa says it's the community that makes the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park so special. DeLisa and partner Lance Larson came on board at the Wonder Bar in 2002 when the city's waterfront was...
Oktoberfest Tickets On Sale Now!
Red Bank Oktoberfest sampling packages are on sale now for tasters ages 21+!. RiverCenter is proud to team with Triumph Brewing, Fresh Markets, and The Two River Theater for the 2nd Annual Red Bank Oktoberfest on Saturday September 21 (rain date Sunday October 6) from 1pm to 5pm in Edmund Wilson Plaza (between Triumph Brewing & The Two River Theater)!
Landmark Bradley Beach movie theater renovation finally underway; see what's planned
BRADLEY BEACH - The seats at the old movie theater on Main Street are on their way out. Cinema Lab, which purchased the former Showroom Bradley Beach in early 2022 and renamed it The Bradley, has begun a project to remodel and renovate the theater with a goal to reopen it by early 2025. ...
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